WESTERN CANADA & ROCKY MOUNTAINEER WITH VANCOUVER - 2010

12 days from Calgary to Vancouver (8935)

Vacation Overview

Create a lifetime of incredible memories traveling through the unforgettable Canadian Rockies! Take a snocoach ride on Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, travel across British Columbia on the Rocky Mountaineer train, and enjoy ferry crossings to/from Vancouver Island—these are just a few of the many highlights on this memorable Western Canada vacation. Begin your trip in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s major sites. Then travel to Banff, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, for time to hike, fish, relax, and much more. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and discover this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for two nights.

Next, journey on the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to Vancouver. This train ride through breathtaking scenery takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the way, see wild rivers, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful lakes. Upon arrival in Vancouver, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s major sights. Then set sail for Victoria and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Take a full day at leisure in Victoria before returning to Vancouver—where your grand Canadian Rockies vacation ends. Spend two nights in Vancouver and get to know this city on your own. This is truly an unforgettable vacation with an amazing itinerary full of beautiful scenery and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

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Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • View of downtown Vancouver
  • The Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, Canada
  • The Vancouver Harbour at dusk
  • Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies
  • The beautiful harbour in Vancouver
  • Wildlife roams freely in Jasper National Park
  • Visit metropolitan Calgary
  • Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks
  • Beautiful view of downtown Calgary at sunset
  • Absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park
  • Jasper National Park - located in Alberta, Canada
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