Calgary Stampede and the Canadian Rockies Train Tour

CALGARY STAMPEDE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN TOUR

Canadian Rockies One-Way Itinerary 10 Days / 9 Nights Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver Priced at USD $3,528 per person Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under

INTRODUCTION Combine Calgary Stampede with a Canadian Rockies train tour for the ultimate summer vacation in Canada. Witness 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' stay in the Rocky Mountain resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper and travel by train in a cozy sleeper berth onboard VIA Rail between Vancouver and Jasper. This best selling 10 day Canadian Rockies train itinerary departs from either Calgary or Vancouver.

Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail DAY 2 Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail DAY 3 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Option 1. Morning Maligne Valley with Medicine Lake Tour

Option 2. Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour DAY 4 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk DAY 5 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach DAY 6 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola

Option 2. Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls

Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner DAY 7 Banff to Calgary | Coach

Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 1 of 6 CALGARY STAMPEDE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN TOUR

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DETAILED ITINERARY

The below itinerary reflects our recommendations for this specific trip. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes as you enjoy dinner (included), then retreat to your private quarters that have been converted into a bedroom. Day 2 Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)

Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 2 of 6 CALGARY STAMPEDE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN TOUR

Day 3 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Morning Maligne Valley with Medicine Lake Tour Experience the most incredible sights in Jasper National Park’s Maligne Valley during this guided excursion to the region’s most scenic lakes & majestic canyons, enjoy a gentle guided walk along the shores of this pristine lake. Option 2. Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour Admire diverse animal life in the Canadian wilderness on this evening wildlife tour. Delve into Jasper National Park with your guide. Travel through the mighty Athabasca Valley and marvel at the park’s beautiful landscapes by twilight. Day 4 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies. (picnic lunch included today) Day 5 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach This morning is at leisure to explore Lake Louise before a mid-day transfer to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley highway, arriving mid- afternoon. Day 6 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10 hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal and naturelovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain Day 7 Banff to Calgary | Coach Today you will leave behind the fresh mountain air and colourful sights of the Rockies. Follow the Trans Canada Highway and leave the Rocky Mountains to the Great Central Plains that roll to the east for 2000 kilometres and extend as far south as Mexico. This is ‘cattle ranching country’ and the breadbasket of Canada. Arrive Calgary mid afternoon Day 8 Calgary Stampede | Rodeo Event The morning is yours to continue your explorations of Calgary. This afternoon, we make our way to the Stampede Grounds for the worldrenowned Stampede Rodeo. Take in the sights and sounds of the rodeo, shop at the many vendors, sample the food and experience the amazing events. Traditional rodeo events, such as bareback bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc, steer wrestling and tie-down roping, keep the excitement going all throughout the day and into the evening Day 9 Calgary Stampede | Chuckwagon Races + Evening Grandstand Show Today is at leisure to enjoy the Calgary Stampede. Tonight we meet at Stampede Park for a special dinner in the Clubhouse, located on the fourth level of the Grandstand, before the main event, the Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show. The Chuckwagon Races are an event to remember, as 36 wagon drivers compete for over $1 million in prize money. Feel the excitement build over each of the nine heats, as sounds of horse hooves pounding the earth fill the air. When the winner crosses the finish line, the Grandstand Show begins. Acrobats, musicians, dancers and other talented performers entertain us all night before the evening concludes with a colorful fireworks display Day 10 Calgary | Departure Upon check-out of your hotel your package ends.

Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 3 of 6 CALGARY STAMPEDE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN TOUR

INCLUDED Package Includes:

Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night 2 nights accommodation in Jasper 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise 2 nights accommodation in Banff 3 nights accommodation in Calgary Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Morning Maligne Valley with Medicine Lake Tour Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour

Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff hotels Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner

Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary 2 days admission to Stampede Park Reserved seating for the Chuckwagon Races & Grandstand Show Reserved Seating for one afternoon’s Rodeo events

Meals as per itinerary National Park fees

Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade

Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade

VIA Rail | Cabin

Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 4 of 6 CALGARY STAMPEDE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN TOUR

Jasper - Sawridge Inn | Outside Room with Balcony Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Deluxe Queen Room Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room Calgary – Delta Calgary Hotel | Guest Room

Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade

Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Plus Grade

VIA Rail | Cabin Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Premier Deluxe Room Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Deluxe Lakeview Room Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Mountain View Room

Not Included

Gratuities Activities other than specified Meals other than specified Portage fees

Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 5 of 6 CALGARY STAMPEDE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN TOUR

DATES & PRICING

Departs from Vancouver: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays (Tour Code: TR194) Jul 2, 5, 6, 9 Departs from Calgary: Tuesday Thursday & Friday (Tour Code: TR195) Jul 8, 9, 13, 15, 16

DATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD

Moderate Grade with Upper/Lower Semi Private Sleeper Berth on-board VIA Rail

02 Jul, 2021 $3,528 $4,937 $3,120 $1,691 05 Jul - 16 Jul, 2021 $3,626 $5,133 $3,186 $1,691

VIA Rail | Upgrade to Private Cabin |Vancouver to Jasper Jul $481 $481 $481 $481

Superior Grade with Private Bedroom on-board VIA Rail 02 Jul, 2021 $4,690 $6,706 $4,088 $2,247 05 Jul - 16 Jul, 2021 $4,800 $6,928 $4,162 $2,247 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Vancouver to Jasper (Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures | Calgary

Thursday Departures) $849 $2,981 Jul

Deluxe Grade with Private Bedroom on-board VIA Rail 02 Jul, 2021 $6,174 $9,561 $2,247 05 Jul - 16 Jul, 2021 $6,224 $9,662 $2,247 Via Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Vancouver

to Jasper (Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures | Calgary

Thursday Departures) $849 $2,981 Jul

Deluxe Plus Grade with Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail 02 Jul, 2021 $6,764 $10,740 $5,560 $2,247 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2021 $6,814 $10,841 $5,593 $2,247 Via Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Vancouver to Jasper (Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures | Calgary

Thursday Departures) $849 $2,981 Jul

Pricing in USD$. Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under