Walking in the Canadian Rockies




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- 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
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Downtown Hotel in Calgary at around 10am, from where you'll be transferred to the airport according to your departure time. If you'd li...
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Walking in the Canadian Rockies
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...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Walking in the Canadian Rockies
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...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
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...
Richard
Jul 2023
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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