Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
A driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel to settle in. Later this evening, you'll have a welcome dinner with the rest of the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
- Day 2
Vancouver
This morning starts with a half-day tour through Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Gastown with a local guide who knows the area well. By evening, you'll head to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for Canyon Lights, where the bridge and rainforest light up with winter decorations and glowing installations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Half-day Vancouver sightseeing tour
- Stanley Park exploration
- Granville Island visit
- Gastown neighbourhood tour
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - walk across illuminated suspension bridge and view festive lights in rainforest
Landmarks Stanley Park Granville Island Gastown Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Vancouver to Whistler
You'll drive north on the Sea to Sky Highway toward Whistler, with time to learn about the alpine town and what makes it so popular with outdoor lovers. At the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, you can choose from several restaurants for dinner and settle into your room for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Whistler)
Included Activities
- Travel to Whistler along Sea to Sky Highway
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway - Day 4
Whistler to Jasper
The morning brings a visit to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for a traditional First Nations breakfast and a museum experience where a guide helps you find your animal spirit. After that, you'll head back to Vancouver, arrive at the railway station, and board an overnight VIA Rail train to Jasper with dinner served during the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional First Nations breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre), Dinner (Dinner served on board VIA Rail train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (in Sleeper Plus Class)
Included Activities
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre visit
- Traditional First Nations breakfast
- Museum exploration with guide to discover First Nations 'animal spirit'
- Overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper National Park
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre 
- Day 5
Jasper National Park
Your train continues through the morning with views of snowy Rocky Mountain peaks passing by. Once you reach Jasper National Park, you'll get settled at your lodge and have time to take in the natural surroundings. Dinner awaits at one of the lodge restaurants this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at lodge restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper National Park)
Included Activities
- VIA Rail journey through Canadian Rockies
Landmarks Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper National Park
Today you pick how to spend your time in Jasper with various freedom of choice activities available. Later, if you're interested, there's an option for a bonfire on Lac Beauvert's shore where you can make s'mores and enjoy the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper National Park)
Optional Activities
- Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour - guided exploration of frozen wilderness to observe diverse wildlife in natural habitat
- Jasper Planetarium Dark Sky Astronomy Tour - evening astronomy experience in heated dome theatre with local experts and outdoor telescope viewing
- Maligne Canyon Icewalk - explore deepest canyon in Jasper from frozen floor, viewing ice caves, fossils, and waterfalls with over 30 metres drop
- Snowshoeing Tour - guided snowshoe trek through inspiring winter scenery in the Rockies
- Bonfire at Lac Beauvert - s'mores making on the shores of the lake
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Lac Beauvert - Day 7
Jasper to Lake Louise
Leaving Jasper behind, you'll travel through the Rocky Mountains along the Icefields Parkway (conditions permitting) and then continue on toward Lake Louise.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Journey through Rocky Mountains
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Lake Louise - Day 8
Lake Louise
This is your time to soak in the wintry feel of the location. You might relax by a fireplace and watch the snowy landscape, or step outside to try some of the resort's activities (some cost extra). The hotel has multiple dining options to choose from for dinner this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Optional Activities
- Resort activities available at extra cost
Landmarks Lake Louise 
- Day 9
Lake Louise to Banff
This morning includes a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail at Lake Louise as a signature experience. From there, you'll head to Banff and ride the Banff Gondola for sweeping views across the national park. Later, you'll meet a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and hear stories about Canada's iconic force.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn sleigh ride at Lake Louise along frozen lakeside trail
- Banff Gondola ride
- Meet a Mountie experience - meet Royal Canadian Mounted Police and hear tales
Landmarks Lake Louise Banff Gondola Banff National Park - Day 10
Banff
It's Christmas Day in Banff with snowy scenery all around. You can choose to stay at your hotel and relax or head out to enjoy the winter landscape. The day finishes with a celebratory Christmas dinner and festive drinks this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebratory Christmas dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 11
Banff
You'll spend today exploring Banff however you'd like with freedom of choice activities on offer. Before departing, there's a farewell dinner this evening where you can spend time with the other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelling companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Dog Sledding - experience as passenger or help guide (surcharge applies)
- Johnston Canyon Icewalk - walk along steel paths on canyon walls, viewing waterfalls, icefalls, gorges and natural caves
- Banff Experience - learn about Banff's people, alpine architecture and wildlife, including visit to Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Ice Hockey Player for a Day - tour Canmore Eagles dressing rooms, try on gear, step onto ice
- Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs - festive-themed afternoon tea in Rundle Lounge with traditional English indulgences and fine teas
- Fairmont Spa - soothe tired muscles in mineral pool and pulsating waterfalls
Landmarks Johnston Canyon Cave and Basin National Historic Site Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 12
Banff to Calgary
After breakfast, a driver transfers you to Calgary airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
