Holiday Overview
This itinerary has everything you would want from a two week holiday in Western Canada – taking in the truly magnificent Canadian Rockies, as well as the best of Vancouver, bursting with style, vibrancy, character and beauty.
Then head west to the charming coastal capital of Victoria. You’re certain to fall in love with this incredibly scenic landscape of mountains, lakes, glaciers and scenic towns – filling you with memories to last a lifetime.
The Rockies, Vancouver & Victoria includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 12 nights hotel acccommodation
- VIA Rail from Jasper to Vancouver
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Guided tour of Victoria
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- 3-hour Whale Watch Tour
- Banff Gondola
Day 1 - Fly UK to Calgary
On arrival at Calgary airport, transfer to your Banff hotel for a 2 night stay
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
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Banff Aspen Lodge
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 2 - Banff
Spend today exploring Banff, we have included the Banff Gondola speak to one of are Canada Specialist if you want to add more excursions.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
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Banff Aspen Lodge
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Experiences
Day 3 - Banff to Lake Louise
Today we take the short transfer from Banff to Lake Louise for an overnight stay.
Featured accommodation
Lake Louise Inn
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Day 4 - Lake Louise to Jasper
Journey along The Icefields Parkway, Canada’s most scenic mountain roadway. This is the route to over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, and rushing waterfalls. The highlight of this tour is the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure on an Ice Explorer, for a “Once in a life time trip” on to the 1000-foot deep Athabasca Glacier. Following lunch (included). Experience Jasper National Park’s newest attraction, the Glacier Skywalk. Step out onto a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley for an unobstructed view of the surrounding gla-ciers. Take a stroll around Athabasca Falls before your late afternoon arrival into Jasper.
Highlights: Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls, Glacier Adventure and Skywalk admission and picnic lunch.
Glacier Skywalk admission weather dependent.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Unmissable Experiences
Glacier Skywalk
Day 5 - Jasper
Day at leisure in Jasper. Why not ask one of our Canada Experts for excursion recommendations.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Unmissable Experiences
Jasper Experiences
Day 6 - VIA Rail Jasper to Vancouver (overnight)
Spend the morning relaxing in the mountain town of Jasper before boarding VIA Rail Sleeper Touring Class to Vancouver. Travel back in time to the days of classic rail travel. The original stainless steel ‘streamliner’ railcars (made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950) are totally refurbished with air conditioning, a café car, lounge car, and access for all on board to the dome car. Leaving Jasper National Park, travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson, then follow the mighty Thompson River all the way to the Fraser Valley and the coastal city of Vancouver.
Exclusive to Sleeper Touring Class:
By day, sit back in comfortable armchairs and enjoy the stretch out comfort of your very own accommodation. At night, attendants will transform your quarters into cozy bunks or bedroom. Guests have access to the Park Car, always at the tail end of the train, whose tapered shape gives the car its distinctive look. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee or, in the evening before dinner, complimentary hors d’oeuvres. In the Dome you’ll feel the true essence of travelling by train where scene after memorable scene sweeps by. This evening retire to your Sleeping Car where a comfortable bed awaits you. Some of the amenities include thick towels, plump pillows, cozy down duvets and a shower kit
(dinner is included today).
Day 7 - Arrive Vancouver
Arrival in Vancouver at 9.30am. Make your way to your hotel for a 2 night stay.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 8 - Vancouver City Tour
This morning, see the sights of Vancouver - Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, Robson Street, 1,000 Acre Stanley Park, Totem Poles, Prospect Point and English Bay Beaches, Granville Island, Chinatown and historic Gastown, includes admission to The Lookout Tower.
Afternoon at Leisure.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 9 - Vancouver to Victoria (including Butchart Gardens)
Depart Vancouver this morning on a driver guided coach tour to Victoria. Cruise across Georgia Strait through the beautiful Gulf Islands with BC Ferries. Arriving on Vancouver Island, tour to Butchart Gardens (Admission included). A two hour stop allows time to enjoy these magnificent gardens. Tour scenic Ocean Drive, Uplands, Oak Bay, University of Victoria as well as the Victoria City Tour before being taken to your hotel.
Overnight Victoria.
Featured accommodation
Oswego Hotel
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Fairmont Empress
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Unmissable Experiences
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip
Day 10 - Victoria (Whale Watching Tour)
This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. You will ride aboard a 14-metre ocean cruiser or a custom-built Zodiac boat that offers high speed with extraordinary stability giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whale watching experience. Comments by a certified Marine biologist and naturalist are provided. Balance of the day is free to explore Victoria
Overnight Victoria
Featured accommodation
Oswego Hotel
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Fairmont Empress
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Day 11 - Victoria to Vancouver
Enjoy a free day to explore Victoria before departing late afternoon to return to Vancouver.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 12 - Vancouver
Day at lesuire to explore Vancouver, why not ask one of our Canada Specialist about adding an excursion.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 13 - Vancouver to UK
Check out of your Vancouver hotel today and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Elk+ Avenue
Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape.
Banff Aspen Lodge
The Banff Aspen Lodge hotel offers warm, friendly hotel accommodations in Banff National Park. Enjoy an intimate Canadian mountain experience and make the Banff Aspen Lodge Hotel your base as you explore the surrounding Rocky Mountains and the culture of the town of Banff. The Banff Aspen Lodge offers a friendly and cosy atmosphere with the best hotel rooms in Banff. Guestrooms are spacious, newly renovated and offer excellent value!
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Lake Louise Inn
Nestled in a picturesque wilderness setting in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise Inn is the ideal resort hotel from which to enjoy world-class outdoor adventure, hearty mountain dining and unforgettable views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The village of Lake Louise is a five-minute walk from the Inn, offering a range of shops and services, including a local grocery store, bakery and deli, liquor store and post office. You will also find unique west coast Native art, pottery and Canadian handcrafted goods at the specialty gift shops.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake.
Chateau Jasper
The Chateau Jasper is an exceptional hotel with an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. Situated in Jasper, this eco-friendly hotel is close to Jasper Activity Centre, Jasper National Park, and Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. Also nearby are Jasper Information Centre National Historic Site and Jasper Municipal Library. Athabasca Falls is 30 minutes' drive from the Chateau Jasper and the Miette Hot springs are 1 hour's drive away.
Forest Park Hotel
Offering cosy accommodations, eclectic dining, extensive resort style facilities, and a wide variety of exciting adventure and relaxation packages, The Forest Park Hotel is the hotel of choice when visiting the beautiful Jasper National Park. Located at the east end of the town's main street, this resort style property can accommodate all of your needs.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Located on the shores of Beauvert Lake in the magnificent Canadian Rockies in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge resort invites you to experience the unique accommodations and Luxury Signature Cabins, sure to evoke memories of this Jasper Lodge that will last a lifetime.
Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Sheraton Wall Centre is a short walk from business and entertainment neighbourhoods, Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Oswego Hotel, Victoria BC
The Oswega is a sophisticated, urban, boutique hotel steps away from the Inner Harbour and downtown Victoria. The hotel’s combination of modern design, incredible service and luxury amenities makes it the perfect place to get a taste of the city’s natural surroundings and urban vibe.
Fairmont Empress, Victoria BC
The Fairmont Empress hotel sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour and city centre of arts, entertainment and cultural attractions. This Vancouver Island resort is located in British Columbia’s capital city and features turn of the century architecture, classic beauty and an unrivalled location on the water.
Image Gallery
Victoria Parliment Building
Vancouver, Sunset
VIA Rail in the Rockies
Lake Louise
Victoria Whales
Vancouver
Vancouver
Downtown, Vancouver
The Butchart Gardens, Victoria
Victoria Harbour
Spirit Island, Jasper
VIA Rail in the Rockies
Victoria, Harbour
Johnson Street, Victoria
Butchart Gardens, Victoria
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Banff
Banff, Gondola
Jasper
Jasper, Deer
Jasper Town
Jasper, Bear
Jasper, Tabot Lake
Banff Gondola
Banff Town
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Canada Holiday Offers
Rockies & Alaska Experience
- 15 Nights
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Montreal
A Tale of 4 Cities
- 10 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Canada's West & East Tour
- 12 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Toronto
Canadian Rocky Mountains
The Splendour of Canada & Alaska
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Spectacular Rail Journeys
The Rockies, Alaska & Toronto
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Inside Passage
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
Ontario & Quebec
Canada & Alaska Sojourn
- 19 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise in Style
- 16 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Anchorage
Canada Winter Experiences
Rockies Snow Train
- 9 Nights
- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Calgary
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Coastal Cities & the Rocky Mountains
- 12 Nights
- Victoria
- Vancouver
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Calgary
Canada Holiday Offers
Canadian Gold Rush
- 12 Nights
- Vancouver
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Whistler
- Quesnel
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
Niagara Falls & Rockies Delights
- 15 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Quesnel
- Whistler
- Vancouver
- Victoria
Cunard Alaska Cruises
Banff, Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Voyage
- 18 Nights
- Banff
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Seattle
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Winter Experiences
Winter City Explorer by Rail
- 10 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
Canada Holidays 2024
Canadian Rockies & Alaska Adventures
- 16 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Via Rail
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Winter Experiences
Winter Escapades
- 9 Nights
- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Calgary
Ontario & Quebec
The Maritimes, Quebec & Ontario
- 15 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Liscombe Mills
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Toronto
Canada Holidays for Solo Travellers
A Tale of 4 Cities Solo Traveller
- 10 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
Ontario & Quebec
The Capitals & Eastern Canada
- 10 Nights
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Quebec City
- Niagara Falls
Canada Holiday Offers
The Rockies, Vancouver & Victoria
- 12 Nights
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Vancouver
- Victoria
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Northern BC & Rockies Explorer
- 17 Nights
- Whistler
- Jasper
- Banff
- Prince George
- Prince Rupert
- Port Hardy
- Vancouver
British Columbia by Rail and Alaska Cruise
- 17 Nights
- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Prince George
- Prince Rupert
- Alaska Cruise
Majestic Alaska & Rocky Mountains
- 14 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canadian Discovery
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
- Toronto
Canadian Rockies & Grand Alaska
- 13 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Anchorage
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Highlights of Eastern & Western Canada
- 16 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Whistler
Alaska by Rail and Sea
- 15 Nights
- Fairbanks
- Talkeenta
- Anchorage
- Seward
- Hubbard Glacier
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Ketchikan
- Icy Strait Point
- Inside Passage
- Vancouver
Vancouver, Alaska & the Rockies
- 18 Nights
- Vancouver
- Canada Place
- Inside Passage
- Tracy Arm/Juneau
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Across Canada by Rail
- 26 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Edmonton
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Halifax
Best of Western Canada
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Campbell River
- Jasper
- Banff
Canada Holidays 2024
Canada & Alaska Sojourn Eastbound
- 19 Nights
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Mighty Rockies & Eastern Maritimes
- 20 Nights
- Vancouver
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Charlottetown
- Sydney NS
- Bar Harbor
- Boston
Calgary Stampede
Cowboys & Trains - The Calgary Stampede
- 13 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
Calgary Stampede
Rainforest to Goldrush & Calgary Stampede
- 14 Nights
- Victoria
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Quesnel
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
Canada Holiday Offers
Grand Canadian Adventure
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Banff
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Whistler
Canada Holidays for Solo Travellers
The Splendour of Canada & Alaska Solo Traveller
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Wildlife Holidays
Rockies, Rail & Spirit Bear
- 14 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Spirit Bear Lodge
Canada & Alaska Extravagance
- 16 Nights
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Anchorage