The Canadian Rockies go big from the start. This Canada trip winds through snowcapped peaks, turquoise lakes, glacier views and long open roads, from Vancouver’s coastal cool to Whistler, Jasper and Banff. Follow the Sea to Sky Highway, step onto the Athabasca Glacier and take in Lake Louise at its clearest blue, with mountain towns and big alpine moments packed in between.
This two-week guided tour traverses the most majestic terrain of Canada before dipping into the U.S. Start in Vancouver, where the famous totem poles in the lush Stanley Park are worth of a photo — or 10. Cruise across the serene, mirror-like waters of Maligne Lake, watching as the reflection of the Canadian Rockies wave in the vessel’s wake. Enjoy a tour of Glacier Skywalk, a glass walkway above the Sunwapta Valley, where you will see waterfalls and wildlife. Explore the rugged wonder of Banff National Park on a helicopter or gondola ride. In Washington, enjoy an artisanal lunch paired with local wines. And look for flying fish at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, where fishmongers at the world-famous farmers market are apt to toss fresh filets from stand to stand.
