7-Day Vancouver & Rockies Railway Adventure Tour | VIA Rail Experience | Vancouver Departure

【Stanley Park】
The largest city park in Canada cover 1,000 acre with forest, totem poles and the most spectacular view from Prospect Point. (Stop for about 30 minutes)
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【Granville Island Sightseeing】
The Granville Island Public Market features a farmers' market, day vendors, and artists offering local Vancouver goods. (Stop for about 60 minutes)
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【Gas Town】
Where Vancouver's economy begin. The Historic steam clock will whistle every hour. Tourist may buy Vancouver souvenirs here. (Pass through)
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【Chinatown】
Vancouver's Chinatown is one of the largest in North America. In 2011 it was named the Canadian Glamorous Historic. We will visit the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, a tranquil Ming Dynasty-style garden which grows the rarely found black bamboo tree. The Millennium Gate on Pender Street was built in 2000 for China Town’s blooming economy. We will also see the Sam Kee Building, at just 1.5m/6ft wide, it's the world's most narrow office. (Pass through)
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【Canada Place】
The 1986 World Expo site. Now it is a Cruise Ship Terminal, with five stars hotel and a convention center. You will also see the "five sails", one of Vancouver's landmark. (Pass through)
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【Canada Winter Olympic Park】
Take pictures of the 2010 Winter Olympic Cauldron. (Pass through)
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【Capilano Suspension Bridge】 (Admission included)
Feel the thrill of walking on a suspension bridge 70 meters above a river where you may find ancient pine trees. Stroll the Cliff Walk to challenge your bravery. (Stop for about 60 minutes)

【BC Ferries】
Board the BC Ferries from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, enjoy the beautiful scenery along Georgia Strait. On this 95 minutes journey, don’t miss the opportunity to take photos or simply enjoy a cup of coffee at the coffee shop on board. (Ferry time about 90 minutes one way)
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【Butchart Gardens】
Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. The Butchart Gardens - tucked in a serene 130 acres country estate on the southeast corner of BC's Vancouver Island - is a garden earthly delights in every season. From summer’s sight and sounds to autumns cascade of color to sparkling holiday-magic at Christmas Time, thousands of visitors come here to enjoy different settings of flower shrubs and gardens. (Stop for about 75 minutes)
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【Victoria Downtown】
In Downtown Victoria, you'll discover a vibrant mix of old-world charm and contemporary energy. Here, you can meander through scenic streets lined with historic buildings, savor a variety of delicious local and international cuisines, and soak up the stunning waterfront views. It's a perfect spot to experience the heart and soul of Victoria, where every corner offers something unique and memorable. (Stop for about 150 minutes)

Today we will take you directly to the Pacific Central Station (1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC) to board the VIA Rail. Train will be departing at 3:00 PM, the journey will lead you away from the city's hustle and bustle. As the train progresses, the scenery transitions from dusk to nightfall. The moonlight reflecting on the Fraser Valley creates a unique atmosphere, and later, you'll pass through Granville and head towards Jasper Town in the Rocky Mountain National Park.

**Meeting time from Hotel to the VIA train station, please verify with tour guide one day prior to train departure
**VIA Rail will depart from 15:00PM to Jasper. Please verify the departure time with VIA rail (1-800-6812561)
**Economy class does not include any meals but they do sell meals and drinks on the train. You may upgrade to sleeper class, which includes meals.

[Arrive Kamloops, BC for 30mins break]
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【Arrive Jasper】
Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt Robson on your right hand side when the train coming close to Jasper National Park. Arrive Jasper station around 11:00AM, free time in Jasper town; meet our guide at Jasper to start today's tour and visit:
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【Maligne Lake】
It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. (stop for about 100 minutes)
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【Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional)】
It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake. (stop for about 60 minutes)
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【Maligne Canyon】
It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. (stop for about 30 minutes)
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【Jasper Town】
It is the heart of Jasper National Park. 2nd biggest town in the Canadian Rockies. (stop time – your own arrangement)

Continue your journey Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.
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【Athabasca Falls】
It is not one of the highest waterfalls, but is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier. (stop about 30 mins)
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【Icefield Parkway】
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)
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【Columbia Icefield】
Snocoach and Skywalk (Optional): Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer; a once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk. (stop for about 3.5 hours)
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【Bow Lake】
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay. (stop for about 20 minutes)
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【Peyto Lake】
It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, and these suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color. (stop for about 20 minutes) / (It will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed)

Today you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
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【Lake Louise】
This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)
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【Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley】
Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes)
**Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake
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【YOHO National Park】
Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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【Spiral Tunnel】
It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain were completed in 1909. (pass through)
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【Emerald Lake】
Name comes from her green water color. (stop for about 20 minutes)
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【Natural Bridge】
Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.
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【Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)】
Enjoy a 360º view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)
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【Johnston Canyon】
Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)
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【Bow Falls】
Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)
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【Surprise Corner】
Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)
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【Hoodoos】
Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)
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【Banff Town】
The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)
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**Return to Calgary Airport to fly home or extend your stay in Calgary. Please book flight departure after 21:30PM
**Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition