Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and have the day to explore at your own pace. The city sits between mountains and water, so there's plenty to see on foot or by transit. Later this evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pinnacle Harbourfront)
Included Activities
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Landmarks Vancouver - Day 2
Vancouver to Victoria
Start in Gastown where Victorian architecture lines the streets, then wander through Chinatown. From there, head to Stanley Park to see First Nations totem poles at Brockton Point. The Bill Reid Gallery comes next for a guided look at Northwest Indigenous art. Later you'll take the ferry across to Vancouver Island and get oriented around Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of historic Vancouver neighbourhoods (Gastown and Chinatown)
- Stanley Park visit with First Nations totem poles viewing
- Bill Reid Gallery visit with docent-led tour and gallery exploration
- Ferry to Vancouver Island
- Victoria orientation
Landmarks Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Brockton Point Bill Reid Gallery 
- Day 3
Victoria
Breakfast happens at Butchart Gardens before the crowds arrive, and you'll walk through 55 acres of flowering plants and manicured grounds spread across what used to be a quarry. Spend the rest of your day around Victoria at your own pace. You can grab high tea, try fish and chips, or walk around Parliament Buildings and the Inner Harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens
- Butchart Gardens exploration
- Victoria Parliament Buildings viewing
- Inner Harbour exploration
Optional Activities
- Victoria Whale Watching cruise (spot orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals)
- High tea
- Local fish and chips lunch
- Market Square shopping
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Parliament Buildings Inner Harbour Market Square - Day 4
Victoria to Kamloops
Ferry to Maan Family farm for a farm tour and lunch experience. The owners will tell you how they grew from a small berry stand into a full agricultural operation. You'll either tour their winery or help with seasonal fruit picking. After lunch with Indian-inspired dishes, you'll drive to Kamloops and stay at The South Thompson Inn, a historic property in a converted racing stable.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Indian-inspired lunch at Maan Farms)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing
- Maan Family farm visit
- Maan Farms behind-the-scenes winery tour or seasonal U-pick experience
- Indian-inspired lunch at Maan Farms
- The South Thompson Inn check-in
Landmarks Maan Family Farm The South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre - Day 5
Kamloops to Jasper
Drive through mountain terrain toward Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 m (12,972 ft). Stop at the visitor center for views and photos. Then continue into Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you'll stay for two nights. An optional guided hike lets you explore the park's trails, forests, and glacial lakes if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper)
Included Activities
- Mount Robson Visitor Center visit
- Mount Robson viewing
Optional Activities
- Jasper Guided Hike with licensed guide
Landmarks Mount Robson Mount Robson Visitor Center Jasper National Park 
- Day 6
Jasper
This morning you'll walk through Maligne Canyon with a guide, spotting frozen waterfalls and ice caves along the way. After that, cruise turquoise Maligne Lake to see Spirit Island and glaciers surrounding it. Lunch happens at the lakeside chalet with wine. Optional rafting and theatre shows are available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine at Maligne Lake Chalet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon guided walk
- Maligne Lake scenic cruise
- Lunch with wine at Maligne Lake Chalet
Optional Activities
- Athabasca River rafting trip
- Theatre performance
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River - Day 7
Jasper to Banff
Drive the Icefields Parkway, one of North America's most scenic routes, toward Columbia Icefield. You'll board an Ice Explorer to cross the Athabasca Glacier. Later you arrive at Lake Louise with its turquoise water and mountain peaks. By evening you'll settle into Banff, located in Banff National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway scenic drive
- Columbia Icefield adventure on Ice Explorer
- Athabasca Glacier walk and experience
- Lake Louise viewing and exploration
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Falls Lake Louise Victoria Glacier 
- Day 8
Banff
Explore Banff on your own schedule using your Travel Director's recommendations. Bow Falls gives you river and waterfall views. The optional Banff Gondola takes you up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views across six mountain ranges. Grab lunch separately, then consider optional helicopter flights if you want aerial views. Tonight you'll have a special celebration dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Banff guided tour of downtown and historic buildings
- Bow Falls viewing
- Surprise Corner viewing
- Dinner celebrating the tour
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola Ride to top of Sulphur Mountain
- Helicopter flight over Three Sisters Peak
- Helicopter flight over Mt Assiniboine
Landmarks Banff Bow Falls Surprise Corner Sulphur Mountain Three Sisters Peak Mt Assiniboine Banff National Park - Day 9
Banff to Calgary
You'll leave the Canadian Rockies and drive to Calgary for your return flight. If you're extending your stay, you'll transfer to the Westin Calgary instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Calgary
