Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Calgary Stampede

Welcome to Calgary! More fun than a 10-gallon hat can hold, it’s no wonder the Calgary Stampede is “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” This celebration of the Old West brings frontier days to life with entertainment and exhibits, great food, world-famous Chuckwagon horse races, and the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Continue your adventure through western Canada’s breathtaking scenery, rugged mountains, mighty rivers, and gorgeous national parks. Enjoy two nights in Banff National Park, gateway to the Canadian Rockies, with free time to hike, stroll along the river, enjoy the hot springs, or take an exhilarating optional helicopter ride for incredible aerial views. Spend two nights in Jasper National Park, where you can join an optional excursion to see beautiful Maligne Lake and Spirit Island or take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Between Banff and Jasper, stop to see the amazing turquoise waters of Lake Louise then take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier. Sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria where sightseeing includes the stunning floral displays at world-famous Butchart Gardens then enjoy time to explore this charming city on your own. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take the optional Marine Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition to seek out the resident pods of orca whales. Ferry across the picturesque Gulf Islands to vibrant Vancouver where sightseeing includes beloved Stanley Park and other famous landmarks. All of this and more await you on this once-in-a-lifetime, value-minded Canadian Rockies with Calgary Stampede vacation.