Wineries & Spectacular Rockies Lodges of Western Canada Road Trip

Day 1 Vancouver to Kelowna | 397 km/247 mi Leave Vancouver and travel inland through the Fraser Valley before climbing into the mountain passes that lead toward British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan region. The scenery changes throughout the day, from coastal mountains and forested valleys to high-country landscapes and the sun-drenched slopes of the Okanagan Valley. Known for its orchards, vineyards, lakes and warm climate, this region offers a striking contrast to the coast, with boreal forest to the north, semi-arid landscapes to the south and rolling vineyard-covered hills surrounding Kelowna.

Day 2 Signature Sip | Half Day West Kelowna Wine Tour Set out on a half-day wine tour along the scenic West Kelowna Wine Trail, where vineyards, lake views and rolling hills create a beautiful introduction to Okanagan wine country. Visit a selection of local wineries, sample some of the region’s finest wines and hear stories from your guide about the people, landscapes and growing conditions that shape this celebrated wine region. With warm hospitality, relaxed touring and sweeping views over Okanagan Lake, this is an enjoyable way to experience the heart of Kelowna’s wine country.

Day 3 Kelowna to Emerald Lake | 355 km/220 mi Depart Kelowna and travel north through the Okanagan Valley, where orchards, vineyards and lake views gradually give way to the forested landscapes of the Shuswap region. Continue past Shuswap Lake, known for its remarkable shoreline, before reaching Craigellachie, where the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885. From here, the route becomes increasingly dramatic as you enter Glacier National Park and climb over Rogers Pass, surrounded by steep peaks, dense forest and rugged alpine scenery. Watch for wildlife such as mountain goats, bears and other native species as you continue through this spectacular mountain corridor. After crossing the Columbia River, travel into Yoho National Park, a landscape of towering waterfalls, ice-clad peaks, natural rock formations and the rushing Kicking Horse River. Arrive at Emerald Lake Lodge, set beside one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the Canadian Rockies.

Day 4 Emerald Lake to Moraine Lake | 36 km/23 mi Leave the peaceful shores of Emerald Lake and travel back through scenic mountain passes toward Moraine Lake. Surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is famous for its brilliant turquoise colour and dramatic alpine setting. Often called the “Jewel of the Rockies,” this iconic lake offers one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Banff National Park, with glacier-fed waters, rugged peaks and forested slopes creating a truly unforgettable arrival at Moraine Lake Lodge.

Day 5 Moraine Lake to Banff | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 330 km/205 mi Depart Moraine Lake and travel north along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular mountain drives in the world. This unforgettable route follows the spine of the Canadian Rockies, passing glacier-fed lakes, sweeping valleys, waterfalls and towering peaks. At the Columbia Icefield, step aboard the Ice Explorer for a journey onto ancient glacier ice, then continue to the Glacier Skywalk, where a glass-floored platform extends high above the Sunwapta Valley. These included experiences offer a powerful perspective on the scale, beauty and geology of this treasured region before you return south through Banff National Park and continue to Banff. (Breakfast is included today.)

Day 6 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 7 Excursions Today you can tailor your day by selecting one of seven Banff experiences. Option 1. Banff Gondola Ride the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for sweeping views over Banff, the Bow Valley and the surrounding peaks of Banff National Park. At the top, enjoy viewing platforms, interpretive exhibits and time to take in one of the most impressive panoramas in the Canadian Rockies. Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise Cruise across the turquoise waters of Lake Minnewanka, surrounded by mountain peaks, forested shoreline and open alpine scenery. As you travel toward Devil’s Gap, enjoy a relaxed and scenic perspective of one of Banff National Park’s most beautiful glacier-fed lakes. Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour Enjoy a gentle guided canoe tour along the Bow River, where calm waters, mountain views and riverside scenery create a peaceful way to experience Banff National Park. This fun and interactive excursion is ideal for families, with no paddling experience necessary. Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure Saddle up for a guided horseback ride through the celebrated landscapes of Banff National Park. Follow scenic riverside trails, take in mountain views and experience the Rockies in a classic western style. Option 5. Banff Townsite E-Bike Tour Explore Banff on a relaxed guided e-bike ride to some of the town’s most scenic highlights, including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, downtown Banff and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Enjoy mountain views, local history and an easy-paced ride suitable for beginners and families. Option 6. Upgrade Option: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunset Wildlife Adventure with Picnic Dinner Experience the beauty of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake during the soft glow of golden hour. Travel through the mountain landscapes of Banff National Park as the evening light brings out the colour of the turquoise lakes, surrounding peaks and forested valleys. Along the way, watch for wildlife such as elk and deer, enjoy scenic shoreline walks and savour a picnic dinner in one of the Canadian Rockies’ most iconic settings. Option 7. Upgrade Option: Continental Divide Helicopter Tour Take to the skies on a spectacular helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies and the Continental Divide. From above, admire a dramatic landscape of jagged peaks, alpine valleys, glaciers, hidden lakes and remote wilderness that few visitors ever see from the ground. This upgraded experience offers an unforgettable aerial perspective of the scale and beauty of the Rockies.

Day 7 Banff to Calgary | 115 km/72 mi Say goodbye to the fresh mountain air and majestic scenery of the Rockies as you leave Banff National Park and follow the Trans-Canada Highway east. Along the way, the dramatic peaks, forested slopes and glacier-carved valleys gradually soften into rolling foothills and wide-open prairie landscapes. If time permits, consider a scenic detour to Cochrane, a western foothills town set above the Bow River, where ranching heritage, river pathways and wide views back toward the Rockies make a relaxed final stop before Calgary.

Day 1 Calgary to Banff | 115 km/72 mi Leave the Stampede City of Calgary and travel west toward the rising peaks of the Canadian Rockies. As the prairie landscape gives way to foothills and mountain views, continue into Banff National Park and the resort town of Banff, one of Canada’s most iconic alpine destinations. Surrounded by dramatic peaks, forested valleys and glacier-fed rivers, Banff offers a spectacular introduction to the natural beauty and wildlife of the Rockies.

Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 7 Excursions Today you can tailor your day by selecting one of seven Banff experiences. Option 1. Banff Gondola Ride the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for sweeping views over Banff, the Bow Valley and the surrounding peaks of Banff National Park. At the top, enjoy viewing platforms, interpretive exhibits and time to take in one of the most impressive panoramas in the Canadian Rockies. Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise Cruise across the turquoise waters of Lake Minnewanka, surrounded by mountain peaks, forested shoreline and open alpine scenery. As you travel toward Devil’s Gap, enjoy a relaxed and scenic perspective of one of Banff National Park’s most beautiful glacier-fed lakes. Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour Enjoy a gentle guided canoe tour along the Bow River, where calm waters, mountain views and riverside scenery create a peaceful way to experience Banff National Park. This fun and interactive excursion is ideal for families, with no paddling experience necessary. Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure Saddle up for a guided horseback ride through the celebrated landscapes of Banff National Park. Follow scenic riverside trails, take in mountain views and experience the Rockies in a classic western style. Option 5. Banff Townsite E-Bike Tour Explore Banff on a relaxed guided e-bike ride to some of the town’s most scenic highlights, including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, downtown Banff and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Enjoy mountain views, local history and an easy-paced ride suitable for beginners and families. Option 6. Upgrade Option: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunset Wildlife Adventure with Picnic Dinner Experience the beauty of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake during the soft glow of golden hour. Travel through the mountain landscapes of Banff National Park as the evening light brings out the colour of the turquoise lakes, surrounding peaks and forested valleys. Along the way, watch for wildlife such as elk and deer, enjoy scenic shoreline walks and savour a picnic dinner in one of the Canadian Rockies’ most iconic settings. Option 7. Upgrade Option: Continental Divide Helicopter Tour Take to the skies on a spectacular helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies and the Continental Divide. From above, admire a dramatic landscape of jagged peaks, alpine valleys, glaciers, hidden lakes and remote wilderness that few visitors ever see from the ground. This upgraded experience offers an unforgettable aerial perspective of the scale and beauty of the Rockies.

Day 3 Banff to Moraine Lake | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 330 km/205 mi Depart Banff and travel north along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular mountain drives in the world. This unforgettable route follows the spine of the Canadian Rockies, passing glacier-fed lakes, sweeping valleys, waterfalls and towering peaks. At the Columbia Icefield, step aboard the Ice Explorer for a journey onto ancient glacier ice, then continue to the Glacier Skywalk, where a glass-floored platform extends high above the Sunwapta Valley. These included experiences offer a powerful perspective on the scale, beauty and geology of this treasured region before you return south through Banff National Park and continue to Moraine Lake.

Day 4 Moraine Lake to Emerald Lake | 36 km/23 mi Leave the dramatic alpine setting of Moraine Lake, surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks and famous for its brilliant turquoise colour. Often called the “Jewel of the Rockies,” this iconic lake offers one last look at one of Banff National Park’s most breathtaking landscapes before you travel west through scenic mountain passes into Yoho National Park. Arrive at Emerald Lake Lodge, set beside one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the Canadian Rockies. (Breakfast is included today.)

Day 5 Emerald Lake to Kelowna | 355 km/220 mi Depart Emerald Lake Lodge and travel through the spectacular mountain scenery of Yoho National Park, where towering waterfalls, ice-clad peaks, natural rock formations and the rushing Kicking Horse River define the landscape. After crossing the Columbia River, continue west through Glacier National Park and over Rogers Pass, surrounded by steep peaks, dense forest and rugged alpine scenery. Watch for wildlife such as mountain goats, bears and other native species as you travel through this dramatic mountain corridor. Continue to Craigellachie, where the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885, before the scenery gradually softens around Shuswap Lake, known for its remarkable shoreline. Travel south into the Okanagan Valley, where forested landscapes give way to orchards, vineyards, lake views and the warm, rolling hills surrounding Kelowna.

Day 6 Signature Sip | Half Day West Kelowna Wine Tour Set out on a half-day wine tour along the scenic West Kelowna Wine Trail, where vineyards, lake views and rolling hills create a beautiful introduction to Okanagan wine country. Visit a selection of local wineries, sample some of the region’s finest wines and hear stories from your guide about the people, landscapes and growing conditions that shape this celebrated wine region. With warm hospitality, relaxed touring and sweeping views over Okanagan Lake, this is an enjoyable way to experience the heart of Kelowna’s wine country.

Day 7 Kelowna to Vancouver | 397 km/247 mi Depart Kelowna and travel west through the Thompson Okanagan region, where orchards, vineyards, lakes and sun-drenched hills gradually give way to high-country landscapes, forested valleys and mountain passes. As you continue toward the coast, the scenery changes from the warm, dry slopes of the Okanagan to the greener landscapes of the Fraser Valley. Continue into Vancouver, where your journey ends after travelling from the alpine beauty of the Canadian Rockies through British Columbia’s wine country and back to the Pacific Coast.