Canadian Rockies Express
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Marvel at the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies on this eight-day tour filled with postcard-perfect landscapes. See the pristine waters of Lake Louise and gaze in awe at the mountains in Banff and Whistler, where you might spot wildlife along the way. There's a stop for local wine tastings and a visit to a cultural centre, ensuring your time in western Canada checks all the boxes for a well-rounded experience.
8 days
Calgary to Vancouver
From$2167CAD
Itinerary
Day 1 Calgary
Arrive any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city.
Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown (or similar)
Hotel
Day 2 Calgary/Banff
Discover the beautiful town of Banff; opt to view wildlife, take a gondola ride, or hike up a mountain for spectacular views.
With free time upon arrival, Banff has tons to offer. There are plenty of optional activities for all interests and activity levels. It's also just as pleasant to wander the main streets, pop in and out of shops or walk along the river.
Private Vehicle
Calgary – Banff 1h30m-2h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Banff Afternoon
Enjoy free time in this iconic Canadian town.
Banff National Park Visit
Banff
Magnificent Banff—Canada’s first and most famous National Park. Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, scenic drives, and a quaint mountain town. First, gaze in wonder, then immerse yourself in a park that has it all! Hike alongside picture-perfect mountains, glaciers, lakes, ice fields, canyons, and even hoodoos. Keep an eye out for wolves, grizzly bears, elk, and mountain lions. Banff’s blend of towering peaks and flower-strewn meadows make it a dream location to enjoy the great outdoors and mountain scenery.
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Optional Activities - Day 2
Day 3 Lake Louise/Golden
Continue to Lake Louise, view the emerald blue waters of this alpine lake, and opt to hike to one of the Tea Houses.
Lake Louise is that iconic Canadian Rockies locale. Don't miss the chance to snag the perfect photo.
Private Vehicle
Banff – Lake Louise1h30m90km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lake Louise Visit
Lake Louise 30m-1h 1km
Visit postcard perfect Lake Louise and take time to savour the emerald blue waters and breathtaking scenery of the Victoria Glacier.
Banff National Park Visit
Banff
Magnificent Banff—Canada’s first and most famous National Park. Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, scenic drives, and a quaint mountain town. First, gaze in wonder, then immerse yourself in a park that has it all! Hike alongside picture-perfect mountains, glaciers, lakes, ice fields, canyons, and even hoodoos. Keep an eye out for wolves, grizzly bears, elk, and mountain lions. Banff’s blend of towering peaks and flower-strewn meadows make it a dream location to enjoy the great outdoors and mountain scenery.
Private Vehicle
Lake Louise – Golden 1h-2h 85km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Optional Activities - Day 3
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 4 Golden/Kelowna
Travel to Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley, stopping for a tasting at a local winery en route. Kelowna has become a foodie haven in recent years – opt to visit one of the many craft breweries in the city this evening.
Private Vehicle
Golden – Kelowna 5h-6h 350km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Foodie Moment: Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting
Visit a local winery in the Okanagan Valley, near Kelowna. Learn about the local grape varieties, wine making process, tour the vineyard, and have a sample (or two).
Accommodation
Sandman Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 5 Kelowna/Whistler
Drive through the beautiful coastal mountains to the village of Whistler, one of the locations of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Private Vehicle
Kelowna – Whistler 6h30m-7h30m 500km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 6 Whistler
Enjoy a free day to explore Whistler. Opt to ride a gondola to the top of the mountain, hike, or zipline.
Your Discover Moment
Whistler Full Day
There's plenty to see and do in Whistler, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like rafting, hiking, and ziplining. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
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Optional Activities - Day 6
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 7 Whistler/Vancouver
Visit the G Adventures-supported Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Go on an interpretive walk through the forest before participating in a medicine bag making activity. Travel to Vancouver, and spend the afternoon in this beautiful, easy-going city.
Your G for Good Moment: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Visit
In the picturesque setting of Canada’s Coast Mountains, the First Nations people have come together to establish the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. This facility showcases unique customs, art, and music and provides opportunities for local youth to train in the tourism industry. As a non-profit organization, the centre relies on visitors to help fund their ongoing programs, meaning everyone who comes here helps make this important work possible.
Your Hands-On Moment: Medicine Bag-Making Activity
Join an Indigenous tour guide at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre on an interpretive walk through the surrounding forest. Learn how the Indigenous ancestors lived while learning about plant species used for food and medicine. After, participate in a medicine bag making activity, using traditional materials like buckskin, beads and hide.
Private Vehicle
Whistler – Vancouver 2h-3h 120km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Century Plaza Hotel and Spa (or similar)
Hotel
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 8 Vancouver
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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You will visit the following 5 places:
Kelowna
Kelowna is a city in the south of Canada’s British Columbia province. Serves as the head office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, its name derives from an Okanagan language term for "grizzly bear". It’s in the Okanagan Valley, on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, surrounded by provincial parks, pine forest, vineyards, orchards and mountains.
Vancouver
Whistler
Whistler is a Canadian resort town in the province of British Columbia. Boasting the largest ski area in North America, Whistler is a popular winter snow-skiing and outdoor sports destination. During the 2010 Winter Olympics, it hosted most of the alpine, Nordic, luge, skeleton, and bobsled events, though freestyle skiing and all snowboarding events were hosted at Cypress Mountain near Vancouver.
Banff
The Town of Banff was the first municipality to incorporate within a Canadian national park. The town is a member of the Calgary Regional Partnership. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations, known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is a destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the area. Sunshine Village, Ski Norquay and Lake Louise Mountain Resort are the three nearby ski resorts located within the national park
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. It offers a tremendous diversity of recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Abounds with magnificent scenery from glaciers to waterfalls, Lake Louise is home to one of North America's finest downhill ski areas, and has numerous hiking and walking trails.
