Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf

What's Included

• Rocky Mountaineer Journey

  Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops.

• Cultural Experiences

  Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and learn about First Nations cultures.

• Guided Tours

  Participate in guided tours including a walk through Maligne Canyon and a cruise on Maligne Lake.

• Transfers

  Included transfer from Vancouver train station to hotel.

• Transport

  Travel in style with a combination of ferry rides, scenic drives along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and a luxurious two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as the Victoria Whale Watching cruise and gondola rides in Banff are not included.

• International Flights

  International flights to and from Vancouver are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a combination of ferry rides, scenic drives along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and a luxurious two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and luxury at various accommodations including the Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, Grand Pacific, Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Sun Peaks Lodge, Banff Park Lodge, Forest Park Hotel, and South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey.

Dive into Culture

• Vancouver Island: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse before continuing to Victoria.
• Banff National Park of Canada: Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear exciting and colourful stories of their rich history and traditions.

Iconic Experience

• Vancouver: Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director. Savour the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park.
• Victoria: Victoria. A waterfront city of historic sites known for its gardens and British influence. View the Parliament Buildings erected in 1897 with beautiful gardens. Then explore on your own, strolling along the Inner Harbour where you will have the chance to watch street buskers perform or venturing to Victoria's unique shopping areas in Market Square.
• Victoria: Buchart Gardens’ lush and expansive garden is a must-see oasis which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. With over a million visitors per year, you will love this morning's visit to the gardens before opening hours. Starting with a breakfast on the grounds, you will get to explore the 55-acre garden rich with ever-changing colours and blooms before the crowds arrive.
• Chemainus: Enjoy looking upon the Murals of Chemainus that started in 1981 and is now the world's leading community driven art experience.
• Squamish: Enjoy a drive along the 300 kilometres long Sea to Sky Highway and bask in the variety of landscapes on offer.
• Squamish: Enjoy a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola and bask in the stunning views of the coastal mountains and panoramic views.
• Sun Peaks: Spend some time seeing Seton Lake and the beautiful snow capped mountains surrounding it.
• Sun Peaks: Take a drive through the Glacier National Park of Canada and enjoy the landscape of mountains along the way.
• Sun Peaks: Drive through Yoho National Park and marvel over the spectacular landscape of massive ice fields and mountain peaks.
• Sun Peaks: Enjoy a visit to Golden Skybridge and take in the views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges as well as the tumbling waterfall.
• Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point.
• Lake Louise: Get ready for a showstopper. Walk down a forest path before coming up upon the unreal turquoise colour of Lake Louise popping through the trees for the first time. After this stunning first-time glance, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier with its scenic mountain backdrop. Be amazed by the glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier and palatial hotel.
• Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’ to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? You’ll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier.
• Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockies' pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty.
• Jasper: Maligne Canyon promises natural wonders from mosses and lichens on the canyon walls to ice caves, fossils and frozen waterfalls. On this guided walk, admire this incredible natural landmark as you cross bridges built across various points of the canyon. As the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, you pass incredible sights including a spectacular waterfall that makes for a great photo opp.
• Maligne Lake: See how Maligne Lake is in a league of its own on a scenic cruise. Discover world-famous Spirit Island and get great photo opportunities with beautiful views of the mountains, its three glaciers and Spirit Island - significant to the Indigenous Stoney Nation. Learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular alpine destination and how, because visitors cannot walk on the island, it remains an enclave of evergreens. And since you can only see Spirit Island from a cruise, you’ll love being one of the few who get to see it.