Day 1
Arrive in Vancouver
Today you’ll arrive in the beautiful city of Vancouver. Settle in to your hotel and then meet with the rest of your group and the tour manager
Overnight: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport or similar
Day 2
Vancouver to Whistler
This morning, tour Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, a National Historic Site. Visit vibrant Chinatown and see the famous totem poles at Stanley Park. Then, travel along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway, with mountain peaks and waterfalls on your right and ocean views on your left. Stop at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, home to BC’s third highest waterfall. End the day in Whistler, an alpine village nestled between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
Overnight: The Crystal Lodge or similar
Day 3
Whistler
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the charming town of Whistler, co-host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, nestled between the stunning Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Perhaps join one of the optional excursions on offer, including zip-lining, white water rafting or riding the Peak-to-Peak Gondola – with the world’s longest unsupported span and the highest lift of its kind! Or you could choose a flightseeing tour over the lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Overnight: Crystal Lodge or similar
Day 4
Whistler - Chemainus - Victoria
Start your day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Choice Experience and breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, learning about First Nations culture through food and music. Enjoy authentic Bannock and a performance by locals in traditional regalia. Then, take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Vancouver Island. Visit Chemainus, known for its giant outdoor murals, before arriving in Victoria, British Columbia's capital. An orientation tour will guide you through the waterfront district, downtown area, Parliament Buildings, Government Street, and Beacon Hill Park.
Overnight: Days Inn Uptown, Victoria or similar
Day 5
Victoria
In the morning you’ll be heading for Butchart Gardens, to view its beautiful conservatory with light flooding in and views of the gorgeous gardens as well as the chance to stroll through the gardens. An amazing 55 acres dating back over 100 years ago and one of the world’s greatest floral displays. You will then have free time to explore the charming city of Victoria. You could visit the Royal BC Museum or perhaps go whale watching, cruising the Haro Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca for the best views of whales.
Overnight: Days Inn Uptown Victoria or similar
Day 6
Victoria - Kamloops
Start the day by heading to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal heading north to Vancouver. Take the scenic drive towards the charming town of Kamloops.
Overnight: Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops or similar
Day 7
Kamloops - Jasper
Discover the enchanting prairie provinces of Canada along the scenic Yellowhead Highway, passing through picturesque ranch lands with white fences. Admire the distant snow-capped peaks of the Columbia Mountains and glimpse Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Journey onward to Jasper, nestled in the heart of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unassuming charm and stunning natural beauty.
Overnight: Lobstick Lodge or similar
Day 8
Jasper National Park
Step outside and breathe in the fresh mountain air as you anticipate a day of exploration in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. With a free day to explore, how about taking advantage of the optional excursions? Visit the stunning Maligne Lake for a seasonal boat cruise on its glacial waters. Food enthusiasts can enjoy a Jasper Food Tour or an E-bike Food Tour downtown. For active adventures, join a guided nature hike to experience the park’s majestic scenery on foot, or embark on a Jasper Raft Tour for a waterborne perspective.
Overnight: Lobstick Lodge or similar
Day 9
Jasper - Icefield Parkway - Lake Louise - Canmore
Next, journey to the awe-inspiring Columbia Icefield along the stunning Icefields Parkway. Ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier for a close encounter with this natural wonder. Exiting Jasper National Park, enter UNESCO-listed Banff National Park. Prepare to be captivated by Lake Louise, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, before continuing to Canmore for the night.
Overnight: Canmore Inn and Suites or similar
Day 10
Canmore - Banff National Park - Canmore
Grab your camera for optional helicopter flights (weather permitting) over iconic sites like Three Sisters Peak, Sundance Ranges, and Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers. Explore Banff on a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive, featuring Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, and unique hoodoos rock formations shaped by erosion. Discover Banff National Park's wilderness with optional activities like golf at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, a Plant Medicine Walk with a First Nations Local Specialist, or an E-bike food tour or raft tour in Canmore. For an evening treat, consider a Banff Gondola ride with dinner and breathtaking views.
Overnight: Canmore Inn and Suites or similar
Day 11
Canmore - Vernon
Today’s drive ascends to cross the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass, with a stop at the Spiral Tunnels to witness one of the world’s steepest railroad stretches. Traverse three national parks, descending through snow-capped peaks to the lush wineries and orchards of the Okanagan Valley, known as Canada’s ‘fruit basket’. Indulge in a tasting at Larch Hills Winery before continuing to Vernon, the region’s unofficial capital.
Overnight: Sandman Hotel Vernon or similar
Day 12
Vernon – Vancouver
Journey across the Cascade Mountains and through the scenic Fraser River Valley, arriving back in Vancouver where your Canadian adventure comes to an end.
Last day airport transfer will be at 3:30p.m, please be aware when booking your flights that the departure flight should be no earlier than 6:30pm
