Walking in the Canadian Rockies

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Hike through Canada's Rocky Mountains on this two-week tour that ticks off bucket-list trails. Discover unspoilt wilderness, rugged mountain peaks and majestic glaciers as you traverse the National Parks and lakes of this iconic landscape. Get a step closer to nature, unwinding in hot springs and camping under the stars. Jasper National Park - Trek the Ed...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking through the dramatic scenery of Kananaskis Country
    • Exploring the many walking trails in Kootenay National Park
    • Discover the breathtaking beauty of Glacier and Banff National Parks

What's this trip about?

    Hike through Canada's Rocky Mountains on this two-week tour that ticks off bucket-list trails. Discover unspoilt wilderness, rugged mountain peaks and majestic glaciers as you traverse the National Parks and lakes of this iconic landscape. Get a step closer to nature, unwinding in hot springs and camping under the stars. Jasper National Park - Trek the Edith Cavell and Bald Hill trails, spotting wildlife and even wilder scenery along the way. Banff National Park - Enjoy picturesque trails in Canada's oldest National Park. Kootenay National Park - Take on the scenic Stanley Glacier trail and hike to the Kindersley-Sinclair summit.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCalgary
End CityRamada Hotel, Calgary

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Banff
  • Banff National Park
  • Calgary
  • Canadian Rockies
  • Canmore
  • Jasper
  • Jasper National Park
  • Lake Louise

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Calgary

Our tour of the Rockies and Pacific Coast starts in Calgary. This dynamic city is a rich fusion of modern architecture and traditional heritage, where the pioneering history of the Canadian West is woven into everyday life. Due to the number of flights arriving in...

Day 2 Drive to Banff, hike Kananaskis Lookout Trail

To the west of Calgary lie the stunning landscapes of Kananaskis Country, Alberta's breathtaking mountain playground. Driving out of the city, we'll head along the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) towards the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This landscape is home to b...

Day 3 Hike in the Kananaskis Valley

Today we'll continue our exploration of the mountain landscapes in the beautiful Kananaskis Valley, making our way through the forests and willow flats of the Burstall Pass Trail. The wide trail climbs steeply, heading towards a patchwork of alpine meadows, passing Bu...

Day 4 Hiking on the Edith and Cory Pass Trail

We'll begin hiking in the Banff region today. Set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, and the site of the country's oldest national park, Banff is an expansive wilderness, taking up 6641 square kilometres and comprising mountain vistas, alpine meadows, and crys...

Day 5 Morning drive to Kootenay National Park and hike the Stanley Glacier Trail

Our next destination is Kootenay National Park, one of four protected reserves that form the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. On arrival, we'll take a hike along the scenic Stanley Glacier Trail, a moderate trail that follows a series of switchbacks through a huge burn ...

Day 6 Hike the Kindersley Pass-Sinclair Creek Trail, option Radium Hot Spring visit

Continuing our exploration of Kootenay National Park this morning, we'll begin our hike on the Kindersley Pass Trail, heading up towards the Kindersley-Sinclair Summit, where we'll join the Sinclair Creek Trail. Passing through alpine meadows and forests of Douglas Fi...

Day 7 Optional rafting on the Kicking Horse River or Takkakaw Falls visit

This morning, we'll drive to Golden, where we'll have an opportunity to take a rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River. Running through iconic British Columbian scenery of pine forests and jagged mountains, the Kicking Horse River showcases Canada's landscapes at th...

Day 8 Hike on the Plain of Six Glaciers trail in Banff National Park

Today we'll undertake a classic hike in Banff National Park, following a section of the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail, that gives us spectacular views of the Lake Louise area. Walking around the lake in summer, we'll most likely be met by crowds of people that quickly s...

Day 9 Drive along the Icefield Parkway and hike the Wilcox Pass

This morning, we'll drive along the Icefields Parkway, a breathtaking spectacle of lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, and humbling glaciers. Our journey takes us into the landscapes of Jasper National Park and up to the Columbia Icefield, the...

Day 10 Day in Jasper National Park and hike the Bald Hills Trail

Today, we'll continue our exploration of Jasper National Park as we head out to hike the Bald Hills Trail. The start of the trailhead is situated at Maligne Lake and, once on the trail, you'll be offered some of the finest views of the lake in the region as well as th...

Day 11 Day in Jasper National Park and hike the Edith Cavell Trail

Our last hike in Jasper National Park today takes us onto the Edith Cavell Trail. Mount Edith Cavell was named after an English nurse who was executed by the Germans in World War I for helping Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium. We'll be able to see the...

Day 12 Drive to Banff and hike Parker Ridge. Visit Banff and optional hot springs visit

This morning, we'll travel back to Banff along the last of the Icefield Parkway. Our final day in the Rockies takes us on a shorter, but no less spectacular, trail - Parker Ridge. The trail takes a steady upwards direction (around 250 metres/820 feet of ascent) to get...

Day 13 Trip ends in Calgary

This morning, we'll leave our hotel in Canmore after breakfast and drive to Calgary, where our trip ends. We'll arrive at the Ramada Hotel in Calgary at around 10am, from where you'll be transferred to the airport according to your departure time. If you\ d like an ai...

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A well-organised, well-planned itinerary and a superb, multi-talented guide in Laurence. She was amazing. Some of the locations are packed with tourists but Laurenc...

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Fantastic guide in Laurence. She was both an amazing guide and cook. The walks were good and great to see a variety of wildlife. Did the white water rafting, hot sp...

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Walking in the Canadian Rockies

Fantastic group of people. Great fun to spend the days and evenings with - they really made this trip enjoyable. Also, the scenery in the Rockies is just breathtakin...

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Jul 2023

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Walking in the Canadian Rockies

Scenery easily up to expectations. Difficult to say which was the best as they all had their own highlights. Enjoyed the optional ice walk. I would say the two long...

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 10
  • Dinner : 7
  • Lunch : 10
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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