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Western Canada by Rail with Calgary Stampede

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From Calgary to Vancouver
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Calgary

    Calgary
    Landmarks
    Calgary Stampede
  3. Day 2

    Calgary

    Calgary

    Included Activities

    • 2-day pass admission to Calgary Stampede grounds
    • Evening Show including Chuckwagon Races
    • Grandstand Show

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Elbow River Camp - Canadian First Nations culture
    • Sample Western fare at the Midway
    • View international exhibits and Western art displays
    Landmarks
    Stampede Park
    Elbow River Camp
  4. Day 3

    Calgary

    Calgary

    Included Activities

    • Calgary Stampede Rodeo

    Optional Activities

    • Pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square, Stephen Avenue Mall
    • Purchase cowboy hat, shirt, or boots from vendors
    • Square dancing
    • Country bands
    • Livestock displays
    • Shopping and local food
    Landmarks
    Stampede Park
    Fluor Rope Square
    Stephen Avenue Mall
  5. Day 4

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of downtown Calgary including The Confluence, Stampede Park, Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
    • Orientation tour of Banff National Park
    Landmarks
    The Confluence (Fort Calgary)
    Stampede Park
    Saddledome
    Canada Olympic Park
    Banff National Park
  6. Day 5

    Banff National Park

    Banff National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking trails
    • Stroll through Banff townsite
    • Relax at the hot springs
    • Wildlife viewing - deer, elk, bighorn sheep
    • Optional helicopter ride for aerial views of Canadian Rockies
    • Panoramas & Peaks excursion to Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks
    Landmarks
    Banff National Park
    Banff townsite
    Moraine Lake
    Valley of the Ten Peaks
  7. Day 6

    Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lake Louise
    • Travel on Icefields Parkway
    • Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield

    Optional Activities

    • Optional float trip down Athabasca River
    Landmarks
    Lake Louise
    Icefields Parkway
    Columbia Icefield
    Athabasca Glacier
    Athabasca River
    Jasper National Park
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  8. Day 7

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (begins operating late May/early June)
    • Hike trails in Jasper National Park
    • Explore shops in Jasper townsite
    • View Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon
    Landmarks
    Jasper National Park
    Maligne Lake
    Spirit Island
    Medicine Lake
    Maligne Canyon
  9. Day 8

    Jasper National Park to Mount Robson to Kamloops

    Jasper National Park to Mount Robson to Kamloops
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
    North Thompson River
    Monashee Mountains
  10. Day 9

    Kamloops to Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
    Landmarks
    Thompson River
    Fraser Canyon
    Hell's Gate
  11. Day 10

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Included Activities

    • Vancouver sightseeing including Stanley Park
    • Ferry crossing to Victoria
    • Butchart Gardens visit
    • Victoria sightseeing including Bastion Square, Parliament Buildings, Thunderbird Park

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Victoria's Inner Harbour
    • Dinner at waterfront restaurants
    Landmarks
    Stanley Park
    Gulf Islands
    Butchart Gardens
    Bastion Square
    Parliament Buildings
    Thunderbird Park
    Victoria Inner Harbour
  12. Day 11

    Victoria to Vancouver

    Victoria to Vancouver
    Landmarks
    Strait of Georgia
    Vancouver International Airport

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4.9
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Donna5.0•September 2026
    This trip was more than I expected. Our tour guide, Tarek, was wonderful. Very informative and such a wonderful...
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  • Patricia5.0•June 2025
    A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Karla
    Karla5.0•September 2024
    The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because...
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  • Gail
    Gail4.0•September 2024
    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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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Stefania5.0•May 2024
    Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly....
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  • Luther5.0•October 2023
    Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Marsha5.0•October 2023
    I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Lynn5.0•October 2023
    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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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•September 2023
    Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Norman5.0•September 2023
    A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.
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