ROCKIES VIA RAIL TOURS
ABOUT Rockies Via Rail Tours
Canada features many iconic tourist destinations and the Canadian Rockies is one of the highlights. Spectacular scenery consistently wows visitors and locals alike in both Banff and Jasper National Parks. Wildlife spotting is a given – grizzly bears, moose, elk, foxes, mountain goats, cougars, and over 250 species of birds. Alpine forests of pine, spruce, and fir trees are abundant. Nature lovers rejoice!
Anderson Vacations has partnered with VIA Rail to offer inspiring itineraries that combine the magic of rail travel with the highlight sights of the Rocky Mountains. The charming resort town of Jasper is the primary hub from points west and east to access Jasper National Park on VIA’s Great Western Way railway line. Comfort seating and quality service feature on board for our travellers as this astounding landscape unfolds before you.
Using Jasper as the jump-on or jump-off point, we explore the jaw-dropping scenery of Banff and Lake Louise via the Icefields Parkway. With easy access to pristine wilderness, outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping landscape, and a vibrant history, there are many places to visit in Banff. In Lake Louise, you will find a jewel of the Rockies, surrounded by glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountain peaks. The Icefields Parkway is magnificent - raging waterfalls, turquoise alpine lakes, and the glaciers that make up the namesake Columbia Icefield await you on our adventures. And keep your cameras ready for the wildlife encounters!
Jasper can be reached on VIA Rail from the east – the city of Edmonton, Alberta’s capital, is located along the banks of the beautiful North Saskatchewan River valley and home to the historical Alberta Legislature Building and the famous West Edmonton Mall. From the west, Jasper can be accessed on VIA Rail from Vancouver – home to dramatic mountains, gorgeous beaches, and world-renowned Stanley Park – and a city that consistently ranks in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world.
Come and explore our several tour itineraries that feature the Canadian Rockies and VIA Rail. All aboard!
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