Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary, Alberta and settle in at your own pace. No planned activities today, so take time to rest up before your Canadian Rockies adventure kicks off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel)
- Day 2
Calgary to Lake Louise
Start at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary where expert guides share stories about rescued wolfdogs. After that, you'll have free time in Canmore before heading to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for the night. The property sits right beside the frozen lake. Dinner at one of the Chateau's restaurants wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Guided experience and viewing at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
- Dinner at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Canmore during free time
Landmarks Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 
- Day 3
Lake Louise to Banff
Wake up to Lake Louise in winter and take a scenic walk along the lakeshore in the morning. Mid-morning, drive into the alpine town of Banff with free time downtown. You'll meet a local ammolite specialist to learn about this rare Alberta gemstone before checking into Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Banff Springs)
Included Activities
- Meet with local ammolite specialist to learn about rare gemstone
Optional Activities
- Walk along scenic lakeshore at Lake Louise
- Explore Banff downtown
Landmarks Lake Louise Banff Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 
- Day 4
Banff
Choose your morning: a guided hike through Johnston Canyon with steel catwalks to frozen waterfalls, or a hands-on bead-working session with a Metis community member. Afternoon brings free time in Banff, then you'll ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for views of the surrounding peaks. Have dinner at the summit and catch Nightrise, an interactive art experience created with the Stoney Nakoda Nation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (At Sulphur Mountain summit overlooking Banff)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Banff Springs)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Johnston Canyon with frozen waterfalls (choice option)
- Hands-on bead-working experience with Metis community member (choice option)
- Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
- Dinner at Sulphur Mountain summit
- Nightrise interactive art experience
Optional Activities
- Explore charming Banff during free time
Landmarks Johnston Canyon Sulphur Mountain Banff Gondola - Day 5
Banff to Calgary
Late morning, you'll leave Banff and head back to Calgary. Once there, join a guided tasting tour at Calgary Farmers' Market West to sample regional food and hear about local ingredients. The evening is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guided tasting tour at Calgary Farmers' Market West)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tasting tour of Calgary Farmers' Market West
Optional Activities
- Explore Calgary during free evening
Landmarks Calgary Farmers' Market West - Day 6
Calgary to Whitehorse
Fly to Whitehorse, the Yukon's capital, surrounded by vast wilderness and Indigenous heritage. After arriving and settling in, bundle up for your first northern lights viewing of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place)
Included Activities
- Aurora viewing opportunity
Landmarks Whitehorse 
- Day 7
Whitehorse
A local guide takes you through Whitehorse's frontier history, showing you the SS Klondike paddle-wheeler and Old Log Church while sharing stories of hardy sourdoughs. From there, head to Yukon Wildlife Preserve to see musk-ox, elk, and Dall sheep. Later, relax at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs surrounded by snow-covered forest, then head back out to search for the aurora.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Whitehorse including SS Klondike and Old Log Church
- Visit to Yukon Wildlife Preserve
- Soak at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
- Aurora viewing opportunity
Landmarks SS Klondike Old Log Church Yukon Wildlife Preserve Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs - Day 8
Whitehorse
After a late night aurora hunting, take a leisurely morning to rest or explore Whitehorse on your own. This afternoon, try dogsledding with an expert musher, gliding through backcountry snow behind eager huskies. Gather at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre for a meal that connects you with local traditions through food, art, and storytelling. Head out one more time that evening for another chance at the northern lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Meaningful meal at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place)
Included Activities
- Dogsledding adventure with expert musher
- Meal and cultural experience at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
- Aurora viewing opportunity
Optional Activities
- Explore Whitehorse at own pace during leisurely morning
- Coffee at local café or stroll along Yukon River
Landmarks Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Yukon River - Day 9
Whitehorse to Vancouver
Fly south from Whitehorse to Vancouver, a cosmopolitan city between mountains and ocean with a laid-back West Coast feel. This evening, join your group for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Vancouver - Day 10
Vancouver
Your tour ends today. Take time to reflect on the journey from frozen Lake Louise to the dancing lights of the Yukon before you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
