Canadian Train Odyssey
15 Days Starting in Toronto, ON, Canada and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Toronto, Winnipeg, Jasper National Park, Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park Of Canada, Glacier National Park of Canada, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8960-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
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From:
$4841
$4211 (USD)
Operator discount: -$511
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$119
-13%
Tour Overview
This cross-country adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. A highlight of this Canada train tour is the 3-day, 3-night journey on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian—a premier continental train—from Toronto to Jasper. In refurbished art deco rail cars and domed observation cars, enjoy views of the ever-changing landscapes as you leisurely travel through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The spectacular landscapes on your train trip are not the only stunning scenery you’ll witness on this Canada rail tour. Marvel at hypnotic Niagara Falls on your boat cruise past the falls. In the Canadian Rockies, ride the Ice Explorer—an all-terrain vehicle—on Columbia Icefield, an expanse of ice that is 750-feet thick. Stop in breathtaking Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Spend time in stunning Jasper National Park—with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife—and Banff National Park, home to majestic mountains and picture-perfect scenery. Also travel through Yoho National Park, with its famous fossils, and Glacier National Park, with its abundant wildlife. From the Pacific Coast, sail to Victoria through the scenic Gulf Islands. In Victoria, visit world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Throughout this Canada train tour, enjoy sightseeing in the cities and time to explore on your own. You may want to dine at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower, take an optional float trip on the Athabasca River in Jasper, hike in Banff, enjoy Afternoon Tea at Victoria’s Empress Hotel, or shop Vancouver’s Robson Street. See Canada’s spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and exciting cities on this Canadian rail tour—what a fantastic vacation!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Courtyard By Marriott Downtown Toronto
Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls
Location: Toronto
Accommodation Name: Courtyard By Marriott Downtown Toronto
Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto that includes City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the stunning CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a Niagara Falls cruise past the world-famous falls. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own or join the optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular sight of Toronto’s skyline from the CN Tower.NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When unfavorable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Day 3 : Toronto,Via Rail The Canadian
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Overnight In Train
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
This morning, transfer to Union Station for a departure on The Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your Sleeper-Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes. Chef-prepared meals offer a tempting array of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts.
Day 4 : Via Rail The Canadian
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Overnight In Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway’s breathtaking mainline.
Day 5 : Via Rail The Canadian
Location: Winnipeg
Accommodation: Overnight In Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Canadian glides through Winnipeg, before continuing the journey through Manitoba’s prairies and into Saskatchewan.
Day 6 : Via Rail The Canadian,Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy the ambiance of this delightful mountain setting.
Day 7 : Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, maybe hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper. Perhaps an optional float trip on the Athabasca River to end the day?
Day 8 : Jasper National Park,Columbia Icefield,Lake Louise,Banff National Park
Location: Jasper National Park, Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Rundlestone Lodge
Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through Jasper National Park, stopping along the way at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet (250 meters) thick. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely 2-night stay. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty.
Day 9 : Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Rundlestone Lodge
The day is free to independently explore this resort town located within Banff National Park. Stroll Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare of boutiques and souvenir shops. The surrounding 2,564 square miles of parkland are home to wildlife, including elk and grizzly bear. Or perhaps enjoy an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dinner.
Day 10 : Banff National Park,Yoho National Park,Glacier National Park,Kamloops
Location: Yoho National Park Of Canada, Glacier National Park of Canada, Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre
This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Travel through Yoho National Park, where pre-Cambrian fossils were discovered, and Glacier National Park, where recreational mountain climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops.
Day 11 : Kamloops,Ferry Crossing,Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the world-famous Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider strolling along the Waterfront Promenade.
Day 12 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street.
Day 13 : Victoria,Ferry Crossing,Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center
This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-like climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location.
Day 14 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center
Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or re-visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.
Day 15 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Accomodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Airport Transfers at Destination
UNESCO Sites
Banff National Park|Jasper National Park|Yoho National Park
Meals
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Accommodation
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
Whether you want to relax or take in the sights of downtown Toronto, this hotel is the perfect place to stay.
Marmot Lodge
The Marmot Lodge features a number of services including concierge service, currency exchange, indoor pool, business center, and Embers Steakhouse restaurant. All 107 guestrooms are all equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridge, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries.
Lobstick Lodge
Lobstick Lodge is located in a secluded mountain setting near east end of town, 5 blocks from CNR station. Enjoy large open rooms with spectacular mountain views right outside your window.
Rundlestone Lodge
Guests will find a warm welcome with a large, open fireplace in the lobby and friendly staff at the Rundlestone Lodge. Conveniently located on Banff Avenue only minutes from Downtown Banff, the Lodge offers a host of amenities including a fitness center, whirlpool, and swimming pool.
Best Western Premier Kamloops
Newly renovated Best Western Premier Aberdeen Kamloops is conveniently located off the TransCanada Highway just twenty minutes from Kamloops Airport in the Thompson Nicola District. Leisure and business guests alike enjoy breathtaking views of Thompson River Valley & Mountains and an ideal location with proximity to important area businesses and attractions such as Thompson Rivers University, Royal Inland Hospital, BC Wildlife Park. Aberdeen Mall and a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Located in the center of downtown, the Royal Scot hotel & Suites is just a short walk to Victoria's famous Inner Harbour as well as shopping, dining, entertainment, and attractions. The hotel features an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, game room, concierge service, guest laundry, gift shop, business center, Internet access, restaurant, and lounge.
Sandman Suites on Davie
This hotel is located in downtown Vancouver in a neighborhood complete with local shops, lounges, restaurants, and close to English Bay as well as a Granville Market. The hotel includes Moxie's Grill & Bar, a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, and business center.
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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