Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary to Banff
You'll arrive at Calgary Airport and head to Banff by transfer. If the timing works out, there's a chance to walk through the town itself, check out the local shops and restaurants, and take in the mountain backdrop before settling in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Explore Banff town - browse boutique shops and artisan crafts
- Dine at local restaurants ranging from casual cafés to fine dining
Landmarks Banff 
- Day 2
Banff
A guided tour takes you through Banff National Park. You'll drive past forests, alongside clear lakes and tall peaks, and keep an eye out for elk, deer, and bears. There are several stops planned along the way for photos and to soak in the scenery.
Included Activities
- Discover Banff & Its Wildlife guided tour (3 hours)
Landmarks Banff National Park 
- Day 3
Banff
This is your free day to explore at your own pace. You can head to Lake Louise if hiking and scenic walks appeal to you, or you might prefer spending the afternoon soaking in the warm mineral pools at Banff Hot Springs instead.
Optional Activities
- Discover Lake Louise tour
- Banff Hot Springs admission
Landmarks Lake Louise Banff Hot Springs - Day 4
Banff to Jasper
You'll drive the Columbia Icefields Parkway, a 232 km route that takes you from Lake Louise to Jasper. The drive itself is the main event here, with high peaks, glaciers, and valleys covered in snow dotting the landscape throughout the journey.
Optional Activities
- Icefield Parkway discovery sightseeing tour from Banff to Jasper (Summer only) - includes Ice Explorer Adventure, Glacier Skywalk walk, and lunch
Landmarks Columbia Icefields Parkway Glacier Skywalk 
- Day 5
Jasper
Another free day, this time in Jasper where the landscape gets wilder and more remote. Depending on the season, you can go hiking, try to spot wildlife, or stay up late to catch the night sky in this dark sky preserve.
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Wildlife spotting
- Stargazing in the dark sky preserve
- Jasper Downtown Foodie tour
- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake tour (Summer only)
- Nature tour to Maligne Lake with Cruise or Walk (Summer only)
- Jasper Athabasca float trip (Summer only)
- Jasper Skytram shuttle and admission (Summer only)
- Grotto Canyon Icewalk (Winter only)
- Wildlife of Jasper and the ecology of fire (Winter only)
Landmarks Jasper National Park Maligne Lake 
- Days 6 - 8
Jasper to Toronto
You'll board The Canadian train for the cross-country portion of your trip. The sleeper cabin comes with good service, meals inspired by local ingredients, and access to the lounge car where you can watch the prairies and forests roll by from large windows.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Locally-inspired breakfast onboard VIA Rail), Lunch (Locally-inspired lunch onboard VIA Rail), Dinner (Locally-inspired dinner onboard VIA Rail)
Optional Activities
- Prestige Class upgrade aboard VIA Rail
- Day 9
Toronto
The train arrives at Toronto's Union Station in the evening. After collecting your luggage and checking into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the night free. The CN Tower is nearby if you want to go up for views, or just take a walk along the waterfront.
Optional Activities
- CN Tower admission and visit for panoramic city views
- Stroll along Toronto's waterfront
Landmarks CN Tower Toronto Waterfront Union Station - Day 10
Toronto
On your last day, you have options. An optional trip to Niagara Falls is available if you want one more natural attraction, or you can head to Toronto Airport for your flight home whenever it's scheduled.
Optional Activities
- Niagara Falls day trip tour (requires an additional night in Toronto)
- Additional nights in Toronto
Landmarks Niagara Falls
