Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vancouver
You'll be picked up at arrival and taken to your hotel. Later this evening, join the group for a welcome dinner to meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travellers)
- Day 2
Vancouver
Start the morning with a guided tour of Vancouver, walking through historic Gastown's cobblestone streets, exploring vibrant Chinatown, checking out vast Stanley Park, and seeing the cultural hub of Granville Island. The afternoon and evening are yours to spend as you like. Come nightfall, head to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for the Canyon Lights display, crossing the illuminated suspension bridge through a winter landscape.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - guided walk through illuminated suspension bridge and festive display in rainforest
Landmarks/POIs Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Vancouver to Whistler
Travel north on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway toward Whistler, learning about this alpine town and why it draws outdoor enthusiasts. You'll settle into the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for the night and have dinner at the hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Sea to Sky Highway - Day 4
Whistler to Jasper
Begin with a Signature Experience at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, enjoying a First Nations-inspired breakfast and exploring the museum to discover your First Nations animal spirit. After that, travel back to Vancouver and board your overnight VIA Rail train heading to Jasper National Park. Dinner is served on board the train.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast inspired by traditional First Nations cuisine), Dinner (Dinner served on board your train)
Included Activities
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - breakfast inspired by traditional First Nations cuisine and museum exploration with guide to discover your First Nations animal spirit
- Overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper National Park in Sleeper Plus Class
Landmarks/POIs Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 5
Jasper National Park
Continue your train journey through the morning as you travel through the snowy Canadian Rockies, watching the scenery from your window. You'll arrive at your lodge and get familiar with Jasper National Park's natural setting. Dinner is at one of your lodge's restaurants this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at one of your lodge's restaurants)
Landmarks/POIs Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper National Park
Today you choose how to explore Jasper. Head out into the frozen wilderness with a guide to see wildlife, visit a heated dome theatre for astronomy at the world's largest dark sky reserve, explore frozen canyons and ice caves, join a snowshoeing tour through winter scenery, or do other activities at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Winter Wildlife Tour - guided exploration of frozen wilderness to observe diverse wildlife in their natural habitat
- Jasper Planetarium Experience - astronomy tour with local experts in heated dome theatre and outdoor telescope viewing at world's largest dark sky reserve
- Maligne Canyon Icewalk - explore the deepest canyon in Jasper from the frozen floor, viewing ice caves, fossils, and waterfalls with over 30 metres depth
- Snowshoeing Tour - guided snowshoe trek through inspiring winter scenery in the Rockies
Landmarks/POIs Jasper National Park Maligne Canyon - Day 7
Jasper to Lake Louise
Leave Jasper behind and travel through the Rocky Mountains along the scenic Icefields Parkway (weather permitting), heading toward Lake Louise.
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Lake Louise - Day 8
Lake Louise
Experience a Signature Experience on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a winter landscape along a frozen lakeside trail, bundled under warm blankets and taking in snow-covered forests and tall peaks. The afternoon is yours to relax by the fireplace, enjoy the snowy views, or try optional resort activities. Pick from your hotel's restaurants for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at one of your hotel's exceptional restaurants)
Included Activities
- Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride - glide through winter wonderland along frozen lakeside trail at Lake Louise with warm blankets, viewing snow-draped forests and mountain peaks
Optional Activities
- Resort activities available at extra cost
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise - Day 9
Lake Louise to Banff
Continue on to Banff and ride the Banff Gondola for broad mountain views across Banff National Park. Later, meet one of Canada's well-known Mounties in the park and hear stories from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Included Activities
- Banff Gondola - ride with sweeping mountain views across Banff National Park
- Meet a Mountie - encounter with Royal Canadian Mounted Police member and stories from iconic RCMP
Landmarks/POIs Banff Gondola Banff National Park - Day 10
Banff
Choose your preferred sightseeing activity in this winter setting. Options include dog sledding, exploring frozen waterfalls at Johnston Canyon, checking out hidden gems on a small-group tour, experiencing a day in the life of an ice hockey player, or relaxing at the Fairmont Spa with mineral pools and pulsating waterfalls.
Optional Activities
- Dog Sledding Tour - experience the thrill as a passenger or assist your guide (additional expense for guide assistance)
- Johnston Canyon Icewalk - stroll along steel paths built into canyon walls viewing frozen waterfalls and icy forest trails
- Banff Locals, Lakes & Gems - exclusive small-group tour discovering hidden gems of Banff National Park including 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 - access to mineral pool and pulsating waterfalls at Fairmont Banff Springs
Landmarks/POIs Johnston Canyon Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 11
Banff Christmas Day
Wake up to a white Christmas in Banff. Choose to relax at your hotel or head outdoors to enjoy the great outdoors. Later, have a celebratory drink and Christmas dinner this evening to round off the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebratory Christmas dinner with cocktail)
- Day 12
Departure from Calgary
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Calgary for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
