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13D12 Iconic Rockies & Western Canada

13 Days Canada 2 to Go

Cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, take in the Sea-to-Sky Highway views as you learn traditions of First Nations and join Warrior Women for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience. From city tours of charming Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler to alpine views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, this Canadian Rockies tour is your ticket to Western Canada.

DepartureVancouver
ReturnVancouver
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow till December 2027
Travel periodUntil December 2027 (Selective departure dates)

Tour Highlights

  • Discover Vancouver, Victoria
  • Visit Local Vancouver Island Ciderhouse, Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish, Golden Skybridge, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Mount Robson Visitor Centre
  • View Stanley Park Totem Poles in Vancouver, Murals of Chemainus, Seton Lake, Bow Falls and Surprise Corner in Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Mount Robson
  • Cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
  • See Glacier National Park of Canada, Yoho National Park, Section Lake

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Vancouver

Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a dinner.

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Day 2 Vancouver - Victoria

This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhood of Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Tour a family-owned ciderhouse and taste local ciders while enjoying views overlooking the orchard, before continuing to Victoria.

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Day 3 Victoria

Today on your Canadian Rockies tour, the Garden City comes to life as you greet the day before opening hours with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry. After breakfast, enjoy time in the garden before the crowds. Spend the rest of the day exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia perhaps treating yourself to high tea or tucking into local fish and chips. Or, join an optional Victoria whale-watching cruise and keep your eyes peeled for orca and humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.

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Day 4 Victoria - Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler

See the vivid murals of Chemainus, which started in 1981 and have since become the world’s leading community-driven art experience. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.

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Day 5 Whistler - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Whistler

Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the centre, enjoy your time at leisure.

breakfast · lunch

Day 6 Whistler - Sun Peaks

We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

breakfast · dinner

Day 7 Sun Peaks - Banff

Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.

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Day 8 Banff

Your morning is at leisure, perhaps opt in for a gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning enjoy a scenic orientation tour of Banff. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.

breakfast · dinner

Day 9 Banff - Lake Louise - Athabasca Glacier - Jasper

Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper.

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Day 10 Jasper

Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn about the significance of curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients and listen to stories over dinner.

breakfast · dinner

Day 11 Jasper - Mount Robson - Kamloops

Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.

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Day 12 Kamloops - Vancouver

Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic mountainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver, known as ‘Hollywood North’. Join an Optional Experience to cross the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge and take in breathtaking views, surrounded by towering evergreens and rushing waters below.

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Day 13 Vancouver

Your dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.

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What's included

Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Not included

  • International air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned above

Your hotels

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown

★★★

Vancouver 1110 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2, Canada

A 7-minute walk from shopping on Robson Street, this low-key hotel is also a 10-minute walk from the Hornby Street Aquabus, which offers direct access to Granville Island. Straightforward rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and desks, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living spaces and kitchenettes. Kids age 19 and under stay free with an adult. There's a casual restaurant/lounge with a terrace, an indoor heated pool, and a 24-hour exercise room, plus a spa and parking (fee).

Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria

★★★★

Victoria 463 Belleville St. #3, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada

Overlooking the Inner Harbour, this traditional hotel is 2 blocks from the Trans-Canada Highway, a 5-minute walk from the Royal BC Museum and a 6-minute walk from Victoria Conference Centre. The sophisticated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. All have private balconies, some with harbour views. Suites add living areas; some have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. There's an Asian-inspired spa, a fitness centre, an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining options include a restaurant with patio seating, plus a lounge and a cafe. Loaner bikes are available. There's a business centre and 10,000 sq ft of meeting space.

Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

★★★★★

Whistler 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1H9, Canada

This modern all-suite resort is a 2-minute walk from the Whistler Conference Centre and steps from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas. Suites feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus coffee makers and fully equipped kitchenettes with microwaves, minifridges, stovetops and dishwashers. Amenities include a bar and an on-site West Coast restaurant. There's also a spa, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub and a fitness center, plus 9 meeting rooms and a business center.

Sun Peaks Lodge

★★★★

Sun Peaks 3180 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0, Canada

This ski-in/ski-out hotel in the centre of Sun Peaks village is a 7-minute walk from the Sun Peaks Resort golf course. The unfussy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Microwaves are available on request. Some rooms feature shared balconies and/or mountain views. There's also a suite with a whirlpool tub. In-room massages are available. The on-site steakhouse/bar offers evening meals. There's also a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub that are open during ski season.

Banff Park Lodge

★★★

Banff 201 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada

This classic conference hotel is a 3-minute walk from downtown Banff and 4.5 km from the Banff Gondola. The warmly decorated rooms offer private balconies or patios with views of Banff National Park, plus Wi-Fi (fee), TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some rooms feature whirlpool tubs. Suites add separate living areas. Amenities include 3 restaurants (a lounge, a casual eatery and an upscale dining room), plus an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a eucalyptus steam room and an exercise room. There's also more than 18,000 sq ft of meeting space, on-site shops and underground parking.

Forest Park Hotel, Jasper

★★★

Jasper 76 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada

This unpretentious hotel is 2 km from Jasper train station and 9 km from the Jasper SkyTram. Straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and minfridges, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms offer private balconies. Suites add separate living areas; 1 suite has a whirlpool tub. There's a fine-dining restaurant that serves contemporary Canadian cuisine, a casual lounge and a sports bar. Other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool and an exercise room, as well as free parking. The hotel also has 6,000 sq ft of meeting space.

South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, Kamloops

★★★★

Kamloops 3438 Shuswap Road East, Kamloops, BC V2H 1T2, Canada

Set on 55 acres, this riverfront conference hotel is 1.6 km from Rivershore Golf Links and 6.3 km from the British Columbia Wildlife Park. Warm rooms, some with hardwood floors, feature balconies with river or mountain views, flat-screens and free WiFi. Some add whirlpool tubs, 4-poster beds and/or fireplaces. There are 2 suites in the stables, and a manor house sleeping up to 14. Free amenities include coffee in the library, outdoor games such as volleyball, and mountain bikes to borrow. There's a gym, an outdoor pool and 10 meeting rooms. Dining is offered in a riverside restaurant with a fireplace, in a warm bar or on a river-view patio.
Tags & Interests
#Banff #Chemainus #Jasper #Kamloops #Lake Louise #Mount Robson #Squamish #Sun Peaks #Vancouver #Victoria #Whistler
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