Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
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Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.
Pinnacle Harbourfront
Welcome Reception
This morning, delve into the historic neighborhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a family-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
Grand Pacific
Breakfast
Today on your Canadian Rockies tour, the Garden City comes to life as you greet the day before opening hours with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colorfully transformed a once unused quarry. After breakfast, enjoy...
See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
Breakfast
Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contempor...
We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Sun Peaks Lodge
Breakfast, Dinner
Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweepin...
Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.
Banff Park Lodge
Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper.
Forest Park Hotel
Breakfast
Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations lan...
Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.
South Thompson Inn & Conference Center
Breakfast
Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver, known as 'Hollywood North'.
Pinnacle Harbourfront
Breakfast
Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.
Breakfast
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2024
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
Thoroughly enjoyed my first Trafalgar trip. Our engaging and knowledgeable guide provided excellent background information as we visited breathtaking scenery and int...
Craig Bartholomew
Aug 2024
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
Excellent! The adjustments made mid-stream due to the fire in Jasper were fantastic. The itinerary had a great combination of rest stops and tourist stops that were ...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2024
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
Best way to see Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. Tour direc...
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Aug 2024
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While it was a little long on the bus, we wouldn’t do it any other way!! Accommodations were all very clean and comfortable. Stops were fascinating and places we pro...
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Aug 2024
Excellent tour. Definitely went beyond all my expectations.
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