This morning you will be picked up from your Calgary hotel and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary. Hear about the history, art, and culture that defines the city. You will see Stampede Park, Stephen Avenue, and the Downtown area. Enjoy a guided tour inside Studio Bell, the Calgary Tower, a photo stop at the Calgary Public Library and the Peace Bridge, before we drive west past Canada Olympic Park. We are headed through the foothills and majestic Canadian Rockies to arrive in Banff National Park. The town of Banff is at the center of Canada’s first National Park. Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town is located within Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town was intended to be a tourist town from its inception. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and prepare for a group dinner in one of Banff’s locally-owned restaurants.

After breakfast, we tour the town of Banff including Tunnel Mountain, Hoodoos, Bow Falls, Cascade Garden, and the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Followed by a guided tour of the Buffalo Museum and the Cave and Basin. Next, you will experience the Banff Gondola as you sit back, relax, and marvel at the unsurpassed view of Banff, the Bow Valley, and a 360-degree view of six scenic mountain ranges from 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level. Lunch is served at a mountain-top restaurant for a dining experience high above overlooking Banff in the majestic Canadian Rockies. The town site of Banff is at an elevation of 1,383M (4,537 feet), making it the highest town in Canada. Banff is flanked on all sides by towering mountains, including Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay, and Cascade Mountain. The lively streets of downtown are lined with top-class restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as a vibrant range of art galleries and museums. Enjoy free time this evening to explore on your own.

After breakfast we check out of our Banff hotel and drive into Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Photo stops at Spiral Tunnels (for trains), Takkakaw Falls, Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake for time to take a stroll or get a bite to eat. We arrive at Lake Louise best known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks. We will see the famous and picturesque lake and the Chateau Lake Louise that overlooks it. Enjoy a walk by the lakeside before we head to Moraine Lake for a picture stop. Next, we drive along the famous Columbia Icefields Parkway, voted as one of the most spectacular drives in the world. You will see for yourself why this mountain road that boasts a unique landscape rich in history and natural beauty are so famous. We will take a picture stop at Peyto Lake before arriving at our accommodation for the evening in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. You have never seen so many stars with the naked eye. Dinner will be enjoyed as a group this evening.

After breakfast and check out, we arrive at the famous Columbia Icefields whose waters feed three oceans. We visit the Interpretive Centre, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch and then have the experience of a lifetime - a ride on the Ice Explorer vehicle for a close up look at the Athabasca Glacier. Next, we take a walk on the Skywalk, a suspended platform where glass is all that separates you from rugged wild terrain 918-feet (280 M) below. Finally, at the end of this action-packed day, we see the powerful Athabasca Falls before arriving in the charming town of Jasper.

Originally a tiny railway town, Jasper's small-town charm is very different from the alpine resort glamour of Banff. Surrounded by towering mountains, clear lakes, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is located in Jasper National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start the day with a walk down Maligne Canyon to see how the water has carved spectacular crevices out of the mountain. Next, a scenic drive ultimately takes us to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. As we continue deeper into the valley we drive into the sub-alpine forests and view the expanding ranges of limestone rising out of Medicine Lake. This mysterious disappearing lake changes seasonally as the flow rates of melt waters fill and empty this basin. A stop is made to photograph this natural wonder. From Medicine Lake, we continue through the forest which is a prime habitat for moose and bears. Sightings are common but not guaranteed as we strive to see these animals in their natural habitat. Today’s journey takes us through 45 km of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. The scenic drive finally brings us to beautiful Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We will enjoy a leisurely 90-minute cruise on the lake and a short walk on legendary Spirit Island. Dinner will be lakeside before returning to the town of Jasper for leisure time.

Happy Canada Day! This morning we start our journey into British Columbia, Canada’s western-most province with a stop at the foot of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The panels and kiosks are informative while the views on a clear day are stunning. A highlight today is a river safari ride through Grizzly Bear Valley, in the heart of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest. We hope to see bears and wildlife in their natural environment from the safety of a boat mid-river, presenting the best opportunities for the perfect photograph. Our destination today is Kamloops, known for its dry semi-arid climate, rolling hills, two converging rivers - the Thompson and the Nicola - and the abundance of parks.

We head southwest through Coquihalla Pass and the rugged BC Interior then travel through the fertile Fraser River Valley to Vancouver on the Pacific Coast. A vibrant metropolitan city, Vancouver is nestled between the majestic Coast Mountains, the rugged Pacific coastline, and surrounded by a pristine wilderness of temperate rainforest, lakes, valleys, and peaks. Vancouver’s location and cosmopolitan culture make Vancouver one of the most beautiful and highly live able city in the world. Its equitable climate and variety of indoor and outdoor attractions make Vancouver a year-round sought-after travel destination. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Stanley Park, Chinatown, English Bay, the Harbor front. Experience the Flyover Canada simulator, plus a Vancouver Gastown tour with dinner.

This morning we take the famous Sea to Sky highway to Whistler with photo stops at Shannon Falls and Brittania Mine. We arrive at the Lil'wat Cultural Center to enjoy a guided tour then head up to Whistler Village, a large pedestrian-only area. Enjoy a short tour of the village before we head up the Peak2Peak tram to enjoy the view for miles of mountain tops and ocean. Upon return to the Village, you will have free time to shop and explore. Return to Vancouver this evening.

Today is your last day in Vancouver and the most exciting! This morning, enjoy a half day of Whale Watching off the coast of Vancouver. Bring your cameras and waterproof shoes. This afternoon we will experience the natural wonder of British Columbia’s Pacific coastal rainforest and the thrill of standing 150 meters (450 feet) above the Capilano River at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Afterwards, we head to Grouse Mountain to take a tram ride up the mountain where you can view grizzly bears in a refuge. Enjoy our farewell dinner at the top overlooking Vancouver city and the Pacific Ocean.

After breakfast enjoy a group flight back to Calgary. Upon arrival make sure to put your cowboy hat on because the world-famous Calgary Stampede is in full swing. The group will check into a Calgary hotel late this afternoon and enjoy an evening with appetizers pool side.

Today is a full day to enjoy the world-famous Calgary Stampede. We’ll start by heading to Stampede Park where we enjoy lunch from various food vendors. Next is the Calgary Stampede Rodeo which showcases top athletes world-wide. Enjoy a few hours to explore the Stampede, the dinner at The Clubhouse. After dinner we’ll head to our seats as the Calgary Stampede presents the world’s most unique doubleheader, the Evening Show, featuring the GMC Rangeland Derby and the Bell Grandstand Show. As the sun sets, the GMC Rangeland Derby thunders around the track with 36 chuckwagons vying for more than $1 million in prize money. Witness all the heart-pounding action, an experience like nothing else. When the last wagon thunders across the finish line, prepare yourself for the Bell Grandstand Show: a variety extravaganza that includes comedy, elaborate song and dance numbers, acrobatics, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

This morning, check out of the hotel after breakfast, say farewell to Calgary, and catch your return flights home.