Canada's Winter Wonderland featuring Fairmont's Chateau Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and Jasper Park Lodge

Immerse yourself in the ultimate winter wonderland --the Canadian Rockies. Hop aboard the VIA Rail Canada's Snow Train Express and head for Jasper with spectacular views.Travel across the Icefields Parkway with spectacular scenery. Stay two nights each at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and one night at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, an Alpine village of cedar chalets and heritage log cabins. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, kitchen tour and learn how to make your own holiday pastries.

Highlights
VIA Rail Canada's Snow Train Express, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff

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  • Enjoy 2-night stays at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the Fairmont Banff Springs, each magically decorated for the holidays.

    • Call (800) 388-1207 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7690651

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 2/28/2009
    Duration
    7 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1EdmontonEdmonton, Alberta, Canada - Tour Begins: Majestic and sublime, the Canadian province of Alberta is a land of scenic delights. With accommodations as spectacular as the mountains themselves, get set to be pampered in the heart of the Rockies. Your tour begins with an overnight in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta.
    Day 2JasperEdmonton - Jasper: Sit back and relax this morning as you travel by train aboard VIA Rail Canada's Snow Train Express from Edmonton to Jasper and experience a winter wonderland! Every turn of the tracks uncovers nature's beauty with prairies giving way to the mighty Canadian Rockies, undeniably one of the most extravagantly beautiful ranges on Earth. Arriving in Jasper, the festivities begin with a welcome reception at the famous Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The story of the Lodge embodies the coming of the railway to Jasper National Park. Located on 903 acres of pristine wilderness, the lodge had its humble beginnings in 1915...a few tents on the shores of Lac Beauvert. Today, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is an Alpine village of cedar chalets and heritage log cabins connected by picturesque paths. Like royalty and movie stars before you, the historic lodge is yours to experience during an overnight stay.
    Day 3Lake LouiseJasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise: Today's drive to Lake Louise travels one of the world's most scenic highways, the Icefields Parkway. Connecting the Banff and Jasper national parks, the well-named Icefields Parkway passes within viewing distance of many glaciers. A leisurely trip allows you to absorb the magnificent scenery, from thundering waterfalls and rushing rivers to imposing cliffs. Your drive ends at the incomparable Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where you will enjoy a two night stay. The hotel, a Rockies icon, has a setting as scenic as the Victorian lodge itself.
    Day 4Lake LouiseLake Louise: This morning enjoy a historical tour of the Chateau Lake Louise - and learn about the property's secrets. The hotel, opened in 1890, overlooks Lake Louise, named for Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, and her namesake, the Victoria Glacier, located at the far end of the lake. Later this afternoon you will enjoy a cooking demonstration and a kitchen tour for a first-hand look at how the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise operates behind the scenes!
    Day 5BanffLake Louise - Banff: Today a 35-mile drive takes you along the Bow River to the world-renowned resort town of Banff. The town of Banff prospered at its current location for two reasons: the railway opened this part of the Rockies and the hot mineral springs on adjacent Sulphur Mountain. Browse the many shops in the village before relaxing at the "Castle in the Mountains," the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs, your home for the next two evenings.
    Day 6BanffBanff: This morning, enjoy a historical tour of the Banff Springs Hotel where you'll learn that it was originally built in 1888 as a railway hotel for adventurous travelers crossing the Canadian Rockies. Next, step into the kitchen to make your own holiday pastries while enjoying some hot cocoa. Later this afternoon, enjoy some time on your own. Time at leisure in Banff allows you to explore heritage buildings, shops with unique holiday gifts, and local museums. Of course, you never have to leave your hotel ... there are many amenities to enjoy like the quiet sanctuary of the famous Willow Stream Spa.
    Day 7Tour endsBanff - Tour Ends: As your tour ends, you are left with many pleasant memories of your holiday vacation to one of the world's most beautiful areas, the incomparable Canadian Rockies.
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    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
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