Canada Scenic Journeys are an innovative collection of rail/coach holidays through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The concept of the holidays is to offer a choice between affordable scheduled rail and coach service to take you to the regions you want to see in uncompromising comfort and style, utilizing deluxe motor coaches with driver-guided commentaries, bedrooms on-board Via Rail. These journeys have a comfortable balance between guided local sightseeing and time for you to explore and experience the Canada you came looking for. All itineraries include accommodation and transfers between the overnight accommodation and rail and coach depots.
The Spectacular West tour allows you to experience the best of the Canadian Rockies with this tour from Vancouver to Calgary. Discover the beauty of the Rockies from the Rocky Mountaineer on the journey to Jasper; see the Rockies from a different perspective as you travel from Jasper via Lake Louise to Banff by coach. Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Bow Valley on your way to Calgary. The scenery on this spectacular journey will take you breath away.
Travel Options
There are 3 levels of service available on Canada Scenic Journeys:
Moderate Grade
Kamloops: Moderate Hotel / Motor Inn (Standard Room)
Jasper: Lobstick Lodge (Standard Room)
Banff: Spruce Grove Inn (Standard Room)
Superior Grade
Kamloops: Moderate Hotel / Motor Inn (Standard Room)
Jasper: Sawridge Inn (Standard Room)
Banff: Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Room)
Fairmont Deluxe Grade
Kamloops: Moderate Hotel / Motor Inn (Standard Room)
Jasper: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
Banff: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)
Itinerary
Your Spectacular West vacation includes:
• Accommodation s for 3 nights
• Return transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops
• Taxi transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Lake Louise stop
• Ice Explorer Ride, Columbia Icefield
• Transfers between coach depot and hotel in Banff
• Sightseeing tour of Banff
• Scheduled coach transfer between Banff and Calgary
• National Park fees
• 452 page Canada Guide
• Rand McNally Canada Map
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• All applicable pre-payable taxes
Journey Highlights:
• The rich fields of the Fraser River Valley
• The Thompson River
• Pyramid Falls
• Albreda Icefields
• Mount Robson
• Jasper
• Columbia Icefield including an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier
• Lake Louise, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake
• Crowfoot Glacier
• Athabasca Falls
• Sightings of bear, elk, moose and mountain sheep
• Tour of Banff
• The Hoodoos
• Surprise Corner
• Tunnel Mountain Drive, which overlooks the splendor of Bow Valley
Itinerary:
Vancouver to Calgary (Eastbound)
Day 1: Vancouver to Kamloops (Rail)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 2: Kamloops to Jasper (Rail)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Jasper to Banff (Coach)
Day 4: Morning tour of Banff, mid-day transfer to Calgary (Coach)
This journey is also available in the reverse direction from Calgary, departure details are below.
For full details regarding the itinerary for this journey, click on the "Download Itinerary" button.
Departure Information
Eastbound from Vancouver
Departs every Tuesday and Friday
Westbound from Calgary
Departs every Tuesday and Friday
Additional Information
Documents:
You will be provided with a kit containing the following information:
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary
• Comprehensive travel guide
• Map
• Vouchers and visitor information on the areas they will be travelling.
Documentation is sent to the passengers’ first hotel of the package or pre tour hotel
Comprehensive Assistance:
Should you need assistance while a toll free help line is available 7 days a week from 7.00am to 7.00pm.
To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to info@railtickets.com.au
Terms and Conditions
Payment:
• Deposit of $400 per person required to confirm booking
• Full payment is required at least 65 days prior to departure
• Bookings made within 65 days of departure require full payment to confirm service
Cancellation and Administration Fees:
• 66+ days prior to departure - $200 per person (loss of deposit)
• 46 - 65 days prior to departure - 20% of package price
• 45 or less days prior to departure - non refundable
Photographic credits: Rocky Mountaineer photo courtesy of © Rocky Mountaineer, deer photo courtesy of © Tourism British Columbia.
