Discover the magnificent beauty of the Canadian Rockies towering over the plains of Alberta and British Columbia, a vast land filled with inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife and a multitude of activities.
DAY 1 – Home City – Calgary, AB
Depart home city and arrive in Calgary nestled in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains – International Hotel.(D)
DAY 2 – Banff, AB
Discover Calgary on a city tour including Downtown, Chinatown, Au Claire Market and the Kensington District including an elevator ride to the top of the Calgary Tower. Leave the flat of the prairies behind and travel a short distance west to the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Explore Banff with stops at Cascade Gardens and beautiful Bow Falls – Ptarmigan Inn.
DAY 3 – Lake Louise – Yoho National Park – Emerald Lake
This morning travel the famous Bow Valley Parkway. Today’s sightseeing includes a stop at Johnston Canyon, Castle Mountain, Lake Louise known as the Diamond in the Wilderness, and nearby Morraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Cross the Continental Divide where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean meet. Arrive at Yoho National Park and view the amazing Takakkaw Falls and beautiful Emerald Lake – Ptarmigan Inn.
DAY 4 – Icefields Parkway
Today, with cameras ready, drive one of the world’s most spectacular highways through the Icefields Parkway with opportunities to see wildlife. Stop at the Bow Pass Summit to see Peyto Lake and the Mistaya River Valley. At Columbia Icefields take a ride on the Ice Explorer for a close up look of the Athabasca glacier. Continue north and view the breathtaking Athabasca Falls before arriving in the quaint mountain town of Jasper. This evening enjoy an optional float trip down the Athabasca River – Lobstick Lodge. (L)
DAY 5 – Jasper
Start this day of your Rocky Mountain adventure with a ride on the Jasper Tramway up Whistler Mountain and enjoy breakfast at the top overlooking the valley below. A full day of sightseeing follows including a visit to Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake – Lobstick Lodge. (B)
DAY 6 – Sun Peaks, BC
Say goodbye to Jasper this morning and travel west pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the Thompson River south towards Sun Peaks Resort, a cozy Europeanstyle village complete with bell tower – Cahilty Lodge.
OPTIONAL Rocky Mountain Rail Jasper to Whistler – Fraser Discovery Route Take the Rocky Mountaineer Train on Days 6-7 and experience "The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World.” Each Rocky Mountaineer train tour features breathtaking scenery and spectacular onboard service during the day with an overnight stay in comfortable accommodation in Quesnel, BC.
DAY 7 – Whistler, BC
Continue west and traveling Old Duffy Lake Road, cross the vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau and the desert like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, offering breathtaking and varied scenery. Arrive in the charming mountain resort of Whistler– Listel Whistler Hotel.
DAY 8 – Victoria, BC
This morning browse through the boutique shops and saunter through the “pedestrian only” village of Whistler before traveling south to Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway. Arrive in North Vancouver and board the BC Ferry to Vancouver Island – Royal Scot Hotel. (B)
DAY 9 – Victoria
Enjoy a tour of this elegant old world city and see unique Victorian era architecture and well-groomed gardens. Visit beautiful Butchart Gardens to stroll through the famous gardens and elaborate fountains. Take an optional whale watching tour to see orcas, gray, humpback and other whales as well as hundreds of Stellar and California Sea Lions – Royal Scot Hotel.
DAY 10 – Vancouver, BC
Return to Vancouver, one of the most captivating cities in Canada. Delight in a city tour that includes Stanley Park, Chinatown, English Bay and Gastown. Cross the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver and visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. This evening join fellow passengers for a farewell dinner – Rosedale on Robson. (L, D)
DAY 11 – Vancouver, BC
Transfer to the Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. (B)