Winter Snow Train to the Canadian Rockies | VIA Rail
Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 7 days
Wake to mountain scenery after overnight VIA Rail travel, then discover Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff in winter. This seven-day Vancouver-to-Calgary vacation combines mountain hotel stays, scenic coach connections and seasonal experience choices, including a Lake Louise sleigh ride when operating.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Canada by Design |
|---|---|
| Vessel | VIA Rail Canadian |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | CANADA |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures: 30 Nov 2026 - 10 Apr 2027 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 1 | Jasper |
| Day 4 | Lake Louise |
| Day 5 | Banff |
| Day 7 | Calgary |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures: 30 Nov 2026 - 10 Apr 2027. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night 2 nights accommodation in Jasper 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise
- 2 nights accommodation in Banff Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
- Jasper | Freedom of Choice 1 of 6 Excursions | Shared Small Group 1. Pleckaitis or Maligne Canyon Icewalk | Operates 15 Dec - 31 Mar 2. Discover Jasper & Its Wildlife Tour
- 3. Jasper Dark Sky Planetarium & Telescope Experience 4. Secrets of Jasper Snowshoe Tour | Operates 01 Dec - 31 Mar 5. Upgrade Option: Jasper Foodie Tour
- 6. Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding Tour | Operates 01 Dec - 31 Mar
- Scheduled express coach between Jasper & Lake Louise Sleigh ride at Lake Louise Scheduled express coach between Lake Louise & Banff
- Banff | Freedom of Choice - 1 of 4 Excursions 1. Banff Highlights & Wildlife Tour + Gondola 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots Tour | Operates 01 Dec - 10 Apr
- 3. Johnson Canyon Frozen Falls Adventure 4. Electric Fat Biking Banff Adventure
Current offers
- Book 2027 Canada vacations by Nov 15 and receive 10% off selected packages — through 2027-10-15 · Early Booking Bonus – Book your 2027 Canada vacation by Nov 15 and receive 10% off select packages (up to $4,000 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 Offers are subject to availability for 2027 departures and can be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice.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 $4,000 per couple Western Canada Packages: Up to $3,000 per couple Eastern Canada Packages: Up to $2,500 per couple Road Trip Packages: Up to $1,500 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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