Moderate pace with leisurely intermittent walks up to 2 hours on a variety of terrain, including cobblestones and moderate hills. Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs, negotiate steps without railings and tolerate periods of standing during guided tours. Some days may include 3–5 km of walking over the course of the day.
We depart for Calgary with Air Canada. Upon arrival we enjoy the scenic transfer into the Rocky Mountains – accommodations will be in either Banff or Canmore. This evening is our Welcome Dinner
This morning we take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking views of the town and Rocky Mountains. In the afternoon we will enjoy a leisurely float trip along the Bow River, admiring the views of the snow-capped Rockies all along the way.
We begin the day with a visit to Lake Louise. With its emerald waters set against the backdrop of Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is probably the most photographed scene in the Canadian Rockies. We then proceed along one of North America’s most spectacular highways – the Icefields Parkway, where wildlife sightings are common – with a stop along the way at Peyto Lake. The highlight of the day will be our ride aboard a unique “Snocoach” up the Athabasca Glacier to the Columbia Icefield – the world’s largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle.
Today we will enjoy a day of sightseeing in and around Banff including many scenic wonders of Banff National Park to be detailed by your Tour Manager. We will also enjoy a cruise on Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park. Known to the Stoney Nakoda First Nations people as “Lake of the Spirits,” you will experience breathtaking views while learning about the native folklore and geology of the area.
This morning we continue our journey into British Columbia along the wonderous route through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park and end our day in Kamloops.
Our first stop is the Hat Creek Ranch heritage site where we venture back in time to the 1860s for a glimpse into the history of this region. We then proceed to the scenic Fraser Canyon for a ride across the Fraser River on Hell's Gate Airtram, which offers a bird's eye-view of the point where the Fraser River squeezes through Hell's Gate, a narrow gorge where over 200 million gallons of water flow through every minute - twice the volume of Niagara Falls! We end our day in Vancouver.
Our morning city tour includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and much more. The afternoon is at leisure to stroll, shop, and explore this beautiful city on your own.
We take the scenic ferry ride to Victoria and upon arrival immediately proceed to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, where we can explore the 50-acre display of magnificent floral colour. We then proceed to downtown Victoria where we will see the Inner Harbour, the famed Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings and Beacon Hill Park.
This morning we will enjoy a walking tour of Victoria's Inner Harbour with an entertaining local guide. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this quaint city on your own. With its turn-of-the-century buildings and tweed shops, you might think Victoria is a transplanted corner of Britain! Tonight we enjoy our Farewell Dinner.
We transfer to the airport for our Air Canada flight home.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
