Please find below a detailed itinerary for your trip to Western Canada & The Canadian Rockies. This vacation can be customized to suit your unique situation.

This exceptional tour also features guided city tours of Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver, gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, mountain vistas in Revelstoke, wine tasting in Kelowna, a visit to Butchart Gardens, Lake Louise, Vancouver’s Granville Island, and more. This gorgeous itinerary is thorough yet relaxing, and each day features an unforgettable experience.

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Overview

The trip begins with a direct flight from Toronto to Calgary, where travelers settle into their hotel for the night. The following day, a guided tour of Calgary is followed by a journey into the Canadian Rockies, with a visit to Banff and a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. The itinerary then includes a stop at Lake Louise, a drive through the Okanagan Valley with a visit to a winery in Kelowna, and a ferry ride to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, a guided city tour and a visit to Butchart Gardens are scheduled. The trip continues through Vancouver Island, with stops at Duncan and Chemainus, before boarding a ferry to Vancouver. In Vancouver, a guided city tour and free time at Granville Island are included, followed by an included farewell dinner. The trip concludes with a flight back to Toronto.

This itinerary offers a comprehensive and relaxing experience, featuring iconic Canadian destinations such as the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Lake Louise, Kelowna, Victoria, and Vancouver. Travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy guided city tours, stunning natural landscapes, wine tasting, and visits to renowned attractions such as Butchart Gardens and Granville Island. The itinerary strikes a balance between organized activities and free time, allowing for a memorable and immersive travel experience.

Highlights

Guided city tours of Calgary, Victoria, and Vancouver
Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
Mountain vistas in Revelstoke
Wine tasting in Kelowna
Visit to Butchart Gardens
Exploration of Lake Louise
Viewing the Spiral Tunnels and the Last Spike memorial
Tour of a unique resort complex on an inland lake
Chemainus and its famous murals

Day 1 :

Arrival at Calgary

Board a direct flight from Toronto to Calgary and settle into your Calgary hotel for the night.

Day 2 :

Canadian Rockies

Start the day with a fascinating guided tour of Calgary, showcasing all the highlights of this vibrant city, famous for hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics. Then, travel into the heart of the Canadian Rockies, and the small town of Banff, one of Canada’s most popular destinations. This afternoon, take a ride up Sulphur Mountain on a gondola, for glorious views of the mountains and the picturesque town below. Take some time to walk the well-maintained boardwalk trails, or just sit and enjoy the view. Spend the night in beautiful Canmore.

Day 3 :

Lake Louise

This morning you’ll enjoy spectacular Lake Louise, with Victoria Glacier reflected in the lake in one of Canada’s most iconic scenes. Continuing west, see the incredible Spiral Tunnels of the railroad and visit the memorial where the Last Spike was driven in to complete the Trans Canada Rail Line. Spend the night at a fascinating and unique resort complex on an inland lake, where you’ll enjoy a fun tour of the ghost town, and barbecue dinner this evening.

Day 4 :

Okanagan Valley

A gorgeous drive today takes you from the peaks of the Rockies into the gentle hills and valleys of the Okanagan Valley, and into the charming city of Kelowna. On arrival, visit one of the many fantastic wineries that make the Okanagan Valley famous. After sampling some of the winery’s award-winning wines, check into the hotel to settle in. The evening is free for you to dine on your own. The coach will offer a dine-around plan so you can experience one of Kelowna’s most talked-about restaurants.

Day 5 :

Victoria

Enjoy a scenic drive, travelling south of Vancouver where you’ll take a ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Spend the next two nights in Victoria, British Columbia’s stunning capital city.

Day 6 :

Butchart Gardens

A local guide joins you this morning for a tour of Victoria, known as “The City of Gardens,” for good reason! Flowers are everywhere, and you’ll see the very best of Victoria on the tour. Afterward, spend the afternoon at Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. The evening is free for you to perhaps stroll the harbour waterfront, enjoy dinner on your own, or take an evening boat cruise. Your tour director will help arrange all the details.

Day 7 :

Chemainus Murals

Travel through Vancouver Island today, stopping in Duncan to see the famous totem poles, and Chemainus for their famous murals which cover most of the exterior walls in town. In Nanaimo, board a ferry to Vancouver, home for the next two nights.

Day 8 :

Vancouver

Start the day with a guided tour of Vancouver to see all the city’s highlights. This afternoon is spent on Granville Island for free time for lunch and exploring. Featuring a public market, renowned restaurants, shops and more, this unique attraction is one of the most popular places to visit in Vancouver. This evening, enjoy an included farewell dinner with your travelling companions.