Awe-inspiring scenery and fascinating wildlife are simply everywhere in Western Canada. This 12-day adventure hits crisp Jasper and serene Lake Louise, a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island, a river float down the Athabasca river, and a drive along the jaw-dropping Icefields Parkway. Whether you’re walking atop a glacier or meandering the gorgeous streets of Whistler Village, you’re sure to feel that Rocky Mountain high.

12 DAYS - VANCOUVER TO CALGARY

From$4699 CA

DAY 1VANCOUVER

Arrive at any time.

Please make your own way to the joining hotel.

If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

1h

The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown (or similar)

Hotel

DAY 2 VANCOUVER/VICTORIA

Enjoy a stop at Stanley Park and Gastown before boarding a scenic ferry to Victoria, where we'll take an orientation walk with our CEO.

Take a stroll around the city with your CEO to get familiar with your surroundings before you can enjoy the evening on your own.

Gastown Visit

Vancouver 30m-1h

Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, filled with Victorian buildings and cobblestone streets, is one of the liveliest in the city. It's rich in Canuck culture, food, and fashion.

Stanley Park Visit

Vancouver

Often voted as one of the greatest city parks in the world, this 1,000-acre peninsula filled with luscious gardens, beaches, woodlands, and miles of trails is a highlight of Vancouver's downtown.

Private Vehicle

Vancouver – Tsawwassen 1h-2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Ferry

Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay1h30m-1h45m

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Private Vehicle

Swartz Bay – Victoria 1h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Orientation Walk

30m-1h

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Accommodation

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 3 VICTORIA

Today is free for optional activities, such as a zodiac whale watching cruise, exploring Butchart Gardens, or enjoying high tea at an historic hotel.

Free Time

Victoria Full Day

Enjoy some optional activities but also take time to just wander along the waterfront.

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Optional Activities - Day 3

Accommodation

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 4 VICTORIA/WHISTLER

Catch the ferry back to the mainland and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to the village of Whistler, host of some of the events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Here we visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre on a G Adventures for Good experience. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with bannock and explore the grounds and museum with an Indigenous guide who has come through the centre’s training program.

Private Vehicle

Victoria – Nanaimo 1h30m-1h45m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Ferry

Nanaimo – Horseshoe Bay 1h45m-2h

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Private Vehicle

Horseshoe Bay – Whistler 1h30m-2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Orientation Walk

30m-1h

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

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 Journeys Highlight Moment: Indigenous Cultural Experience

Explore the beautiful grounds of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre during this National Geographic Exclusive experience and discover the museum with an indigenous guide who has graduated from the training program here. Take an interpretive walk through the forest to understand how the Indigenous ancestors lived, while learning about plant species used for food and medicine. After, join a tea ceremony to sample traditional teas and bannock while listening to ancestral stories and legends.

Accommodation

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 5 WHISTLER

Today is at your leisure. Take a walk through the village with options to ride the gondola up the mountain, hike, or go ziplining.

Whistler and its surrounding provincial parks are places you must discover. It is also a great place to try one of the many optional mountain activities.

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 5

Accommodation

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 6WHISTLER/BLUE RIVER

Pass through Coastal Mountains into the Caribou Mountains, and enjoy stops at the emerald coloured Seton Lake and picturesque Kamloops Lake before arriving in the small community of Blue River.

Following this extraordinary route, once marked by the gold prospectors, we leave the Coastal Mountain Range and set foot into the arid and dry land of the Thompson Okanagan region. Aboriginal peoples led a semi-nomadic life moving between hunting and fishing grounds in the summer and settling into pit houses for the winter. Europeans came at first for fur trading and later on to establish cattle ranches, farms, and mining operations. The scenery changes dramatically and could even make you feel as if you were in a western movie.

Private Vehicle

Whistler – Blue River 7h30m-8h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Kamloops Lake Visit

Kamloops Lake 30m-1h1km

Visit the shores of scenic Lake Kamloops, an oasis in the arid landscape of the surrounding mountains. A recent "lake monster" sighting in these waters has drawn international attention to the lake and it's potential inhabitant, could you be the first to catch definitive proof?

Seton Lake Visit

Seton Lake 30m-2h1km

Explore the shores of Seton Lake, a freshwater fjord ringed by towering mountains. The turquoise waters and breathtaking landscape surrounding the lake make for incredible views and iconic imagery of interior British Columbia.

Accommodation

Mike Wiegele Heliskiing Resort (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 7 BLUE RIVER/JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Head to Jasper National Park, crossing the Rockies, and view the highest peak, Mount Robson, with a stop at the visitor centre. In Jasper, follow the route of the fur traders on a river float tour in the national park with a licensed guide along the Athabasca river. Look out for wildlife, which can include bears, elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, and mountain sheep.

Natural History Wildlife Float

Jasper

Enjoy Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site on a float trip down the Athabasca River. Pass through small sets of rapids on a gentle river ride with a Licensed guide discussing the natural and human history of the area. Step back in time as the Athabasca River is the same route used by “fur traders” in the 1800's. Rafts are 7mts (25 feet) long, and the guides do all the rowing; allowing us to relax and the spectacular scenery. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife that can include; eagle, bear, elk, deer, moose, wolves, coyotes, mountain sheep and a variety of birds.

Mount Robson Visit

Mount Robson 30m-1h1- 3km

Stop at the visitor centre and, if it’s a clear day, see the top of the Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Private Vehicle

Blue River – Jasper National Park 7h 230km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Tonquin Inn (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 8 JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Spend the day at leisure with the option to hike at Maligne Canyon, enjoy a boat cruise, or check out some whitewater rafting. In the evening, we have an included visit to Miette hot springs.

Jasper's friendly mountain hospitality, peaceful atmosphere, and the promise of real adventure make any visit unforgettable.

Free Time

Jasper National Park Full Day

An exciting day ahead! Whatever you choose, the scenery will be stunning and the excitement of these optional activities will make this day unforgettable.

Jasper National Park Visit

Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park might be less known, but no less mighty. As the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper is wild in every sense of the word. Experience mountain landscapes complete with waterfalls, canyons, glacier lakes, and the Columbia Icefield. Get out and explore on rugged backcountry trails chock-full of wildlife and take part in outdoor activities like, mountain biking, skiing, or kayaking to experience the true essence and beauty of this impressive park.

Your Wellness Moment: Miette Hot Springs Visit

Enjoy the stunning landscape of lakes and mountains as you drive to the hot springs. Soak in one of the four pools as you take in the peaceful panoramic views.

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Optional Activities - Day 8

Accommodation

Tonquin Inn (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 9 JASPER NATIONAL PARK/LAKE LOUISE

Considered one of the most scenic drives in the world, travel the Icefields Parkway to Bow Lake with a stop at the Columbia Icefield. Walk with an expert guide on the lower Athabasca Glacier to explore and understand the life of this active glacier. Continue to Lake Louise to view its emerald blue waters and Victoria Glacier.

Along the 300km (186.4 mi) ride, a spectacle unfolds before our eyes: lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, high-falling cascades, and humbling glaciers. Numerous stops will be planned along the way for photos, observation, and wildlife encounters.

Private Vehicle

Jasper National Park – Lake Louise 10h 290km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Columbia Icefields Center Visit

Columbia Icefield 1h-2h

View one of the Rockies' largest and most accessible active glaciers. The Athabasca Glacier recedes at a rate of nearly 5m (16.4 ft) a year. See this natural beauty while you still can.

Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk

Athabasca Glacier 3h-4h 2-5km

At the Columbia Icefields, enjoy a glacier walk with an expert guide on the lower Athabasca Glacier to explore and understand the life of this active glacier. Walking on this glacially carved landscape is an experience you won’t soon forget.

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.

Icefields Parkway Drive

Banff – Jasper

The Icefields Parkway is a breathtaking drive situated between Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada. Experience the wild beauty of the Canadian Rockies on a winding drive through jagged mountain peaks and past glaciers feeding into brilliant blue lakes. Along the way expect to see postcard mountain vistas, huge valleys, and loads of hiking trails that will get you out and about in this truly incredible area.

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 9

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Visit

Lake Louise Free

Visit one of the most iconic hotels in Canada. This beautiful hotel was rebuilt after a fire in 1924 and stands looking out at the breathtaking Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier.

Accommodation

Lake Louise Inn (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 10 LAKE LOUISE/BANFF

Enjoy the morning in Lake Louise with the option to hike to a Tea House. Continue to Banff where we take a walk back in time with an expert from the Whyte Museum, exploring the historical town of Banff.

Private Vehicle

Lake Louise – Banff 1h-1h30m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time

Banff Morning

Explore the town of Banff in your free time.

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Banff Historical Walking Tour

Afternoon

Take a walk back in time with an expert from the Whyte Museum, exploring the historical town of Banff. Retrace the history of the riverside site where Tom Wilson established one of the first outfitting operations in the area, then explore St Georges-in-the-Pines Anglican Church, and past the Luxton home and garden. These and many other intriguing stops reveal the fascinating history of this town and the Canadian Pacific railroad, and how it was the stepping stone of opening up western Canada.

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 10

Accommodation

Brewster's Mountain Lodge (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 11 BANFF/CALGARY

Enjoy the morning in Banff, then drive to Calgary for a short orientation walk and opt to visit museums, cowboy bars, or the Olympic Park.

Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit and youthful population, Calgary prides itself on being the heart of the new west while honouring its cowboy heritage.

Private Vehicle

Banff – Calgary 1h30m-2h 130km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Orientation Walk

30m-1h

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Free Time

Calgary Afternoon

Enjoy this cowboy town, famed for its western spirit.

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Optional Activities - Day 11

Canada Olympic Park Visit

Calgary65CAD per person

Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics, meaning you can still ride in a four-man bobsleigh reaching speeds of 120kph (85 mph) here. Luge down the track on a wheeled cart or soar across the zipline.

Accommodation

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 12 CALGARY

Depart at any time.

If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

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