Calgary - Fraser Valley - Hope - Okanagan Valley Winery - Okanagan Lake - Last Spike (Craigellachie) - Revelstoke (overnight) 

Morning 

Depart Calgary and travel west through the scenic Fraser Valley, surrounded by fertile farmland and mountain views. Stop in the charming town of Hope, known for its peaceful setting and historic character. 

Midday 

Continue into the sun-drenched Okanagan Valley, one of Canada’s premier fruit-growing and wine regions. Visit a local Okanagan Winery for a tasting experience and learn about the region’s renowned wine production. 

Stop at Okanagan Lake, where crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding hills and vineyards. 

Afternoon 

Travel onward to Craigellachie, home of the historic Last Spike monument, marking the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. This national historic site commemorates a defining moment in Canada’s history. 

Evening 

Arrive in Revelstoke for your overnight stay, nestled among towering mountain peaks and offering a peaceful alpine atmosphere before the next day’s adventure. 

Revelstoke - Tunnel Mountain Drive - Cascade Mountain - Mount Rundle - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (photo stop) - Banff Avenue Free Time - Lake Louise 

Morning 

Depart Revelstoke and travel along scenic mountain highways toward Banff National Park. Enjoy views of Cascade Mountain and the majestic Mount Rundle as you approach Banff. 

Continue to Bow Falls, where glacial waters cascade powerfully beneath rugged cliffs. 

Midday 

Stop at Surprise Corner for the iconic view of the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, often called the “Castle of the Rockies.” This grand landmark blends alpine wilderness with timeless architecture and offers one of Banff’s most famous photo opportunities. 

Afternoon 

Enjoy free time along Banff Avenue, where charming shops, cafés, and mountain scenery create a lively alpine atmosphere. 

Travel onward to Lake Louise, where the turquoise lake and surrounding peaks create a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting. 

Evening 

Arrive near Lake Louise for your overnight stay, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Canadian Rockies. 

Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer Snowcoach + Glacier Skywalk, mandatory) - Athabasca Falls - Jasper  

Morning 

Depart from Lake Louise and travel north along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic mountain highways in the world. 

Stop at Crowfoot Glacier, where the massive ice formation clings dramatically to the mountainside. 

Continue to Bow Lake, a pristine glacier-fed lake reflecting surrounding peaks and the distant Bow Glacier. 

Midday 

Arrive at the striking turquoise waters of Peyto Lake, known for its unique wolf-shaped shoreline when viewed from above. 

Travel onward to the magnificent Columbia Icefield (mandatory experience). Board the Ice Explorer Snowcoach to step directly onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, then walk the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk, suspended high above the Sunwapta Valley. 

Afternoon 

Visit powerful Athabasca Falls, where glacial waters surge through a dramatic canyon, creating one of the most impressive waterfalls in Jasper National Park. 

Evening 

Arrive in Jasper for your overnight stay, surrounded by towering peaks and the peaceful atmosphere of this alpine mountain town. 

Jasper – Medicine Lake (15 min) – Maligne Lake Cruise & Lunch (optional, 135 min) – Maligne Canyon (30 min) – Icefields Parkway – Bow Lake (20 min) – Banff (overnight) 

Morning 

Depart from your hotel in Jasper and begin your journey south through the Canadian Rockies. Travel along a scenic mountain route to Medicine Lake, known for its mysterious disappearing waters and tranquil alpine surroundings. Pause for a short photo stop to take in the stillness of this unique glacial lake. 

Midday 

Continue to Maligne Lake, the world’s second-largest glacier-fed lake. Guests may choose to join the optional Maligne Lake Cruise (seasonal, approx. 90 minutes), sailing across the 22-kilometre-long lake toward the iconic Spirit Island—often described as one of the most photographed locations in the Canadian Rockies. 

Following the cruise, enjoy optional lunch at Maligne Lake (approx. 45 minutes), with time to relax, explore the shoreline, and capture photos of the surrounding peaks reflected in the turquoise water. 

Afternoon 

Visit Maligne Canyon, the longest and deepest canyon in the Canadian Rockies. Walk along carved pathways and bridges above powerful glacial waters that have sculpted dramatic limestone walls over thousands of years. 

If Maligne Canyon is inaccessible due to wildfire impacts or other conditions, this visit will be replaced with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and a walk along Beauvert Lake (total approx. 30 minutes). 

Continue south along the legendary Icefields Parkway, consistently ranked among the most scenic drives in the world, with sweeping views of glaciers, alpine valleys, and rugged peaks. 

Stop briefly at The Crossing for a short rest break to stretch, use facilities, and enjoy mountain views. 

Arrive at Bow Lake for a 20-minute photo stop. This glacier-fed lake is celebrated for its wide-open vistas and striking blue waters, making it a favourite photography stop along the parkway. 

Evening 

Continue to Banff and check into your hotel for an overnight stay, surrounded by the alpine beauty of Banff National Park. 

Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements 

• Maligne Lake Cruise (optional, ~90 minutes): Operates approximately May 29 to October 11, subject to weather and lake conditions 
• When the cruise is unavailable: The itinerary will be replaced with a visit to Pyramid Lake (45 minutes) and Patricia Lake (15 minutes)