Great Northern Circle of the Canadian Rockies

Welcome to Vancouver! After getting settled, start exploring all Vancouver has to offer. Visit the Vancouver Lookout. Towering over 533 feet above the city, this popular attraction offers panoramic 360-degree views of the city. Or, you can visit the world's top city garden, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. This urban paradise is open year-round and offers stunning scenery. If you like to shop, head over to Granville Island, a popular shopping district. (Overnight in Vancouver)

Continue exploring Vancouver with your included admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. There is so much to do and see in this twenty-seven-acre park, including nature tours, the Living Forest Exhibit, and its signature attraction, Capilano Suspension Bridge. Built in 1889, this bridge stretches 137 metres across and 70 metres above the Capilano River and offers sweeping views of the rainforest. (Overnight in Vancouver)

Today, you will board the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler. Watch the otherwise inaccessible Canadian terrain roll by as the train meanders alongside steep canyons and stunning waterfalls. Some of the striking views you will see along the way include Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and Cheakamus Canyon. Upon your arrival in the mountain town of Whistler, check into your hotel and start exploring! Take the Peak 2 Peak gondola ride between Whistler and the Blackcomb mountains. Or, walk to the gorgeous Alta Lake. (Overnight in Whistler)

Today, you will board the Rocky Mountaineer once again for a scenic ride to Quesnel. Today's ride offers more majestic views, including Anderson Lake, Seton Lake, Fraser Canyon and the Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Upon your arrival to the historic gold-mining town of Quesnel, take some time to visit some of its main attractions. Wander across the Fraser River Walking Bridge, the world's longest wooden truss footbridge to watch the sun set. Or, take a stroll through Louis LeBourdais Park, where you will also find the Quesnel Visitor Centre, Quesnel Museum and the Heritage Rose Garden. (Overnight in Quesnel)

Enjoy another picturesque ride on the Rocky Mountaineer as the train makes its way to Jasper. Along the way, you will be treated to views of the Fraser River, the Rocky Mountain Trench, Yellowhead Pass and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. After arrival in Jasper, check into your hotel for your three-night stay and start exploring this gorgeous mountain town. (Overnight in Jasper)

Today, you will explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, on a sightseeing tour. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls. Discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake. Your tour also includes a scenic cruise on the glacial waters of Maligne Lake, where you will glide past breathtaking jagged mountain peaks to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination only accessible by boat. (Overnight in Jasper)

Continue exploring Jasper National Park with a ride on the Jasper SkyTram. Your adventure begins at the Lower Station, an elevation of 1300 metres, where you will board a fully enclosed tram and lift off for the flight of a lifetime! During your seven-minute journey aboard the Jasper Skytram, you will be accompanied by a fully trained and knowledgeable flight attendant who will point out the many sights and answer any questions you may have. As the tram gently touches down at an elevation of 2277 metres, step out onto the Upper Station where magnificent views of the Canadian Rockies await. (Overnight in Jasper)

This morning, you will board the Rocky Mountaineer for a ride on the Journey through the Clouds route to Kamloops. This iconic rail line surrounds you with the stunning scenery of the Continental Divide along with the spectacular river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Other majestic views you will not want to miss include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls and the North Thompson River. (Overnight in Kamloops)

Today, your journey will take you back to the coastal city of Vancouver. Enjoy the dramatic changes in scenery as the winding river canyons and forests give way to the Cascade Mountains and eventually the Pacific Ocean. After arrival back in Vancouver, if you are not too tired from your journey, take an excursion over to Gastown. Located along Vancouver's harbour, Gastown is considered the oldest part of the city and full of beautiful late-Victorian architecture and great places to eat. (Overnight in Vancouver)

Your independent rail tour ends today.