Welcome to Hooked on Canada and our rail holidays in Canada. Come and discover the pearls of the Canadian Rockies while enjoying the romance of rail travel. After visiting the magnificent region of Vancouver, you will climb onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer and will then enjoy unique views on some of the most spectacular sceneries of the Rockies. After a night in Whistler, you will be back onboard the Fraser Discovery heading towards Jasper. You will then follow the historic train route constructed over 100 years ago through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, uniting the country. As all the traveling is done during daylight, you won’t miss anything of the spectacular landscapes! To crown it all, you will explore the outstanding Banff and Jasper regions as well as the dynamic city of Calgary

Available Dates

1. May 14, 21, 28
2. June 4, 18
3. July 2, 9, 16, 30
4. August 6, 13, 27
5. September 3, 10, 27
6. October 3, 7
   

Days 1 and 2 – Vancouver
After your arrival at the airport, a shuttle will take you to downtown Vancouver. Its outstanding location between mountains and ocean definitely make this city one of the most beautiful in the world. Take advantage of these two days to discover its main attractions and to feel its typically west-coast atmosphere. We particularly suggest the visit of the aquarium, of the anthropology museum, of the Stanley Park, of the Chinatown and of the historic district of Gastown.

Day 3 - Vancouver / Whistler
Be prepared to live one of the most spectacular travel experiences in the world onboard the Whistler Mountaineer. You can book onto the standard service (Redleaf) or deluxe service (Gold leaf) levels which are detailed below. Among other things, you will then travel along the famous “Sea to Sky” corridor. The night will then be spent in Whistler, a world class mountain resort which will host the ski competitions during the next Winter Olympics.

Days 4 to 6 – Whistler / Jasper (via Quesnel)
This time, the train will lead you along the scenic Fraser River. You will then have the opportunity to travel across the legendary Cariboo region which hosted a famous gold rush in the 19th century. Among other things, you will have the opportunity to admire Seton Lake, Fraser Canyon, the Cariboo Plateau, Mount Robson (highest peak of the Canadian Rockies) as well as the thick pristine forest of the north! You can choose the standard service (Redleaf) or the deluxe service (Goldleaf) levels for your trip to Jasper. Your final destination is the famous Jasper National Park whose breathtaking sceneries will surely delight you!
You can choose the standard service (Redleaf) which includes a reserved seat where your meals will be served, or the deluxe service (Goldleaf) which includes a reserved seat in a panoramic coach and some gourmet meals in the restaurant-coach .You will spend a night in a hotel in Quesnel (including transfers), and will receive a travel package as well as a commemorative pin. If you travel in the Goldleaf class, you will also take advantage of a dinner at your hotel and of the transportation of your luggage.

Days 7 and 8 - Jasper / Banff (288 km by bus)
On your way towards Banff, the shuttle will lead you across the spectacular Columbia Icefield area. The numerous lakes, the impressive waterfalls and the incredible glaciers will all make excellent excuses for some picture pauses!

Day 9 - Banff / Calgary (129 km by bus)
The shuttle will now take you to the dynamic city of Calgary.

Day 10 - Calgary
Shuttle to the airport and your return flight or continued journey

Prices per person 2010

To view our other train holidays in Canada : Rocky Mountaineer , Rockies Express , Atlantic Express , Corridor Express , Gaspe Express

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