Icons of Western Canada
8 day Small Group Tour – from £2385
With flights from £3085
Follow the Sea to Sky Highway into the dramatic landscapes of the Rockies. Explore the stunning National Parks around Jasper and Banff, as well as venture on to a glacier on the Columbia Icefield.
Highlights:
- Travel the Sea to Sky Highway with stops at scenic waterfalls
- Take the Banff Mountain Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain
- View Spirit Island and the three glaciers that feed Maligne Lake
- Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
- Witness the famous turquoise waters of Lake Louise
Your Itinerary
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After departing downtown Vancouver, from Canada place, you will travel along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, with stops at Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls up to the resort town of Whistler. Upon arrival in Whistler Village, you can enjoy a guided walking tour of this charming, European-style town. You will also have the option to add exciting activities such as zip-trekking, e-biking, or riding the famous Peak 2 Peak Gondola (additional cost).
Afterwards, you can check in to your centrally located hotel in Whistler Village, where you’ll have leisure time to relax and explore the village. In the evening, you can choose to join Vallea Lumina, a multimedia night walk that uncovers the enchanting stories and legends that surround Whistler (additional cost).


Day 2 – Whistler to Clearwater
Departing from Whistler, after breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven through Pemberton and along the scenic Lillooet Lake.
You will have the opportunity to experience an authentic Indigenous tour, where you can visit the Bridge River Fishing Grounds, a historical and current fishing area for the St’át’imc people. You will learn about the traditional wind-drying method for preserving salmon, still used today. After the tour, you can indulge in a Salmon BBQ featuring salmon, rice, salad, and bannock, with a traditional whipped berry dessert called sxúsum.
Later in the afternoon, check in to your hotel in Clearwater, where you can relax and enjoy the amenities, including a pool and hot tub.


Day 3 – Clearwater to Jasper
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading out to explore the stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park, with guided visits to the breathtaking Helmcken Falls and Spahats Falls. your journey continues with a stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Arriving in Jasper you can check in to your centrally located hotel and have free time to explore the town and enjoy dinner at your leisure. In the evening, you have the option to visit the Jasper Planetarium for a unique stargazing experience (additional cost).


Day 4 – Jasper National Park
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before exploring Maligne Canyon, where you can walk along scenic bridges and trails, discovering ancient fossils and numerous waterfalls.
Next, you can visit the much photographed Maligne Lake, famous for its vibrant azure waters, framed by towering peaks and three visible glaciers. Take in the beauty of Spirit Island, a popular photographic subject. You may also opt for a boat cruise to visit Spirit Island (additional cost).
In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the town of Jasper, maybe choosing to ride the Jasper Sky Tram to take in the panoramic views.


Day 5 – The Icefields Parkway to Banff
Today you will travel to the Columbia Icefield for the Ice Explorer Glacier Adventure. You can ride in an all-terrain snocoach across Athabasca Glacier, where you will have the opportunity to walk on the glacier, try the glacier water, and snap some photos of the blue ice.
You will then continue along the Icefields Parkway, one of the top five most scenic routes in the world, with stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake (time permitting).
You will then arrive in the picturesque town of Banff, where you’ll check in to your centrally located hotel for a two-night stay.


Day 6 – Banff and Sulphur Mountain
This morning you can take the Banff Mountain Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, and enjoy a short coach tour of Banff townsite, including stops at Bow Falls, the HooDoos, and the Banff Springs Hotel.
In the afternoon you will have plenty of free time to explore Banff Avenue, go shopping, or take part in exciting optional activities such as e-biking, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and more.
After these activities the evening is yours to relax and enjoy at your leisure in Banff.


Day 7 – Lake Louise to Kelowna
After checking out of your hotel in Banff, this morning you will be transported to the stunning Lake Louise, and then continue on to Moraine Lake (dependent on access roads being open). After witnessing the turquoise waters of the lakes you will travel through the dramatic Roger’s Pass before arriving in the lakeside town of Kelowna.
You can check in to your centrally located hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Kelowna. Famous for its wine and with many dining options to choose from, you can explore the town and enjoy the local flavours at your own pace.


Day 8 – Kelowna to Vancouver
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before exploring the picturesque Okanagan Valley with a stop at a local farmer’s market.
You can then enjoy a guided winery tour and tasting, sampling the region’s finest wines before returning back to Vancouver in the evening.

Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Western Canada tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Vancouver to Whistler
After departing downtown Vancouver, from Canada place, you will travel along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, with stops at Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls up to the resort town of Whistler. Upon arrival in Whistler Village, you can enjoy a guided walking tour of this charming, European-style town. You will also have the option to add exciting activities such as zip-trekking, e-biking, or riding the famous Peak 2 Peak Gondola (additional cost).
Afterwards, you can check in to your centrally located hotel in Whistler Village, where you’ll have leisure time to relax and explore the village. In the evening, you can choose to join Vallea Lumina, a multimedia night walk that uncovers the enchanting stories and legends that surround Whistler (additional cost).

Day 2
| Whistler to Clearwater
Departing from Whistler, after breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven through Pemberton and along the scenic Lillooet Lake.
You will have the opportunity to experience an authentic Indigenous tour, where you can visit the Bridge River Fishing Grounds, a historical and current fishing area for the St’át’imc people. You will learn about the traditional wind-drying method for preserving salmon, still used today. After the tour, you can indulge in a Salmon BBQ featuring salmon, rice, salad, and bannock, with a traditional whipped berry dessert called sxúsum.
Later in the afternoon, check in to your hotel in Clearwater, where you can relax and enjoy the amenities, including a pool and hot tub.

Day 3
| Clearwater to Jasper
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading out to explore the stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park, with guided visits to the breathtaking Helmcken Falls and Spahats Falls. your journey continues with a stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Arriving in Jasper you can check in to your centrally located hotel and have free time to explore the town and enjoy dinner at your leisure. In the evening, you have the option to visit the Jasper Planetarium for a unique stargazing experience (additional cost).

Day 4
| Jasper National Park
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before exploring Maligne Canyon, where you can walk along scenic bridges and trails, discovering ancient fossils and numerous waterfalls.
Next, you can visit the much photographed Maligne Lake, famous for its vibrant azure waters, framed by towering peaks and three visible glaciers. Take in the beauty of Spirit Island, a popular photographic subject. You may also opt for a boat cruise to visit Spirit Island (additional cost).
In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the town of Jasper, maybe choosing to ride the Jasper Sky Tram to take in the panoramic views.

Day 5
| The Icefields Parkway to Banff
Today you will travel to the Columbia Icefield for the Ice Explorer Glacier Adventure. You can ride in an all-terrain snocoach across Athabasca Glacier, where you will have the opportunity to walk on the glacier, try the glacier water, and snap some photos of the blue ice.
You will then continue along the Icefields Parkway, one of the top five most scenic routes in the world, with stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake (time permitting).
You will then arrive in the picturesque town of Banff, where you’ll check in to your centrally located hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 6
| Banff and Sulphur Mountain
This morning you can take the Banff Mountain Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, and enjoy a short coach tour of Banff townsite, including stops at Bow Falls, the HooDoos, and the Banff Springs Hotel.
In the afternoon you will have plenty of free time to explore Banff Avenue, go shopping, or take part in exciting optional activities such as e-biking, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and more.
After these activities the evening is yours to relax and enjoy at your leisure in Banff.

Day 7
| Lake Louise to Kelowna
After checking out of your hotel in Banff, this morning you will be transported to the stunning Lake Louise, and then continue on to Moraine Lake (dependent on access roads being open). After witnessing the turquoise waters of the lakes you will travel through the dramatic Roger’s Pass before arriving in the lakeside town of Kelowna.
You can check in to your centrally located hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Kelowna. Famous for its wine and with many dining options to choose from, you can explore the town and enjoy the local flavours at your own pace.

Day 8
| Kelowna to Vancouver
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before exploring the picturesque Okanagan Valley with a stop at a local farmer’s market.
You can then enjoy a guided winery tour and tasting, sampling the region’s finest wines before returning back to Vancouver in the evening.

This Tour Includes
Departure Dates
2025-06-14
2025-06-28
2025-07-12
2025-07-26
2025-08-09
2025-08-23
2025-09-06
2025-09-20
2025-10-04
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Icons of Western Canada small group tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- Extra nights in Vancouver before or after your tour
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Canada Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Icons of Western Canada
8 day Small Group Tour – from £2385
With flights from £3085
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room, and include meals where shown. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability.
Tour Code: DCT-WCIS
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