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Spirit of Western Canada & the Rockies Road Trip
INTRODUCTION
This compact Western Canada & Canadian Rockies road trip focuses on two of Canada's most beautiful areas – the scenic drive from Whistler to Sun Peaks Alpine Resort and the spectacular Rocky Mountain national parks.
Soak up turquoise lakes, rugged peaks and glittering glaciers, plus take your choice of tours from a cruise, nature walk or river float in Jasper and a canoe tour, gondola ride, cruise or horseback adventure in Banff for a personalized experience.
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Itinerary at a Glance
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DETAILED ITINERARY
The below itinerary reflects our recommendations for this specific trip. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.
Departing Vancouver|Departing Calgary
Day 1 Vancouver to Sun Peaks | 478 km/297 miEnjoy the scenic journey from Vancouver to Sun Peaks with a stop in Whistler on the way. Highlights today include Shannon Falls, the Stawamus Chief Rock and Whistler Village before continuing along the Duffey Lake Road to see breathtaking views of Joffre Glacier.
Day 2 Sun Peaks to Jasper | 444 km/276 miFollow the Thompson River through rolling plateaus to the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. View Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefields. Pass by Mount Robson at 3954 metres, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper late afternoon.
Day 3 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of three excursionsOption 1. Maligne Lake CruiseCruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island.Option 2. Jasper River FloatEnjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park.Option 3. Jasper Nature WalkA guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.
Day 4 Jasper to Lake Louise | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 208 km/129 miToday, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway and encompass the ultimate glacier exploration. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride, to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies
Day 5 Lake Louise to Banff | 62 km/38 miToday we suggest taking the scenic Bow Valley Parkway route which runs parallel to the Trans-Canada highway. Be sure to stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls.
Day 6 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursionsOption 1. Banff GondolaMaximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.Option 2. Lake Minnewanka CruiseAdmire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.Option 3. River Explorer Canoe TourEnjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the beauty of Banff National Park. Perfect for families, no paddling experience is necessary.Option 4. Bow River Horseback AdventureSaddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.
Day 7 Banff to Calgary | 115 km/72 miToday it’s time to say goodbye to the fresh mountain air and majestic sights of the Rockies. Drive to Calgary to drop off your rental car and begin your journey home.
Day 1 Calgary to Banff | 115 km/72 miLeave the Stampede City of Calgary for the short drive to Banff, a resort town renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.
Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursionsOption 1. Banff GondolaMaximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.Option 2. Lake Minnewanka CruiseAdmire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.Option 3. River Explorer Canoe TourEnjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the beauty of Banff National Park. Perfect for families, no paddling experience is necessary.Option 4. Bow River Horseback AdventureSaddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.
Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise | 62 km/38 miToday we suggest taking the scenic Bow Valley Parkway route which runs parallel to the Trans-Canada highway. Be sure to stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls.
Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 208 km/129 miToday, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway and encompass the ultimate glacier exploration. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride, to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies
Day 5 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of three excursionsOption 1. Maligne Lake CruiseCruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island.Option 2. Jasper River FloatEnjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park.Option 3. Jasper Nature WalkA guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.
Day 6 Jasper to Sun Peaks | 444 km/276 miToday travel the ‘Yellowhead’ Route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Beyond Mount Robson Provincial Park, the highway follows the Thompson River through the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Caribou Mountains.
Day 7 Sun Peaks to Vancouver | 478 km/297 miContinue to Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush Trail and ‘Mile Zero’ of the Old Caribou Wagon. Leaving Lillooet travel the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler where a stop is a must for a short stroll through this charming alpine resort before continuing to Vancouver. Highlights today include breathtaking views of the Joffree Glacier, Shannon Falls & Stawamus Chief Rock. Your magical Canadian Rockies adventure comes to an end upon your arrival in Vancouver.
INCLUDED
Package Includes:
- 1 night accommodation in Sun Peaks
- 2 nights accommodation in Jasper
- 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise
- 2 nights accommodation in Banff
- Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
- Maligne Lake Cruise
- Jasper River Float
- Jasper Nature Walk
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk
- Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
- Banff Gondola
- Lake Minnewanka Cruise
- River Explorer Canoe Tour
- Bow River Horseback Adventure
Hotel Information | Moderate Grade
- Sun Peaks Resort - Coast Sundance Lodge | Standard Room
- Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room
- Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Summit Deluxe Queen Room
- Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room
Hotel Information | Superior Grade
- Sun Peaks Resort - Sun Peaks Grand Hotel | Deluxe Room
- Jasper - Forest Park Hotel | Woodland Balcony / Alpine Standard
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Room
- Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room
Hotel Information | Deluxe Grade
- Sun Peaks Resort - Sun Peaks Grand Hotel | Deluxe Room Balcony
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Lakeview Room
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room
Hotel Information | Deluxe Plus Grade
- Sun Peaks Resort - Sun Peaks Grand Hotel | Deluxe Room Balcony
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Premier Deluxe Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Deluxe Lakeview Room
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Mountain View Room
Not included:
- Rental Car
- Road Tolls
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DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Daily(Tour Code: Ex Vancouver SD10)Departs from Calgary: Daily(Tour Code: Ex Calgary SD11)
Date | Twin | Single | Triple | Child |
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Moderate Grade | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 | $1,446 $2,185 $1,969 | $2,325 $3,804 $3,373 | $1,238 $1,732 $1,588 | $385 $385 $385 |
Superior Grade | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 | $1,920 $2,752 $2,468 | $3,274 $4,939 $4,369 | $1,567 $2,122 $1,932 | $385 $385 $385 |
Deluxe Grade | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 | $3,151 $4,519 $4,489 | $5,736 $8,472 $8,412 | $2,467 $3,378 $3,358 | $385 $385 $385 |
Deluxe Plus | ||||
01 May 23 - 12 May 23 13 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 | $3,465 $4,832 $4,803 | $6,363 $9,099 $9,039 | $2,675 $3,587 $3,568 | $385 $385 $385 |
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REVIEWS
1 of 3
"From start to finish it was an ideal trip for us to enjoy Canada scenery, atmosphere and hospitality"
We would like to express our appreciation for a wonderful trip arranged through Jules M, Canada by Design. From start to finish it was an ideal trip for us to enjoy Canada scenery, atmosphere and hospitality. We were afforded the right amount of activity for the trip yet relaxing. The suggested route from Calgary to Jasper was just spectacular. The hotels we stayed in are in town. And of course the train ride is A plus. Again Thank you.
Manuel United States
2 of 3
"We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place."
Worked with Jennifer planning a road trip from the Calgary Stampede through Lake, Louise, Banff, Jasper, Sun Peaks and finishing in Vancouver. We worked together using some of my ideas and many of her ideas. She booked most of our hotels, sight seeing venues and car rental. We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place and each hotel she selected was great and a little different from the one before. Thank you Jennifer for all your help. Will never forget this trip.
Anne New Jersey, United States
3 of 3
" I couldn't be more pleased with the trip! "
My family recently completed the 7-day self-drive tour of Western Canada. I couldn't be more pleased with the trip! Jennifer B. was absolutely fantastic helping me figure out how we wanted to customize our trip and making suggestions. She was always so patient with my many questions, too!The lodgings that this trip placed us at were more than wonderful. We particularly liked Deer Lodge at Lake Louise. It is a beautiful historic lodge, just a few minutes walk from the Fairmount. All aspects of the tour were problem-free, and I really feel that the cost of the tour was very reasonable, especially for the quality experience we had.I highly recommend Jennifer and Canada by Design to anyone who wants to visit Western Canada!!
Marlene Schillinger Petersburg, Virginia, United States
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