Holiday Overview
A delightful 7-day winter experience in Alberta. Enjoy the winter activities of snowshoeing, sleigh rides and Canyon Icewalks, a wonderful way to discover Alberta in the winter.
Alberta Winter Delights includes:
- Return UK flights
- 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- All transfers
- Sleigh ride at Lake Louise
- Maligne Canyon Icewalk
- Snowshoeing to Paint Pots
Day 1 - Calgary to Banff
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 2 - Snowshoeing to Paint Pots
Duration: 4 hours
Snowshoe on an easy trail along a bridge across the frozen Vermilion River and and along the snowy path winding through a forest of pine trees to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure within the National Park. Learn about the history of the fur trade as you explore the fascinating Paint Pots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will hear stories of Banff's indigenous people, explorers and fur traders who lived in and traveled through the Rockies. After this crisp winter walk, enjoy a uniquely Canadian treat: hot maple taffy poured into snow to make a sweet frozen dessert. Plus try a crazy carpet slide down the hill while it's being made - kids and adults alike love this part of the tour! This is an excellent trip for beginners as it covers a mainly flat terrain with minimal elevation gain, and also suits anyone wanting a pleasant activity outdoors in the majesty of Kootenay National Park.
Your tour includes: - Light snack & refreshment - Snowshoes & hiking poles - Hands on interpretive tools - Professional certified guide
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 3 - Banff to Jasper
Travel north along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper today. Massive snow covered mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys will be the highlight the spectacular drive through glacier country
Featured accommodation
Lobstick Lodge
Enhance your experience
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 4 - Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
An opportunity to view the wonders of Maligne Canyon from the ground up! The canyon has withstood 10,000 years of erosion and has created a 50m gorge. certified guides will lead groups of no more than 12 along the frozen canyon floor and its ice-clad limestone walls. Super soles and winter boots will keep you warm and secure as you explore this wonderland of rock and ice.
Featured accommodation
Lobstick Lodge
Enhance your experience
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 5 - Jasper to Lake Louise
Today, travel southward via the spectacular Icefield Parkway to Lake Louise. This evening, enjoy a wonderful 40-minute sleigh ride beside the lake.
Featured accommodation
Deer Lodge
Enhance your experience
Lake Louise Inn
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Day 6 - Explore Lake Louise
Lake Louise is the most famous glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies and one of the most beautiful in the Western Hemisphere. The lake, named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria, is 1730 metres above sea level. Spend the day exploring Lake Louise
Featured accommodation
Deer Lodge
Enhance your experience
Lake Louise Inn
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Day 7 - Lake Louise to Calgary
Depart lake Louise, following the Trans-Canada Highway from the Rocky Mountains to the Great central Plains that roll east for 2000 kms and extend as far south as Mexico. This is "cattle ranching country" and Canada's breadbasket. Arrive at Calgary airport in time for your return flight to the UK
Elk+ Avenue
Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape.
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa offers a mountain lodge hotel featuring luxurious spa services and facilities as well as comfortable accommodation, all in one outstanding location. This ideal holiday spot is located on Banff Avenue, the main street in the town of Banff. Surrounded by mountains, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. Take advantage of the complimentary passes for the Banff transit, which offers service to various attractions.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Lobstick Lodge
The Lobstick Lodge in Jasper is an ideal setting for your next family, group, or individual holiday adventure. Located near the slopes, this Jasper hotel is minutes from Jasper Activity Centre and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and ice skating. Also nearby are Jasper National Park and Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives.
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre, Jasper
Offering cosy accommodations, eclectic dining, extensive resort style facilities, and a wide variety of exciting adventure and relaxation packages, The Sawridge Inn Jasper is the hotel of choice when visiting the beautiful Jasper National Park. Located at the east end of the town's main street, this resort style property can accommodate all of your needs.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Located on the shores of Beauvert Lake in the magnificent Canadian Rockies in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge resort invites you to experience the unique accommodations and Luxury Signature Cabins, sure to evoke memories of this Jasper Lodge that will last a lifetime.
Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge, with much of its original hand-hewn log structure and decor still in place, is the classic definition of rustic mountain accommodations. Looking for a quiet retreat with dazzling views, delicious cuisine and attentive staff, Deer Lodge has it all.
Lake Louise Inn
Nestled in a picturesque wilderness setting in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise Inn is the ideal resort hotel from which to enjoy world-class outdoor adventure, hearty mountain dining and unforgettable views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The village of Lake Louise is a five-minute walk from the Inn, offering a range of shops and services, including a local grocery store, bakery and deli, liquor store and post office. You will also find unique west coast Native art, pottery and Canadian handcrafted goods at the specialty gift shops.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake.
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