- Explore the forest trails & emerald lakes of Jasper & Banff National Parks
- Get active at Whistler, Canada's premier mountain resort
- Discover the wildlife of the Rockies, including grizzly bears!

Banff & Lake Louise
From Calgary we head West, leaving the prairies behind we climb into the Rockies to Banff, a village steeped in cowboy and pioneer heritage. Here there's the chance to ascend Sulphur Mountain by aerial tram for amazing panoramic views of the snow-capped summits and take a walk above the rushing falls in Johnston Canyon. On one of our days here we'll also visit the picture-postcard Lake Louise and take a walk up to a teahouse overlooking the lake.

Hoodoos & Galciers
Travelling north along the Icefields Parkway, we plan to visit the Athabasca Falls and take a walk along the base of the Columbia Glacier. Continuing on to Yoho National Park, we discover some of the most stunning scenery and landscapes in the country. After crossing natural rock bridges over tumultuous rivers, feeling the spray in your face at Takakkaw Falls and exploring the Hoodoos, you can wrap it all off with an unforgettable whitewater adventure on the Kicking Horse River.

Grizzly Bears & Pacific Coast
Today we are whisked high into the mountains on chair lifts to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Sanctuary where we have the chance to observe bears in their natural habitat and learn about the good work the refuge does. Heading further west, we make stops at Kamloops and Whistler where we follow trails to emerald lakes and have the chance to go horse riding, mountain biking or canoeing. Arriving in Vancouver, our last days are spent discovering this laid-back coastal city.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Calgary. Days 2/4 Banff We spend 3-nights in Banff, a village steeped in cowboy and pioneer heritage. There's the chance to ascend Sulphur Mountain by aerial tram for amazing panoramic views and take a walk above the rushing falls in Johnston Canyon. On one of our days here we'll also visit the picture-postcard Lake Louise. Day 5 Glaciers The Icefields Parkway drive to Jasper NP must be one of the world's most scenic journeys. Along the route we stop at Colombia glacier and Athabasca Falls. Day 6 Jasper NP An area of wild beauty, Jasper offers our best chance of wildlife sightings and the option to canoe on Maligne Lake. Days 7/8 Yoho NP In this stunning national park we discover its rushing waterfalls and emerald lakes, along with the more unusual "Hoodoos". Day 9 Grizzly bears Riding up in chair lifts we visit the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. Day 10 Glacier NP A protected wilderness area, we explore this park on foot before continuing to Kamloops. Days 11/12 Whistler Canada's premier mountain resort offers us unlimited opportunities to walk, cycle or canoe in this beautiful area. Days 13/14 Vancouver We'll explore downtown Vancouver and there's the chance to take a trip to Vancouver Island (optional). Day 15 End Vancouver. Certain departures operate in reverse (ref: FRKR) - see tour dossier for details.

Accommodation: 3nts comfortable hotels, 11nts camping - the majority of nights are at fixed sites with good facilities including toilets and showers; 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 11 dinners included.
Transport: Maxiwagons.
Comment: A great participation camping adventure. Walks are easy (average 6-8 kms) - all of which are optional. If you wish to have sleeping bags provided locally, please let us know when booking your holiday (at an additional cost).
Group: Approx. 15 to 20.
Staff: Trained outdoor Leaders/drivers and specialist local guides as required.
Trip Reference: FRK