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

Welcome Reception

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

Breakfast

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

Breakfast

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

Breakfast

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

Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Sun Peaks Lodge

Breakfast, Dinner

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

Breakfast

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

Breakfast, Dinner

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

Breakfast

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

Breakfast, Dinner

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

Breakfast

Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver.

Pinnacle Harbourfront, Vancouver

Breakfast

Our encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.

Breakfast