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Alberta & British Columbia Fly-drive Itineraries
Hidden Treasures 10 nights
Day 6 Fernie to Panorama (230 kms) Discover the lesser known treasures of the Rockies. You will see some stunning scenery, be able to experience some of the First Nation's culture and meet far fewer tourists than on the usual routes. Day 1 Calgary to Kananaskis (96 kms) On arrival in Calgary, collect your car and start your drive west along the Trans Canada Highway. However, you will soon divert on to the road leading south and into Kananaskis in the foothills of the mighty Rocky Mountains. You will spend 2 nights here which will give you time to rest after the flight and a chance to explore this unspoilt park with its excellent hiking trails and lovely scenery. Delta Kananaskis Hotel Day 3 Kananskis to Waterton Lakes National Park (368 kms) You will be following the Alberta backroads Day 4 Waterton Lakes National Park This park is one of the least visited and most beautiful parks in Canada. It is the perfect place to view spectacular scenery and wildlife. This evening you will be able to join an evening wildlife watching tour. (not Tuesday or Thursday). Day 5 Waterton to Fernie (160 kms)
Banff Golden Kananaskis
Day 11 Banff to Calgary (130 km) Time for some last minute shopping before catching the overnight flight from Calgary to the UK.
Another lovely drive, this time up the Columbia Valley. You should stop at the Fort Steele Heritage Town near Cranbrook, the trout farm and Lake Invermere on the way
today through farm and ranching land. Be sure to stop at Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump interpretive centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site which bears witness to a custom practiced by native people of the North American plains for nearly 6000 years. You will spend the next 2 nights in Waterton. Kilmorey Lodge
to the mountain village of Panorama where you will be able to relax or enjoy the golf course, mountain biking and hiking and spend 2 nights surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery to be seen anywhere. Panorama Mountain Village Day 8 Panorama to Golden (136 kms) Back into the valley, you will start your journey north to Golden, perhaps stopping for a refresher at the Radium Hot Springs and the Northern Lights Wolf Centre before reaching the comforts of the log cabins at Cathedral Mountain Lodge where you will spend two nights. This will give you time to explore Kicking Horse Resort and Yoho National Park. Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Potential add-ons:
Swap the Delta Hotel for a night under canvas in a genuine tipi or prospector's tent. Extend the holiday by the Evening Star Tipi Camp Package at the Buffalo Jump. This tipi camping package will provide you with an authentic Blackfoot experience, including campfire story telling by a knowledgeable Blackfoot guide. This package includes all meals and tipi rental, and admission to the site. (sleeping bag rental extra) £10. Island Lake Lodge, Fernie: spend 3 days in the mountain hiking and biking in this luxurious lodge. Ranch: One of Canada's most comfortable ranches is Three Bars near Cranbrook. Price includes: 10 nights accommodation and tax
Cross the Continental Divide as you drive the
Day 10 Golden to Banff (140 kms) Today you will join the Trans Canada Highway as it wends its way through Banff National Park; you might want to detour to one of the main Rocky icons such as Lake Louise or Peyto Lake en route to Banff which will be your final night of the holiday. Take the chance to ride up the Sulphur Mountain Gondola, cruise Lake Minniwanka or visit one of the many museums. Buffalo Mountain Lodge
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Crowsnest Pass. Do stop at The Frank Slide Centre which highlights the rich history of the area and tells the tale of huge
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avalanche here in 1903. Fernie has a long history both as a mining town and home of the legendary Griz. Today it is known for its scenery, skiing, fishing and mountain biking and you will spend the night in this lovely alpine village. Lizard Creek Lodge
Hidden Treasures prices are pp based on 2 sharing a room
Superior 1st May to 31st May up to 15th Oct £572 £811
Fernie
Waterton
Child Rates Sharing Parents room Under 18: £35
National Parks 13 nights
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take the time to visit Peyto Lake and ride
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to Clearwater where you detour into the park for 2 nights. A wonderful wilderness for wildlife don't miss the Helmcken Falls 3 times higher than Niagara. Helmcken Falls Lodge Day 9 Wells Gray to Revelstoke (350 kms) Continue down the Yellowhead highway towards Kamloops, before turning south past Adams Lake towards Revelstoke and Mount Revelstoke National Park, your home for the night. Glacier Lodge Day 10 Revelstoke to Field (225 kms) A drive along the Trans Canada highway through Glacier National Park takes you into Yoho National Park and the shores of Emerald Lake. You might want to detour to
and perhaps stroll around this wondrously coloured lake. Emerald Lake Lodge Day 12 Field to Lake Louise (40 kms) A very short drive today before your last 2 nights in Canada to be spent in the hamlet of Lake Louise. On the way, stop to look at the spiral tunnels where if you are lucky you will see the train crossing over itself and visit both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Deer Lodge/Moraine Lake Lodge/Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Day 14 Lake Louise to Calgary (180 kms) Return to Calgary in time for your overnight flight to the UK. Suggested add-on: Treat yourself to 3 days heli hiking with CMH see page 54. Price includes: 13 nights accommodation and tax.
the Snocoach on the Athabasca Glacier,
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enroute to your 3 night stay in Jasper. Whistlers Inn/Sawridge Inn/Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Day 5-6 Jasper You will be able to take a cruise on Maligne
Wells Gray
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Kamloops
Field Lake Louise
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Day 1 Calgary to Banff (130 km) After arriving at Calgary Airport, you will collect your car and drive the 90 minutes west to Banff. As you leave the plains, you see the Rocky Mountains in the distance slowly become reality as you approach the park gates to spend the next 3 nights in Banff. Brewster Mountain Lodge/Buffalo Mountain Lodge/Fairmont Banff Springs Day 2-3 Banff You will have 2 full days to explore Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to the Bow Falls or ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
Lake, ride the Jasper Tramway or raft the Athabasca river. Day 7 Jasper to Wells Gray Provincial Park (340 Km) A drive down the Yellowhead highway leads you through some spectacular scenery
Kicking Horse Resort to see the grizzly bears, or visit the Northern Light Wolf Centre before reaching Emerald Lake where you will spend 2 nights. Be sure to visit the Takakkaw falls
National Parks prices are pp based on 2 sharing a room
Day 4 Banff to Jasper (285 km) A spectacular drive along the Icefield Parkway which leads from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park. You should
1st May to 31st May up to 15th Oct
Standard £531 £899
Superior £685 £1,092 Under 18: £79 - Under 12: No charge
Deluxe £1,514 £1,750
Child Rates Sharing Parents room
80
To book call 020 8776 8709
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