Canadian Spring/Summer Tour Dates: Sample Itinerary: Valemount ~ Banff ~ Golden
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April 5 - 8 |
June 29 - July 2 |
Sep 1 - 4 |
April 6 - 9 |
July 6 - 9 |
Sep 7 – 10 |
April 20 - 23 |
July 13 - 16 |
Sep 14 – 17 |
April 27 - 30 |
July 20 - 23 |
Sep 21 – 24 |
May 4 – 7 |
July 27 - 30 |
Sep 28 - Oct. 1 |
May 18 – 21 |
Aug. 3 - 6 |
Oct. 5 - 8 |
May 25 – 28 |
Aug. 4 - 7 |
Oct. 12 – 15 |
June 1 - 4 |
Aug. 10 – 13 |
Oct. 19 – 22 |
June 8 - 11 |
Aug. 17 – 20 |
Oct. 26 – 29 |
June 15 - 18 |
Aug. 24 – 27 |
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June 22 – 25 |
Aug. 31 - Sep 3 |
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Day 1 Depart Vancouver at 8:30 am.
Travel over the Coastal Mountains on the scenic Coquihalla Highway
Tour north through the territory devastated by the great forest fires of 2003
Visit stunning Spahats Falls
Arrive in the city of Valemount in time for dinner.
After dinner you have lots of options:
Soak in the hot tub or enjoy the majestic mountain scenery
Go for a swim in the indoor, heated pool or ride the waterslide!
Day 2 Depart Valemount at 7:45 am.
Mt. Robson (the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies!) if visibility permits
Visit the city of Jasper, a beautiful little Rocky Mountain village
Take a hike through Maligne Canyon
Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway with all of the following stops:
Stop at thundering Athabasca Falls
Visit the Columbia Icefields and the world famous "Ice Explorer" tour (optional & in season)
Visit the famous Peyto Lake (in season) and Bow Lake
Crowfoot Glacier
Check-in to our hotel in the city of Banff for the night.
Head into town to sample the flavour of one of the many local restaurants!
After dinner you have lots of options:
Relax in the hot tub or sauna after a long day of sightseeing
Enjoy the indoor, heated pool or hot tub
Explore Banff and the many local nightspots and shops
Or just go for a walk and enjoy the Rocky Mountain atmosphere!
Day 3 Depart Banff at 8:00 am.
Visit the city of Banff - the most famous town in the Canadian Rockies. You will have lots of time to explore, hike, sightsee, or shop. You can even rent a canoe to explore the Bow River or rent a bike to head to the nearby trails
Take a ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain on the gondola (optional)
Visit stunning Lake Louise - Canada's most famous lake
Visit amazing Moraine Lake (in season)
Check-in to hotel in the city of Golden
After dinner you have plenty of options:
Relax in the hot tub or indoor heated pool, complete with waterslide
Learn how to play "horseshoes"
Learn how to line dance
Go to local pubs and bars
Day 4 Depart Golden at 8:00 am.
Travel over Rogers Pass and through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park
See beautiful Shuswap Lake - the heart of BC's summer playground
Stop in the city of Kamloops on the "rain shadow" side of the mountains
Take a hike through the amazing Othello Tunnels
Arrive back in Vancouver at approx. 6:45 pm
Note that hotels and routes may vary depending on availability. |
