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Canadian Rockies Rail Vacations

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Unforgettable Canadian Rockies Train Tours

With 25 years of local insight, our team is here to craft your dream Canadian Rockies train tour! Enjoy cozy accommodation, glass-domed viewing cars and gourmet meals created by an actual chef in the onboard kitchen while carving through mountainous terrain, along rushing rivers and within the very best of Canada’s landscapes. Whether aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff or Jasper or VIA Rail with overnight accommodations, allow yourself to roll along at a leisurely pace, sinking into the rhythm of relaxation. Get in touch to experience rail travel at its best. Our experts will ensure every detail is taken care of on your unforgettable journey.

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Best Way to See The Canadian Rockies

Whether seeking soft adventure or pure relaxation, our Canadian team is here to craft your ideal vacation, leaving you breathless, refreshed, and rekindled.

Explore Jasper in Style on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tour

Experience the crisp alpine air in your face while enjoying sidecar tours, a fantastic way to explore Jasper on iconic Harley Davidson motorcycles, guided by skilled riders.

Discover the Majestic Glacial Waters of Maligne Lake

Cruise the crystal-clear waters of Maligne Lake and immerse yourself in awe-inspiring natural beauty, surrounded by towering peaks and pristine wilderness.

Your Opportunity to Step on Millennium Old Glaciers

Prepare for an exhilarating journey on the Athabasca Glacier aboard the Ice Explorer. Walk on the glacier, feel the ice, and even drink some of its pure, melted water.

Take To The Skies for an Epic Rocky Mountain Adventure

To get off your feet and see it all from above, we highly recommend booking a Heli tour. See gorgeous scenery like ancient glaciers, deep crevasses, and cascading waterfalls.

Paddling Paradise on the Turquoise Waters of Lake Louise

Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Lake Louise. Glide through turquoise waters, encircled by towering peaks, and create unforgettable memories.

Soar to Scenic Splendor with the Banff Gondola

Maximize views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. There is plenty to do at the top!

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What Our Fellow Travelers Have to Say

Thanks for a great holiday.

The Rockies - awesome, Victoria- beautiful. Whistler- magic. All the itinerary was excellent. Well done team!!

Mark

Sydney, Australia

They not only tailored my itinerary to include activities I liked, but also made my car and hotel reservations, making it no-fuss for me.

Because it was a loose itinerary, it left plenty of room to explore on my own, finding my own unique experiences and sleeping in when I wanted!

Annette

California, United States

Most Wonderful Trans-Canada Rail Trip

We found our experience with Canada by Design & Jennifer B in particular to be most wonderful for our Trans-Canada Rail Trip. All arrangements made by her were perfect, not a hitch anywhere. When I was in touch with her with concerns, she was very prompt in responding & resolving them. We really felt her customer service was so welcoming. We have talked to a few people since our return and have recommended your company to them.

Marjorie Stock

California, United States

We will be recommending you to others and will use you again when we return for more adventure.

We are leaving Calgary today to return to Vancouver after our week trip that you organized for us. Just want to thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The train and the places we stayed were great. Everything was so easy with transport and accommodation.

Kay -

New Zealand

My first kudos goes to Canada By Design for giving us the flexibility.

Well, I am still amazed that we were able to get accommodations, Fairmont, train, etc. at last moment... and the way we were able to customize our trip drive/train and explore on our own was awesome!! So, my first kudos goes to Canada By Design for giving us the flexibility. Of course, I adored working with you!!! As far as the trip highlights....I think Jasper was our favorite town, our favorite hike was through the snow at Lake Louise to the Glacier Tea house, our favorite hotel was the Fairmont, and we really enjoyed the train ride/sleeper cabin. The lodging was all great, but Tekarra Lodge's location on the river bank was sooooooo cool! Plus, we enjoyed not being downtown Jasper, and food there was really yummy! Thanks again Jennifer!

Melinda -

Nevada, United States

Canada by Design has created my clients remarkable experiences with their families.

Every tour and detail was perfect for my families that I have traveling to Canada. There isn't anyone I would rather use for travel to Canada.

Emily -

Tennessee, United States

Thanks again for a well planned and hassle free vacation. We will look forward to future vacations with Discover Holidays.

We wanted to thank Jasmine Wong and Discover Holidays Inc. for our great fly and self-drive vacation traveling to Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Edmonton & Drumhiller AB from July 24th to August 1st 2018. We had a great time. Good accommodation. Great venues - Banff Sulpher Mt. Gondola, Banff Hot Springs, Columbia Icefield excursion and Tyrell Museum. The weather was perfect, the scenery was breathtaking and the wildlife sightings in and around Jasper and Elk Island National Park were an extra special bonus.

Ross -

Ontario, Canada

When we turned off, there were all these trees covered in snow. It was like a Christmas tree fairyland.

I failed to mention how much we liked the hotel in Calgary. What a beautiful building. Our view out the window was the tower. What a treat when it started changing colors at night. It was snowing pretty good. So coming from Texas in the summer it was really special, almost magical. We did not get to see the lake he thought was so pretty cause it was too cloudy, but seeing the snow and trees it did not matter.

Anita

Texas, United States

I couldn't be more pleased with the trip!

My family recently completed the 7-day self-drive tour of Western Canada. Jennifer B. was absolutely fantastic helping me figure out how we wanted to customize our trip and making suggestions. She was always so patient with my many questions, too! The lodgings that this trip placed us at were more than wonderful. We particularly liked Deer Lodge at Lake Louise. It is a beautiful historic lodge, just a few minutes walk from the Fairmount. All aspects of the tour were problem-free, and I really feel that the cost of the tour was very reasonable, especially for the quality experience we had. I highly recommend Jennifer and Canada by Design to anyone who wants to visit Western Canada!!

Marlene Schillinger -

Virginia, United States

From start to finish it was an ideal trip for us to enjoy Canada scenery, atmosphere and hospitality

We would like to express our appreciation for a wonderful trip arranged through Jules M, Canada by Design. . We were afforded the right amount of activity for the trip yet relaxing. The suggested route from Calgary to Jasper was just spectacular. The hotels we stayed in are in town. And of course the train ride is A plus. Again Thank you.

Manuel -

United States