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Stay at the iconic Fairmont hotels, where Lake Louise and Banff’s mountain views are right outside your window. Enjoy an exclusive winter ice walk to Johnston Canyon Upper Falls and get up close to its towering 30-meter frozen waterfall. Follow a classic Rockies winter route through three national parks and two famous lakes, with bilingual guides, park admissions, and winter gear all included for a smooth and comfortable journey.
[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
Westar Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 Location: Arrival Level, Outside Door 5 Hotel Shuttle Pick-up: 07:30–21:30 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Calgary Airport Arrival Hall, outside Door 4 at Parking Stall #16.
Itinerary
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Free Airport Pick-up Service: Each booking is entitled to one complimentary airport pick-up service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the tour start date only. Multiple pick-ups can be arranged with an additional fee. Westar Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Arrival Level, outside Door 5. Hotel Shuttle Pick-up: 07:30–21:30 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Calgary Airport Arrival Hall, outside Door 4 at Parking Stall #16.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Johnston Canyon
Your adventure begins at Johnston Canyon, where you'll hike to the stunning Upper Falls. Along the way, marvel at towering canyon walls and frozen waterfalls that sparkle in the winter light. (Trail info: about 5 km round trip, Ice cleats provided in winter for added safety.) Enjoy an unforgettable, close-up winter wonderland experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Bow Falls
Next, head to Bow Falls, where you'll be captivated by the majestic waterfall and scenic surroundings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Surprise Corner
Next, visit Surprise Corner, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Rockies—perfect for capturing postcard-worthy winter scenery.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Banff Gondola
Finish your day with a ride on the Banff Gondola, reaching the top of Sulphur Mountain for a stunning 360° panoramic view of the Rockies. Admire snow-covered peaks and the town of Banff below before the tour ends around 5:15 PM near sunset.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Emerald Lake
Depart from Banff in the morning and head west, passing the famous Spiral Tunnels, an incredible feat of engineering built during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Continue on to Emerald Lake, where the crystal-clear water remains stunning even in winter, offering a peaceful, storybook-like setting.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Natural Bridge
You’ll then visit the Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park, a striking rock formation carved by the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River. Here, you can see firsthand how powerful water flow has sculpted this natural stone arch over thousands of years.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lake Louise
Next, you’ll visit the iconic Lake Louise, where the frozen lake and snow-covered landscape sit beneath the towering Victoria Glacier. From January to April (subject to official schedules), the area comes alive with the Ice Magic Festival, featuring beautifully crafted ice sculptures by artists from around the world — transforming the lakeside into a truly enchanting winter scene.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Marble Canyon
After lunch, head to Marble Canyon for a light walk. The zigzagging wooden bridges cross a winding stream, flanked by towering limestone cliffs and frozen waterfalls. In winter, the ice formations sparkle like crystal, creating a truly breathtaking scene.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Calgary
The Banff sightseeing tour will end at around 5:15 PM, with an estimated arrival in Calgary at approximately 7:15 PM. If you plan to take a flight from Calgary that evening, please book: *Domestic flights departing after 9:00 PM *International flights departing after 10:00 PM
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
YYC Airport Pick UP
Calgary – Johnston Canyon – Bow Falls – Surprise Corner – Banff Gondola – Banff
Banff - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Marble Canyon - Calgary
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- 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 10 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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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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