Western Canada with Inside Passage

Adventure awaits on this exciting Cosmos Undiscovered vacation, where you’ll travel by land, rail, and sea to experience Western Canada’s natural beauty and lesser-known destinations. Begin in Calgary with a city tour before heading to the Canadian Rockies, featuring Banff National Park, the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, and a ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Continue into Jasper National Park, with the opportunity to join an optional cruise on Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, view Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Embark on an all-daylight rail journey aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena train through the rugged Coast Mountains to Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Your adventure continues with an Inside Passage cruise through British Columbia’s coastal waterways, where you may spot whales, sea lions, porpoises, bald eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy before traveling south to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Enjoy time to explore this charming city before sailing across the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands to vibrant Vancouver. Spectacular national parks, a scenic rail journey, an Inside Passage cruise, and visits to charming towns and exciting cities make this value-minded vacation an unforgettable Western Canada adventure!