Overview
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Admire the beauty of Lake Louise, with green-blue waters forming a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Travel to Maligne Lake, the largest glacially formed lake and one of the most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies, for a cruise to Spirit Island. Be sure to have your camera ready, so you can capture photos of the beautiful lake and towering peaks. Witness panoramic views of Banff from the Banff gondola, and in British Columbia, enjoy a visit to spectacular Shannon Falls, the third highest falls in the province.
In addition to taking you to some of Western Canada’s most scenic spots, on this Canadian Rockies tour Globus has also arranged some special experiences for you. In Victoria, visit world-famous Butchart Gardens, with 55 acres of impressive floral displays, followed by a special dinner in the original Butchart former historic Greenhouse. In British Columbia, learn the history of the First Nation’s People, Globus has included a tour and private breakfast at the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre showcasing the art, history, and culture of these great people.
This is just a sampling of the highlights offered on this Canadian Rockies tour. Let Globus handle the details while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the tranquil beauty and fun experiences on this marvelous vacation.
Highlights
Sightseeing; farewell dinner
VICTORIAOrientation tour; LF visit and dinner at Butchart Gardens
WHISTLERVisit Shannon Falls; LF breakfast at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
JASPER NATIONAL PARKSightseeing; cruise Maligne Lake
COLUMBIA ICEFIELDIce Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
BANFF NATIONAL PARKGondola ride up LF Banff’s Sulphur Mountain with breakfast; sightseeing
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC
Day1
Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
VANCOUVER–VICTORIA
Day2
This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC FERRY over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Visit world-famous LF BUTCHART GARDENS, followed by a special dinner in the former historic greenhouse overlooking the gardens. See major attractions on your city orientation tour, including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VICTORIA
Day3
This day is free to explore on your own; your Tour Director suggests an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VICTORIA–WHISTLER
Day4
Today, board a BC FERRY and cross the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Stop at SHANNON FALLS, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. There’s time today to explore many of the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WHISTLER
Day5
Today is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities by exploring the village on foot, including a walk to beautiful Alta Lake. Other options include a walk in the tree tops, a sightseeing excursion by air, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WHISTLER–KAMLOOPS
Day6
This morning, enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the LF SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Kamloops, with the balance of the day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KAMLOOPS–JASPER
Day7
Continue north, following the Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. Perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Day8
Enjoy a short sightseeing tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Afterward, travel across the glacially fed Maligne Lake for a narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. En route to the island, which is only accessible by boat, knowledgeable guides share the lake’s history, geology, wildlife, weather, flora, and fauna. On the return journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. You may choose to stroll through town, grab a local craft beer, or take a hike in search of the various wildlife that call the national park home.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
Day9
This morning, continue through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. This once in a lifetime experience allows for free time to walk on the Athabasca Glacier and even sample pure fresh glacial water. Later, climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then scale Bow Pass for splendid views. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BANFF
Day10
Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the LF BANFF GONDOLA to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls, where you can walk the path along the river to take in the nature and scenery. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BANFF–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–KELOWNA
Day11
This morning, depart Banff and scale Kicking Horse Pass across the Continental Divide into British Columbia and Yoho National Park. Next, enjoy panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park. Descend into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the resort city of Kelowna. Tonight, why not enjoy a wine tasting or dinner at one of Kelowna’s many lakeside cafes?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KELOWNA–VANCOUVER
Day12
Today, continue through the fertile Fraser Valley, with grand vistas of vineyards and orchards, before traveling over the towering Cascade Mountains into Vancouver. Upon arrival, enjoy some time at leisure. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VANCOUVER
Day13
The tour ends after breakfast this morning with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning scenery and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Georgian Court Hotel
Superior First-Class
The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.
Location
773 Beatty St, Vancouver, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Shoe Shine
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
Superior First-Class
Ideally located in downtown Victoria, Marriott Inner Harbour is within walking distance to all there is to see and do in Victoria BC. Stroll to the famous Inner Harbour for Victoria attractions, musicians, artisans, and whale watching tours.
Location
728 Humboldt St, Victoria, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Shoe Shine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Daily Housekeeping
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort
Deluxe
The Chateau is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain and just 5 minutes from the center of Whistler Village. The hotel has a golf-course, indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, concierge service, gift shops, guest laundry, business center, several restaurants, baker, lounge, Afternoon Tea, and room service.
Location
4599 Chateau Blvd., Whistler, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Voicemail
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops
First-Class
Centrally located in the city of Kamloops, Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops features modern amenities, comfortable guestrooms, on-site restaurant, 24-hour fitness center, and heated outdoor seasonal pool and hot tub.
Location
339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Desk
Sawridge Hotel
First-Class
Located at the base of the mountains, the Sawridge Hotel features 152 spacious non-smoking guestrooms. The hotel combines rustic charm expected of a mountain inn with modern accents and amenities.
Location
82 Cannaught Drive, Jasper, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
Banff Park Lodge
First-Class
The hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe.
Location
222 Lynx Street, Banff, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Shoe Shine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Wake-Up Calls
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Internet Access
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
First-Class
Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Caribou Lodge features 184 cozy mountain-style guestrooms, steakhouse restaurant, and a full service spa. Surrounded by mountains, the hotel is ideally located on Banff Avenue just a short walk away from downtown Banff.
Location
521 Banff Avenue, Banff, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Television
Delta Grand Okanagan Resort
Superior First-Class
This beautiful hotel is ideally situated in downtown Kelowna and features contemporary design, fitness centre, business centre, gift shop, and several restaurants. Guestrooms are also fully equipped with internet access, air-conditioning, and private baths.
Location
1310 Water Street, Kelowna, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Beauty Salon
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Voicemail
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
