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Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery

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Length

8 days / 7 nights

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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.

Highlights of your trip

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

VIA Rail's Skeena train travels past snow-covered trees

Optional train journey to Dunster

Admire the picturesque winter scenery on the train from Jasper to Dunster. Travel along the shores of the Fraser River and into British Columbia's Robson Valley.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

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Sample Itinerary

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Begin Your Canadian Vacation in Calgary
Day 01

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
Day 02

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.

  • Transfer from Calgary to Jasper
Discover Jasper
Day 03

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. 

    You have 2 options to choose from today:
  • Morning Wildlife Discovery Tour of Jasper

    Take in the beautiful winter landscape and spot wildlife around Jasper on a sightseeing bus tour. 

  • Half Day Train and Sightseeing Tour
  • Suggested Add-On: Jasper Walking Food Tour

    On this afternoon tasting tour, sample Canadian classics, locally brewed beers, and globally inspired cuisine. 

Jasper to Banff
Day 04

Jasper to Banff

Travel back along the Icefields Parkway this morning to Banff National Park.

  • Transfer from Jasper to Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Day 05

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.  

    You have 2 options to choose from today:
  • Dogsledding Tour

    Travel to the Canmore area, where you will meet a team of friendly huskies waiting to whisk you through the snowy wilderness. Harness the dogs and drive the team yourself, or simply enjoy the experience as a passenger. 

  • Banff Sightseeing Tour and Daytime/Evening Gondola

    On a morning small-group bus tour, discover Banff’s unique heritage, enchanting folklore, and stunning backdrop in the Canadian Rockies. Choose a daytime Gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain after your tour, or take the Gondola at dusk and experience the Nightrise light show.

Explore Banff
Day 06

Explore Banff

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out for another day of exploration in Banff National Park. 

    You have 3 options to choose from today:
  • Paint Pots Snowshoe Tour

    Snowshoe across the frozen Vermilion River and through the forest to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure within Banff National Park. 

  • Lake Louise Tour from Banff

    Travel from Banff to see spectacular views of frozen Lake Louise and the famous Chateau surrounded by mountains. Take an optional guided walk around the lake’s shoreline and learn more about this magical place. 

  • Johnston Canyon Icewalk Tour

    Explore Johnston Canyon with the help of ice cleats. As you wander along the catwalks built into the canyon walls, enjoy the views of the gorge below.

Banff to Calgary
Day 07

Banff to Calgary

Travel back through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to Calgary this morning. 

    You have 2 options to choose from today:
  • Calgary Tower Admission
  • Studio Bell Admission

    Explore five floors of interactive exhibitions that take you on a journey through the sights, sounds and stories of music in Canada. See memorabilia from some of Canada's best musicians and walk through the Canadian Music Halls of Fame.

  • Motorcoach Transfer to Calgary
Depart from Calgary
Day 08

Depart from Calgary

Say goodbye to the snowy Canadian Rockies as you depart from Calgary. 

  • Private Transfer to Calgary Airport

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  • 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

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Accommodations

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Elk and Avenue Hotel in Banff with snow-capped mountains

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Example of a Comfort hotel in Banff

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.

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See the Northern Lights

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.

What Our Customers Say

Excellent overall rating based on 2 reviews

The itinerary was exactly what we had asked for

The itinerary was exactly what we had asked for and all the details were thoroughly documented. The accommodations were excellent and any criticisms we have about them were not any... 

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Mary and Charles

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The scenery in Alberta was spectacular

The scenery in Alberta was spectacular. The Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver and the Delta Point Hotel in Victoria were very special. The Glacier tour on the Athabasca Glacier was wonderful.

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