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
Top experiences and features
Optional train journey to Dunster
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Sample Itinerary
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.
- Transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff
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.
- 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.
- Full Day Paradise Basin Snowmobile Tour
On this snowmobile tour, travel along a scenic trail to the top of the mountain, where you can see the remnants of an early 1900s Silver Mining Town and visit a breathtaking icefall. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, then return to Banff.
- Banff Winter Sightseeing Tour
Your day begins with a scenic drive along the Minnewanka Loop, past frozen lakes and snowy peaks. Visit an iconic waterfall then ascend Sulphur Mountain as the sun begins to set over the Rockies. Enjoy a buffet dinner and admission to Nightrise, a multimedia mountaintop experience.
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.
- Motorcoach Transfer to Lake Louise
- Lake Louise Sleigh Ride
Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the sparkling snow. Enjoy views of the Chateau Lake Louise and spectacular mountain scenery.
- Feature Dinner: Lake Louise Fondue
A delicious fondue dinner in a cozy restaurant is the perfect way to spend a winter evening.
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.
- Interpretative Transfer to Jasper
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.
- Private Snowshoe Tour
- Half Day Train and Sightseeing Tour
- Dinner and Stargazing Experience
Enjoy a delicious dinner, then head outside for an interactive stargazing tour under one of the largest Dark Sky Preserves in the world. View stars, planets, and galaxies through the largest telescope in the Canadian Rockies.
- Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour
Strap on some ice cleats and walk the floor of Maligne Canyon. See breathtaking ice and rock formations, and ice climbers scaling frozen waterfalls.
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.
- Transfer from Jasper to Edmonton
- Transfer to Metis Crossing
- Dinner at Métis Crossing
- Whispers from the Stars - Night Sky Experience
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.
- Tales from the Trapline Tour
- Métis Crossing Wildlife Tour
- Breakfast at Métis Crossing
- Meet the Métis Cultural Experience
- Lunch at Métis Crossing
- Dinner at Métis Crossing
Depart from Edmonton
Your Canadian winter trip ends as you travel to the Edmonton airport in time for your flight home.
- Breakfast at Métis Crossing
- Private Transfer to Edmonton Airport
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Your vacation begin...
Your vacation begins - Calgary to Banff
Day 2
Explore Banff
Explore Banff
Day 3
Banff to Lake Louis...
Banff to Lake Louise
Day 4
Travel the Icefield...
Travel the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
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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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