Day 01: Vancouver
On arrival at Vancouver International Airport, after collecting baggage, meet representative in the arrival hall for private transfer to hotel. Vancouver is a beautiful place to be during the winter season. With snow dusting the peaks of the North Shore Mountains and a chill in the air, there is lots of festive fun to be had in preparation for the holiday season. Enjoy shopping, nightlife and sightseeing or simply relax in the beautiful city. Rest of the day at leisure, overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Vancouver
After breakfast, proceed on Vancouver City Tour. This tour offers the very best of Vancouver's sights, sounds and spectacular scenery. See Canada Place, Robson Street, the Public Library, Sports Venues, Theatres, Chinatown and Gastown. Soak in the natural splendor of Stanley Park’s Totem Poles and sightsee from Prospect Point. Pass the West End high-rises and the beaches of English Bay. Visit the vibrant Granville Island with its public market, unique shops, restaurants and galleries along the water. From December to the end of February, visit the outdoor ice skating rink in Robson Square. Skating at the Robson Square Ice Rink is totally free from noon to 9 pm every day for those with their own skates. Rentals are also available.
Day 03: Vancouver/Whistler
After breakfast checkout of hotel and transfer along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Along with skiing and snowboarding to accommodate any level of skier on two adjacent mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb, the dozens of activity and adventure outfitters of Whistler offer everything from snowshoeing, to snowmobiling to dogsledding. The village itself features numerous shopping venues, restaurants, cafes and entertainment attractions for the non-skier or guests wanting a day off from the slopes.
Day 04: Whistler/Vancouver/Jasper
After breakfast, day is free at leisure to explore the beautiful Whistler Resort. Optional Trapper’s Run Dogsled Tour can be done in the morning. Late afternoon checkout of hotel and transfer to Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station to board VIA Rail’s Canadian for overnight travel to Jasper. Overnight onboard VIA Rail.
Day 05: Jasper This is one of the most memorable days of your Canada vacation. You awake onboard the train, to trees blanketed in fresh snow - with green branches just peeking through - as you near the Canadian Rockies. The sun is shining on the pure white snow as you arrive in the mountain town of Jasper. On arrival at pm, transfer to hotel.
Day 06: Jasper
After breakfast, with a guide, embark on your choice of tour of one of the most spectacular areas of Jasper National Park. Choose to seek out wildlife with a naturalist or for those feeling invigorated, strap on some ice cleats and walk the floor of Maligne Canyon, surrounded by Icefalls and eerie rock formations.
Day 07: Jasper/Lake Louise
After breakfast checkout of hotel and head south along the Icefields Parkway on one of the most scenic highways in the world. This scenery is just a warm up for the sight that greets you in Lake Louise. You can choose from a lakeside sleigh ride this afternoon, or a spectacular snowshoe tour along the ‘Great Divide’. Rest of the day at leisure, overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Lake Louise/Banff After breakfast morning at leisure, Lake Louise’s unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together. Beginners and intermediate skiers may enjoy an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Afternoon checkout of hotel and transfer to Banff. On arrival check in at hotel.
Day 09: Banff
After breakfast, proceed on Discover Banff and Wildlife Tour. On this 3- hour tour you will visit Banff’s landmarks and view wildlife in their natural habitat. Hear how the history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered a hidden treasure. See and learn about wildlife’s behavior, habitat, and their winter survival adaptations. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Banff Hotel.
Day 10: Banff/Calgary
After morning at leisure, for those wanting more adventure, enjoy a 12 minute helicopter ride along the trails in pristine back-country. Afternoon checkout of hotel and transfer to Calgary Airport to connect flight to onward destination.