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Land Tour

Festive Wonders

2025 - 2026

Land Tour

Festive Wonders

Festive Wonders

Fairy-tale landscapes and crisp mountain air. Horse-drawn sleighs gliding along frozen lakeside trails. Dazzling lights glittering across snow-capped trees. This is Christmas in Canada. Experience the festive season in this winter wonderland on a magnificent 12-day tour, exploring Calgary, the Rockies, Vancouver and Victoria.

12 day Land Tour

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Calgary

Day 2

Calgary, Lake Louise

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Day 3

Lake Louise, Banff

Day 4

Banff

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Day 5

Banff, Christmas Day

Day 6

Banff, Jasper

Day 7

Jasper, VIA Rail

Day 8

VIA Rail, Vancouver

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Vancouver

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Day 10

Vancouver, Victoria

Day 11

Victoria, New Years Eve

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Day 12

Depart Victoria

Coach/Vehicle
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

11 nights premium accommodation 
One night aboard VIA Rail’s snow train in Sleeper Class
19 meals - 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
Enjoy a Welcome Reception
Celebrate Christmas day in Banff
Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and light display
Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Spend New Year’s Eve in Victoria

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Canyon Lights

Step into a world of wonder as you explore the Canyon Lights display, which transforms Capilano Suspension Bridge Park into a dazzling spectacle during the festive season. Marvel at the hundreds of thousands of lights glittering throughout the rainforest and across the suspension bridge, creating a majestic winter wonderland.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Explore The Butchart Gardens’ vivid floral displays before enjoying a special Farewell and New Year's Eve Dinner in the original Butchart family residence. Indulge in a delicious menu as you ring in the new year with your fellow travellers.

Visa Requirements for North America

The information is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders. For the most up to date visa and travel advice please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • VIA Rail: Private twin cabins feature an upper and lower bed

  • Prices include airport transfers and gratuities 

  • Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included (unless specified) 

APT/TM - APT Travel Group
APT/TM - Australian Pacific Holdings
APT/TM - OneTomorrow