Grand Western Canada Vacation

Welcome to Vancouver! At 6:00 p.m., meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Bountiful Beauty Your magnificent journey through Canada begins in Vancouver on a guided tour to discover the historic, cultural, and natural sites. Depart Vancouver and travel into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the thriving lakefront resort community of Kelowna. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Explore the captivating city of Vancouver on a guided tour, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. ENHANCED FREE TIME Explore more in Kelowna with its long stretches of sandy beaches, vineyards, and orchards. Indulge in a dessert featuring regionally grown fruit, take an evening stroll on the lakefront boardwalk or sample a glass of local wine. Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your free time.

Breathtaking Banff Drive east and enjoy the panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park. Continue over the Continental Divide into Alberta before descending Kicking Horse Pass into Banff National Park. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Get ready for a spectacular adventure to explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks and turquoise glacial lakes in Banff National Park – Canada’s first national park. This awe-inspiring natural wonder is where soaring peaks and sapphire lakes meet the heavens, creating a breathtaking experience like no other on Earth!

Heavenly Heights Your morning begins with a seamless ascent up Sulphur Mountain aboard the [LOCAL FAVORITE] Banff Gondola. At the summit, a freshly prepared breakfast is served alongside sweeping views of the Bow Valley. After taking in the alpine vistas, we’ll descend to visit the cascading waters of Bow Falls. The remainder of the day is free to explore as you choose. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for an exclusive look at the Rockies' hidden peaks or discover the region’s heritage at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. This natural thermal spring has been revered as a sacred gathering place by Indigenous nations for generations, and it remains a significant site for cultural ceremonies today. (B) LOCAL FAVORITE The Banff Gondola offers a smooth, quiet journey to the crest of Sulphur Mountain, unveiling a striking 360-degree panorama of the Canadian Rockies—the perfect introduction to the scale and elegance of these mountains.