Iconic Rockies & Western Canada
13 day Escorted Tour – from £4650 £4185
With flights from £4885
Snow-capped peaks and cobalt lakes dot this Canadian adventure. Embrace the laid-back lifestyle of Vancouver before exploring the wilderness of the Rockies.
Highlights:
- Visit Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise and marvel at the Athabasca Glacier
- Enjoy a spectacularly scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
- Admire Mount Robson and embark on a Maligne Lake Cruise
- Ascend to Summit Lodge on the Sea-to-Sky Gondola
- Explore the welcoming cities of Vancouver and Victoria
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Western Canada escorted tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Embrace the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Pinnacle Harbourfront, Vancouver
Day 2 – Vancouver to Victoria
This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Taste local cider at a family-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Day 3 – Butchart Gardens & Victoria
Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure.
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Day 4 – Chemainus, Squamish & Whistler
See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Day 5 – Whistler
This morning, learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artefacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the Center, enjoy your time at leisure.
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Day 6 – Whistler to Sun Peaks
Today, we continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Sun Peaks Lodge
Day 7 – Glacier & Yoho National Parks
Drive through Glacier and Yoho National Parks en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.
Banff Park Lodge
Day 8 – Banff National Park
Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on foot. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.
Banff Park Lodge
Day 9 – Lake Louise & the Athabasca Glacier
Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper.
Forest Park Hotel, Jasper
Day 10 – Maligne Canyon & Jasper
Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer to learn about traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner.
Forest Park Hotel, Jasper
Day 11 – Mount Robson
Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.
South Thompson Inn & Conference Center, Kamloops
Day 12 – Coast Mountains & Fraser Valley
Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver.
Pinnacle Harbourfront, Vancouver
Day 13 – Farewell from Vancouver
Our encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Western Canada escorted tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Welcome to Vancouver
Embrace the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Pinnacle Harbourfront, Vancouver
Day 2
| Vancouver to Victoria
This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Taste local cider at a family-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Day 3
| Butchart Gardens & Victoria
Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure.
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Day 4
| Chemainus, Squamish & Whistler
See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Day 5
| Whistler
This morning, learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artefacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the Center, enjoy your time at leisure.
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Day 6
| Whistler to Sun Peaks
Today, we continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Sun Peaks Lodge
Day 7
| Glacier & Yoho National Parks
Drive through Glacier and Yoho National Parks en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.
Banff Park Lodge
Day 8
| Banff National Park
Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on foot. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.
Banff Park Lodge
Day 9
| Lake Louise & the Athabasca Glacier
Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper.
Forest Park Hotel, Jasper
Day 10
| Maligne Canyon & Jasper
Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer to learn about traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner.
Forest Park Hotel, Jasper
Day 11
| Mount Robson
Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.
South Thompson Inn & Conference Center, Kamloops
Day 12
| Coast Mountains & Fraser Valley
Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver.
Pinnacle Harbourfront, Vancouver
Day 13
| Farewell from Vancouver
Our encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.
This Tour Includes
Departure Dates
2024-10-07
2025-05-05
2025-05-12
2025-05-19
2025-05-26
2025-06-02
2025-06-09
2025-06-16
2025-06-23
2025-07-14
2025-07-21
2025-08-04
2025-08-11
2025-08-18
2025-08-25
2025-09-01
2025-09-08
2025-09-15
2025-09-22
2026-05-04
2026-05-11
2026-05-18
2026-05-25
2026-06-01
2026-06-08
2026-06-15
2026-06-22
2026-07-06
2026-07-13
2026-07-20
2026-08-03
2026-08-10
2026-08-17
2026-08-24
2026-08-31
2026-09-07
2026-09-14
2026-09-21
2026-09-28
2026-10-05
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Iconic Rockies & Western Canada escorted 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
- A two day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver
- A Toronto or New York city stay to break your flight home
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.
Iconic Rockies & Western Canada
13 day Escorted Tour – from £4650 £4185
With flights from £4885
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.
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