Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll land in Calgary and get settled into your hotel. Your Tour Director will be on hand from 3 to 6 p.m. if you have questions or need help getting oriented to the city. This gives you time to grab dinner and rest up before the Stampede begins.
- Day 2
Calgary Stampede
Head to the Calgary Stampede grounds with your included ticket. Walk through Elbow River Camp to learn about First Nations traditions, then grab some midway food and catch performances on the various stages. Browse the Western art exhibits, and by evening you'll watch the Chuckwagon Races followed by a spectacular outdoor musical featuring hundreds of performers.
Included Activities
- Admission to Calgary Stampede grounds
- Evening Show with Chuckwagon Races
- Outdoor musical stage show
Optional Activities
- Visit Elbow River Camp to experience First Nations culture
- Food at the Midway
- International exhibits and Western art displays
Landmarks Stampede Park Elbow River Camp - Day 3
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
Start early with a pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square on Stephen Avenue Mall. Return to the Stampede grounds to see the rodeo with world-class action and bull riding. After that, spend the rest of your day exploring square dancing, mock gun fights, country bands, restaurants, and livestock displays around the grounds.
Included Activities
- Calgary Stampede Rodeo with reserved tickets
- Bull riding event
Optional Activities
- Pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square, Stephen Avenue Mall
- Cowboy hat, shirt, and boots at stalls
- Square dancing, mock gun fights, country bands, bars, and restaurants
Landmarks Stampede Park Stephen Avenue Mall - Day 4
Calgary to Banff
Take a guided tour through downtown Calgary, stopping at Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park to learn how the city transformed from ranching to oil boom. Later you'll drive west into Banff National Park for an orientation tour. The evening is free for you to relax and settle in.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of downtown Calgary, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
- Orientation tour of Banff National Park
Landmarks Fort Calgary Stampede Park Saddledome Canada Olympic Park Banff National Park - Day 5
Banff National Park
This is your day to choose what interests you in Canada's first national park. Hike wilderness trails, go horseback riding, golf, walk through Banff townsite, or soak in the hot springs. The park has 53 mammal species including deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. Various optional activities are available depending on your interests and fitness level.
Optional Activities
- Hiking wilderness trails
- Horseback riding
- Golf
- Stroll through Banff townsite
- Relax at the hot springs
- Optional helicopter ride for aerial views of the Canadian Rockies
- Panoramas & Peaks optional excursion to Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks (begins operating early June)
Landmarks Banff National Park Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks - Day 6
Banff to Jasper
You'll start at Lake Louise with its turquoise waters and mountain reflections. Drive through mountain passes seeing deep gorges, snowcapped ranges, and pristine lakes. Stop at Columbia Icefields to ride an Ice Explorer vehicle on 750-foot-thick ice. By late afternoon you'll arrive in Jasper National Park for an orientation tour.
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Louise
- Ice Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefields
- Orientation tour of Jasper National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional float trip down the Athabasca River
Landmarks Lake Louise Columbia Icefields Athabasca River Jasper National Park 
- Day 7
Jasper National Park
This is a free day to explore Canada's largest national park on your own. You can take an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, passing Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon on the return journey and looking for grizzly bears, moose, and elk. Or try hiking or browsing the shops in town instead.
Optional Activities
- Optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island with views of Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon (begins operating late May/early June)
- Hiking
- Shopping in town
Landmarks Maligne Lake Spirit Island Medicine Lake Maligne Canyon 
- Day 8
Jasper to Kamloops via Rocky Mountaineer
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. You'll travel during daylight hours, passing Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, and following the North Thompson River past the Monashee Mountains. Arrive in Kamloops this evening with free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 2-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks Mount Robson North Thompson River Monashee Mountains - Day 9
Kamloops to Vancouver via Rocky Mountaineer
The train continues through ranchlands along the Thompson River. You'll see the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulent waters of Hell's Gate. After arriving in Vancouver this evening, transfer to your hotel and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 2-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service (continued)
Landmarks Thompson River Fraser Canyon Hell's Gate - Day 10
Vancouver to Victoria
Start your morning in Vancouver by walking through Stanley Park and checking out the city's landmarks. From there, you'll head out on a sailing trip through the Gulf Islands, making your way to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Once you arrive, spend time at Butchart Gardens where you'll find 55 acres of flowers and landscaping spread across the property. After that, walk around Bastion Square, see the Parliament Buildings, and visit Thunderbird Park. By evening, if you're up for it, take a stroll along the harbourfront and grab dinner at one of the seafood restaurants there.
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing of Vancouver
- Sailing through Gulf Islands
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- Sightseeing in Victoria including Bastion Square, Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park
Optional Activities
- Walk along the harbourfront
- Fresh seafood dinner at a harbourfront restaurant
Landmarks Stanley Park Gulf Islands Butchart Gardens Bastion Square Parliament Buildings Thunderbird Park - Day 11
Victoria to Vancouver
Take the ferry across the Strait of Georgia back to Vancouver. Upon arrival, you'll drive to Vancouver International Airport where your vacation ends. Arrange flights after 2 p.m. If you'd like, you can extend your trip with extra nights to spend more time in Vancouver.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Vancouver
Optional Activities
- Extra nights in Vancouver to explore further
Landmarks Strait of Georgia Vancouver International Airport
