Walking in the Canadian Rockies

Tour from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC), Canada

About this activity

Western Canada Magic: Unspoiled wilderness, culture and urban vibes in 10 days.

Your Travel Experience with connections-dynamic

Day 1

Reception at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2

Vancouver

This morning, guided city tour of Vancouver: Stanley Park and its totem poles, the theatre and sports district, Granville Street, Canada Place (former Expo 86 pavilion, convention center and cruise ship terminal for Alaska), Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown and Granville Island Market. Lunch (in PC) during the visit. Transfer back to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight.

Day 1 - 2

Vancouver

La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport - Richmond 3* - 2 nights

Day 3

Victoria

Early departure to Victoria by ferry from Tsawassen to Swartz Bay passing many small islands rich in marine life. On arrival, orientation tour of Victoria: the parliament (seen from the outside), the Empress Hotel, the antique district, Chinatown, the residential district of Oakland, Marine Drive along the coast and Beacon Hill Park. Lunch (in PC) during the visit. Rest of the day at leisure. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Victoria.

Tour options & excursions

Whale watching cruise (3h30): Possibility to take a 3h30 whale watching cruise, a beautiful moment spent discovering these beautiful and beautiful islands. more » Price: CA$210

Victoria

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown 3* - 1 Night

Day 4

Squamish

This morning, visit the famous Butchart Gardens. Lunch on site. Drive to Chemainus then continue to Nanaimo and board the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then continue to Squamish via the famous Sea to Sky Highway, one of the most scenic roads in Western Canada, between sea and mountains. Stop at Shannon Falls, 335 m high. Overnight in Squamish.

Squamish

Sea to Sky Hotel 2* - 1 Night

Day 5

South Thompson Inn Ranch

This morning, departure from the pedestrian village of Whistler. Early morning free in Whistler, the ski resort that hosted the alpine competitions of the Vancouver 2011 Olympic Winter Games. Depart to Cache Creek and Lillooett, mile zero of the Klondike Gold Rush Trail. Lunch at along the way. Continue to 108 Mile Ranch or South Thompson Ranch. Settled on a ranch in the middle of nature. Free time on site to enjoy the activities or relax by the water. Dinner (in PC) and overnight at the ranch.

South Thompson Inn Ranch

South Thompson Inn & Conference Center 3*

Day 6

Jasper

Drive Wells Gray Provincial Park. Stop at Helckmen Falls, 135m high, one of the most spectacular in British Columbia, as well as Spahar and Dawson Falls. Barbecue lunch in a Ranch located in the Park. Continue to Valemount and stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies (3953m). Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Valemount or Jasper depending on departures. Time change between British Columbia and Alberta: + 1 hour.

Day 7

Jasper

A day dedicated to exploring the picturesque Jasper National Park. Start your exploration at the fabulous Pyramid Lake, then continue to the spectacular Maligne Canyon Gorge. Then continue to the Maligne Lake area for an easy 3.2 km walk (1 to 2 hours).

The Mary Schäffer Loop will take you to a viewpoint where there is also an exhibit about Mary Schäffer, a woman who became famous for her exploratory expeditions in the Canadian Rockies. The return trail winds through stands of fragrant pine, spruce and subalpine fir. Picnic lunch (in PC). Then nice cruise on Maligne Lake. Return to the hotel*. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - 7

Jasper

Jasper Inn & Suites by INNHotels

Day 8

Lake Louise

Departure to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Photo stops at Sunwapta and Athasbasca Falls. Continue along the ice fields on one of the most scenic roads in North America. Photo stops at Bow Lake and Glacier and Peyto Lake. Picnic lunch (in PC). Arrival in the Lake Louise region at the end of the day. Check-in at the hotel. Lunch and overnight in the Lake Louise area*. *Depending on departures, overnight stays may be in the Banff area instead of the Lake Louise area.

Lake Louise

The Crossing Resort

Day 9

Calgary

Photo stop in Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Departure to Banff with On arrival, orientation tour of Banff, Banff Springs, Mount Sulphur, Hoodoos. Lunch. Continue to Calgary, which hosted the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Calgary Orienteering Tour: Downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, etc. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Calgary.

Calgary

Comfort Inn & Suites Calgary Airport North 2* - 2 Nights

Day 10

Calgary

Transfer to Calgary airport according to your flight schedule.

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