Grizzly Bears & the Canadian Rockies Train Vacation
Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 13 days
Dreaming of a Canada Train Trip & seeing Grizzly Bears in the wild? On this 12 day tour from Vancouver to Calgary, you'll explore Vancouver and Victoria before flying to a remote lodge in the wild to see bears in their natural habitat. Spend a night in a private cabin on VIA Rail as you head into the Canadian Rockies, then spend the next 4 days in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff before ending in Calgary.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Canada by Design |
|---|---|
| Vessel | VIA Rail Canadian |
| Length | 13 days |
| Region | CANADA |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 06 Oct 2026 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 3 | Campbell River |
| Day 4 | Black Creek |
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 3 | Campbell River |
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 8 | Jasper |
| Day 10 | Lake Louise |
| Day 11 | Banff |
| Day 13 | Calgary |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 06 Oct 2026. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night
- 1 Night at Knight Inlet Lodge Interpretive guided bear viewing tours Knight Inlet sightseeing cruise (weather permitting, no substitute)
- Use of kayaks on organized estuary tours All meals and snacks while at the lodge Complimentary house wine with dinner Rain gear if required: rubber boots, coats, pants
- 3 nights accommodation in Vancouver 1 night accommodation in Campbell River 2 nights accommodation in Jasper 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise 2 nights accommodation in Banff
- Vancouver | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Vancouver City Highlights & Capilano Suspension Bridge Granville Island Market Tour
- Grand E-bike Tour of Stanley Park, Granville Island & Vancouver Return flight from Vancouver | Campbell River | Knight Inlet Lodge
- Return transfer Campbell River Airport to Hotel and seaplane terminal
- VIA Rail Train Vancouver to Jasper with overnight accommodation
Current offers
- Book 2027 Canada vacations by Sep 30 and receive 15% off select packages — through 2027-12-31 · Early Booking Bonus – Book your 2027 Canada vacation by Sep 30 and receive 15% off select packages (up to $6,000 per couple) is applicable to select packages only as indicated on our Canada By Design website. Total savings vary by package, departure date, hotel grade, and other factors. Offers are subject to availability for 2027 departures and can be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice. Trans Canada Packages: Up to $6,000 per couple Western Canada Packages: Up to $4,500 per couple Eastern Canada Packages: Up to $3,500 per couple Road Trip Packages: Up to $2,000 per couple…
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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