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Discover beautiful Western Canada on this journey into the Canadian Rockies. Spend two days on the coast, discovering the dynamic city of Vancouver with a range of optional excursions before traveling into the breathtaking Rocky Mountains aboard Rocky Mountaineer. With detailed service, high-end cuisine and spectacular panoramic vistas, the train provides a remarkable setting for traveling to Lake Louise.
On arrival, spend two nights at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise before traveling along the Trans-Canada Highway to Banff, where the best of Banff National Park is at your fingertips.
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Western Canada is filled with contrasts, with cultural cities surrounded by unending nature, and it is yours to behold as your vacation begins today in Vancouver. As you arrive, make your way to your conveniently located hotel to check in for the first of two nights.
Take the rest of the day to get to know this coastal city, either on your own or by adding an optional 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus pass. This pass allows you to uncover Vancouver at your own pace as you make a loop of the city, stopping at more than 30 of the best attractions, including Gastown, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, English Bay, and the shops and restaurants along Robson Street. If one of the stops piques your interest, feel free to "hop off" to better explore its features before continuing your tour on another bus.
Vancouver's oceanside location makes fresh seafood a menu staple at the city's eateries. You might like to sample it for yourself at one of the city's trendy restaurants. Overnight Vancouver.
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The world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer train offers a unique and memorable trip through one of the most diverse countries in the world. On board, you'll see spectacular vistas that you can't experience through any other mode of travel, all viewed through a stunning panoramic glass dome so you won't miss a thing.
Journey from the vibrant city of Vancouver to Banff, set within the stunning surroundings of the Canadian Rockies, aboard Rocky Mountaineer on its First Passage to the West route. The original course for the train, this route features incredible views of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers, crosses the Continental Divide, winds through spiral tunnels, and passes by beautiful mountain peaks in its pursuit of Banff. The journey takes place by daylight only, allowing travelers to capture all the route's majesty.
Enhance your trip
Upgrades to GoldLeaf Service are available on Rocky Mountaineer, and upgrades to lake-view rooms are available at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You can also upgrade your hotel accommodations throughout the journey to Fairmont hotels.
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4.9 / 5 · 12 reviews
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Submitted 16/Aug
Very well organized, a wonderful experience
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Katie
Submitted 12/Aug
Nice comfortable train, day one VC to Kamloops, dull, not scenic w dryness and old fire lines neatly up to tracks, hotel in Kamloops very average, not sure how the $9,500 price tag got used. Good on train very good, service good, Fairmont hotels were very nice, but Kamloops: Prestige very disappointing.
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lynda shihata
Submitted 10/Aug
I liked the professionalism of the staff love the friendliness. I love the food and the narrative along the route.
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T. PULLAM
Submitted 4/Aug
Beautiful scenery, sure, a very quiet and comfortable ride, great, first class food and hotels, absolutely! But the 5th star is for the staff of Rocky Mountaineer! The initial leg of our train trip to Kamloops was cancelled due to smoke from area fires. But the RM staff somehow quickly put together a convoy of motor coaches, seemingly overnight, to transport us to Kamloops, complete with snacks and drinks, along with more than adequate staff to flawlessly coordinate travel and baggage. They are to be congratulated for their quick response to this unexpected incident, thus “making lemonade from lemons”. The train was ready the next day and the rest of the trip was outstanding! I cannot think of one negative experience! Excellent work, RM!
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KAREN NAOMI WARTHER
Submitted 23/Jun
This vacation was a dream come true! The comfort, thoughtfulness, efficiency and professionalism of the staff was amazing! The quality of service, meals, snacks, and drinks was incredible and very filling! Traveling by train was very relaxing and the scenery and animals that we passed along the way were enjoyed by all. Each of the Fairmont hotels in Vancouver, Lake Louise and Banff were beautiful, clean and stunning. We enjoyed the gondola and view atop Mount Sulphur in Banff; and the tranquility of Lake Minnewanka was a pleasant way to end the day. Thank you for a relaxing, invigorating and memorable vacation.
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STEPHANIE DRUMRIGHT
Submitted 11/Jun
Some things must be seen and experienced in person, this is for certain one of those things.
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