31/10/2026
Western Canada had been on my bucket list for years, and I finally experienced it in style with Rocky Mountaineer – and it absolutely lived up to the dream.
I have recreated the trip so you can take in the wonders of Western Canada yourself.
Flying Premium Cabin with Air Canada from Heathrow to Vancouver, where you will spend two nights at The Sutton Place Hotel exploring the city. Highlights included a foodie walking tour in historic Gastown and an exhilarating zodiac tour out on the water, taking in the skyline and local wildlife from a completely different perspective.
From Vancouver board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service for an unforgettable two-day rail journey through the Rockies. Glass-domed carriages, incredible service, chef-prepared breakfasts and lunches onboard, and ever-changing views of snow-dusted peaks, forests and turquoise rivers made this a real once-in-a-lifetime experience.
After an overnight in Jasper at Whistler’s Inn, join a local foodie tour to discover small, independent spots I would never have found on my own. Then on to Banff, staying at the lovely Peaks Hotel & Suites, with a full-day Icefields Discovery Tour en route including the Columbia Icefield, Ice Explorer and Skywalk. The following day you can visit the picture-perfect Lake Louise, which is every bit as beautiful in real life as the photos suggest.
The journey finishes with a night at the stylish Le Germain Hotel Calgary before flying home with Air Canada. Private transfers throughout are included everything seamless, so you can just relax and soak up the scenery.
This kind of itinerary, with premium flights, luxury rail, handpicked hotels and immersive local tours, starts from around £8,147 per person for 2027 dates. If Western Canada and the Rocky Mountaineer are on your wish list, I would love to share more photos, tips and ideas, and design something similar around your own dates and budget.
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