Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and check into the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for two nights. The city sits between mountains and ocean, offering a mix of urban energy, diverse communities, and great food options. Tonight you have a welcome dinner to kick off the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Stanley Park 
- Day 2
Vancouver
This morning you get exclusive access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You'll walk across the suspension bridge high above the forest, which gives you views of the surrounding wilderness. Later, a city sightseeing tour takes you through Vancouver's neighborhoods and landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park visit
- City sightseeing tour
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer with its glass-dome GoldLeaf Service carriage and travel through the Canadian Rockies. The route goes through mountain passes and dramatic canyons as you make your way to Kamloops for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer journey - GoldLeaf Service
Landmarks Canadian Rockies - Day 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Meals on the Rocky Mountaineer come with local wine or beer while you take in mountain scenery. Later you arrive at Lake Louise and settle into the Fairmont Château Lake Louise for two nights with views of the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer dining experience
Landmarks Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Lake Louise
If you're up early, Lake Louise at dawn offers great light for photos with the mountains and glacier showing gold and pink colors. This evening you choose from dining options including a French-Canadian brasserie overlooking the lake or contemporary Canadian cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Freechoice dining - French-Canadian Brasserie-style or contemporary Canadian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Lake Louise
- Freechoice dining selection
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 6
Lake Louise to Banff
You head to Banff and stay two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs. A retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member shares stories about the Mounties, and you'll enjoy a classical violin and cello performance during dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Classical violin and cello duet dinner performance)
Included Activities
- Meet retired RCMP member - Enrich experience
- Classical violin and cello duet dinner performance - Enrich experience
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 7
Banff
Banff National Park gives you choices for the day. You can pick from helicopter tours, a Bow River float trip, spa time, gondola rides, or checking out the Calgary Stampede rodeo. At dusk you take a golf cart tour through a wildlife corridor with a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wildlife spotting experience - golf cart tour at dusk - Enrich experience
Optional Activities
- Helicopter Flightseeing - 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Bow River Float Trip - oar-powered raft cruise
- Fairmont Spa Banff Springs - mineral pools and spa facilities
- Banff Gondola - Sulphur Mountain with bird's-eye views of Banff and six mountain ranges
- Calgary Stampede - full day outdoor show with rodeos, live music, agriculture showcases, First Nations exhibitions, carnival rides and games
Landmarks Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain Calgary Stampede 
- Day 8
Banff to Jasper
An Ice Explorer takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier to see the ancient ice up close. After that you settle into the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge surrounded by wilderness. For dinner, your hotel has multiple restaurants including Italian and steakhouse options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Freechoice dining at hotel - Italian or steakhouse options)
Included Activities
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer experience
- Freechoice dining at hotel
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park - Day 9
Jasper
Jasper National Park covers about 11,000 square kilometers and offers several activities to choose from. You pick what appeals to you most and explore this World Heritage-listed park at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jasper Skytram - soar above Jasper National Park on guided mountaintop tour with geology, wildlife and history insights
- Maligne Lake Cruise - 90-minute interpretive cruise to Spirit Island with local history, wildlife and glaciology information
- Athabasca River Rafting - guided rafting experience
- Maligne Canyon & Lakes Tour - scenic drive through Jasper with views of Maligne Canyon's sheer cliffs and mountain vistas
Landmarks Jasper National Park Jasper Skytram Spirit Island Maligne Lake Athabasca River Maligne Canyon - Day 10
Jasper to Sun Peaks
You travel to Sun Peaks, a ski resort village in British Columbia surrounded by forests, rivers, and lakes. You'll spend the night at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sun Peaks 
- Day 11
Sun Peaks to Whistler
The route takes you through scenic valleys and past the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, then the town of Lillooet with its Gold Rush history. You arrive in Whistler for a two-night stay at the Fairmont Château Whistler. A black bear researcher talks about these animals this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Black bear expert presentation with Michael Allen - Enrich experience
Landmarks Thompson River Fraser River Lillooet - Day 12
Whistler
Whistler sits in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia and offers various outdoor activities. You have options for what to do in the village and surrounding area, from hiking to other pursuits depending on the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whistler Helicopter Flightseeing - 12-minute helicopter flight with awe-inspiring mountain views
- Zip Lining - fly over Fitzsimmons Valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - travel by gondola or chairlift on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains with transfer between both
- Whistler Tasting Tour - explore eclectic culinary scene with multi-course lunch at local lunch spots and chocolate shop visit
- Mountain Adventure Tour - mountain sightseeing adventure of Whistler Blackcomb and surrounding valley
Landmarks Whistler Fitzsimmons Valley Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Mountain Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Day 13
Whistler to Victoria
A ferry crossing of the Georgia Strait brings you to Victoria with scenic water views. The city shows off British colonial heritage through Victorian architecture and gardens. You check into the Fairmont Empress for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Georgia Strait ferry crossing
Landmarks Georgia Strait Victoria 
- Day 14
Victoria
Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island features flower displays, ponds, and walking paths. You pick from several activities to explore the region further. This evening brings a farewell dinner with your tour group and director.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Butchart Gardens visit
- Celebratory farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching - boat or Zodiac cruise searching for orca, seals and bald eagles
- Scenic Floatplane Flight - bird's eye view of Victoria and Vancouver Island
- "Eat Like a Canadian" Walking Tour - guided tour with sampling of Canadian dishes including poutine and maple syrup
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Vancouver Island - Day 15
Victoria
After breakfast you transfer to Victoria airport, ending your 15-day trip through Canada's mountain and coastal regions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
