Where to go when - Winter
21/05/2020 · By Sukie Chapman
Discover the world in winter and step into a snow-globe world of seasonal beauty.
Read more2023 Tour code: CWW23
About the tour
On this wintry train adventure, we spend time in vibrant Vancouver, visit incredible Lake Louise and travel through the spectacular frosted scenery of the Canadian Rockies.
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Itinerary
We fly from London Heathrow to Vancouver, checking into our hotel on arrival for a three-night stay.
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Elk and Avenue, Banff
Sawridge Inn, Jasper
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3.7 / 5 · 10 reviews
Sue Cook
Submitted 30/Mar
Disappointed with timing and stopping points on train. Things were closing or closed in Winnipeg and Jasper and no time to really get to experience those places. I realise you don't set the timetable but I hadn't realised the stops would basically be in freightyards. Having said that the tour was very enjoyable. A great group and Tim was an excellent tour leader.
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Anthony Pawson
Submitted 29/Mar
Niagara Falls and Vancouver excellent, train journey in between had significant periods of boredom - and no commentary from the train operators
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T Johnson
Submitted 29/Mar
Badly researched by Great Rail with regard to Canada's Covid restrictions. Social interaction with our group was forbidden (although we broke the rules where we could), access to viewing area and open carriages not allowed. Felt like being in prison - confined to cabin except for meals. Would have cancelled if we had know how restricting it was. No response from Great Rail's survey afterwards either.
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G Snowdon
Submitted 27/Mar
Taking this trip during Covid restrictions ruined the train journey as we had to remain in our cabins for 21 hours a day, only allowed out for 1 hr for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The window in the cabin was small as were the cabins. Delays meant we reached Winnipeg at 10.30 pm so no chance of a break. The coaches to take us to a restaurant for the only real time the group was together and also to the airport for the return both failed to arrive.
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Patrick
Submitted 27/Mar
enjoyed the views-the wonders of standing in temp of -39°C at Winnipeg; the train journey itself, despite not being upgraded as promised - this because Canadian train wanted to cut movement to minimum due to C19… even managed some Geocaching.. the view of Toronto by night, open and free ice rink.. cleanliness of the cities; the power of nature seen at Niagara Falls…thanks
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Cheryl Scammell
Submitted 26/Mar
Our tour manager introduced himself by phone and by email before our trip which was great. It was a wonderful trip and we made so many lovely memories. A great group to spend 10 days with although covid restrictions on the Canadian stopped us spending time together. On the downside, there was an issue with our transportation in Vancouver, twice in 3 days! The transport didn't turn up to take us to the Top of Vancouver for our meal and then the transport was an hour late to take us to the airport for our return flight. On the whole a fantastic trip that I have recommended to several friends. ??
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