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Canadian Rockies train trip in spring

Spring is a colourful season in the Rockies! Bears emerge from hibernation, frozen glacial lakes begin to thaw, and waterfalls are at their most powerful. Experience an unforgettable journey on Rocky Mountaineer as you travel to the Rockies, then discover the best of Banff and Jasper national parks on small group tours.

Route map of Complete Canadian Rockies by Rail from Vancouver to Calgary
Highlights of your trip

Ride the luxury Rocky Mountaineer all-daylight sightseeing train 

Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

See snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, and rushing waterfalls

Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, with specialized tour options in Banff and Jasper

Travel along the Icefields Parkway, rated one of the world's most beautiful drives

See inside the train

Onboard Host speaks about the scenery from GoldLeaf dome on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

Glass-domed upper level on Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf service

Relax in luxury on GoldLeaf’s bi-level coach, as you take in the spectacular panoramic views and enjoy premium beverages and snacks.
Couples enjoying breakfast together in GoldLeaf dining room on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

GoldLeaf’s dedicated lower dining room

Dine on elegant meals prepared with local ingredients and watch the passing mountain scenery through the oversized windows.
View from the outdoor viewing platform of the GoldLeaf coach

GoldLeaf’s outdoor viewing platform

Breathe the fresh mountain air and get some amazing photos from the exclusive viewing platform at the back of each GoldLeaf coach.
Socializing over drinks on the Rocky Mountaineer

Oversized glass-dome windows in Rocky Mountaineer’s SilverLeaf service

SilverLeaf’s single-level dome coach offers outstanding views as Rocky Mountaineer’s hosts entertain you with stories.
Chef serving breakfast seat-side in the SilverLeaf coach of the Rocky Mountaineer train

SilverLeaf’s in-seat meal service

Enjoy drinks, snacks and regionally inspired gourmet meals served in the comfort of your plush reclining seat.

Your Questions Answered

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation
Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
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.

Rocky Mountaineer is an all-daylight luxury train, offering breathtaking views of the scenery between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. You’ll enjoy gourmet meals, world-class service, and commentary on the wildlife, landscapes, and historic sites. You’ll stay in a hotel at night, then rejoin the train the next morning, refreshed and ready for more stunning scenery.

Service Levels:

SilverLeaf: Travel in a single-level glass-dome coach with oversized windows, assigned seats, and meals served at your seat. SilverLeaf coaches offer great wildlife viewing opportunities at eye-level.

GoldLeaf: Travel in a bi-level glass-dome coach with lounge seating on the upper level, a dining room on the lower level, and an exclusive outdoor viewing platform. GoldLeaf features taller coaches for unobstructed views above the treeline.

For more information and a detailed comparison of the Rocky Mountaineer service levels, please speak to one of our local travel experts.

Meals (breakfast/lunch), snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included onboard Rocky Mountaineer. You'll get to taste a variety of dishes made with regional ingredients, like Alberta Beef or B.C Salmon. Offerings vary by day, route, and direction. The drinks menu features local wines, craft beer, tea, coffee, and more.

Most dietary requirements can be accommodated by Rocky Mountaineer with advance notice. Please let us know if you have any allergies, special requests or requirement at the time of booking.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrive in Vancouver
Day 01

Arrive in Vancouver

Welcome to our hometown — a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean. 

Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport
Dinner in Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops
Day 02

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops

All aboard! Settle into your seat while the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. A small jolt announces you are on your way — look forward to a day of spectacular scenery. 

Transfer to Rocky Mountaineer Station
Rocky Mountaineer Train Service
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper
Day 03

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper

After your overnight stay in Kamloops, wake up refreshed and ready for another day of breathtaking views. Keep an eye out for Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Motorcoach Transfer to Hotel
Explore Jasper National Park
Day 04

Explore Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, is a magical place — and we have lots of ideas to help you enjoy it.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Private Guided Nature Walk
Jasper Walking Food Tour
Jasper Wildlife Tour
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise
Day 05

Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise

Today is an all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with lots to do along the way.

You have 2 options to choose from today:
Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Tour
Six Glaciers Helicopter and Icefields Tour
Enjoying Lake Louise and transfer to Banff
Day 06

Enjoying Lake Louise and transfer to Banff

After a relaxing morning in Lake Louise, cross the Continental Divide and explore the highlights of Yoho National Park.

Yoho National Park Tour to Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Day 07

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Jeep Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour with Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola
Johnston Canyon Explorer Walk
Depart from Calgary
Day 08

Depart from Calgary

Too soon, your wonderful week in the Canadian Rockies is over — to be relived in memory over many years. 

Transfer to Calgary 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 Vancouver...

Arrive in Vancouver

Day 2

Rocky Mountaineer T...

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamlo...

Day 3

Rocky Mountaineer T...

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper...

Day 4

Explore Jasper Nati...

Explore Jasper National Park

Arrive in Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver

Welcome to our hometown — a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean. 

Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport
Dinner in Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops

All aboard! Settle into your seat while the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. A small jolt announces you are on your way — look forward to a day of spectacular scenery. 

Transfer to Rocky Mountaineer Station
Rocky Mountaineer Train Service
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper

After your overnight stay in Kamloops, wake up refreshed and ready for another day of breathtaking views. Keep an eye out for Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Motorcoach Transfer to Hotel
Explore Jasper National Park

Explore Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, is a magical place — and we have lots of ideas to help you enjoy it.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Private Guided Nature Walk
Jasper Walking Food Tour
Jasper Wildlife Tour
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise

Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise

Today is an all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with lots to do along the way.

You have 2 options to choose from today:
Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Tour
Six Glaciers Helicopter and Icefields Tour
Enjoying Lake Louise and transfer to Banff

Enjoying Lake Louise and transfer to Banff

After a relaxing morning in Lake Louise, cross the Continental Divide and explore the highlights of Yoho National Park.

Yoho National Park Tour to Banff
Explore Banff National Park

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Jeep Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour with Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola
Johnston Canyon Explorer Walk
Depart from Calgary

Depart from Calgary

Too soon, your wonderful week in the Canadian Rockies is over — to be relived in memory over many years. 

Transfer to Calgary Airport

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Scheduled Departure Dates

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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.

Rooftop hot pool at the Moose Hotel in Banff National Park

Moose Hotel and Suites

Example of a Superior hotel in Banff

Moose Hotel and Suites is steps away from downtown Banff. Amenities include a spa, indoor pool, sauna, and on-site restaurant. Take a dip in one of the rooftop hot pools – the perfect place for checking out the spectacular mountain views.

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.

Pan Pacific Hotel towers over Vancouver harbour. A cruise ship is docked nearby.

Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Vancouver

With its unique location atop Canada Place, the Pan Pacific Vancouver rises high above the cruise ship terminal and the Convention Centre. The hotel offers luxury accommodation in the heart of downtown.

Personalize This Itinerary

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Visit Victoria, BC

Visit Victoria, BC

Add a night or two to explore the old-world charm of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. Visit the famed Butchart Gardens, go whale watching, or explore the seafront parks and museums. We recommend a stay at the Fairmont Empress - Victoria's stately crown jewel. Photo credit: Destination BC

Choose your service level

Choose your service level

There’s a reason the Rocky Mountaineer only runs during the day — you don’t want to miss a moment of these views! Nights are spent in small-town hotels before continuing your journey. GoldLeaf Service is in a bi-level car with dome and dining room, while SilverLeaf Service includes meal service at your seat.

Add an Alaska Cruise

Add an Alaska Cruise

Ask us to pair you up with your style of cruise and discover Alaska's spectacular Inside Passage.

What Our Customers Say

Excellent overall rating based on 240 reviews

The scenery was beautiful

Rocky Mountaineer was great (people and food). The scenery was beautiful. Everyone remembering our anniversary and personalizing it with cards and small gestures was special. The g... 

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Bob and Judy

GA, USA

Everything was put together perfectly

Everything was put together perfectly. It's difficult to say what was the best part of the trip. It was all put together so well. The Banff Gondola was unbelievable.

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Dave and Marilyn

NY, USA

This was a spectacular trip

This was a spectacular trip. All the people we dealt with - train employees, hotel staff and tour guides were friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. The entire trip went smoothly.

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Phyllis and John

AZ, USA

We could not have been more satisfied with our trip!

Wonderful planning and attention to detail. We didn't have to worry about a thing. Everything was organized down to the last detail. Everyone who was to meet us was there ahead of... 

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Roberta and Ashley

MI, USA

It was a great trip!

Choosing our favourite part of our trip is very hard, from our accommodations to the food, and the GoldLeaf service on the train was all up to a 5 star review. Great Job!

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