DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Canada
Arrive in Edmonton, the capital of Canada's Alberta Province and transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore
Overnight: Edmonton
DAY 2, Sunday - Elk Island National Park
Begin the day at Elk Island National Park, founded as a wildlife refuge for preservation of elk herds in the area and influential in re-establishing the bison population in Western Canada and the U.S. Today, the park is a sanctuary for bison, moose, elk, beaver and other small animals. Then, explore the exhibits of the Royal Alberta Museum before returning to the hotel. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager
Overnight: Edmonton
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Monday - Depart for Jasper
Depart Edmonton, and travel along the picturesque roads to Jasper, an alpine community with views of the Rocky Mountains. Spend leisure time in the downtown Jasper area before a drive to the Pyramid Lakes area of Jasper National Park to see Pyramid Mountain. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Jasper
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Jasper National Park, Spirit Island Cruise
Drive to Jasper National Park, known for its abundant wildlife and arrive at Maligne Lake, nestled in a ring of towering mountains. Here, board a boat* to Spirit Island, the iconic crown jewel of Jasper National Park. Return to shore and head to Maligne Canyon** to learn about the unique features of this underground water system. Time to walk along the canyon's trails, before returning to Jasper for an afternoon at leisure, or participate in the optional Athabasca River Raft Trip that retraces the route of the early explorers along the Athabasca River
*Cruise is seasonal and due to local weather conditions may be unable to operate at the beginning of the season (Apr - early Jun).
** Maligne Canyon is closed due to damage from the Jasper wildfires, at least until mid-August.
Optional: Athabasca River Raft Trip
Overnight: Jasper
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Wednesday - Athabasca Falls, Glacier Skywalk & Adventure, Lake Louise
Travel on the Icefields Parkway, to Athabasca Falls flowing from the Columbia Icefields. Continue to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center and walk on the cliff-edge Glacier Skywalk, viewing panoramas from a clear glass platform nearly 900 feet high. Next, take an excursion on the Ice Explorer onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Stop along the glacier and walk on the ice. Enjoy lunch on your own before continuing on to Lake Louise, located in historic Banff National Park. Evening is at leisure
Overnight: Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Thursday - Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Travel to Banff
Travel to Moraine Lake with its indigo blue waters surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Proceed to crystal-clear Lake Louise and Yoho National Park, named after a Cree word meaning "wonder and awe." Marvel at the Natural Bridge, an impressive natural rock formation gradually carved out over time by the Kicking Horse River. Proceed to Spiral Tunnels viewpoint, where you witness an engineering ingenuity firsthand. Learn about the construction of the railway tunnels on the historic Canadian Pacific Railway Line. After time at leisure, continue to the town of Banff in the heart of Banff National Park
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Friday - Banff National Park, Cave & Basin National Historic Site
Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain via gondola and enjoy bird's-eye views of six mountain ranges. Next, visit Banff National Park, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Continue along the shores of Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka, "Water of the Spirits", a glacial lake in the eastern area of Banff where First Nations people inhabited the area around 10,000 years ago. This afternoon, visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site*, the geographical birthplace of Canada's National Park System. Spend time exploring the naturally-occurring, warm mineral springs that can be found inside the cave and outside in an emerald colored basin. Spend leisure time to wander along the main streets
*Parks Canada may limit access to specific park areas on short notice and replace with a fully guided nature presentation
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel to Calgary
This morning, travel to Calgary for your last night in Canada. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager and Western Canada
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart Canada
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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