Experience the Canadian Rockies in style aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, where glass-dome railcars reveal rushing rivers, towering peaks, and valleys carved by glaciers.
From Vancouver to Banff, travel through dramatic canyons, alpine passes, and engineering marvels like the Spiral Tunnels. Step off the train to explore natural icons including Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield, with panoramic views from the Banff Gondola.
Connect with Alberta’s agricultural heartland through visits to family farms and local producers, where prairie hospitality and farm-to-table flavours bring the journey full circle.
From sparkling glaciers to golden fields, this journey blends luxury rail travel with the true spirit of Western Canada.
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September 19, 2026
Your journey begins with a flight to Vancouver, British Columbia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night.
September 20, 2026
Enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver, including a visit to the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge. Enjoy an included dinner with the group.
September 21, 2026
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for the first leg of your rail journey. Travel from coastal Vancouver to Kamloops through a dramatic range of scenery. You will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC interior. Overnight in Kamloops.
September 22, 2026
Continue eastward by rail into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Highlights include Craigellachie, Rogers Pass, the Spiral Tunnels, and stunning mountain vistas. Your rail adventure ends in the resort town of Banff.
September 23, 2026
Begin the day with a ride up Sulphur Mountain aboard the Banff Gondola. Then visit Lake Louise and Peyto Lake — both icons of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Saskatchewan River Crossing.
September 24, 2026
Explore the Columbia Icefield aboard the Ice Explorer and walk the thrilling Glacier Skywalk. Enjoy lunch at the Crossing Resort, stop for photos at Abraham Lake, and continue through Rocky Mountain House to Lacombe. End the day with dinner featuring local ingredients at Milly Oak Café & Catering. Overnight in Lacombe.
September 25, 2026
Delve into Alberta’s agriculture with visits to Pentagon Farm Centre and a hay processing operation. The day ends with a warm welcome and dinner at LAL Farms, a large grain and cattle farm. Overnight in Lacombe.
September 26, 2026
Enjoy visits to a family-run dairy farm and a commercial seed farm. Then marvel at the striking landscape of Horseshoe Canyon before traveling across the Alberta prairies. Finish the day in with a farewell dinner. Overnight in Strathmore.
September 27, 2026
This morning, transfer to Calgary for your flight home.
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Double Occupancy: $14,045
Single Occupancy: $16,705
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. All taxes included.
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Thank you for everything. From start to finish, your team works well together , is organized and very efficient paying attention to details which is important . The team is well led by John and Lynn, we appreciate them and their knowledge and experience which in turn gives us a trip of a lifetime filled with many memories that will last our lifetime.
“I’ve always been one to care about the little details, so being able to ensure our clients that their trip is taken care of and everything is in place so they can truly focus on living the experience they dreamed of is what drives me to do the work I do each day.”
“I am privileged to have the opportunity to help make other’s travel dreams a reality.”
“There are many things in life to be thankful for, being able to live our dream is one that I hold close to my heart. We’ve been blessed with wonderful family and friends and the opportunity to see what lies beyond our front door.”
“For me, watching the smiles on the faces of our passengers when they see their travel dreams come true is the biggest I am in the travel business.”
From simple day tours on PEI to more extensive tours to Europe, attention to detail and
organization combine for a memorable travel experience. John will act as Tour Director
for some of his favourite tours such as river cruises and Europe.
As well as planning tours, John sometimes travels with the group as a Tour Host making
sure all the little details are being taken care of.
John and Lynn have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and
their treasured granddaughter, Lily.
