Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Calgary at your own pace and get settled into your accommodations. There's a welcome meeting scheduled for the evening where you'll meet your CEO and the rest of your group. If you're interested, there's an option to have dinner together after the meeting, which is a good way to start getting to know everyone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Plaza Calgary)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Optional group dinner
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
After grabbing breakfast at a local spot, you'll start with a CEO-led orientation tour of Calgary that covers Olympic sites, ice skating parks, and historic neighbourhoods. Then you'll transfer to Banff with a lunch stop along the drive. Once there, you'll explore the area on foot, checking out spots like Tunnel Mountain, Bow Falls, or Vermilion Lakes. Later in the evening, you'll walk along the main street to see the festive lights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Charltons Banff)
Included Activities
- Calgary CEO-led Orientation Walk
- Banff Exploration Tour
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at a local spot
- Lunch on your own
- Dinner on your own
Landmarks Barb Scott Park Inglewood East Village Tunnel Mountain Bow Falls Vermilion Lakes 
- Day 3
Banff
You'll head out to Johnston Canyon to see the frozen waterfalls and icicles in winter. The group walks the trail and boardwalk together, visiting both the Lower and Upper Falls while wearing crampons for safety. After that, you'll return to Banff for lunch. The afternoon is free, and you can choose from optional winter activities like riding the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, soaking in the hot springs, going on sleigh rides, tubing, or skating.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Charltons Banff)
Included Activities
- Winter Hike in Johnston Canyon
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride up to Sulphur Mountain
- Upper Banff Hot Spring
- Sleigh rides
- Tubing
- Ice skating
- Lunch on your own
Landmarks Johnston Canyon Johnston Canyon Lower Falls Johnston Canyon Upper Falls Sulphur Mountain Upper Banff Hot Spring - Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise
You'll drive to Sunshine Village ski resort on the Continental Divide and meet a local guide for a half-day snowshoe trip through Sunshine Meadows. Keep an eye out for wildlife during the walk. Lunch is at the base, and then you'll drive to Lake Louise for a guided walk on Fairview Lookout Trail with your CEO. You'll have self-guided time to explore around Lake Louise afterward, with options for ice castles, ice skating, or sleigh rides.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Sunshine Meadows Guided Snowshoeing
- Winter Visit to Lake Louise
Optional Activities
- Lunch on your own
- Ice castle visit
- Ice skating on Lake Louise
- Sleigh ride
Landmarks Sunshine Village Sunshine Meadows Lake Louise Fairview Lookout Trail - Day 5
Lake Louise to Jasper
The group travels the famous Icefield Parkway from Lake Louise, starting with a walk at Peyto Lake through the glacial landscape. Depending on conditions, you might walk out on Abraham Lake to see ice bubbles. An included lunch is served in the wilderness. Then you'll continue along the Icefield Parkway with stops at Athabasca Glacier, Tangle Falls, and Sunwapta Falls before reaching Jasper by early evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local Lodge Lunch Experience amid the pristine wilderness surrounding Abraham Lake)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper Inn)
Included Activities
- Peyto & Abraham Lake Winter Visit
- Local Lodge Lunch Experience
- Icefields Parkway Winter Exploration
Optional Activities
- Dinner on your own
Landmarks Peyto Lake Abraham Lake Icefield Parkway Athabasca Glacier Tangle Falls Sunwapta Falls - Day 6
Jasper
You'll have breakfast on your own in Jasper, then explore the area via hiking or snowshoeing with your CEO. The group drives to Maligne Valley to walk the 3km Mary Schaeffer loop, which offers winter views of the landscape. Back in Jasper for lunch, you'll have a free afternoon for optional activities like ice climbing, skiing, or canyon ice walks. If the sky is clear that evening, your CEO will organize a walk to try spotting the northern lights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper Inn)
Included Activities
- Maligne Lake Visit & Hike
Optional Activities
- Breakfast on your own
- Hiking or snowshoeing with CEO
- Lunch on your own
- Introduction to ice climbing
- Skiing at Marmot Basin
- Canyon ice walk
- Northern lights viewing walk
Landmarks Maligne Valley Maligne Lake Mary Schaeffer Loop Marmot Basin - Day 7
Jasper to Smoky Lake
After breakfast on your own in Jasper, you'll drive to Edmonton for some free time, then continue to Smoky Lake. You'll stay at a lodge overlooking the North Saskatchewan River where you can learn about Métis culture. Before dinner, you'll get an introduction to Métis Crossing led by knowledgeable interpreters who'll explore the history, traditions, and river-lot life of the Métis people. Dinner is a 3-course meal featuring local, sustainably sourced ingredients.
- Meals
- Dinner (3-course meal of sustainably sourced local ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (The Lodge at Métis Crossing)
Included Activities
- Introduction to Métis Crossing
Optional Activities
- Breakfast on your own
- Free time in Edmonton
Landmarks Métis Crossing North Saskatchewan River Métis Cultural Gathering Centre - Day 8
Métis Crossing
You'll spend the day learning about Métis heritage, starting with a SUV tour of the Métis Crossing Wildlife Park led by an interpreter. The group looks for rare white bison, elk, and other heritage species. After returning to the lodge for lunch, you'll have free time to explore nearby trails with snowshoes or skis. In the evening, you'll learn about the importance of the skies to Métis ancestors, observe stars and constellations, listen to legends and folklore, and participate in a tea ceremony under the dark sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tea ceremony under the dark sky)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (The Lodge at Métis Crossing)
Included Activities
- Métis Crossing Wildlife Park Visit
- The Magic of the Skies Experience
Optional Activities
- Trail exploration with snowshoes or skis
Landmarks Métis Crossing Wildlife Park 
- Day 9
Departure
You'll have breakfast at the lodge, then transfer to Edmonton Airport where the tour ends upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
