Rockies Western Canada Iconic Sites Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Vancouver to Whistler⌄

   Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am (please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 am) and start driving to Whistler

   Stop at Shannon Falls (weather permitting) Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway

   Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway

   Stop at the impressing Brandywine Falls

   Arrive in Whistler Village and enjoy a walking tour Option to go zip-trekking, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, biking and more. Check into your centrally located hotel located at the base of Whistler Mountain. Leisure time to enjoy the hotel amenities and explore Whistler Village Evening option to participate in Vallea Lumina - a multi-media night walk in pursuit of hidden wonders (additional cost)

   Overnight: Hilton Hotel (or similar)

2. 2Whistler to Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel then depart Whistler

   Breakfast at your hotel. Guided visit to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, including a traditional welcome and stories of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations. Scenic drive from Whistler through Pemberton and Lillooet, with beautiful mountain and valley views. Picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint near Lillooet. Check in to your hotel in Clearwater. Evening at leisure to relax, explore, or enjoy dinner on your own.

   Drive through Pemberton and Lillooet Pass by without stopping

   Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint in Lillooet. Check into your hotel in Clearwater.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Best Western Gateway to the Falls or similar

3. 3Clearwater to Jasper⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel

   Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park and visit Helmcken Falls and Spahats Falls

   Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies

   Check into your centrally located hotel in the town of Jasper Free time to explore the town of Jasper and have dinner Option to visit the Jasper Planetarium this evening

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Marmot Lodge (or similar)

4. 4Jasper National Park⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel

   Enjoy a walk along an interpretive trail and experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon including waterfalls, potholes, underground stream outlets, the nests of ravens and rare black swifts, and unexpectedly lush plant life

   Visit Maligne Lake which is famous for the colour of its azure water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake, and Spirit Island, a frequently and very famously photographed islet Option to take a boat cruise to Spirit Island (seasonal, additional cost) or enjoy a nice walk along the lakeside trail

   Free time in the afternoon to explore Jasper or take part in other optional activities including but not limited to: Jasper Food Tours, Jasper Motorcycle Tours, and Jasper Sky Tram

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Marmot Lodge (or similar)

5. 5Jasper & Icefields Parkway to Banff⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel (included)

   Travel to the Columbia Icefields and go on the world-renowned Glacier Adventure (included)

   Continue traveling along the Icefields Parkway with stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake

   Arrive in the town of Banff and check in to your hotel

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Canalta (or similar)

6. 6Banff⌄

   Breakfast

   Take the Banff Mountain Gondola and enjoy the amazing views of the Rockies (included)

   Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel

   Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participating in an exciting outdoor activity such as e-biking, horseback riding, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, hot springs, helicopter tour, and more Evening at leisure in Banff

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Canalta (or similar)

7. 7Lake Louise & Kelowna⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel then check out

   Explore beautiful Lake Louise

   Explore beautiful Moraine Lake

   Travel through Roger’s Pass

   Check into your centrally located hotel in downtown Kelowna Explore the town of Kelowna with many dining options to choose from

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Royal Anne Hotel or similar

8. 8Okanagan Valley to Vancouver⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel

   Explore the Okanagan Valley with a stop at a farmer’s market and winery

   Continue to drive to Vancouver and return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm

   Meals: Breakfast