Canadian Rockies & Calgary Stampede Train Voyage

Wake up to the stunning snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies as you arrive in Jasper. After disembarking, transfer to your hotel, where you have the rest of the day free to explore Jasper, a charming alpine community. (Breakfast included onboard VIA Rail.)

Today, personalize your experience by selecting from one of the following excursions:

• Option 1: Maligne Valley with Medicine Lake Tour – Explore the region's most scenic lakes and majestic canyons, with a gentle walk along the shores of the pristine Medicine Lake.

• Option 2: Discover Jasper & Its Wildlife – Delve into Jasper National Park with a wildlife-focused evening tour, where you’ll witness the natural beauty of the park at twilight.

• Option 3: Gentle Raft Float on the Athabasca River – Enjoy a gentle float on the Athabasca River, listening to your guide's stories of local wildlife and history.

• Option 4: Maligne Canyon Hiking Tour – Hike the deepest accessible canyon in the Rockies, with views of rushing rapids and waterfalls.

• Option 5: Tailor-made Excursion – Customize your Jasper experience with a selection of private tours or activities that align with your interests.

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour, traveling along the stunning Icefields Parkway. Experience a thrilling ride on the Ice Explorer, which takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier. Visit the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation deck perched nearly 1,000 feet above the valley. A picnic lunch is included today as you continue to soak in the beauty of the Rockies.

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Lake Louise, where you can explore or relax before transferring to Banff in the afternoon. You may choose to canoe on the lake, hike to the Glacier Teahouse, or have afternoon tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Then, transfer to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley Parkway.

Select from one of the following exciting options in Banff:

• Option 1: Discover Banff & Its Wildlife + Banff Gondola – Visit Bow Falls, Hoodoos rock formations, and Lake Minnewanka, followed by a gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views.

• Option 2: Banff National Park Explorer – Explore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise, with a small-group tour and a picnic lunch amidst the Rockies.

• Option 3: Rockies Hidden Gems – Visit Yoho & Kootenay National Parks, including Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and other stunning waterfalls.

• Option 4: Cowboy Horseback Cookout – Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the Bow River and experience a Western-style BBQ cookout.

• Option 5: Tailor-made Excursion – Choose from private tours, river canoeing, hiking, or an e-bike wildlife tour based on your preferences.

Leave the Rockies behind as you travel across the Great Central Plains towards Calgary. Enjoy the diverse scenery before arriving in Calgary in the afternoon.

In the morning, explore Calgary at your leisure. In the afternoon, attend the famous Calgary Stampede Rodeo, with a variety of events such as bull riding, barrel racing, and more.

Enjoy a day at the Calgary Stampede, and in the evening, watch the exciting Chuckwagon races. Afterward, enjoy the Grandstand Show, featuring world-class entertainment, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

After checking out from your hotel, your memorable Canadian Rockies Winter Rail Trip ends.