• 2 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)

• Vancouver: Vancouver’s historic neighborhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director. Admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park.
• Vancouver: Go beyond Stanley Park’s iconic seawall with a trip to the famous totem pole display at Brockton Point. Delve into history starting in 1920 when four totem poles from the Alert Region on Vancouver Island were created. Originally located on Lumbermen’s arch and Prospect Point, they were moved to their current location at Brockton Point in 1962, with thee display growing over the decades with totem poles from Haida Gwaii and Rivers Inlet.
• Victoria: Victoria. A waterfront city of historic sites known for its gardens and British influence. View the Parliament Buildings erected in 1897 with beautiful gardens. Then explore on your own, strolling along the Inner Harbor where you will have the chance to watch street buskers perform or venturing to Victoria’s unique shopping areas in Market Square.
• Victoria: Buchart Gardens’ lush and expansive garden is a must-see oasis which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. With over a million visitors per year, you will love this morning’s visit to the gardens before opening hours. Starting with a breakfast on the grounds, you will get to explore the 55-acre garden rich with ever-changing colors and blooms before the crowds arrive. 
• Mount Robson: Mount Robson, one of the world’s crown jewels awaits. Admire one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains of this UNESCO-listed icon which is also the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Not only will you bask in a view of Mount Robson but learn from your Travel Director why it’s the most prominent mount in North America’s Rocky Mountain Range.
• Maligne Lake: See how Maligne Lake is in a league of its own on a scenic cruise. Discover world-famous Spirit Island and get great photo opportunities with beautiful views of the mountains, its three glaciers and Spirit Island – significant to the Indigenous Stoney Nation. Learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular alpine destination and how, because visitors cannot walk on the island, it remains an enclave of evergreens. And since you can only see Spirit Island from a cruise, you’ll love being one of the few who get to see it.
• Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockies’ pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty.
• Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’ to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? You’ll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier.
• Athabasca Glacier: A picturesque waterfall awaits at Athabasca Falls. At only 75 feet tall, the rushing Athabasca River tumbles over a wide ledge into a tight canyon – making Athabasca Falls one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. Learn how the river and falls are fed with water from the Columbia Icefield glaciers, snowmelt from surrounding mountains and rainwater as you admire these small but mighty waters.
• Lake Louise: Get ready for a showstopper. Walk down a forest path before coming up upon the unreal turquoise color of Lake Louise popping through the trees for the first time. After this stunning first-time glance, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier with its scenic mountain backdrop. Be amazed by the glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier and palatial hotel.
• Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point. 

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• Standard regional accommodation and overnight train stays
• Deluxe coach, and train travel

Travel one of the world’s great mountain roads along the Icefields Parkway, where serrated ridgelines, turquoise rivers and over 100 glaciers fill the windscreen. Pause for photos and reflection at viewpoints chosen for light and dramatic contrast.

Feel the power of Athabasca Falls as the river funnels into a narrow canyon, throwing mist into the spruce-scented air. Learn how glaciers, limestone and relentless water carved this landscape into a showcase of Rocky Mountain geology.

Spend one evening with local performers bringing mountain lore to life through story, song and satire. Expect humour, regional history and the quirks of small-town life wrapped in an intimate venue atmosphere.

The show offers a light-hearted portrait of the Rockies community you’ve been exploring by day. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; programming varies by season.

Trafalgar

Discover Vancouver on a city orientation that links glassy harbours with evergreen parks. Join a guided panoramic tour past Canada Place and Coal Harbour, trace the cobbles of Gastown, and pause in Stanley Park to admire the totem poles at Brockton Point, carved by artists of the Northwest Coast.

Hear stories that span from First Nations history to modern Vancouver while your Travel Director points out favourite neighbourhoods and photo stops. This experience showcases the city’s blend of ocean, rainforest and skyline in one sweeping introduction.

Explore the Bill Reid Gallery on a docent-led visit that unlocks the living traditions of the Haida and other Northwest Coast Peoples. On this private, guided tour, encounter masterworks of Haida artist Bill Reid alongside contemporary works, learning how formline design carries identity, story and ceremony.

Gain cultural context in Canada’s only public gallery dedicated to Northwest Coast art. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience supports programming that builds bridges between Indigenous and settler communities while deepening appreciation for carving, jewelry and monumental sculpture.

Walk the seafront heart of British Columbia’s capital on an orientation that frames the city’s maritime charm. View the ivy-draped Fairmont Empress and the Parliament Buildings, then trace the quay where street musicians, floatplanes and heritage water taxis animate the Inner Harbour.

Soak up Victoria’s blend of Edwardian architecture and Pacific light, with tips on neighbourhoods for tea, gardens and galleries. This overview reveals how a former Hudson’s Bay Company outpost became a garden city by the Salish Sea.

Taste the day’s quietest hour at Butchart Gardens with breakfast before opening hours, then wander pathways through the Sunken, Japanese and Rose Gardens. With the crowds still distant, savour the scent of cedar and seasonal blooms reflecting in ponds and rills.

Learn how Jennie Butchart transformed a spent limestone quarry into a 55-acre horticultural jewel over a century ago. The early light, birdsong and manicured borders create a contemplative setting for photography and unhurried discovery.

Taste the Fraser Valley at Maan Farms, meeting your hosts for a behind-the-scenes look at berry growing and on-site winemaking. Join a short farm experience—from U-pick berries (seasonal) to a behind-the-scenes winery glimpse—then sit down to Indian-inspired family recipes paired with farm flavours.

Hear how a small roadside stand became a beloved local institution rooted in immigrant grit and hospitality. The aromas of spice, freshly picked fruit and sun-warmed fields set a warm, down-to-earth mood.

Pause at the Mount Robson Visitor Centre for commanding views of this UNESCO-listed giant, rising 3,954 m above the headwaters of the Fraser. Pause for photos and reflection as weather permits, watching cloud banners stream from the summit.

Interpretive displays outline geology, glaciers and wildlife corridors that define the park. The sheer relief of this monarch of the Rockies makes an unforgettable study in rock, ice and scale.

Cruise the turquoise expanse of Maligne Lake to the photogenic grove of Spirit Island, ringed by peaks and three glaciers. Onboard commentary reveals the lake’s geology and the cultural significance of Spirit Island to local Nations.

Return to shore for a relaxed lunch with wine at the historic Maligne Lake Chalet, gazing across wind-brushed water to hanging icefields. The alpine air, lapping waves and spruce resin set a distinctly Jasper mood.

Board a specially designed vehicle for the Columbia Icefield Adventure, rolling out onto the ancient ice of the Athabasca Glacier. Step onto the crevassed surface, feel the chill katabatic breeze and taste pure meltwater where conditions allow.

Guides share how this non-polar icefield feeds three ocean-bound river systems and how climate forces are reshaping its margin. The crunch of cramponed feet and vast white silence create an elemental, high-alpine experience.

Visit Lake Louise to watch the turquoise, glacier-fed waters shift with the light beneath Victoria Glacier and amphitheatre-high peaks. Stroll the shoreline path for changing perspectives on the chateau and cirque.

Interpretive notes highlight rock flour, avalanches and the glacial forces that sculpted this iconic basin. The scent of subalpine fir and the mirror-still lake surface set a contemplative tone for photography and quiet appreciation.

Explore Banff town and its classic viewpoints with your Travel Director, including the thundering threshold of Bow Falls and dramatic angles over the Fairmont Banff Springs from Surprise Corner.

Hear how a trio of railway workers and hot springs put Banff on the map, then frame shots of the Bow River curling beneath castle-like peaks. This compact circuit balances town ambience with big-mountain scenery.

Experience daylight-only rail in GoldLeaf Service, riding bi-level, glass-dome coaches with hosted storytelling and chef-prepared regional cuisine. Step onto the open-air vestibule for fresh mountain air and sweeping frames of canyons, lakes and forests.

Trace storied rail grades past Castle Mountain, the Kicking Horse River and the Spiral Tunnels, then along Kamloops Lake, the Thompson River and the Fraser Canyon and Hell’s Gate. The changing geology—limestone to granite, glacier to sagebrush—unfolds like a living atlas.

Meet a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to hear field tales that bring the force’s history to life. Learn about the red serge and Stetson, evolving roles from frontier patrols to modern community policing, and the landscapes that shaped their service.

Thoughtful Q&A invites candid insight into training, tradition and teamwork. This conversation adds a human dimension to the Rockies, connecting wilderness travel with Canada’s national story.

Set out from Victoria on a marine wildlife search across the Salish Sea, scanning for orca and humpback whales, porpoises, sea lions and soaring bald eagles. Naturalists share migration patterns, identification tips and conservation efforts.

Stabilized vessels and open decks offer clear sightlines for photography. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; departures and vessel types vary by season and sea conditions.

Join a licensed guide for a trail walk through subalpine forest and glacial valleys, learning to read wildlife tracks, identify wildflowers and understand how ice and water shape Jasper’s terrain.

Routes are selected for scenery and comfort, with interpretive pauses for mountain geology and ecology. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; trail choice and distance vary with weather and guest interest.

Float a historic fur-trading route on a guided raft, navigating gentle Class II sections of the Athabasca River. Scan gravel bars and spruce banks with your guide for elk, eagles and occasionally bears, learning river lore along the way.

All gear is provided; expect splashy waves, steady scenery and stories of early voyageurs. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with departures weather and water-level dependent.

Glide above the Bow Valley on an 8-minute ascent, arriving to boardwalks and lookouts with 360-degree mountain vistas. From the upper station, follow ridgeline paths toward Sanson’s Peak for sweeping frames of townsite, peaks and rivers.

Interpretive exhibits illuminate alpine weather and wildlife. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; timing can be tailored for golden-hour light and clearer views.

Lift off for a bird’s-eye survey of jagged peaks and turquoise lakes, tracing glaciers and hanging valleys the highway can’t reach. Routes often feature the Three Sisters or the pyramidal massif of Mt. Assiniboine, the “Matterhorn of the Rockies.”

Large windows and pilot narration enhance orientation and photography. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; exact route and duration vary by weather and availability.