Pack your bags for countless adventures because we’ve packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one unforgettable vacation in Canada. From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western Canada presents the greatest range of sights and cities, not to mention mountains! On this grand tour of Western Canada, you’ll spend time in the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver and the British-infused city of Victoria before trading the pubs of the “garden city” for the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Devour the majestic scenery of four national parks – Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper – get a taste of resort life in renowned Whistler, sip local wine at a charming lakeside resort in Kelowna, and clink your glasses to mountains of fun.
Price: $6,649 CAD per person
Booking window: NOW - July 8, 2025 | Departure date: September 15, 2025 | Return date: September 27, 2025
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Tour Highlights
Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in a special way only Globus can share-with sightseeing highlights to off-thebeaten-path surprises to out-of-this-world moments you'll remember for a lifetime!
Enhanced Free Time
Explore or relax as you please, or choose exciting options available at MyGlobus. Get local maps and free time tips on your GlobusGO mobile app. Your Tour Director can suggest the perfect way to design your day!
Itinerary Details:
Day 1: Arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia
At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2: Vancouver-Kelowna
Depart Vancouver and travel into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the thriving lakefront resort community of Kelowna. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
Day 3: Kelowna-Glacier National Park-Banff, Alberta
Drive east and enjoy the panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada's Glacier National Park. Continue over the Continental Divide into Alberta before descending Kicking Horse Pass into Banff National Park.
Kelowna Okanagan Valley
Day 4: Banff
Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views of Bow Valley and the Rocky Mountains. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird's-eye view of the Rockies.
Gondola ride in Banff.
Day 5: Banff-Lake Louise-Columbia Icefield-Jasper
Visit Lake Louise, whose blue-green waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Experience the awe-inspiring lcefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ride on the Ice Explorer. Discover the power of nature as you drive on the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. Tonight, enjoy a special fireside chat with drumming, singing, and indigenous stories shared by the legendary (!t Warrior Women.
Day 6: Jasper. Excursion to Maligne Lake
Enjoy a brief orientation tour to see Jasper's unspoiled beauty, followed by an excursion to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Cruise on clear azure waters amid lofty snow-capped peaks and learn the history of Spirit Island. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. Perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced rafting guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park.
Maligne Lake
Day 7: Jasper-Kamloops, British Columbia
Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to Kamloops. EXPLORE MORE in Kamloops with a stroll through downtown to find a wealth of shops, cafes, and eateries amid a vibrant local art and cultural scene in this outdoor mecca for hikers, skiers, and nature lovers. Take a walk through picturesque Riverside Park along the Thompson River for a touch of natural beauty in the heart of this modern city with roots in 10,000 years of its Native People and early 19th-century fur traders and gold prospectors. Check with your Tour Director for the best way to explore Kamloops or get the maps and tips you need on your handy GlobusGO mobile app!
Day 8: Kamloops-Whistler
Travel to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, for a 2-night stay at the luxury basecamp, the Fairmont Chateau. The evening is free with time to explore. ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT The luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort has a spectacular mountain setting with stunning architecture that blends with the natural alpine views. Relax in the spa or by the pool, play pickleball, kayak or unwind with a stroll through Whistler Village. Your Tour Director and GlobusGO mobile app have plenty of expert tips, maps, and more.
Day 9: Whistler
A full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer. EXPLORE MORE in Whistler. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler's Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy marvelous scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the world. Other options include a guided canopy walk in the treetops on suspension bridges and trails, a zipline excursion, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.
Day 10: Whistler-Victoria
Enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the O Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and traditions of indigenous cultures. Then travel west to catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island for Victoria, Canada's most British city. See major attractions on your city tour, including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. CULTURAL GEMS Visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre before opening hours, where you will be greeted with a First Nations welcome followed by breakfast. The centre is a spectacular setting, which brings to life the history of Native people whose traditions and beautiful culture still resonate today.
Day 11: Victoria
This morning and afternoon are free to explore on your own; your Tour Director can recommend an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip, point you in the direction of Canada's oldest Chinatown, walking trails or suggest museums to visit. For shoppers, Government Street's elegant shops and Market Square's collection of specialty stores are good places to start. Later, visit world-famous O Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the former greenhouse, renovated to the Blue Poppy Restaurant. PICTURE PERFECT Butchart Gardens, named for the woman who founded this botanical oasis of blooming shades and horticultural design, is a National Historic site for its legacy and lush treasure of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens bringing fairytales to life.
Day 12:Victoria-Vancouver
Board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver's cultural and natural sites. In the evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a festive farewell dinner.
Day 13: Vancouver
Safe travels until we meet again. The tour ends with breakfast today.
