Which Western Canada journey is right for you?

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From the picturesque snow-capped mountains to the surreal turquoise waters and abundant wildlife, Western Canada is a dream destination. With journeys spanning multiple cities, including a variety of activities, and different pace options, you can explore this region your way! Use this guide to navigate your choices and find your perfect journey.

Western Canada Journeys at a Glance
Tour Average Guests Length (Days) Departure Months Transportation Included Highlights
Best of the Canadian Rockies → Even Smaller Groups: 15

Small Groups: 24

Classic: 40
8 May – Sep Coach,
Ice Explorer,
Helicopter,
Float Trip
Great for first-timers to the Canadian Rockies!
  • Helicopter ride over Three Sisters Peak
  • Moraine Lake visit
  • Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer
  • Choice of float or white-water rafting
  • Drive the stunning Icefields Parkway
  • 2-nights at Chateau Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park → Small Groups: 24

Classic: 40
10 Jun – Sep Coach,
Boat,
Ice Explorer,
Red Jammer
Great for first-timers (and city lovers)!
  • Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Snow-capped peaks in the “Switzerland of North America”
  • Kootenay’s Radium Hot Springs and Sinclair Canyon
  • Waterton Lakes and visit to the Prince of Wales for afternoon tea & lunch
  • Going-to-the-Sun-Road to Logan Pass
  • Visit to Moraine Lake
  • 2-nights at Chateau Lake Louise
  • Drive the stunning Icefields Parkway
  • Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer
  • Photography lesson
  • Meet a local artist
Grand Canadian Rockies → Small Groups: 24

Classic: 40
10 May – Sep The Canadian (Train), Coach,
Floatplane,
Ferry,
Float Trip
Great for first-timers to the Canadian Rockies!
  • Epic views from the comfort of The Canadian train, including overnight accommodations in a choice of either Prestige or Sleeper Class cabins
  • Stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Butchart Gardens visit
  • Icefields Parkway drive
  • A private charter flightseeing from Vancouver to Victoria
  • A private charter cruise on Maligne Lake
  • Banff Bow River float trip
Vancouver & the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer → Classic: 40 9 May – Sep Rocky Mountaineer (Luxury Train), Coach,
Ferry Boat,
Floatplane
Float Trip
Great for those who want to see it all!
  • Rocky Mountaineer with GoldLeaf service
  • Maligne Lake cruise
  • Pyramid Falls and Yellowhead Pass en route to Jasper
  • Includes 2 nights in Vancouver
  • private charter flightseeing around Vancouver harbor and surrounding islands
  • A private charter cruise on Maligne Lake
  • Banff Bow River float trip
  • Drive the stunning Icefields parkway
The Best of Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer → Classic: 40 10 Jun – Sep Rocky Mountaineer (Luxury Train),, Coach,
Ice Explorer,
Ferry Boat,
Floatplane,
Gondola
Great for those who want to see it all!
  • Travel Westbound on Rocky Mountaineer with GoldLeaf Service
  • Bow River Valley float trip
  • Vancouver floatplane tour
  • Peak-to-peak gondola to Blackcomb
  • Afternoon tea at the "Castle in the Mountains," Fairmont Banff Springs
  • Drive the stunning Icefields parkway
  • Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer
  • Includes 2-nights in Victoria and Whistler, BC
  • Private charter whale watch out of Victoria
  • Whistler and a guided tour at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
  • Peak to Peak Gondola experience between the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure → Classic: 30 6 Oct – Nov Coach,
Charter Flight,
Tundra Vehicle,
Dog Sled
Great for adventure-seekers!
  • After-hours reception at Winnipeg Art Gallery
  • Dog sledding adventure
  • Polar bear country by tundra vehicle
  • Guided tours of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Museum
  • A private charter flight to/from Winnipeg to Churchill
  • Includes 2 days on the tundra for a polar bear safari
  • Cultural visit to the Itsanitaq Museum
  • A private lecture by an expert in polar bears prior to our farewell reception
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies → Classic: 40 7 Jun – Aug Coach,
Ice Explorer,
Gondola,
Raft
Great for families!
  • Lake Louise hiking
  • Banff Gondola ride
  • Athabasca River whitewater rafting
  • Includes 3-nights at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
  • Private guided hikes and gondola rides in Jasper
  • A night of star gazing in Jasper’s Dark Sky Preserve with Jasper Planetarium

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