From ‘wildly western’ Calgary travel in the footsteps of dinosaurs across Drumheller and the Alberta Badlands. Leave the plains, ascend the spectacular Rocky Mountains for Banff and the Bow River, before visiting a mammoth glacier near Jasper. Harrison Hot Springs brings a warm, welcome and wet respite for weary bones amid the natural splendour of Manning Provincial Park. Further westward, your journey carries you to the Pacific in search of whales, before delivering you to the glittering urban spectacle of Vancouver..

Day 1:Arrival in Calgary
Arrive at your downtown hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Stay 3 nights in Calgary.

Day 2: Calgary
Discover this dynamic city on a sightseeing tour and enjoy an amazing view from the Calgary Tower.Take
advantage of great shopping opportunities, and visit Chinatown, the Centennial Planetarium, Canada’s
Olympic Park, the Heritage park Historical Village, the museum at Fort Calgary and much more.

Day 3: Calgary
Day at leisure.

Day 4: Calgary to Banff
(130km) Banff National Park is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, and offers a wide range of activities and a variety of wildlife. Banff offers a number of interesting attractions for you to visit including Cave and Basin, Bow Falls and a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Stay 3 nights in Banff.

Day 5: Banff National Park
Day at leisure.You can also visit the Banff National History Museum, or take a boat tour.

Day 6: Banff National Park
Your final day in Banff can be spent enjoying many of the outdoor activities.

Day 7: Banff to Jasper
(285km) Drive along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Jasper.This majestic highway meanders in the shadow of towering mountains - revealing a panorama of peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and valleys. Don't miss an unforgettable ride by Ice Explorer over the Columbia Icefield. Stay 2 nights in Jasper.

Day 8: Jasper National Park
A day to relax and tour Jasper and the surrounding area.We suggest a Maligne Lake boat cruise, a visit to Miette Hot Springs, or a ride on the Jasper Tramway. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Jasper National Park’s lakes and meadows standing in stark contrast to its jagged peaks and spectacular glaciers.

Day 9: Jasper to Sun Peaks
Drive the scenic Yellowhead Highway to Sun Peaks. Before leaving the Rocky Mountains see the peak of
Mount Robson, the highest in the Rockies. A visit to the volcano-shaped landscape of Wells Gray Provincial Park is worth the detour. Hike through the rugged beauty to see the amazing Helmcken Falls or Dawson Falls. Overnight in Sun Peaks.

Day 10: Sun Peaks to Harrison Hot Springs
(400km) Driving past Kamloops, you’ll traverse the stunning, sagebrush-covered ranchlands along the South Thompson River. Entering between the towering rock walls of the Fraser Canyon, you’ll be amazed at the whitewater rapids of the Fraser River. Further downstream in the Fraser Valley, you will encounter Harrison Hot Springs where you can unwind in the soothing waters of the mineral hot springs.Overnight in Harrison Hot Springs.

Day 11: Harrison Hot Springs to Victoria
(290km - land only) Travel to Victoria on Vancouver Island.You’ll get there via a BC Ferry cruise across the Strait of Georgia, passing the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf Islands en route. Pass through Nanaimo and Chemainus - where the world-famous murals attract thousands of curious visitors every year. Stay 2 nights in Victoria.

Day 12:Victoria
A day at leisure.Visit Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and enjoy afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel.

Day 13:Victoria to Vancouver
(70km - land only) Back aboard a BC Ferry, cross the Strait of Georgia, past the Gulf Islands to the thriving port of Vancouver. Rest of the day at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Vancouver.

Day14:Vancouver
A day to tour Vancouver and the surrounding area. Explore its cosmopolitan atmosphere with its diverse cultural, recreational, shopping and dining facilities that appeal to all tastes. Don’t miss a visit to the amazing Capilano Suspension Bridge. Continental breakfast included.

Day 15: End of tour
Tour ends when you check-out of your hotel. Continental breakfast included.

• 14 nights accommodation
  
• Meals; 2 continental breakfasts
• A personalised Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city
  guides, hotel vouchers and customised dayby- day routing maps
• A children's backpack filled with fun activities for each travelling child
• Applicable taxes
  
  NOTE: Meals and attractions (unless specified)park entrance fees, ferry charges and car rental are not included.
  FERRY DETAILS: Prices are estimated. Schedules are included in passenger documents. Please be advised that ferry crossings not included in the cost cannot be pre-booked.
  Day 11: Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay). Crossing time: 1 hour 35 minutes. Car & driver: $45
  (additional passenger: $11 per person).
  Day 13: Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen. Crossing time: 1 hour 35 minutes. Car & driver: $45 (additional
  passenger: $11 per person).