Canadian Heartrock - 15 Days Adventure

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Vancouver

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   Optional Activities

   • Walk around Victorian buildings in historic Gastown neighborhood
   • Explore Stanley Park urban forest

   Landmarks
   Gastown
   Stanley Park

3. Day 2

   Vancouver to Whistler

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   Optional Activities

   • Short hike to The Chief granite monolith
   • Hiking in Whistler
   • Mountain biking in Whistler
   • Zip-lining in Whistler
   • Kayaking in Whistler
   • Explore Whistler Village

   Landmarks
   The Chief
   Whistler Village

   

4. Day 3

   Whistler

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   Optional Activities

   • Zip-lining tours over Fitzsimmons Creek (CAD 129)
   • Hiking on rugged mountain trails
   • Bike rental and cycling to nearby lakes (CAD 40 half day, CAD 90 full day)
   • Explore Whistler Village bars, cafes and restaurants
   • PEAK2PEAK Gondola (CAD 64)

   Landmarks
   Fitzsimmons Creek

5. Day 4

   Whistler to Wells Gray Provincial Park

   Whistler to Wells Gray Provincial Park Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit to Wells Gray Provincial Park

   Landmarks
   Wells Gray Provincial Park

   

6. Day 5

   Clearwater Lake Canoe Trip

   Clearwater Lake Canoe Trip Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Overnight canoe trip on Clearwater Lake with guide instruction

   Landmarks
   Clearwater Lake

7. Day 6

   Clearwater Lake to Wells Gray

   Clearwater Lake to Wells Gray Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Short unguided hike from campsite
   • Relaxing lakefront breakfast

   Landmarks
   Clearwater Lake

8. Day 7

   Wells Gray to Jasper National Park

   Wells Gray to Jasper National Park Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Jasper National Park entrance and access

   Optional Activities

   • Walk to spot wildlife (moose, elk, deer, bears, coyotes)
   • Jasper SkyTram to 2300m elevation (CAD 50)

   Landmarks
   Jasper National Park
   Mount Robson

   

9. Day 8

   Maligne Lake

   Maligne Lake Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit to Maligne Lake
   • Hiking around Maligne Lake area

   Optional Activities

   • Jasper bike rental (CAD 30)
   • Cruise on Maligne Lake including Spirit Island (CAD 79)

   Landmarks
   Maligne Lake
   Spirit Island

10. Day 9

    Jasper to Banff National Park via Icefields Parkway

    Jasper to Banff National Park via Icefields Parkway Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Travel on Icefields Parkway
    • Access to Banff National Park
    • Views of Athabasca Glacier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Athabasca Glacier (CAD 110)

    Landmarks
    Icefields Parkway
    Athabasca Glacier
    Banff National Park

    

11. Day 10

    Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

    Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lake Louise
    • Visit to Moraine Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride up Sulphur Mountain (CAD 52)
    • Natural hot springs (CAD 8)
    • Canoe hire (CAD 50)
    • Helicopter flight 25 minutes (CAD 275)
    • Cruiser bike hire full day (CAD 38)
    • Mountain bike hire full day (CAD 45)
    • Horse riding 1 hour (CAD 60)
    • Hiking trails in Bow Valley of varying lengths and difficulty

    Landmarks
    Lake Louise
    Moraine Lake
    Sulphur Mountain
    Bow Valley

12. Day 11

    Banff National Park

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13. Day 12

    Banff to Yoho National Park

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    Included Activities

    • Visit to Yoho National Park
    • Walk along Kicking Horse River
    • Visit Takakkaw Falls
    • Visit to Emerald Lake (if time permits)

    Optional Activities

    • Kicking Horse whitewater rafting half day (CAD 109)
    • Kicking Horse whitewater rafting full day (CAD 159)
    • Hiking in Yoho National Park (Free)

    Landmarks
    Yoho National Park
    Takakkaw Falls
    Emerald Lake
    Kicking Horse River

    

14. Day 13

    Yoho National Park

    Yoho National Park Show on map
15. Day 14

    Yoho to Kamloops via Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke

    Yoho to Kamloops via Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Glacier National Park
    • Stop at Rogers Pass Discovery Center
    • Pass through Mount Revelstoke National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Short hike through old-growth cedar and hemlock forest near Rogers Pass (depending on time and conditions)
    • Short hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park area (if time allows)

    Landmarks
    Rogers Pass
    Rogers Pass Discovery Center
    Glacier National Park
    Mount Revelstoke National Park

16. Day 15

    Kamloops to Vancouver

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    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vancouver attractions and neighborhoods