Travel to the Canadian Rockies, the most beautiful spots in Western Canada

Welcome to Canada, you have just landed in Vancouver :

Canada's 3rd largest city! 

The one nicknamed the Hollywood of the North is one of the most pleasant cities in the world and you will quickly discover why.

Between buldings, parks and beaches, this city enjoys an exceptional geographical location.

You'll find yourself in the heart of the historic Gastown district, where some of Vancouver's finest Victorian buildings are set in a bohemian atmosphere.

Driver and guide, we will show you some spots like the original Steam Clock and an exceptional 360° panoramic viewpoint at 170 meters high.

Surprise spot offered at the end of the day.

Possibility to have dinner on the spot.

4* hotel in the heart of Gastown. Free dinner.

Your first wake-up call in Canada. A day dedicated to discovering Vancouver's many points of interest.

Just minutes from your hotel is the waterfront with the very architectural Canada Place. This is where most of the ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Games were held.

Are you attending your first event? A sublime accompanied bike ride through the green lung of the city: Stanley Park. It offers beautiful views over the whole city and the coast. You will be able to discover the nuggets of the park such as the Native American Totem Poles, the curious Siwach Rock or the viewpoint on the Lions Gate Bridge.

At the end of the park, you will drive close to the many beautiful beaches, including the Baie des Anglais with its atypical, highly photogenic sculptures. 

We will make a gourmet stopover from Granville Island and its large covered market. 

The opportunity to take part in our fun and gourmet activity: our "Gourmet Escape"!

At the beginning of the afternoon, visit of other districts:

- Yaletown, old warehouses renovated in a chic and trendy spirit!

- The Chinese district, the second largest in America after San Francisco, with the Millennium Gate.

- Robson Street, the most lively street in Vancouver.

At the end of the afternoon, discovery of an exceptional site, one of Vancouver's flagship attractions: the Capilano suspension bridge overlooking a 70-metre gorge. An unforgettable experience!

Then, according to our timing, we will walk between cliffs and beautiful fir trees typical of British Columbia. Once again, suspension bridges mark out the route.

Return to Gastown at the end of the day and sunset from Sunset Beach.

We will advise you a nice address for a free dinner. 

Last night at Vancouver Hotel 4* in the heart of Gastown. 

Short step.

In our private vehicle, we will take one of the most beautiful scenic roads in Western Canada called the Sea to Sky Highway.

On the programme: cliffs, forests, lakes, glaciers and even inactive volcanoes.

On our way, stop at Sky to Highway Gondola. An 8-person gondola lift takes you to the top of a mountain between Howe Bay, the majestic coastal forest and the surrounding mountains: the ride is breathtaking.

Once at the top, you will have access to sublime panoramic viewing platforms and a breathtaking 100 metre long suspension bridge. A unique activity!

Before reaching Whistler, we will stop at Brandywine Falls Provincial Park to admire the sublime waterfalls, almost 70 metres high. 

Whistler is a chic mountain resort. In the city, we will find many souvenirs of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the opportunity to take a picture in front of the 5 rings! 

Guided tour of the city centre.

Overnight in your 4* hotel in the heart of the resort's city centre. 

An important road stage necessary to approach the rocks. 

One hour from Whistler, we will offer you a favourite hike in the Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. This fairly easy hike will offer you a glimpse of 3 turquoise blue lakes nestled in the heart of the mountains. Very nice shots guaranteed!

The road leading to Kamloops navigates through the mountains: it is splendid!

Stops at your convenience for the various panoramic viewpoints.

Arriving in Kamloops at the end of the day, the natural setting surrounding the city is fascinating between mountain ranges, large plains and rivers. A stone's throw from the city is a Secwepemc Nation Reserve. 

In the evening, dine at your leisure in a uniquely decorated bistro/pub, an institution in the area.

3* hotel close to the city centre.

Today, we will reach one of the gateways to the Canadian Rockies: Valemount.

Our first stop will be at Cliffwatter. It is here that we will head to British Columbia's third largest park: Wells Gray Provincial Park. A real wildlife landmark (eagles, beavers, moose, wolves or even bears), it remains mainly known for its waterfalls that we will discover throughout the park at the end of short walks.

The star of the park? Helmcken Falls, waterfalls twice the size of Niagara Falls: a splendid spectacle!

Depending on your wishes, we can take a walk along the Helmcken Falls Rim Trail. The dawson Falls, the smallest but widest, as well as the Spahats Vreek Falls will also offer beautiful pictures. 

We will continue towards Valemount along the North Thompson River.

According to our timing, we will discover a new beautiful pyramid-shaped waterfall 5 minutes walk from our road.

3* Hotel on Valemount

Free dinner with a good meal

Today, we will make a first photo stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center to observe this giant of nature. Numerous photo spots along the way.

We will take the Yellowhead Highway along the Fraser River to reach the largest of the Canadian Rocky Mountain National Parks as well as the largest in Canada: Jasper National Park in Alberta.

Between waterfalls, abundant wildlife, forests as far as the eye can see, turquoise lakes, or sharp peaks and mountains, you will be seduced by this wonder of nature classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Settling in for 3 nights in your hotel in the heart of Jasper, a small town of 5000 inhabitants.

As a first encounter with this exceptional environment, we will walk along the Five Lakes Valley Trail (a 5km loop). Possibility to hike on another trail according to your wishes or to take advantage of the facilities of your hotel/Lodge.

Hotel/lodge in the Jasper area 3* hotel/lodge

Our beautiful address for a free dinner on Jasper.

From Jasper, we will take the route known as "The Icefields Parkway" for 9 days. This 229 km long route is considered to be one of the 10 most beautiful on earth. Punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, waterfalls, impressive rock towers and turquoise lakes nestled in deep valleys, this landscape is a unique and unforgettable travel experience.  

Departure early this morning to reach the Mount Edith Cavell area for one of the most beautiful walks in the park with spectacular views of Mount Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier.

In mid-afternoon, you will discover two sublime waterfalls :

- Athabasca Falls: although small (23 metres), they impress by the flow of water. A trail offers some rather photogenic viewpoints. They spring from the gigantic glaciers of the Columbia Icefield (which you will discover the day after tomorrow).

- Sunwapta Falls: at a height of 19 metres, a lovely path allows you to walk in this very beautiful environment.

Return to your hotel/lodge in the late afternoon.

Our nice address for a free dinner on Jasper.

More info: The road to the Cavell area is open to traffic from 15 June (weather permitting).

A new day in the heart of Jasper Park with some of the most beautiful nuggets of the Canadian Rockies :

- The Maligne Canyon: at the end of the beautiful hike (up to 3h/round trip for the full version or 1h in the shorter version), you will enjoy a breathtaking view of this splendid canyon carved into the limestone rock, nearly 50 meters deep in places.

A must? A pleasant and easy walk along the river through footbridges that cross the canyon. The driver can wait for you at the end of the trip.

-- The Medecine Lake: the road runs along this beautiful lake for almost 8km and offers several magnificent viewpoints. Possibility to observe nesting eagles or mouflons.

- Lake Maligne: the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, offers a real postcard setting. Depending on your wishes, we can walk along the Mary Schaffer Trail, an easy loop leading to a lookout point.

Return at the end of the day to your hotel/Lodge. Last night.

Our good address for a free dinner on Jasper.

We will stop at the Discovery Centre Glacier and you will take part in two unforgettable activities.

First, you will board an Ice Explorer bus, a means of transportation you will remember, which will take you to the top of the famous Athabasca Glacier where you will walk on ice up to 360 metres thick.

Back at the Discovery Centre, you will reach the Skywalk Glacier footbridge: an observation platform on a glass floor suspended at a height of 280 metres.

Breathtaking discovery.

At the end of the afternoon, head to your hotel where you will stay for one night in an exceptional establishment overlooking the Athabasca Glacier: a magical setting. 

Free dinner on site.  

Today we will once again take the "Icefields Parkway" route to reach one of the nuggets of the Canadian Rockies: the sparkling turquoise blue Lake Louise. 

First stop at the turquoise coloured Lake Peyto, which offers spectacular views of the glacial valley from a lookout that we will reach after a short walk.

A few minutes away, you will discover the Bow Lake from a beautiful historic lodge that once belonged to the legendary pioneer Jimmy Simpson.

In the early afternoon, we'll head to Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.

It is home to two of the most beautiful lakes in the world (Lake Louise and Moraine Lake) that you will discover from your hotel for 2 nights on the shores of Lake Louise: the fabulous Faimont Château Lac Louise 5*.

Undoubtedly the most beautiful hotel of your stay, you will be seduced by its unique location in the heart of the rocks and its beautiful facilities (heated indoor swimming pool, ultramodern gym, spa, 8 restaurants on site).

Lake Louise borders several peaks and borders the Victoria glacier: a fantastic postcard setting! You will discover this lake from a different angle from a fairly easy 1h30 walk leading to a breathtaking viewpoint.

Please note: the hotel is often sold out several months in advance, so we advise you to book your trip 6 months in advance.

Hotel Fairmont Château Lac Louise according to availability.

Free dinner on site.  

Today, an intense day with a first hike from Lake Louise to discover impressive peaks and glaciers, a real treasure. A magical lunch break will end this hike. 

At the end of the day, we will discover the Lake Moraine, the second nugget of Banff National Park. 

A setting of incomparable beauty, the most emblematic and photographed of the Park.

Enjoy the scenery around you. A fairly short walk around the lake.  

Sunset over the lake. Return in the late evening. Free dinner on the spot.

Hotel Fairmont Château Lac Louise next available.  

Departure early this morning to Banff, Canada's highest town, where we will stay for 2 nights. We will take a new scenic drive for 50 kilometres - the Bow Valley Parkway.

First stop since the sublime Morant's Curve, a postcard landscape with the railway line immortalized by photographer Nicolas Morant (this picture was on the Canadian 10€ note), forests, turquoise lake and snow-capped peaks as a backdrop. We will wait for a train to pass by while admiring the landscape.

Second stop at Johnston Canyon for a very nice easy hike to discover the magnificent waterfalls of Johnston Creek: Lower Falls and Upper Falls with its 30m high.

We will take footbridges in an exceptional setting along the limestone cliffs.

Arrival mid afternoon at your hotel.

After check-in, if you wish, we will go for the Fairy Chimneys Walk (an easy 4.6 km one way) from the Surprise Corner lookout (panoramic view of Banff and the Fairmont Hotel) to arrive at the Fairy Chimneys. It's up to you to decide how you want to go. We have the possibility to do both spots by car. 

Discovery of the town of Banff.

Hotel in the heart of the town.

Free atypical good address for dinner 

We will arrive in Calgary in the late morning. The city is famous for its rodeo, which is called "the greatest outdoor show on earth".

Every year, more than a million visitors enjoy 10 days of cowboy immersion, with barrel races, country concerts, parades and shows (Contact us to attend this event during the first half of July).

Discover the main points of interest in Cowtown, the "city of cows" :

- Calcary Tower (the main place of interest, it is considered the emblem of the city)) where you will discover from its 190 meters height a 360° panorama of the city and the rocks. Glass floor for some extra thrills!

- Olympic Plaza and its pleasant view over the buildings of the city centre with 

- Sephen Avenue Walk, a beautiful pedestrian street, as well as the CORE shopping centre with its indoor tropical garden.

- Discover Kensington's Hipster district from the city centre, a pleasant walk with the famous Peace Bridge and Eau Claire Park.

Hotel Le Germain opposite the Calgary Tower is next available.

Dinner is free.

Last day in Canada and the Rocky Mountain country, depending on the time of your flight, we can suggest different activities such as :

- A visit to the Glenbow Museum, the largest art museum in Western Canada.

- Heritage Park, an immersion in a western Canadian village of the last century with beautiful buildings (ideal for families). Favourite of the beautiful Gasonline Alley.  

And yes, it's already over...

We look forward to seeing you for the next Adventure! 

If this circuit does not exactly meet your expectations? it remains entirely modular.

 You will be able to modify your trip (the length of the tour, the category of accommodation, the stages).

This tour is possible from the USA to discover the Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks with a departure from

from Salt Lake City for arrival in Vancouver.