Saskatoon to Victoria

Thursday and Saturday early morning departures Enjoy a delicious breakfast and relax as we forge across the great wheatfields of Saskatchewan before our morning arrival into Edmonton, capital and largest metropolis in Alberta. After a brief stop we continue the train journey to the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" Jasper, Alberta. Disembark and transfer (transfer not included in price) to one of our Jasper hotels. Keep on the lookout for wild animals often seen in and around the town.
VIA RAIL BEDROOMS / DINING CAR / DOME CAR / PARK-LOUNGE CAR

Day 3 Friday/Sunday/Tuesday We recommend exploring the Jasper area including beautiful PYRAMID LAKE, a cruise of magnificent MALIGNE LAKE (45 minutes east of Jasper) and its incredible aquamarine waters. The views are stunning and the water is a shade of blue found only in these mountains. Spirit Island is a famous spot for photographers seeking the perfect picture and Medicine Lake is known to disappear into the ground. Not too far from here is MIETTE HOTSPRINGS, Canada's hottest. South of Jasper, and very close are HORSESHOE LAKE and the JASPER GONDOLA. The tram is highly recommended and the hearty hiker can enjoy the Whistlers Trail at the top. The restaurant is a great place for soup and a hot coffee. Return to Jasper via the Valley of the FIVE LAKES for your overnight at one of our hotels.

Day 4 Saturday/ Monday/Wednesday Depart in your rental car to the south on the Icefields Parkway. Stop at ATHABASCA FALLS Sunwapta Falls and continue south to the massive Columbia Icefields. Here you can board a Brewster Sno-coach and ride onto ATHABASCA GLACIER. This is one of the largest and most accessible glaciers in the western hemisphere. Near to here is the spot where 3 rivers flow to 3 oceans. This is unique on Earth. Stop for lunch and continue south. Be sure to take the PEYTO LAKE turnoff and see the amazing baby blue waters of the Lake. It is quite a contrast to the aqua green waters of other glacial lakes in the Rockies. Continue past BOW LAKE south to LAKE LOUISE, one of the most enchanting spots on earth. We see the reflections of the mountains in her aqua blue waters and we'll find out how rock flour helps the water retain its mesmerizing color. Continue further into BANFF NATIONAL PARK to the majestic town of BANFF. Overnight at one of our Banff Hotels

Day 5 Sunday/ Tuesday/Thursday We recommend driving the Bow Valley Expressway to LAKE LOUISE and nearby MORAINE LAKE. Consider hiking up to the teahouse which overlooks Lake Louise (moderate difficulty) or have lunch in the fabulous Chateau Lake Louise. This afternoon consider a visit to JOHNSTON CANYON where you can hike the trail up to seven different waterfalls and the famous Ink Pots. Overnight at one of our Banff Hotels

Day 6 Monday/ Wednesday/Friday You have another day to visit Banff including the ride up Sulfur Mountain Gondola on the BANFF GONDOLA. The views at the top are spectacular. Perhaps some shopping or soak in the curative waters of the Banff Hotsprings. IF you are not staying at the Banff Springs Five star hotel you might want to step inside for a visit. It is like a castle in the Rockies! Overnight Banff

Day 7 Tuesday/ Thursday/Saturday Transfer to Calgary International Airport OR we can arrange more sightseeing including VANCOUVER, BUTCHART GARDENS and the city of VICTORIA on Vancouver Island or travel up to WHISTLER Resort area (North of Vancouver).
We can pre-book 7 night ALASKA CRUISES at wholesale rates.

You can drive northeast to Edmonton to visit West Edmonton Mall. The drive is 4 hours and Edmonton has an international airport.
You can stay longer and enjoy the many great hikes and sights of Banff and Jasper National Parks (Both Unessco World Heritage Sights)

Comfortable Bedrooms Aboard

Vermilion Lakes near Banff

The castle-like Banff Springs hotel

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction MORE TOURS FROM SASKATOON

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction
MORE TOURS FROM SASKATOON