Glide skyward on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a sweeping panorama of the Bow Valley and peaks in every direction. Boardwalks connect viewpoints, offering multiple angles for photography and quiet contemplation.

Interpretive exhibits explain geology and weather patterns while ridgetop trails frame six mountain ranges. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for guests seeking lofty vistas without a strenuous hike.

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 2 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. 

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• Standard regional accommodation

Begin the day with a tranquil before-hours breakfast inside the legendary Butchart Gardens, when birdsong and the scent of flowers fill the pathways. Wander the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, and Japanese Garden as morning light reveals meticulous borders and seasonal color.

Learn how this former limestone quarry was transformed by Jennie Butchart into a 55-acre horticultural showcase. With time to linger before general opening, enjoy uncrowded viewpoints and seasonal highlights while staff share planting insights and the garden’s century-long story of renewal.

Float a historic route on a rafting trip down the Athabasca River, following channels once used by voyageurs and the route of the fur traders. Gentle currents and riffles carry you past gravel bars, spruce stands, and glacial silt fans.

Guides share stories while you scan for wildlife—elk on the banks, osprey overhead, maybe a bald eagle riding thermals. This calm-water adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour, typically suitable for first-time rafters.

Settle in for an evening theatre performance where local artists bring mountain lore to life through comedy, music, and storytelling. Themes range from railway history to wildlife encounters, capturing the spirit of this mountain town.

Small venues create an intimate atmosphere with audience interaction and regional flair. This cultural night out is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a relaxed way to toast the day among fellow travelers.

Head onto the Salish Sea on a guided whale-watching cruise in search of orca and humpback whales, plus porpoises, sea lions, and soaring bald eagles. Naturalists interpret behaviors and migration routes as coastal mountains frame the horizon.

High-speed vessels and open-air decks maximize viewing while respecting marine guidelines. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with sightings influenced by season, tides, and the day’s conditions.

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Explore Vancouver’s waterfront and historic quarters on a city orientation, from the cobbled lanes of Gastown to the forested edge of Stanley Park. Conclude at Brockton Point to admire the Stanley Park Totem Poles, monumental cedar carvings that stand against a backdrop of the harbor and North Shore peaks.

Gain perspective on cultural traditions from Coast Salish to Haida carving lineages and notice formline motifs, animal crests, and family stories. Guides point out craftsmanship details and the seawall’s viewpoints, offering time to pause for photos and reflection in this beloved urban sanctuary.

Discover the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast art on a docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery. View masterworks in gold, argillite, and cedar, exploring themes of identity, land, and language through the lens of Haida artist Bill Reid and his contemporaries.

Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience that supports cultural visibility and education, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10. Thoughtful interpretation reveals the dynamism of living cultures and the evolution of formline design in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Stroll Victoria’s walkable core on an orientation around the Inner Harbour, framed by heritage facades, buskers, and bobbing sailboats. Photograph the 1897 Parliament Buildings, their manicured lawns and ornate stonework embodying the city’s British influence and coastal grandeur.

Hear stories of maritime trade, tea culture, and turn-of-the-century prosperity that shaped the capital. Guides point out favorite laneways, cafés, and viewpoints, balancing iconic sights with local character so you can return to soak in the lakeside atmosphere at your own pace later on.

Visit a fourth-generation Fraser Valley farm to Be My Guest with the Maan family. Savor Indian-inspired family recipes crafted from farm-fresh produce, then enjoy a seasonal experience such as berry U-pick or a behind-the-scenes winery tour highlighting fruit wines and small-batch techniques.

Hear how a humble roadside stand blossomed into a community hub celebrating agriculture and culture. This warm, story-rich encounter reveals Canada’s mosaic of traditions while you sample field-to-table flavors and walk amid vines, berries, and pastoral views.

Gaze up at Mount Robson, the highest summit in the Canadian Rockies, from the riverside viewpoint at the Visitor Centre. On clear days, the sheer face and snow-streaked summit rise dramatically above meadows threaded by the Robson River.

Set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, this stop emphasizes scale and geology. Interpretive displays explain the mountain’s prominence and ecosystems while you pause for photos and reflection before continuing deeper into the wilderness.

Set out to cruise Maligne Lake, gliding across turquoise waters ringed by peaks and glaciers. Disembark at viewpoints of Spirit Island, a tiny grove revered for its serenity and mountain reflections that shift with the light.

Return to shore for lunch with wine at the historic Maligne Lake Chalet, where windows frame blue water and circling summits. Guides share geology and the lake’s three glaciers as loons call across the water in this quintessential Jasper experience. (Seasonal)

Travel the Icefields Parkway, a famed corridor of peaks, waterfalls, and ancient ice along the spine of the Rockies. Look for hanging valleys, turquoise rivers, and wildlife as viewpoints open toward the Columbia Icefield and serrated ridgelines.

Interpretation highlights the Continental Divide, receding ice, and the corridor’s ecology, from subalpine forests to alpine tundra. Expect photo stops where more than 100 glaciers and misty mountain passes compose classic Canadian panoramas.

Join a Local Specialist to approach the vast Columbia Icefield and board a massive Ice Explorer designed for glacier travel. Roll over lateral moraines to a safe zone where you can step out and feel the chill of the ice underfoot.

Learn how meltwater shapes valleys and feeds rivers while guides point out crevasse patterns and blue-ice layers. Many guests cherish the moment to walk on ancient ice and taste pure glacial water amid wind-carved moraines and crevasses.

Visit Lake Louise to see its famed turquoise, glacier-fed waters framed by dark spruce and the gleaming Victoria Glacier. A gentle lakeshore path offers changing perspectives of peaks mirrored in the still surface.

Guides share the lake’s geology and mountaineering history while you frame the classic view toward the Victoria Glacier and the Chateau. Many choose to linger and soak in the lakeside atmosphere as shifting light turns the water a deeper blue-green.

Explore Banff’s heritage main street and mountain setting on a guided town orientation that links landmarks and viewpoints. Hear the river before it appears, then arrive at Bow Falls, where glacial water fans over a broad limestone ledge.

Continue to Surprise Corner for a grand panorama of the valley and the turreted Fairmont Banff Springs framed by peaks. This compact circuit packs history, geology, and pause-for-photos moments into one scenic introduction to Canada’s first national park town.

Join a licensed expert for a guided nature walk through Jasper’s glacial valleys and subalpine forests. Learn to identify wildflowers, track wildlife signs, and read the story of ice and erosion etched into the landscape.

Routes vary with conditions and interests, balancing views with interpretive stops on geology and ecology. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering an active way to connect with the park’s quieter corners.

Take to the skies on a helicopter flightseeing adventure over the Bow Valley, orbiting the sculpted Three Sisters Peaks or the “Matterhorn of the Rockies,” Mount Assiniboine. Aerial views reveal lakes, moraines, and serrated skylines in striking relief.

Pilots narrate geology and glaciation as you trace dramatic cirques and hanging glaciers far beyond the road network. This high-adrenaline experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather permitting.