Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and head to your welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you're getting in early, there's time to walk through Yaletown's trendy streets or check out Granville Island's markets and shops. The city sits right on the water with mountains framing the harbour, so the views from almost anywhere downtown are pretty great.
Optional Activities
- Explore Yaletown neighbourhood
- Visit Granville Island markets
Landmarks/POIs Yaletown Granville Island - Day 2
Vancouver to Whistler
This morning you'll start at Stanley Park to see the totem poles, then drive north toward Whistler. The route includes a stop at Shannon Falls, and you'll spend time at the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre learning about First Nations heritage and art. After grabbing lunch at the cafe there, you'll continue to Whistler Village for an orientation walk around town. Evening has options for going out if you want.
- Meals
- Lunch (Late lunch at Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre cafe, modern take on traditional First Nations food)
Included Activities
- View Stanley Park totem poles
- Visit Shannon Falls
- Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre visit
- Late lunch at Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre cafe
- Whistler Village orientation walk led by group leader
Optional Activities
- Sample Whistler nightlife at local bars
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park Shannon Falls Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre Whistler Village - Day 3
Whistler
You have flexibility here. You can take the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola for the mountain views, try one of the walking trails, or grab food at a mountaintop restaurant. Alternatively, bike the Valley Trail out to Lost Lake, hike around the lake itself, or head to the Audain Art Museum to see First Nations and British Columbian works. The choice is yours depending on what appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- PEAK 2 PEAK gondola ride
- Scenic walking trails at mountain top
- Mountaintop restaurants
- Indoor interpretive displays
- Bike rental and Valley Trail to Lost Lake ride
- Lost Lake Nature Trail hike
- Audain Art Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Lost Lake Lost Lake Nature Trail Audain Art Museum - Day 4
Whistler to Sun Peaks
You'll drive through the mountains to Sun Peaks, which sits on a peak with views all around. Pick between the Sunburst Loop hike if you want the full panorama, or take the shorter Shuswap Medicine Trail where you'll learn about local plants, animals, and First Nations uses of the land. Everyone meets back up for dinner together this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Sunburst Loop hike
- Shuswap Medicine Trail walk
Landmarks/POIs Sun Peaks Sunburst Loop Shuswap Medicine Trail - Day 5
Sun Peaks to Jasper
The drive takes you toward Jasper National Park, Canada's largest Rocky Mountain park and one of the most photographed areas in the country. You'll stop at Mt Robson Provincial Park for a short walk through wildflower fields, then continue into Jasper where you can wander the village and explore the area with several options available depending on your interests.
Included Activities
- Mt Robson Provincial Park wildflower walk
- Jasper National Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Explore Jasper village and surrounding area
Landmarks/POIs Mt Robson Provincial Park Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper
You've got the day to yourself here. Join the group for a trip to Maligne Lake if you like, where there's hiking and an optional boat ride past Spirit Island, or strike out on your own to hike Mary Schaeffer Trail or Moose Lake Trail. You could also bike or walk around Beauvert Lake, or ride the Jasper SkyTram up for the views from above.
Included Activities
- Visit to Maligne Lake
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake cruise past Spirit Island
- Mary Schaeffer Trail hike
- Moose Lake Trail hike
- Beauvert Lake hike or bike ride
- Jasper SkyTram ride
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island Mary Schaeffer Trail Moose Lake Beauvert Lake Jasper SkyTram - Day 7
Jasper to Banff
This is a long driving day heading to Banff with several stops along the way. You'll see the Columbia Icefields Centre and Sunwapta Falls, and there's an optional glacier hike available if you want to do that. When you enter Banff National Park, you're entering Canada's oldest national park, where the Rocky Mountain landscape around you has been forming for millions of years.
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway sightseeing stops including Sunwapta Falls
- Columbia Icefields Centre visit
- Banff National Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Athabasca Glacier hike with professional guide
Landmarks/POIs Columbia Icefields Centre Sunwapta Falls Athabasca Glacier Banff National Park - Day 8
Banff
Lake Louise is the focus today. You can do an easy walk along the waterfront or push yourself with a steeper hike up to Fairview Lookout for the mountain views. There's a tour of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise if that interests you. Later in the afternoon, head to Banff Upper Hot Springs to relax in the warm mineral water. More active options like canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, or gondola rides are available too.
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
Optional Activities
- Lake Louise Waterfront Trail walk
- Fairview Lookout hike
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise tour
- Canoeing in Banff
- Mountain biking in Banff
- Hiking in Banff
- Sulphur Mountain gondola ride
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise Fairview Lookout Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Banff Upper Hot Springs Sulphur Mountain - Day 9
Banff to Calgary
Before heading out of Banff, you'll meet with a Yellowstone to Yukon guide who'll talk about wildlife corridors that span from Yellowstone all the way north to Yukon and the conservation work happening there. After that, you drive to Calgary with a lunch stop in Canmore. Calgary is known for the Stampede and has developed a strong restaurant and bar scene over the years.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Canmore)
Included Activities
- Walk and talk with Y2Y Wildlife Conservation guide
- Lunch stop in Canmore
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Calgary restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Canmore Calgary - Day 10
Calgary
Your tour ends today. There are no scheduled activities, so you can leave whenever you want before your hotel checkout time.
