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6 Reasons To Book Your Canadian Rockies Trip With Fresh Tracks

Published May 20, 2024

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Outside the carriage window, Mt. Robson’s impossibly high peak rakes the cobalt sky as the train trundles through the Canadian Rockies. It’s but one piece of nature’s eye candy that tempts travellers during this classic rail journey between Vancouver and Jasper National Park.

More spectacular alpine scenery awaits after you disembark the train to explore Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff on this eight-day trip with Fresh Tracks, a Vancouver-based travel company that specializes in planning personalized tours of Canada.

Guests capturing photos of Mount Robson from the GoldLeaf service vestibule on the Journey Through the Clouds route

[ Read: What to do in Banff ]

With the Complete Canadian Rockies by Rail trip, you get to see all the top spots in the Canadian Rockies. After two days on the Rocky Mountaineer train, you have six days to journey down the spine of the Continental Divide, including the trip between Jasper and Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway, one of Canada’s most stunning drives.

After two days on the Rocky Mountaineer train, you have five days to journey down the spine of the Continental Divide, including the trip between Jasper and Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway, one of Canada’s most stunning drives.

What’s more, our team of Canadian Insiders has the inside track on what to do and where to stay, and works with you to personalize your train service, hotels and activities, so you end up with a personalized itinerary. Read on for more reasons to book this bucket list trip with Fresh Tracks.

[ Read: Things to do in Lake Louise ]

We're train experts

Onboard Host speaks about the scenery from GoldLeaf dome on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

Fresh Tracks has planned more than 25,000 vacations across Canada since 1996. Our best-selling trip to the Canadian Rockies includes a two-day rail journey on Rocky Mountaineer. This is arguably one of Canada’s most scenic train journeys, and provides the perfect kick-off to your holiday.

“Your staff is absolutely outstanding; informative, organized and patient. This was probably the best organized tour we have ever taken,” said Anne and Michael Peruscini, clients from Nevada, USA. “The Rocky Mountaineer train portion was one of the best… seats, service and meals, and commentary.”

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We personalize your Rocky Mountain highs

Waves crash against the cruise boat on Lake Minnewanka.

Fresh Tracks trips aren’t one-size-fits-all group tours. Instead, they are custom, independent vacations. Our dream team collaborates with you to find out your travel needs and unique interests, and curate your itinerary with hotels that fit your budget and experiences that are the right activity level for you.

“Fresh Tracks set up the best vacation for us,” confirmed Gina and Pete Davis, an American couple from California. “The hotels were perfect and the activities matched us nicely.”

You get to pick your preferred excursions, from a guided nature hike in Jasper to an interpretive cruise on Banff's largest lake, and more. You can even opt out of organized activities if you’d rather strike out on your own.

[ Read: What to do in Jasper ]

Fresh Tracks set up the best vacation for us. The hotels were perfect and the activities matched us nicely.

We partner with the best hotels

Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park with a large mountain behind

Fresh Tracks’ portfolio of hotels and lodges will give you the best views, like a waterfront panorama at the Chateau Lake Louise. We can also recommend cozy off-the-beaten path inns, such as Tekarra Lodge in Jasper, or Emerald Lake Lodge in nearby Yoho National Park.

“Our room on the Gold Level 5th floor (of the Banff Springs Hotel), had the best view of the Bow River, the falls and valley of any room on that floor,” said Californians, Jerry and Janet Barton.

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We use our Insider connections to level up your trip

Inside of helicopter flying over the Rocky Mountains

If you have the time and inclination, let us use our vast knowledge of the Canadian Rockies to turn a regular holiday into a dream vacation. We can upgrade your train service to GoldLeaf or extend your trip by tacking on a stay in Whistler, Victoria or most of the stops on the route.

We can even arrange private transfers and tours for your group, including a spectacular helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies.

We can arrange private transfers and tours for your group, like a spectacular helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies.

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Find out what is included in your trip and have all your questions answered. Our brochures are here to help.

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Help is just a phone call away

Senior couple walking together on public transport station, with rolling suitcases and bag

We offer on-the-ground support seven days a week through a dedicated helpline that will connect you to a Canadian Insider who can sort out missed connections, reschedule tours or rebook hotels due to delays.

Something to look forward to

Couple enjoys the view from the GoldLeaf service outdoor viewing platform.

Need more incentive? Previous research, including a study on tourism experiences as a stress reliever, indicates that there are several wellness benefits to travel. It's also thought that having a vacation planned increases happiness.

About the author: Lisa Kadane is a travel journalist based in Kelowna. Her writing has been published in BBC Travel, CNN Travel, enRoute Magazine, and more. Highlights of her adventures in Canada include joining a polar bear safari in Churchill, heli-hiking in the Bugaboos,... Read more

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