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Canadian Rockies and a sleeper-train journey

Visit big cities and charming mountain towns on this 12-day vacation across Canada! Discover western culture in Calgary, explore the highlights of the Canadian Rockies, and take the sleeper train from Jasper to Toronto.

Highlights of your trip

Sleep onboard The Canadian train as you travel across Canada

Tour the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways

Five nights in the Canadian Rockies, including one night at Chateau Lake Louise

Explore the highlights of Jasper and Banff national parks

See ancient glaciers, emerald lakes, forests and wildlife 

Option to visit Niagara Falls on a day tour from Toronto

See inside the train

Passengers seated inside one of VIA Rail's dome cars

The upper viewing level on VIA Rail’s Park Car

Sit back and admire the panoramic views in this glass-domed car as you sip on a beverage from the downstairs lounge.
Closeup of a set table in the dining car with a mountain view in the background.

The classic dining car on VIA Rail

Enjoy delicious multi-course meals in the inviting dining car with its excellent table service. Large windows mean you don’t miss any scenery as you dine.
Upper and lower beds in a VIA Rail cabin for 2

VIA Rail’s cozy Cabin for Two in Sleeper Plus

This private cabin features a large window for taking in the scenery, two chairs by day and bunk beds by night, and a small washroom with a sink and toilet.
Stairs to Bullet Lounge located at back of Prestige Park car onboard VIA Rail's train, The Canadian

The Bullet Lounge on VIA Rail’s Park Car

Relax in the plush chairs of the elegant Bullet Lounge located in the lower level of the Park Car, where you can take in the view out the back of the train.
An aerial view of the Prestige cabin onboard the Canadian train.

Upgrade option: Prestige Class cabin

Ask us about a luxury upgrade to Prestige Class — the ultimate overnight train experience, this modern cabin has a plush double bed and private shower. Includes the services of a personal concierge.

Your Questions Answered

Find out what is included in your trip and have all your questions answered. We are here to help.

What’s Included

Hotel accommodation
Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Train station transfers
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Frequently Asked Questions

As our trips are personalized for our guests, there’s no fixed group schedule or rigid itinerary. You’ll be travelling independently, with the freedom to explore at your own pace, and you can choose the scheduled activities that match your interests. Our local experts will plan and coordinate your travel details and offer guidance and support throughout your trip.

Absolutely! We personalize all our guests’ trips to fit their exact tastes and needs:

  • Add extra days: Spend more time at locations you’d like to explore.
  • Modify the route and stops: Omit areas that don’t interest you, add destinations and iconic landmarks, or adjust the direction of your itinerary.
  • Pick your experiences: Choose from our vast selection of small-group sightseeing tours and unique local activities.

Simply discuss your travel goals with our local travel experts and they'll ensure your trip aligns with your preferences and budget.

About one in five of our travelers requires mobility-related support, so we’re experienced in making adjustments to suit a range of needs. While some activities and transportation are more flexible than others, our Canadian Insiders will recommend the best options for your mobility and activity level, ensuring you have a comfortable and unforgettable trip.

We offer a range of carefully selected hotels to suit your preferences for comfort, location, and experience. Our accommodation options are typically categorized as follows:

  • Comfort Level: Quality 3-star hotels with great locations and excellent service.
  • Superior/Boutique Level: Upscale 4-star properties that offer additional character and charm, providing a memorable experience without the premium price.
  • Deluxe Level: Luxurious 5-star properties, often iconic Fairmont hotels with rich history, exclusive amenities, and unforgettable views.

Sometimes we use the same hotel for more than one category and distinguish the room by size, floor level, or view. Our team can help you choose the ideal hotel level based on availability, your preferences, and the experience you’re looking for. For more examples, check out the accommodation section of the trip page or ask one of our Canadian Insiders for recommendations.

Because each of our trips is fully customized, the total cost depends on your travel dates, preferred accommodations, train service level, and chosen activities.

To ensure you get an accurate estimate, our local experts will take the time to understand your preferences and specific needs. Based on this information, they’ll provide you with a personalized quote that clearly outlines what’s included.

Depending on the trip class level you choose, you could have a mix of motorcoach journeys, small-group sightseeing tours, and private transfers. Once you've booked your trip, we will provide more information about where each driver will meet you.

Our trip itineraries allow you to choose your preferred activities and excursions in each location. You can pick from a range of small-group and private sightseeing experiences, including guided hiking and walking, food tours, lake cruises, helicopter flights, and sightseeing by vehicle.

Some of our guests are very active, while others simply want to relax. Let us know your interests and physical activity level and we will find the best excursions for you.

Our personalized trips include much more than just train tickets. When you book with Fresh Tracks Canada, you receive expertly curated hotel accommodations and excursions tailored to your interests, plus airport, train and hotel transfers — ensuring a seamless travel experience from start to finish.

In Sleeper Plus Class on VIA Rail's Canadian Train, your experience includes:

  • A private cabin: Your cabin features comfortable daytime seating that converts to bunk-style beds at night, plus a sink and toilet. A shared shower is available nearby.
  • Delicious meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner in the classic dining car. Meals are prepared by chefs onboard the train.
  • Scenic viewing cars: Relax and enjoy panoramic views of the passing scenery in the glass-domed upper level of the Skyline and Prestige Park cars. These are great places to socialize with fellow travelers.
  • Complimentary refreshments: Tea, coffee, and snacks are available throughout the journey. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in Sleeper Plus, while alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

Sample Itinerary

Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip. Some of our trips can be done in the reverse direction.
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Arrive in Calgary
Day 01

Arrive in Calgary

Welcome to the city of Calgary, where the prairies end and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin. 

Private Transfer from Calgary Airport
Calgary to Banff
Day 02

Calgary to Banff

After a morning of discovery in Calgary, transfer through the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies to the mountain town of Banff.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Downtown Calgary Walking Tour
Studio Bell Admission
Calgary Tower Admission
Transfer to Banff
Dinner in Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Day 03

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and explore Banff National Park in your chosen way. 

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride
Guided Hike from Banff
Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon
Banff to Lake Louise
Day 04

Banff to Lake Louise

Travel to Lake Louise today, where turquoise waters are surrounded by glacier-clad peaks. Relax, stroll by the lake, or take out a canoe. 

Banff to Lake Louise Sightseeing Transfer
Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise to Jasper
Day 05

Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise to Jasper

Enjoy an all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world. 

Icefields Parkway Tour to Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
Day 06

Explore Jasper National Park

Jasper’s wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife and are incredibly breathtaking. Spend the day exploring Jasper National Park on your style of tour.    

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Private Guided Nature Walk
Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise
Jasper Skytram and Scenic Rafting on the Athabasca River
VIA Rail - Depart Jasper
Day 07

VIA Rail - Depart Jasper

Board The Canadian train in Jasper. Settle into your private cabin and take in the spectacular views as you leave Canada's iconic Rocky Mountains behind.

Transfer from Hotel to Train Station
The Canadian Train - Onboard Service
VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies
Day 08

VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

Make your way across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces — Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Fields of green and gold stretch endlessly under an immense blue sky. When you look out the window, spot rustic barns and small farming towns.

VIA Rail - Ontario
Day 09

VIA Rail - Ontario

Awake in the province of Ontario and travel through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield. See ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and countless lakes. Keep an eye out for fishing cabins perched on small islands, as well as moose and bears.

VIA Rail - Arrive in Toronto
Day 10

VIA Rail - Arrive in Toronto

After traveling south through Ontario's cottage country, your journey onboard The Canadian train comes to an end. Arrive in Toronto — Canada's cultural heart and largest city.

Explore Toronto or Niagara Falls
Day 11

Explore Toronto or Niagara Falls

Spend a day enjoying the quaint and colorful neighborhoods of Toronto or visit the majestic Niagara Falls.  

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Niagara Falls Day Tour
Toronto Small Group Sightseeing Tour
Niagara Wine Country Bus Tour
Depart from Toronto
Day 12

Depart from Toronto

Much too soon, you journey home — leaving the fresh air and friendly faces of Canada.     

Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport

Sample Itinerary

Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip. Some of our trips can be done in the reverse direction.
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Day 1

Arrive in Calgary

Arrive in Calgary

Day 2

Calgary to Banff

Calgary to Banff

Day 3

Explore Banff Natio...

Explore Banff National Park

Day 4

Banff to Lake Louis...

Banff to Lake Louise

Arrive in Calgary

Arrive in Calgary

Welcome to the city of Calgary, where the prairies end and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin. 

Private Transfer from Calgary Airport
Calgary to Banff

Calgary to Banff

After a morning of discovery in Calgary, transfer through the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies to the mountain town of Banff.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Downtown Calgary Walking Tour
Studio Bell Admission
Calgary Tower Admission
Transfer to Banff
Dinner in Banff
Explore Banff National Park

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and explore Banff National Park in your chosen way. 

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride
Guided Hike from Banff
Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon
Banff to Lake Louise

Banff to Lake Louise

Travel to Lake Louise today, where turquoise waters are surrounded by glacier-clad peaks. Relax, stroll by the lake, or take out a canoe. 

Banff to Lake Louise Sightseeing Transfer
Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise to Jasper

Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise to Jasper

Enjoy an all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world. 

Icefields Parkway Tour to Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park

Explore Jasper National Park

Jasper’s wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife and are incredibly breathtaking. Spend the day exploring Jasper National Park on your style of tour.    

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Private Guided Nature Walk
Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise
Jasper Skytram and Scenic Rafting on the Athabasca River
VIA Rail - Depart Jasper

VIA Rail - Depart Jasper

Board The Canadian train in Jasper. Settle into your private cabin and take in the spectacular views as you leave Canada's iconic Rocky Mountains behind.

Transfer from Hotel to Train Station
The Canadian Train - Onboard Service
VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

VIA Rail - Canadian Prairies

Make your way across the undulating plains of the Prairie provinces — Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Fields of green and gold stretch endlessly under an immense blue sky. When you look out the window, spot rustic barns and small farming towns.

VIA Rail - Ontario

VIA Rail - Ontario

Awake in the province of Ontario and travel through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield. See ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and countless lakes. Keep an eye out for fishing cabins perched on small islands, as well as moose and bears.

VIA Rail - Arrive in Toronto

VIA Rail - Arrive in Toronto

After traveling south through Ontario's cottage country, your journey onboard The Canadian train comes to an end. Arrive in Toronto — Canada's cultural heart and largest city.

Explore Toronto or Niagara Falls

Explore Toronto or Niagara Falls

Spend a day enjoying the quaint and colorful neighborhoods of Toronto or visit the majestic Niagara Falls.  

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Niagara Falls Day Tour
Toronto Small Group Sightseeing Tour
Niagara Wine Country Bus Tour
Depart from Toronto

Depart from Toronto

Much too soon, you journey home — leaving the fresh air and friendly faces of Canada.     

Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport

Download Itinerary

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Scheduled Departure Dates

Our itineraries are planned around train-service schedules. Ask one of our Canadian Insiders about available dates and the different ways to personalize this trip - including adding days in select destinations.

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Prices

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Accommodations

These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.

Elk and Avenue Hotel in Banff in the summer with mountains behind

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Example of a Comfort hotel in Banff

Conveniently located in downtown Banff, the Elk and Avenue Hotel combines Banff’s alpine history with a sleek modern design. After a day of exploring, unwind in the hotel’s jacuzzi or dry sauna, then enjoy fresh Canadian cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Rimrock hotel in banff with flowers and trees in the foreground and mountains behind

Rimrock Resort Hotel

Example of a Superior hotel in Banff

Built into the side of a mountain, the Rimrock Resort Hotel sits high above Banff town and provides guests with spectacular views of the Bow River Valley. Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Gondola are a short walk from the hotel, while other attractions are minutes away by car.

blue Lake Louise with trees and Fairmont Hotel in background

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Lake Louise

Located in Banff National Park, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, a sparkling turquoise lake, and the impressive Victoria Glacier. Explore the area’s outstanding beauty on horseback, or paddle on the lake in a canoe.

Personalize This Itinerary

Here are some of the most popular ways to personalize this journey.

Upgrade to Prestige Class

Upgrade to Prestige Class

Prestige Class is a luxury experience. Available on VIA Rail’s The Canadian Train between Vancouver and Toronto, this spacious double cabin includes a special concierge service throughout your journey. This is one of our most popular upgrade options.

Train to Vancouver

Train to Vancouver

Add a scenic train ride to Vancouver on the West Coast. Take Rocky Mountaineer's daylight train or enjoy a sleeper train experience onboard VIA Rail's The Canadian train.

Add the Calgary Stampede

Add the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede – billed as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – is held each year in Calgary, Alberta. If you are planning to travel in July, make sure you add on this experience.

Celebrate an occasion

Celebrate an occasion

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or the fulfillment of a lifelong goal, our team is ready to make it a celebration to remember. From arranging a bottle of champagne to putting together a helicopter picnic for two on top of a mountain at sunset, we're ready to make your dreams a reality.

Insider Tips

For me, the cross-Canada trips are the perfect blend of diversion and relaxation. My favorite stretch is the descent from the Rockies' alpine forests into the panoramic vistas of the prairies.

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