Majestic

Canadian Rockies

August 2-12, 2020

The Canadian Rockies—a land of majestic mountain scenery, fascinating wildlife, sparkling glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and interesting towns. If you want to see breathtaking scenery and jagged mountain peaks, this Canadian Rockies tour is for you. Spend time in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper National Park, and Banff National Park. A tour highlight is the Ice Explorer ride on the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. It is one of the few places where you can actually ride on an icefield. You’ll also enjoy unsurpassed scenery on the drive between Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. As you parallel the Great Divide, keep an eye out for alpine meadows, waterfalls, massive glaciers, and wildlife, including big horn sheep and elk. Other tour highlights include a stop at gorgeous Lake Louise and a cruise on Maligne Lake, one of the most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies with the beautiful lake and towering peaks. After your ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria, visit Butchart Gardens, where you’ll admire the floral displays on 55 acres and enjoy dinner at the original Butchart family residence. A special private breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, where you’ll learn about the First Nations people. You’ll have leisure time in the towns to explore on your own or to participate in optional activities. Sample the cuisine offered in the towns, take a scenic walk, relax, and enjoy peace and quiet while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery. Words and photos cannot adequately capture the beauty of this area.

Canadian Rockies - Full Itinerary

DAY 1: Aug. 2 - Depart Grand Rapids. Trip may leave from Grand Rapids or Chicago depending

on best flight itinerary. If Chicago, private chartered ground transportation will be provided

from NE Grand Rapids location for flight to Vancouver. *Depart from airport of your choosing,

additional cost may apply.

DAY 2: Aug. 3 - VANCOUVER - FERRY CROSSING - VICTORIA

This morning tour Vancouver including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. We take the British Columbia FERRY over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Visit world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. These world-renowned gardens have impressed Victoria visitors since 1904. Resting on 55 acres and meander along the property's flower-lined paths, which contain more than 900 varieties. Followed by a special DINNER in the former historic greenhouse overlooking the gardens. See major attractions on your city orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. (B,D)

DAY 3: Aug. 4 - VICTORIA

The day is free to explore on your own. This small Island town punches way above its weight

thanks to its status as British Columbia's capital and its location perched on the ocean. Its

streets are dotted with locally owned cafés and restaurants, bohemian shops, and about a

dozen craft breweries. Long, quiet stretches of beach rimmed with bike paths look across the

Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic Mountains and, for amblers, an array of city and private

gardens earn Victoria the nickname "City of Gardens." Shoppers will love Government

Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s specialty stores, while history buffs should be sure

to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. (B)

DAY 4: Aug. 5 - VICTORIA - WHISTLER

Board a British Columbia FERRY and cross the Strait of Georgia and cruise through the

spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Stop at

SHANNON FALLS, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring

falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain.

Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites. (B)

DAY 5: Aug. 6 - WHISTLER

Today is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s

Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular

scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola

span in the world. Other options include a walk in the tree tops, a sightseeing excursion by air,

shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort. (B)

DAY 6: Aug. 7 - WHISTLER – SUN PEAKS

This morning, enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL

CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then, journey north

through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass

by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with

the balance of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 7: Aug. 8 - SUN PEAKS – JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson

River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest

point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Marvel at the

precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild

mountain wilderness. The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper is wild in every

sense of the word. Its landscape covers an expansive region of rugged backcountry trails and

mountainous terrain juxtaposed against fragile protected ecosystems. It’s also chock-full of

wildlife, home to some of North America’s healthiest populations of grizzly bears, moose, and

elk along with thousands of species of plants. Before arriving at your hotel, perhaps take an

optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will

navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. (B,D)

DAY 8: Aug. 9 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK –

EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

Enjoy a sightseeing tour to see Jasper’s

unspoiled beauty. Afterward, travel to glacial

Maligne Lake for a narrated CRUISE to Spirit

Island. Declared the “Best Boat Cruise in

Canada” by 8 million Reader’s Digest

subscribers, the Maligne Lake Cruise is an

experience like no other. A panoramic tour

across the crystal waters fed by the glaciers

of Jasper National Park. Glide past the jagged

mountain peaks as we cruise to Spirit Island, a

world-famous destination only accessible by

boat. This second-largest glacier-fed lake in

the world it enchants travelers with its

brilliant turquoise waters and stunning

skylines. The scene enthralls a visitor and just

takes one's breath away. On the return

journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon.

Balance of the day is at leisure to explore

Jasper on your own. (B)

DAY 9: Aug. 10 - JASPER – COLUMBIA

ICEFIELD – LAKE LOUISE – BANFF NAT’L PARK

This morning, travel through Jasper National

Park on Icefields Parkway to the 750-foot-

thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE

EXPLORER RIDE. Discover the power of

nature on the must-do experience in the

Canadian Rockies. At the heart of the

incredible Icefields Parkway is one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Here, you’ll

travel on a massive Ice Explorer onto the otherworldly surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Then

we travel on our way to Banff traversing the vast beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountain

Parks World Heritage site. Pass fleecy mountain goats licking mineral-rich silt from wide

rocky riverbeds. Surmount Sunwapta Pass, where the Atlantic and Arctic watersheds divide.

These dramatic 181 miles of Alberta—passing through and by Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and

Banff National Parks plus three provincial parks—earn the route a reputation as one of the

Important Travel Notes:

We will make every effort to accommodate

your travel needs and make sure you have

the best possible vacation. At the same time,

it is important to note the following advisories:

Terrain & Transportation: Walking

over uneven walking surfaces and

ground. Travel by passenger coach.

Climate: Average high 72° & low 57°.

Passport & Visa Information: U.S.

citizens do not need a visa for this trip.

Your passport must be valid for at least

6 months after your scheduled return to

the U.S. It must have blank pages.

Pages must be labeled “Visas” at the

top. Pages labeled “Amendments and

Endorsements” are not acceptable.

Vaccinations: None

Disclaimer: weTravel reserves the

right to adjust pricing due to cost

increases regarding changes in

airfares, cruise fares, taxes, fuel

surcharges, promotional changes. Trip

dates and itinerary are subject to

change due to trip availability.

weTravel: Reserves the right to cancel

this tour due to insufficient registration.

Full refund of deposit if tour is

canceled.

* Depart from airport of your choosing,

additional cost may apply.

most spectacular drives in the world. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters

form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue to BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B,D)

DAY 10: Aug. 11 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the BANFF GONDOLA to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner. (B,D)

DAY 11: Aug. 12 - BANFF - CALGARY Depart Banff for Calgary International Airport for our return to Grand Rapids. (B)

Highlights: Tour of Vancouver, Victoria, Ferry crossings, Butchart Gardens (with dinner), Shannon Falls, Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre, Banff National Park (UNESCO), Jasper National Park (UNESCO), Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake cruise, Spectacular scenery. Globus Experiences: ~ Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre ~ Maligne Lake narrated cruise ~ Ice Explorer ride ~ Jasper and Banff National Parks (both are UNESCO sites) ~ Banff Gondola ride Culinary Inclusions: ~ Butchart Garden dinner ~ Squamish Lil’Wat breakfast

HOTELS:

Day 1: CALGARY- GEORGIAN COURT HOTEL - FIRST CLASS

Day 2-3: VICTORIA - MARRIOTT VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR - SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS

Day 4-5: WHISTLER - FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER RESORT – DELUXE

Day 6: SUNPEAKS - SUN PEAKS GRAND – FIRST CLASS

Day 7-8: JASPER NATIONAL PARK – SAWBRIDGE INN

Day 9-11: BANFF NATIONAL PARK – DELTA ROYAL CANADIAN LODGE

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Snapshot itinerary:

Day 1 – Departure to Vancouver

Day 2 – Victoria, Butchart Gardens

Day 3 – Victoria

Day 4 – Whistler – Shannon Falls

Day 5 – Whistler

Day 6 – Whistler - Sun Peaks -

Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre

Day 7 – Sun Peaks - Jasper Park

Day 8 – Jasper Park - Maligne Lake

Day 9 – Jasper Park – Icefields - Banff

Day 10 – Banff Park – Gondola

Day 11 – Departure for home

Pricing

$4825 per person double occupancy LIMITED TIME SPECIAL $4495 $1135 Single Supplement Included

~Land package, roundtrip airfare (GR),

ground transfers

~ Daily breakfast, 3 Dinners

~Tour escort – Debi Termaat

Extra Options $276 Travel Insurance ($4495 pricing)

$127 Pre-paid tipping Baggage fees are traveler responsibility

*Additional pre & post night available- please contact weTravel for pricing.

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