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Rail Journey through the Canadian Rockies
Two National Parks
Victoria
Two Scenic Ferry Rides
Sky 360 Calgary Tower
Michael Schwanke
Michael Schwanke
Michael began his broadcasting career in Dodge City where he anchored and reported. He came to Wichita in 2000 and began at KWCH as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor. Michael currently anchors 12 News at 5, 5:30, 6, and 10pm.
Discover the Canadian Rockies and vibrant cities of Western Canada, featuring two breathtaking national parks and one overnight rail journey. Begin in Calgary, just east of the Rockies, and explore its art, history, and culture. Visit Banff for a guided tour of the city and national park, before enjoying a savory lunch at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Travel along Icefields Parkway and feel the powerful beauty of Athabasca Glacier up-close at the Columbia Icefield. Next, we board VIA Rail’s Canadian train for phenomenal mountain views and decadent onboard service as we travel in comfortable Sleeper Plus cars for a top-class experience. Arrive in Vancouver and find your adventurous side with a thrilling walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge! The next day, take a ferry to Vancouver Island and visit The Butchart Gardens® with time to roam independently. Then spend two evenings in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, to witness the rich culture and British atmosphere during a guided tour and time at leisure. Our adventure concludes with a ferry ride to Washington State, where we drive along the Olympic Peninsula and arrive in Seattle for a wonderful Farewell Dinner.
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Highlights
Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure™
Explore interpretive exhibits in the Glacier Discovery Centre before boarding our Ice Explorer, a special all-terrain vehicle with six wheels, for a thrilling ride onto the famous Athabasca Glacier. Delight in up-close views of this geological wonder as our driver-guide shares the history of the icefields and how they contribute to nearby ecosystems. Then, step out onto the ice to feel its power beneath your feet as you take in its breathtaking beauty and sip fresh glacial water.
VIA Rail’s Canadian Train
Enjoy the freedom to move about during your rail adventure. Rest in your cozy Sleeper Plus cabin, delight in regional gourmet meals in the dining car, and visit in the Skyline car’s scenic dome section to lounge near windows that extend to the ceiling for breathtaking views.
Banff National Park
Spend the day in Canada’s first national park! Its stunning glacial lakes, majestic wildlife, and picture-perfect mountain town draw in tourists from all over. Meet a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and revel in stories from their time in service. Take in aerial views on a gondola ride, then see the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake Louise. Watch for bears, cougars, elk, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and more. Savor lunch at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs hotel with views of the valley and Mount Rundle before an afternoon to explore independently.
The Butchart Gardens®
Previously a limestone quarry, this National Historic Site is a horticultural wonderland of meticulously designed landscapes, vibrant flowerbeds, and themed gardens. After Robert Butchart depleted the limestone deposits, his wife created the famous Sunken Garden. Since 1906, it has expanded to Japanese and Italian-style gardens as well as stunning rose gardens. Now there are over 900 plant varieties that bloom every year, attracting more than a million visitors annually.
- Day 1: Fly to Western CanadaUpon arriving in Calgary, we check in to our accommodations for a restful evening.
- Day 2: Discover CalgaryWe begin our adventure by meeting our local guide to learn about this spectacular city that sits just east of the Rocky Mountains. After enjoying the city highlights, we travel 630 feet above downtown to the top of Calgary Tower for a Welcome Lunch at Sky 360. Relax and savor a wonderful meal in the revolving restaurant while taking in exceptional views of the city and mountains. Later, we journey through some of the world’s best natural scenery and stay two evenings in Banff.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3: BanffOur day in Banff National Park starts with visiting a Mountie, a retired Canadian Mounted Police member, to hear stories from their years in service and learn about the “Red Serge” uniforms of scarlet tunics. Afterwards, we immerse ourselves in this unique mountain town with a panoramic tour of all that Banff has to offer before enjoying lunch at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, featuring incredible cuisine and breathtaking views. Later, we take a relaxing gondola ride to the mountaintop for bird’s-eye views of the awe-inspiring vistas that surround us and have an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 4: Columbia IcefieldWe journey into Jasper National Park today and see captivating vistas along Icefields Parkway. This beautiful area is famous for its many glacial blue lakes nestled among the mountains. Upon reaching the Columbia Icefield, we board a giant Ice Explorer and drive to a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, known as Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy the unique experience of walking out onto this natural wonder and sipping fresh glacial water as we learn about its powerful history. Later, we travel to Jasper and check in to our accommodations for the evening.
Meals Included: Lunch
- Day 5: Ride the RailsThis morning, we board VIA Rail’s historic Canadian train for a scenic journey to Vancouver in Sleeper Plus cars. Enjoy top-notch service and unforgettable experiences on board as you roll past majestic mountains, lush forests, and spectacular waterfronts in areas that are only accessible by rail. Select from a variety of chef-prepared gourmet meals to savor in the dining car and lounge comfortably in the skyline car’s dome section for outstanding views with windows extending to the ceiling.
Meals Included: Brunch, Dinner
- Day 6: VancouverFollowing breakfast on the train, we arrive in Vancouver. Surrounded by water on three sides and nestled along the Coast Mountain Range, this vibrant city is the largest in British Columbia. We find our adventurous side on a walk across the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge, providing spectacular views from over 200 feet above the rushing river. Those not ready to conquer a fear of heights can visit the nearby Trading Post to shop for locally made crafts and goods. After lunch at leisure in North Vancouver’s waterfront market, Lonsdale Quay, we settle into our accommodations and have time to relax before our dinner at a downtown restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7: The Butchart Gardens®This morning, we board a ferry for Vancouver Island to visit The Butchart Gardens®, one of the most acclaimed horticultural exhibitions in the world. Stroll along pathways through themed gardens that are wonderfully landscaped, including seasonal floral displays and Ross Fountain, playing water patterns every four minutes. Later, we arrive in enchanting Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia. Shops, cafes, and interesting attractions are just a stroll away from our accommodations.
Meals Included: Lunch
- Day 8: VictoriaToday, a local guide joins us for a tour of British Columbia’s capital city. Victoria began as an outpost for the Hudson Bay Company in 1843 and is now known for its rich British culture, magnificent architecture, and time-honored traditions. We view historic sites, including the Parliament Building on the lovely Inner Harbor, as well as beautiful flower beds and gardens. After a delicious lunch, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to browse charming shops or visit attractions, such as the Royal BC Museum or Craigdarroch Castle.
Meals Included: Lunch
- Day 9: Ferry to WashingtonThis morning, we depart Victoria by ferry to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the international border, arriving in Washington. A picturesque drive along the Olympic Peninsula then brings us into Seattle for the evening. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner to celebrate our adventures through the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada.
Meals Included: Dinner
- Day 10: Fly HomeWe bid farewell to Canada and our new friends as we depart for the airport.
Jul 14-23, 2026
$8,649
per person
$7,299
per person
Apr 10, 2026
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 1 night in Calgary
- 2 nights in Banff
- 1 night in Jasper
- aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian
- 1 night in the Vancouver area
- 2 nights in Victoria
- 1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Attractions & Highlights
- Banff National Park feat. guided city tour, gondola ride & Mountie meet & greet
- Calgary guided city tour
- Jasper National Park feat. Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island
- The Butchart Gardens®
- Victoria guided city tour & time at leisure
- Ferry to Washington
- Olympic Peninsula
12 Excellent Meals
- Welcome Lunch at Sky 360 Calgary Tower
- Lunch at Fairmont Banff Springs hotel
- Lunch at the Columbia Icefields
- Gourmet meals aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian
- Farewell Dinner in Seattle
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