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Western Canada by Rail with Calgary Stampede

11 days
From Calgary to Vancouver
4.9
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Calgary

  2. Day 2

    Calgary

    Included Activities

    • 2-Day Pass to Calgary Stampede with reserved tickets to Evening Show
    • Admission to Stampede Park
    • Chuckwagon Races
    • Outdoor stage show with musical variety spectacular
    • Access to international exhibits and Western art displays
    • First Nations cultural experience at Elbow River Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Western fare at the Midway
    • Attend entertainment on various stages
    Landmarks
    Stampede Park
    Elbow River Camp
  3. Day 3

    Calgary

    Included Activities

    • Calgary Stampede Rodeo
    • Access to Stampede grounds and grandstands

    Optional Activities

    • Pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square at Stephen Avenue Mall
    • Purchase cowboy hats, shirts, or boots from vendors
    • Square dancing
    • Mock gun fights
    • Country bands and entertainment
    • Bars and restaurants at Stampede grounds
    Landmarks
    Stampede Park
    Stephen Avenue Mall
  4. Day 4

    Calgary to Banff

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of downtown Calgary, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
    • Orientation tour of Banff National Park
    Landmarks
    Fort Calgary
    Stampede Park
    Saddledome
    Canada Olympic Park
    Banff National Park
  5. Day 5

    Banff National Park

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Banff National Park
    • Access to hiking trails
    • Banff townsite exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride for aerial views of Canadian Rockies
    • Panoramas & Peaks excursion to Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
    • Relax at hot springs
    • Wildlife watching
    Landmarks
    Banff National Park
    Moraine Lake
    Valley of the Ten Peaks
  6. Day 6

    Banff - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lake Louise
    • Mountain pass scenic drives
    • Ice Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefield
    • Orientation tour of Jasper National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Float trip down the Athabasca River
    Landmarks
    Lake Louise
    Columbia Icefield
    Jasper National Park
    Athabasca River
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  7. Day 7

    Jasper National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
    • View Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon
    • Hiking
    • Shopping in Jasper townsite
    Landmarks
    Maligne Lake
    Spirit Island
    Medicine Lake
    Maligne Canyon
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  8. Day 8

    Jasper National Park - Mount Robson - Kamloops

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • 2-day all-daylight rail journey on Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service
    • Pass Mount Robson
    • Views of North Thompson River and Monashee Mountains
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
    North Thompson River
    Monashee Mountains
  9. Day 9

    Kamloops - Vancouver

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continuation
    • Views of Thompson River ranchlands
    • Fraser Canyon scenery
    • Hell's Gate on Fraser River
    Landmarks
    Fraser Canyon
    Hell's Gate
    Thompson River
  10. Day 10

    Vancouver - Victoria

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Vancouver
    • Stanley Park exploration
    • Ferry crossing through Gulf Islands to Victoria
    • Admission to Butchart Gardens
    • Sightseeing in Victoria including Bastion Square
    • Parliament Buildings viewing
    • Thunderbird Park with totem poles
    • Orientation tour of Victoria

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Victoria harbourfront
    • Fresh seafood dinner at harbourfront restaurants
    Landmarks
    Stanley Park
    Gulf Islands
    Butchart Gardens
    Bastion Square
    Parliament Buildings
    Thunderbird Park
  11. Day 11

    Victoria to Vancouver

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Vancouver

    Optional Activities

    • Extra nights in Vancouver to explore further
    Landmarks
    Strait of Georgia
    Vancouver International Airport
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4.9
Overall rating based on 108 Reviews
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    4.4
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
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    June 23rd, 2025
    5.0
    A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver...
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  • Western Canada by Rail with Calgary Stampede reviewer 2
    September 30th, 2024
    5.0
    The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because...
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  • Western Canada by Rail with Calgary Stampede reviewer 3
    September 27th, 2024
    4.0
    A lot of changes were made at the last minute due to the fires in Jasper, so there were issues because of that. But...
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    May 9th, 2024
    5.0
    Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly....
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    October 5th, 2023
    5.0
    Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
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    October 2nd, 2023
    5.0
    I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area...
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    October 1st, 2023
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    Our tour guide and bus drivers were excellent. The tour guide was very informative and we could clearly hear her in...
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    September 30th, 2023
    5.0
    Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
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  • A
    September 29th, 2023
    5.0
    A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.
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    September 27th, 2023
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    Very professional
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