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This 6-day trip gives you a relaxed, scenic introduction to the Canadian Rockies in winter. You’ll wander between snowy lakes, quiet forests, dramatic canyons, and some of Banff and Jasper’s most beautiful viewpoints, all without rushing. With friendly guides, comfortable travel, and plenty of time to enjoy the scenery or join optional winter activities, the journey feels more like a peaceful getaway than a packed schedule. It’s an easy, refreshing way to experience the Rockies at their most magical.
[Important Note]: Free admission applies to Parks Canada sites from December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026. A refund of CAD 7 per person per day will be issued on tour for days that include national park visits.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Upon arrival, please proceed to the Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
Arrive at [Pacific Railway Station] at approximately 8:00am in the morning, Vancouver time. Pacific Railway Station Address: 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Itinerary
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1Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests, and abundant wildlife. Immerse yourself in nature and savor the local delicacies. Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00. Arrive before 12:00noon, Your choices of half day city experiences(Additional fees), please check with our representative for detail.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Emerald Lake
One of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park is Emerald Lake. This gorgeous emerald coloured lake is a result of the light refracting the deposit of rock flour in the lake. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering forested banks. If you look carefully, you might be able to spot some really cool wildlife such as marmots, bald eagle, bears, loons, and the occasional moose!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Marble Canyon
There are 7 bridges in Marble Canyon that you can hike on it, walking in a zigzag pattern on the deep limestone canyon and the winding creek below. The canyon is the junction of Tocum Creek and Suzaku River. Fossils of Cambrian soft-bodied creatures millions of years ago were found here, which is quite magnificent.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Banff National Park
The tour concludes in Banff around 5:30 PM, approximately at sunset.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Johnston Canyon
Your journey begins in Calgary, leaving behind the bustling city as you travel through the charming alpine town of Canmore en route to Banff National Park.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Banff National Park
The town of Banff is a cozy place, alive with wonder and welcoming people. The small town is nestled among majestic mountains and trees. Surrounding the town is Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay, and Cascade Mountain. On your evening stroll or your morning jog you might be able to spot a family of deer wandering down the street. Note : Lunch stop
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
7Bow Lake
The roaring and rushing landscape of the summer, at this moment, feels as if it has been enchanted by time, and the space-time has frozen in this instant. But you can still hear the sound of the river rushing beneath the solidified ice, as if it wants to break free from the confinement of the time magic
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Surprise Corner
The Surprise corner is named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Banff Gondola
The Banff Gondola offers outstanding panoramic views of the town of Banff and the Canadian Rockies from 7486ft (2281m). Enjoy the 8 minute ride to the top of the world where there are dining options, hiking trails, and observation decks at the summit of Sulphur Mountain for your maximum viewing pleasure. Note: Optional Add-on Activity
3 days • Admission ticket not included -
10Jasper National Park
Enjoy half free day in Banff. Please wait at the hotel lobby from 14:30 - 14:45PM to board the Banff - Jasper bus, heading to Banff National Park. We will travel along the famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the "Top 10 Scenic Drives in the World" by National Geographic. Along the way, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking winter scenery with everything covered in a blanket of glistening snow. We will arrive in Jasper Town at approximately 6:30-7:00 PM in the evening. With the addition of winter snow, the town takes on a magical ambiance.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Depart from Jasper Hotel at approximately 08:00am in the morning. Guests will go to the [Canada National Rail VIA] station to check in by themselves. (The departure time is subject to the final notification from Jasper Railway Station, please go to the railway station to check in at least 1 hour in advance) The train departs at 09:00am (there is no driver-guide service on the train), and you will start the special Rocky Mountain train Brigade - 800 kilometers of magnificent mountains and rivers along the way, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Crossing the alpine meadows, driving in the snow-capped waterfalls under the blue sky is the snow-white glaciers, having the opportunity to see the highest peak in Canada, Mount Robertson, and looking down at the emerald lake, just like the words of the literati: "The Rocky Mountains are a A temple where people can worship and purify their souls.” The sun sets, night falls, and tonight you will fall asleep in pure nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Arrive at [Pacific Railway Station] at approximately 8:00am in the morning, Vancouver time. Welcome to Vancouver. After arriving at Vancouver Pacific Railway Station, the tour ends on your own. Pacific Railway Station Address: 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Arrive Calgary (Airport pick-up or Self-Check in) - Free day
Calgary - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Marble Canyon - Banff
Banff – Johnston Canyon Upper Falls – Bow Falls – Surprise Corner – Banff Gondola (mandatory; closed Nov 10–21) – Banff
Free time in Banff - Icefields Parkway - Jasper National Park
Jasper – VIA Rail
VIA Rail - Vancouver
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Depending on arrival date, travelers’ itinerary sequences may difference from the product discription.
- Any of the Optional add-on Activities, Excursion, Tours, and meals must be booked at least 7 days prior to tour start. All add-on items are subject the availability.
- This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- If you have a connecting international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
- The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Westar will not be responsible for the performance of this Agreement if prevented or delayed by acts of God, strikes or other labour relations matters, accidents, weather, traffic, airport conditions, lack of performance by third-party suppliers, or other causes beyond Westar’s reasonable control from meeting its terms. Nor will Westar be responsible for any loss or damage relating to trip cancellations or any other cancellations.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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