Discover the treasures of Vancouver then travel to the Canadian Rockies by train and explore three of Canada’s spectacular national parks: Jasper, Yoho, and Banff.
Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies by Rail: A Tailor-Made Journey
A Self Drive Journey
12 days from $5,235
Discover the treasures of Vancouver then travel to the Canadian Rockies by train and explore three of Canada’s spectacular national parks: Jasper, Yoho, and Banff.
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Listel Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
The art-themed Listel Hotel Vancouver is a sophisticated boutique hotel in Vancouver’s West End within walking distance from Stanley Park. Stylish rooms and common spaces feature contemporary art that showcases some of British Columbia’s best artists. The hotel’s restaurant, Forage, embraces zero waste and supports local producers, and has become a highly regarded addition to Vancouver’s exciting dining scene.
VIA Rail Canadian
Vancouver, Canada
The Canadian train travels between Vancouver and Toronto, offering guests a range of service levels. You’ll travel in Sleeper Plus Class, sleeping in a cozy private cabin with a large window and beds that fold into comfortable seating. Enjoy the incredible views and the expertise of knowledgeable guides in the glass-ceilinged sightseeing cars. The journey features fine dining, wine tasting, and live music or entertainment.
Park Place Inn
Jasper, Canada
A hidden gem in the heart of Jasper, the Park Place Inn is an intimate boutique hotel with plenty of charm. Spacious rooms are individually decorated with heritage furniture and feature modern amenities and marble bathrooms—some with clawfoot tubs. The hotel offers a cozy lounge with a fireplace and is walking distance from the town’s restaurants and cafés.
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Field, Canada
Located just outside Field on the road toward the beautiful Takakkaw Falls, this lodge has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and its light-filled lounge comes complete with a huge stone fireplace for cold winter days as well as floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows looking out to the mountains. For warmer evenings, there's a spacious deck overlooking the Kicking Horse River, and on cooler days you can enjoy the fresh air while sitting around an outside fireplace. Guests stay in comfortable log cabins surrounded by pines—a true Canadian Rockies experience.
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff, Canada
A peaceful mountain retreat just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Banff, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is set amid nine acres of pine forest on Tunnel Mountain. The lodge is built with mountain-style post-and-beam architecture with high ceilings and natural elements. Rooms feature stone wood-burning fireplaces and comfortable furnishings and many feature a patio or balcony A lounge, restaurant, and fitness facilities are located in the inviting main lodge, and many hiking trails start nearby. A shuttle is provided to take guests into town.
When you travel on a tailor-made journey, you will receive a Friends of the Smithsonian Archivist Circle membership*. Benefits include:
- A Smithsonian annual engagement calendar with full-color images of exceptional art and artifacts, mailed in the fall.
- Subscription to Smithsonian, the award-winning magazine of the arts, sciences, and history. Early access to Smithsonian magazine produced events.
- Invitations to four exclusive virtual programs for Friends of the Smithsonian members with Smithsonian experts.
- 10% discount in Smithsonian Museum Stores (good on purchases up to $200); 10% discount with the SmithsonianStore.com, and Folkways Recordings
- Recognition in the Friends of the Smithsonian Honor Roll, displayed electronically on the National Mall in the Membership Reception Center
- Special member rate for tickets to the Smithsonian’s IMAX® theaters and Einstein Planetarium.
- Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
- A complimentary copy of the annual Smithsonian museum guidebook.
- Invitation to a special welcome event for new members at a Smithsonian venue.
*Offer only available for first-time Smithsonian members.
For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.
In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.
To learn more about the Travel Protection Plan, you may visit https://www.generalipartner.com/smithsonianjourneys or call the administrator, Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand at (866) 501-3252.