A group stands on snowy rocks near a narrow canyon surrounded by rugged winter mountain walls.

A mountain goat walks through snow beside the tracks, seen from inside a train window.

A VIA Rail train travels along snowy tracks through a winter forest in the Canadian Rockies.

An elk rests in deep snow among evergreen trees in a serene winter mountain landscape.

Two travelers snowshoe beside a frozen river, pointing toward snow-covered mountains in the Canadian Rockies.

The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Winter Experience: 3 Day (Jasper to McBride) - SunDog Tours

Day 1 – Begin your Rockies journey with a Wildlife Discovery Tour, where your guide helps you spot elk, mountain goats, or even moose in their winter habitats. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful Snowshoe Adventure, exploring Jasper’s snowy forests and quiet viewpoints surrounded by alpine beauty. Day 2 – Start the day aboard VIA Rail for a scenic ride from Jasper to McBride, winding through frozen valleys, icy rivers, and untouched wilderness. Relax in comfort as you soak in panoramic mountain views. After exploring McBride, your SunDog Tours bus brings you back to Jasper, offering new perspectives and plenty of photo stops along the way. Day 3 – Wrap up your adventure with a Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk in the Maligne Valley, a guided trek through towering canyon walls, shimmering ice formations, and frozen rock formations. In the afternoon, enjoy the Jasper Foodie Tour, tasting local favourites and learning about the stories that connect Jasper’s food and mountain culture.