Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery
Length
8 days / 7 nights
Where it goes
When to go
December – March
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Explore snow-covered Rocky Mountains
Discover the Canadian Rockies in winter — snow-capped mountains, icy lakes and frozen waterfalls. In just one week, visit Banff and Jasper national parks and enjoy your choice of guided winter activities. Choose from relaxed sightseeing, wildlife viewing, a snow train experience and more. Everything is pre-arranged, including transfers and the best hotels in the Canadian Rockies.
Discover Banff and Jasper National Parks in Winter
Stunning winter landscapes and charming mountain towns
Choose from activities such as dogsledding, ice walks, wildlife wildlife tours, and more.
Visit famous Lake Louise
Seamless transportation in each destination
Top experiences and features
Discover the scenic Icefields Parkway
Fly over the mountains
Explore Banff Avenue
Winter activities in Banff
Optional train journey to Dunster
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Begin Your Canadian Vacation in Calgary
The cool Calgary air invigorates you as you start your Canadian winter vacation in Alberta's largest city, where the prairies end and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin.
Travel the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park
Travel north from Calgary to Jasper this afternoon. You'll be travelling along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the world! Arrive in Jasper this evening.
Discover Jasper
Jasper is a great base to explore Jasper National Park — the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. This small mountain town offers visitors a more laid-back experience with equal opportunities for adventure, discovery and relaxation.
Jasper to Banff
Travel back along the Icefields Parkway this morning to Banff National Park.
Explore Banff National Park
Banff is the liveliest of the mountain towns on your Canadian holiday, and the energy on Banff Avenue is contagious. Head out into the surrounding wilderness on your choice of winter activity.
Explore Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out for another day of exploration in Banff National Park.
Banff to Calgary
Travel back through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to Calgary this morning.
Depart from Calgary
Say goodbye to the snowy Canadian Rockies as you depart from Calgary.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Canadian...
Begin Your Canadian Vacation in Calgary
Day 2
Travel the Icefield...
Travel the Icefields Parkway to Jasper Natio...
Day 3
Discover Jasper
Discover Jasper
Day 4
Jasper to Banff
Jasper to Banff
Begin Your Canadian Vacation in Calgary
The cool Calgary air invigorates you as you start your Canadian winter vacation in Alberta's largest city, where the prairies end and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin.
Travel the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park
Travel north from Calgary to Jasper this afternoon. You'll be travelling along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the world! Arrive in Jasper this evening.
Discover Jasper
Jasper is a great base to explore Jasper National Park — the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. This small mountain town offers visitors a more laid-back experience with equal opportunities for adventure, discovery and relaxation.
Jasper to Banff
Travel back along the Icefields Parkway this morning to Banff National Park.
Explore Banff National Park
Banff is the liveliest of the mountain towns on your Canadian holiday, and the energy on Banff Avenue is contagious. Head out into the surrounding wilderness on your choice of winter activity.
Explore Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out for another day of exploration in Banff National Park.
Banff to Calgary
Travel back through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to Calgary this morning.
Depart from Calgary
Say goodbye to the snowy Canadian Rockies as you depart from Calgary.
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Accommodations
These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.
Elk + Avenue Hotel
Conveniently located in downtown Banff, the Elk and Avenue Hotel combines Banff’s alpine history with a sleek modern design. After a day of exploring, unwind in the hotel’s jacuzzi or dry sauna, then enjoy fresh Canadian cuisine at the on-site restaurant.
Rimrock Resort Hotel
Built into the side of a mountain, the Rimrock Resort Hotel sits high above Banff town and provides guests with spectacular views of the Bow River Valley. Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Gondola are a short walk from the hotel, while other attractions are minutes away by car.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Nestled within Alberta’s magnificent Jasper National Park, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and plenty of wildlife. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, award-winning spa, and winter activity centre.
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See the Northern Lights
Did you know that Canada is home to some of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights? Fly north from Vancouver or Calgary and land in prime aurora viewing territory. We’ll arrange it all! Your accommodations, guided lights viewing experience, dogsledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and more.
Private Icefields Tour
Spend the day with a private guide and explore the Icefields Parkway at your own pace. Along the way, take a helicopter tour from an Icefields base and soar above the snow-covered mountains.
Add a day of skiing
With some of the world's best snow conditions and its sprawling, scenic resorts, Canada is one of the best places for a day on the slopes - whether you're a seasoned powderhound or a complete newbie. Ask us about ski or snowboard rentals, transport, and even a lesson if you wish.
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The scenery in Alberta was spectacular
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