Winter Wonders of the Rockies and Métis Crossing
Length
8 days / 7 nights
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When to go
December - March
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Winter stargazing and cultural experiences
Experience a winter wonderland in the Canadian Rockies and discover Indigenous culture and history at Métis Crossing, Alberta’s first Métis cultural centre. You’ll get the chance to explore iconic destinations, including frozen Lake Louise, the scenic Icefields Parkway, and Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. This exciting winter trip also includes opportunities to stargaze under some of the darkest skies in Canada!
Stay at the majestic Chateau Lake Louise
Choice of exciting winter activities like dogsledding
Travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives
Special stargazing opportunity in Jasper National Park
Option to take the train through British Columbia's Robson Valley
Immersive experiences at Métis Crossing, Alberta’s premier cultural destination
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Optional train journey to Dunster
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Your vacation begins - Calgary to Banff
The cool, fresh air invigorates you as you start your Canadian winter train vacation. Head straight to the Rockies from Calgary airport and watch as the landscape evolves around you, changing from flat prairie lands to towering mountains.
Explore Banff
Nestled amidst the soaring peaks of Banff National Park, the town of Banff is small enough to walk around and has plenty of world-class eateries and boutiques. The park is the oldest national park in Canada and home to some of the most captivating scenery in North America.
Banff to Lake Louise
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Banff, then travel to the small hamlet of Lake Louise and see the world-famous glacial lake of the same name.
Travel the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Spend the morning in beautiful Lake Louise before heading north to Jasper this afternoon. Travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in the world.
Explore Jasper
Jasper is a great base to explore Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. The small town of Jasper offers visitors a more laid-back mountain experience with equal opportunities for adventure, discovery and relaxation.
Jasper to Métis Crossing
Travel along the Yellowhead Highway to Edmonton today. After a brief stop, continue to Métis Crossing, Alberta's premier cultural destination.
Explore Métis Crossing
Enjoy your choice of cultural experience at Métis Crossing. Learn about the Métis people and their connection with the land and the wildlife.
Depart from Edmonton
Your Canadian winter trip ends as you travel to the Edmonton airport in time for your flight home.
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Métis Crossing
Métis Crossing is Alberta's first major Métis cultural interpretive destination. Relax by the cozy stone fireplace within the central dining hall, or on the covered outdoor deck which overlooks the North Saskatchewan River. Accommodation options include river view suites in the boutique lodge and private sky-watching domes.
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