Trace the legacy of Canada’s “Grand Tour” through Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise. This seven-day journey blends winter landscapes with heritage comfort, staying in three of the Rockies’ most storied grand hotels. Travel the Icefields Parkway, explore UNESCO-protected mountain parks, and join local guided experiences, all supported by seamless transfers and a pace suited to thoughtful, discerning travellers.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN BANFF
Arrive at Calgary International Airport and travel by scheduled transfer to Banff. Settle into your historic mountainside hotel, long regarded as the “Castle in the Rockies.” Spend the afternoon exploring nearby trails along the Bow River or visiting Banff’s cafés, galleries, and small shops. Winter light and quiet valley views offer a gentle introduction to the Canadian Rockies.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
DAY 2: DISCOVER BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Spend the day learning about Banff’s winter environment. An optional guided tour visits key viewpoints such as the Hoodoos and Bow Falls, with interpretation on wildlife and local ecology. Independent time allows for museum visits, warm drinks in town, or restful hours at the hotel spa. Evening dining showcases regional ingredients and the flavour traditions of mountain communities.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
DAY 3: THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY TO JASPER
Travel north along the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic mountain drives in the world. Your scheduled transfer follows this renowned corridor through glacier-fed valleys and broad snow-covered landscapes, with steady views of peaks and icefields. Arrive at your Jasper lakeside lodge, a quiet 700-acre retreat surrounded by forest and often visited by elk.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
DAY 4: EXPLORE JASPER'S WINTER LANDSCAPES
Experience Jasper’s winter pace today. An optional guided icewalk leads through the Maligne Valley into Pleckaitis Canyon, where frozen formations and sheltered canyon walls reveal the park’s geology up close. Spend the afternoon exploring lodge trails or relaxing beside the fire. After dusk, clear skies often provide excellent opportunities for stargazing within the Dark Sky Preserve.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
DAY 5: JOURNEY TO LAKE LOUISE
Continue south along the Icefields Parkway, taking in shifting perspectives of snow-covered peaks and windswept valleys. On arrival in Lake Louise, check into your alpine château overlooking the lake’s frozen surface. Use the late afternoon to explore the shoreline or enjoy a warm drink with views of the Victoria Glacier illuminated by early evening light.
Accommodation: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE AT LEISURE
Enjoy a full winter day in Lake Louise. Skating, snowshoeing, and lakeside walking paths begin right outside the hotel, while optional transfers to the nearby ski resort offer additional viewpoints. Indoors, comfortable lounges, regional dining, and spa services provide warm spaces to unwind. Mountain silhouettes and the glacier remain constant companions throughout the day.
Accommodation: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
DAY 7: DEPARTURE FROM CALGARY
Savour a final morning in the mountains before your scheduled transfer to Calgary Airport. As the route descends toward the foothills, the scale of the Rockies gradually opens into prairie landscapes, an unhurried closing chapter to a week of winter scenery, heritage hotels, and thoughtful travel through Canada’s mountain parks
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