Canadian Winter Train Express from Vancouver
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Canadian Winter Train Express from Vancouver

VIA Rail in WinterWinter in VancouverElk in the RockiesWinter in TorontoAboard VIA Rail
9 Days/7 Nights

See Canada the same way that passengers have been seeing it for over a hundred years; by train! Journey across Canada from the Pacific Coast city of Vancouver to Toronto in style onboard VIA Rail. You'll also enjoy winter in Jasper, an alpine town set amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies. TOUR WCSTE7

 
PRICING PER PERSON
January 5 - April 21, 2012 Thursdays & Saturdays
Value$2239$1949$1880$1842
Moderate$2262$1969$1903$1870
Deluxe$3150$2639$2530$2472

Prices are per person listed in Canadian dollars. Subject to applicable taxes. Prices listed do not include discounts or promotions - please inquire. Package prices and itinerary are not finalized until confirmed by a Vacations Canada travel planner.  Contact your travel professional or a Vacations Canada travel planner to customize or build your own vacation package. View Terms and Conditions.


VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 4 nights onboard VIA Rail

Meals
- 4 Breakfasts aboard VIA Rail
- 3 Lunches aboard VIA Rail
- 3 Dinners aboard VIA Rail

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Wildlife Discovery Tour

Transfers
- Taxi transfer to the Train Station in Vancouver
- Taxi transfers to and from the Train Station in Jasper

Documentation
- Capilano Suspension Bridge discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling


ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Arriving in Vancouver

Arrive into Vancouver and check into your hotel to begin your vacation. An excellent choice for tonight would be to travel to North Vancouver via public transit to get to the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. This is a unique and fun experience which will definitely add a wonderful jump-start to your vacation.

DAY 2 - VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper

Your day is at leisure to explore the city before you transfer to Pacific Central Station this evening to board VIA Rail for your first night on the train.

DAY 3 - Exploring Jasper

After a delicious onboard breakfast and lunch, you will arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore and enjoy this charming alpine town.

DAY 4 - Sightseeing in Jasper

Come and enjoy the beauty of the striking Maligne Valley. Today's tour includes a short walk around the top of Maligne Canyon, then a scenic drive up the valley past the mysterious disappearing Medicine Lake to Maligne Lake. The wildlife can include moose, caribou, bull elk, big horn sheep, wolves, coyotes and more.

DAY 5 - VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto

This afternoon, re-board VIA Rail and continue your journey towards Toronto. A hot dinner is included while you are onboard the train tonight.

DAY 6 & 7 - VIA Rail's continuing to Toronto

Continue with two more full day onboard the train to watch the scenery and enjoy the onboard hospitality. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

DAY 8 - VIA Rail's "The Canadian" Arriving in Toronto

You will have another morning onboard the train, (breakfast included) arriving into Toronto's Union Station before noon. This ends the train portion of your vacation. Spend the rest of your day exploring Canada's largest city.

DAY 9 - Departing Toronto

A morning check-out of your hotel concludes your Canadian Winter Train Express vacation.


*** This vacation is available in reverse from Toronto (WCSTW7N) ***

"Western Vista tour was enjoyable!"

M. Gill
Dorchester, UK

"A marvellous first experience of Canada from Banff to Vancouver!"

V. Brinkworh
Birmingham, UK

"We took VIA Rail from Toronto to Vancouver, with a 2 day stop in Jasper.  It was a very nice trip, seeing the different landscapes from the dome car, excellent food, very accommodating personal."

M. Eckert
Milton, Canada

Available Videos

Take a ride on VIA Rail

Take a ride on VIA Rail

 
 
 

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