Western Parks, Peaks & Vineyards

Arrive at Calgary’s International Airport and proceed to your centrallylocated hotel. Pick-up your Canada Roadbook at the front desk as you check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to create your own urban adventure in the Stampede City and form your first impressions of Western Canada. Overnight in Calgary.

Leaving Calgary behind, you will set your sights today on the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Feel the majesty of these mountains as you first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park where the craggy peaks loom large over the winding valley roads. Arriving in the bustling town of Banff, the remainder of the day is free to investigate the many local shoppes and attractions. Overnight in Banff.

The entire day is free to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to the Luxton Museum, or perhaps a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Local walking and hiking trails make for a day of discovery under ancient boughs. You may also wish to try river rafting on the Bow River or take a boat tour on beautiful Lake Minnewanka. Overnight in Banff.

Strike out west over the Rocky Mountains today and cross the provincial border into British Columbia. The mountain passes offer endless vistas and forests for your camera to devour. Arrive at Radium Hot Springs, famous for their mineral-enriched waters bubbling to the surface. The village is idyllically set among the pine forests and dramatic elevations in the Kootenay region. Overnight in Copper Point / Radium Hot Springs.

The road leads south to the less travelled area of the province. Hidden gem communities such as the lush farm and vineyard village of Creston and the bucolic small town markets and shoppes of Cranbrook make for ideal stops on today’s journey. These stopovers serve as the perfect preview to the destination of Nelson and a quiet end to a day of exploration. Overnight in Nelson.

Although a smaller city, a proportionally high number of galleries, museums, historical buildings and other attractions make this lakeside community a true treasure of the interior. The Victorian-inspired downtown streets set on terraced hillsides create a glorious streetscape that has been used in several Hollywood romantic comedies, inviting visitors to craft their own perfect scene! Overnight in Nelson

Today the destination is the very heart of the province’s most bountiful agricultural region where endless verdant fields of crops in tidy rows imbue a sense of peaceful serenity. Arriving in Vernon, be surprised to find some of the best beaches in the province stretching out beside the tranquil waters of an inviting crystalline lake. Overnight in Vernon.

Discover what makes this region the envy of any farmer and winemaker on a scenic guided sampler tour through the Okanagan’s Wine country. Visits to several renowned wineries showcase how these New World vineyards effortlessly employ Old World techniques to create some of North America’s finest vintages. This four hour tour includes several tastings. Overnight in Vernon.

The final leg of the journey to the coast traverses the mountains that stand guard over the temperate, Pacific climate of the seaside region. Stops in iconic villages such as Harrison Hot Springs and Chilliwack make for a day of living the laconic West Coast lifestyle. Arrive in Vancouver just in time to perhaps seek out one of the dozens of restaurants and casual eateries dotting the streets of the downtown area. Overnight in Vancouver.

No visit to Western Canada is complete without a stay in the jewel of the West Coast. This magnificent city offers everything from Asian-inspired dining, First Nations galleries and cultural events to endless public trails and green spaces such as the expansive Stanley Park and the lower Seawall promenade. Overnight in Vancouver.

Your tour ends today.