Canada's pretty mountain town of Banff and its surrounding National Park offer a wealth of winter adventures and excursions, with great skiing complemented by ice skating on frozen lakes and hiking across glaciers and in sight of frozen waterfalls. Visit Lake Louise and Marble Canyon and travel by snowmobile or dog sled to experience a one-of-a-kind luxury winter holiday.
Rockies Winter Experience
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At a glance…
Combine outdoor winter activities and visits to Banff, Lake Louise and Marble Canyon in this picturesque, snowy part of Canada
» 7 day tailor-made holiday
» Accommodation: Superior A higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location (typically 4 stars)
» Price from: £1,415
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1 » Banff
Arrive in Calgary on your daytime flight from London and join the express transfer to Banff, a picture-postcard alpine town and the quintessential winter wonderland.
Stay: Rimrock Resort Hotel
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Day 2 » Banff National Park
Enjoy a morning tour of the town and get your bearings. The surrounding mountains, waterfalls and icy lakes make this a magical landscape and your guide will point out some of the best viewpoints. Keep your eyes peeled as if you’re lucky some of the local wildlife might make an appearance. This afternoon we have included a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow-covered streets.
Stay: Rimrock Resort Hotel
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Day 3 » Banff
We have left this morning free for you to plan your own adventures. You might want to relax in the hotel spa or perhaps hit the slopes. This afternoon it's time to join the Johnston Canyon Ice Walk, for a thrilling walk across steel catwalks overlooking a frozen cascade.
Stay: Rimrock Resort Hotel
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Day 4 » Lake Louise
Lake Louise is one of the more photographed spots in the whole of Canada and today you get to spend some time here. Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Louise and see the glorious expanse of turquoise water that freezes over in winter - a memorable sight. Don a pair of snowshoes or ice skates and venture out across the lake, or head inside and indulge in a warming hot chocolate sat by a roaring log fire at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel.
Stay: Rimrock Resort Hotel
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Day 5 » Marble Canyon
After a leisurely morning head for Marble Canyon in the north end of Kootenay National Park, where you can make and eat maple taffy in the snow.
Stay: Rimrock Resort Hotel
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Day 6 » Banff
The day is free for you to sample some of the incredible snow sports available in Banff, or stroll the town and relax in one of its many cosy restaurants.
Stay: Rimrock Resort Hotel
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Day 7 » Banff
After a leisurely breakfast, head for the airport for your return flight arriving home on day 8.
To book call us on:
At a glance…
Combine outdoor winter activities and visits to Banff, Lake Louise and Marble Canyon in this picturesque, snowy part of Canada
» 7 day tailor-made holiday
» Accommodation: Superior A higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location (typically 4 stars)
» Price from: £1,415