Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Victoria
After landing in Canada, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel. This evening, you'll meet your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow guests
- Day 2
Victoria
This morning, spend time walking around Victoria on your own schedule. Later, head to The Butchart Gardens to see the Magic of Christmas lights display with thousands of twinkling lights throughout the grounds.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Visit The Butchart Gardens - Magic of Christmas lights display
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 3
Victoria to Whistler via Nanaimo and Squamish
Start early with BC Ferries from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, then drive north on the Sea to Sky Highway toward Whistler. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre offers a guided tour about Canada's Indigenous history. Finish with Christmas Eve dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Whistler)
Included Activities
- BC Ferries service from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
- Guided tour at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Christmas Eve dinner at hotel
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre 
- Day 4
Whistler (Christmas Day)
Christmas Day in Whistler's snowy landscape means a relaxed day to take in the mountain setting. By evening, join the special Christmas gala dinner at Fairmont Chateau Whistler with festive food, drinks, and live entertainment.
- Meals
- Dinner (Christmas gala dinner with festive drink, exquisite seasonal fare and special live entertainment)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Whistler)
Included Activities
- Christmas gala dinner at Fairmont Chateau Whistler with festive drink, seasonal fare and live entertainment
- Day 5
Whistler to Vancouver
Pick one morning activity from five options: the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Ziptrek Eagle Tour, helicopter flightseeing, dog sledding, or snowmobile tour. After that, travel to Vancouver and have the evening to yourself.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - ride to entirely new heights with the Cloudraker Skybridge spanning 130 metres from Whistler Peak to West Ridge
- Ziptrek Eagle Tour - explore ancient forest on five thrilling ziplines and treetop suspension bridges
- Heli Flightseeing - helicopter flight over snow-covered peaks and aerial view of Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Dogsledding Tour - harness dogs, learn sledding commands, and travel through old growth forest of Callaghan Valley (additional expense)
- Snowmobile Tour - journey through Callaghan Valley to historic Northair Mine with wide, winding trails
Landmarks Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Day 6
Vancouver
Take a morning tour through Vancouver hitting Gastown's cobblestone streets, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. Later, walk through Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's Canyon Lights display with its glowing bridge and illuminated rainforest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing tour including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with illuminated suspension bridge walkthrough
Landmarks Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 7
Vancouver to Jasper (overnight train)
Spend your morning at a relaxed pace. In the afternoon, head to the station for an overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper National Park. You'll travel in Sleeper Plus Class with dinner served on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (in Sleeper Plus Class)
Included Activities
- Overnight VIA Rail journey in Sleeper Plus Class to Jasper National Park
- Dinner on board train
- Day 8
Jasper National Park
Watch the snowy Canadian Rockies from your train window through the morning as you continue toward Jasper. When you arrive at your lodge, take time to soak in the park's mountain beauty. Dinner happens at one of the lodge's restaurants.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at one of lodge's restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Dinner at lodge restaurant
Landmarks Jasper National Park - Day 9
Jasper to Lake Louise via Icefields Parkway
Leave Jasper and travel the scenic Icefields Parkway through the Rocky Mountains (conditions allowing). You'll reach Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for your next two nights and get your first look at this iconic location.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Journey through Rocky Mountains via Icefields Parkway
Landmarks Icefields Parkway 
- Day 10
Lake Louise (New Year's Eve)
Start with a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail at Lake Louise, gliding through snowy forests with peaks surrounding you. Spend the afternoon however you like, maybe by the fireplace or trying hotel activities (some cost extra). Toast the New Year with a special dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (New Year's celebration dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn sleigh ride along frozen lakeside trail at Lake Louise
- New Year's celebration dinner
Optional Activities
- Hotel activities at Lake Louise (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 11
Lake Louise to Banff
After breakfast, travel to Banff and ride the Banff Gondola for sweeping mountain views across the national park. You'll meet one of Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police and hear their stories. Pick your dinner from the hotel's restaurant options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Banff Gondola ride with sweeping mountain views
- Meet a Mountie - guided encounter with Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer
Landmarks Banff National Park 
- Day 12
Banff
Choose your own Banff activity for the day. Options include dog sledding, an icewalk through frozen waterfalls at Johnston Canyon, a small-group tour of hidden spots around Johnson Lake and Lake Minnewanka, a hockey experience with the Canmore Eagles, or spa access at Fairmont Banff Springs.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Dog Sledding Tour - experience the thrill as a passenger or assist your guide (additional expense available)
- Johnston Canyon Icewalk - stroll along steel paths viewing frozen waterfalls and icy forest trails
- Banff Locals, Lakes & Gems - exclusive small-group tour discovering hidden gems with time to explore Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Hockey Player Experience - tour Canmore Eagles dressing rooms, try on gear and step onto the ice
- Fairmont Spa Entry - soak in mineral pool and pulsating waterfalls at Fairmont Banff Springs
Landmarks Johnston Canyon Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 13
Banff
Banff is yours to explore however you want. Come evening, gather with your group for a farewell dinner where you'll raise a glass to your journey and the friendships you've made.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with fellow guests
- Day 14
Banff to Calgary
You'll be transferred to Calgary to meet up with your group one last time before saying goodbye and heading to your onward flight.
