
Option D: Chinook Center
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Your journey begins in Calgary, . The first stop is Johnston Canyon, where you will hike along the scenic trail to the Upper Falls. (Trail information: approx. 5 km round trip, 120 m elevation gain. Ice cleats are provided during winter months.) Experience dramatic canyon walls and sparkling frozen waterfalls. Next, enjoy lunch time in Banff Town (optional at own expense). Afterward, continue to Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, two iconic viewpoints offering postcard-perfect winter scenery of the Rockies. The highlight of the day is the Banff Gondola, ascending Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks and Banff town below. (During the gondola's annual maintenance period, November 4–15, this stop will be replaced by the Cave and Basin National Historic Site - free tickets)
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
During the gondola’s annual maintenance period, November 4-15, this stop will be replaced by the Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Heading west, you will pass by the historic Spiral Tunnel, an engineering marvel built during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, symbolizing the wisdom and perseverance of early railway workers. Continue on to the tranquil Emerald Lake, a stunning alpine gem that remains enchanting even in winter. Then visit the Natural Bridge, where the Kicking Horse River has carved its way through solid rock to form a naturally sculpted arch. Next, arrive at the magical Lake Louise, framed by the majestic Victoria Glacier. During January to April (subject to official opening dates), the world-renowned Ice Magic Festival transforms the area into a fairytale world of ice and snow sculptures created by artists from around the globe. Overlooking the lake, the elegant Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise adds timeless charm to the scenery. After lunch, continue to Marble Canyon for a light hike. The trail crosses multiple wooden bridges in a zig-zag pattern over a narrow creek, surrounded by towering limestone walls. In winter, frozen waterfalls cascade dramatically into the canyon, creating an unforgettable landscape.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
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