From Edmonton, travel west until you are in the middle of the towering Rocky Mountains. Here you will find the town of Jasper, a small, bustling community in the National Park. After you check into your deluxe room at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, wander around the property to get acquainted with the area and it’s services or take a trip to the Sunwapta Falls to view the impressive landscape. We have made you reservations at Evil Dave’s Grill to indulge in a meal that captures Jasper’s mountain town spirit and casual feel with the freshest and most innovative plates. You’re set for 6pm, so please leave a bit earlier to ensure that you find parking and have time to walk over.

Good morning! Head on down to the Great Hall for breakfast as early as 7am for an energy packed breakfast. Once you’ve had your fill, return to your room, stretch and pack a bag full of layers to help you dress warm for today. Load up your gear and jump in your vehicle, then drive 20km south of the Jasper to the Marmot Basin ski resort. The area has 91 named runs on five mountain faces and offers 3,000 vertical feet of drop and 1,720 acres of accessible terrain. This winter playground has 7 lifts and a wide variety of groomed runs, trees, moguls, alpine bowls, chutes and terrain parks for riders of all ages and skill levels. Best of all, Marmot Basin is also one of the least crowded ski areas of its kind in North America!

Wake up, enjoy a hot breakfast, pack your bags, and check out of your hotel. Say goodbye to Jasper as you head south on the scenic Icefields Parkway that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies. You’ll get to view the frozen Athabasca Falls, Bow and Peyto Lake along the way. As you make your way to Lake Louise, head up to the iconic Chateau Lake Louise where you can enjoy world class views. Named as one of the “10 most beautiful ice skating rinks in the world,” by CNN Travel, you can rent skates and carve up the sheet of ice while appreciating the view of the Victoria Glacier and the surrounding snow frosted Rocky Mountains. Don’t forget to bring your camera and grab some images of the stunning ice castle on the lake. Once you’re ready to warm up, check into your lakeview room at the Chateau Lake Louise to unwind from your day.

Rise and shine! We trust you slept well, so spring up and head downstairs for another hearty breakfast. Following your meal, swing by the front desk to confirm the complimentary shuttle service pick up/drop off times to the ski area and book your spot on the best available time. Return to your room to change and grab your equipment and clothing for your day on the slopes. Upon arrival at the Lake Louise Ski Area, you’ll be in awe of the over 4200 skiable acres and the 160 named runs. Lake Louise may appear intimidating, yet there is plenty of terrain for beginners and every skill level. You day will be full of some of the most breathtaking vantage points in the Canadian Rockies, so soak it in! Ride as much or as little as you like and once you have gotten your fill of the slopes, pack up and head back to the hotel for a relaxing evening.

Wake up, enjoy breakfast and pack up for your next hotel adventure. As you depart Lake Louise, if you’re up for a winter hike, stop off at Johnston Canyon to explore the water worn limestone rock and sheets of ice frozen in time. The walkway overhangs the canyon, so you venture along the bedrock to enjoy the dramatic natural beauty of your surroundings. Beyond the upper falls, you can hike for another 3.1km to the Ink Pots – seven cold mineral springs bubbling to the surface in the open meadows that can be slightly different colours depending on the time of year. Note that this may be frozen when you arrive, but the stunning mountain vista is sure to impress. Following this experience, spend the rest of the afternoon shopping at Banff’s variety of retail stores and purchase a true Canadian treasure of original art, handcrafted jewelry, native crafts and souvenirs to remember the trip.

In the late afternoon, make your way up to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel to check into your deluxe room for your last stay of the tour.

Morning! When you’ve built up the energy to raise from your bed, head downstairs to the Vermillion Room to enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, that starts as early as 7am. Today is a liesure day to explore the beautiful town of Banff. Take a drive for some more epic views at Banff’s largest lake, Lake Minnewanka. Surrounded on all sides by enormous, towering mountain peaks, you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the area and its walking trails. You can discover various wildlife nearby like deer, moose, big horn sheep, American bald eagles, ospreys, and even bears. On the way back towards town, plan to take a short drive up Mt. Norquay road for terrific photo opportunity of Mt. Rundle across the valley. Then lace up your shoes and take a light hike along the Cave and Basin Trails. This 3.4 kilometer moderately trafficked loop leads visitors to the site where the Cave and Basin steam vent was originally found. Beyond the vent, you can follow the boardwalk along a river and to two smaller springs bubbling from the mountainside.

It was bound to happen, it’s time to wrap up your mountain experience. Pack up your belongings, make your way downstairs for breakfast and then check out. Don’t forget to search your room for any belongings left; its a long way to return to pick up any forgotten items! This is your last day in the Rockies, so it can be anything that you want. Visit more trails and stunning vistas or see the neighbouring town of Canmore. If you are heading towards Edmonton or Calgary, enjoy the drive and stop off at some of the small towns along the way to explore the little places on route to Alberta’s biggest cities.

Note: allow yourself enough time to get to your destination as the conditions can change during your travels.