ITINERARY

Tour dates:

September 5 - 16, 2025

DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN CALGARY

Arrive at Calgary airport and embark on a guided tour of Heritage Park, Canada's Living History Museum where you can learn about the history of the early West. You will also be treated to a Welcome Lunch where you can get to know your fellow travelers. Afterwards, we will visit Calgary Tower and get a spectacular 360 degree view of the city and the majestic Rocky Mountains.

The evening is yours free to spend as you wish.

Welcome Lunch

DAY 2 – CALGARY - BANFF

After breakfast today, we head to beautiful Banff to do some sightseeing. On the way, we will stop at WinSport Olympic Park to see the ski jump and bobsled track used in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Once in Banff, we will visit Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Banff Hoodoos. Also included is a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy spectacular views of the valley below.
Enjoy some free time in downtown Banff in the afternoon and evening.

Breakfast

DAY 3 – BANFF – LAKE LOUISE - BANFF

Today, we start the day with a moderately easy 2.4 km (60 minute) hike of stunning Johnston Canyon to see the lower falls. Next we’ll head to Lake Louise with our picnic lunches to witness the stunning glacier-fed turquoise waters and the soaring peaks encircling the lake. Finally, we’ll visit Moraine Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Rockies, before returning back to Banff for an evening at leisure.

Breakfast
Picnic Lunch

DAY 4 – BANFF – JASPER

After enjoying your breakfast, we will travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway. Sightseeing stops along this gorgeous highway will include Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls. We will also stop at the Columbia Icefields Centre where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the Athabasca Glacier, a 10,000 year old sheet of ice. Then you will head to the Glacier Skywalk for jaw-dropping views of Sunwapta Valley.
Then we are off to Jasper for two nights. Enjoy dinner with the group on our first night in Jasper.

Breakfast
Dinner

DAY 5 – EXPLORING JASPER

Today, we will embark on a Maligne Valley tour. Our exploration will include a stop at Maligne Lake. At this picturesque gem of the Canadian Rockies you will enjoy a Maligne Lake cruise to the world-famous Spirit Island.
The evening is yours to continue exploring beautiful Jasper.

Breakfast

DAY 6 – JASPER – SUN PEAKS

On our way to Sun Peaks today, we will stop at Mount Robson Visitor Centre. From here, you will get a stunning view of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies! We will also stop at Spahats Falls before arriving at our hotel in Sun Peaks.

Breakfast

DAY 7 – SUN PEAKS – WHISTLER

After breakfast today, we will visit a winery in the Lillooet Wine Region and try some of their local wines. Then we continue on to Whistler, a chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.. We will visit Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, where you will learn about the history and culture of the First Nations people, before arriving at our hotel in Whistler.
Your evening is free to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites.

Breakfast

DAY 8 – EXPLORING WHISTLER

This morning we will enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola. Delight in the 360-degree views of Whistler Village, mountain peaks, lakes, glaciers and forests as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the world.
Enjoy the afternoon shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your hotel.

In the afternoon, we will be offering an optional helicopter excursion.

Breakfast

DAY 9 – WHISTLER – VICTORIA

Today we travel from Whistler to Victoria. Our trip will include a ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver to Nanaimo on
Vancouver Island and a city orientation tour of Victoria.
Once we settle into our hotel in Victoria, take the opportunity to stroll the waterfront close to our hotel or in the quaint downtown area with its heritage buildings and beautiful gardens.

Breakfast

DAY 10 – EXPLORING VICTORIA

We start the day with a visit to Butchart Gardens, a must-see garden oasis. It is a world famous 55 acre
floral display with 900 bedding plant varieties. You will also be treated to a traditional Afternoon Tea at The Dining Room Restaurant at Butchart Gardens.
In the afternoon, we will go on a 3-hour whale watching adventure to search for orcas, humpback whales and sea lions.
Your evening will be free to explore quaint Victoria.

Breakfast
Lunch

DAY 11 – VICTORIA – VANCOUVER

Today, we will travel to Vancouver, a vibrant metropolitan city between the mountains and the sea. We’ll embark on a city tour of Vancouver to see Stanley Park with its sea wall and totem poles, Gastown, a neighbourhood comprised of pubs, boutiques, art galleries and a steam-powered clock, and Granville Public Market with stalls with gourmet food and handcrafted products.
Tonight, toast your fellow travel companions at a Farewell Dinner at a restaurant in beautiful Vancouver.