Canadian Rockies Holidays
Canadian Rockies holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
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Eight Days in the Rockies - Epic Peaks, Hidden Valleys & Untamed Alpine Beauty
Hit the road on this seven-day Rockies escape, journeying through Canada’s alpine landscapes and spotting bears along the way
8 days, from £2100 to £3345
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Winter in the Canadian Rockies - Dog Sledding, Snowshoeing and Hot Springs
Bundle up for a ten-day winter escape through the Canadian Rockies, packed with adventure and alpine charm
10 days, from £3100 to £4050
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From the Pacific to the Rockies - A Family Trip Across Western Canada
Enjoy a 17-day family road trip across Western Canada as you journey from Vancouver to Banff, passing through its most spectacular landscapes
17 days, from £4050 to £5100
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Western Canada by Rail - From Vancouver to the Rockies
Travel from Vancouver to Calgary, winding from the Pacific coast to the majestic Rocky Mountains
11 days, from £5100 to £6600
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Road Tripping the Rockies - From the American West to Canada
Traverse five states and provinces on this epic three-week road trip, charting the rugged beauty of the Rockies Explore some of North America’s most impressive national parks
21 days, from £6650 to £9900
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What are the best options for a Canadian Rockies holiday?
When visitors aren't gawping at the sheer majesty of the views, there are a whole heap of ways to explore the mountains, glaciers, ice blue lakes and hot springs of the region. In winter this is prime powder skiing territory with Banff one of the highlights thanks to three ski areas - namely Sunshine Village, Mount Norquay and Lake Louise - some good value places to stay and bars and restaurants galore. Just 45 minutes away from the town itself is Lake Louise, with excellent skiing for intermediates particularly and dominated by glaciers and Mount Assiniboine. Finally, Jasper is the place to stay for access to the Marmot Basin ski region with yet more good value accommodation. The reason for these competitive rates in winter? Because summer is when these places really hot up and the hordes descend to enjoy trekking, mountain biking, riding, kayaking, white-water rafting, fly-fishing and wildlife watching for bears, caribou and elks surrounded by scenery even more awe-inspiring than when covered in snow.
The towns themselves (and Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise particularly) switch seamlessly from ski resorts to fun summer sports centres and there's a fairly well-worn route (for a reason - it's amazing) connecting them across the border in British Columbia with Kamloops - the gateway to Vancouver and the Pacific Coast. We can arrange self-drive trips through the Canadian Rockies or the famous overnight Rocky Mountaineer train that connects Vancouver with Banff/Lake Louise or Jasper.
What is there to do in the Canadian Rockies?
The Canadian Rockies are every adrenaline-junkie and mountain-lover's dream. There is no better place to see Canada at its biggest and most beautiful best. Winter is the time to make the most of the fantastic opportunities the snow brings, such as back country skiing in Banff, ice-climbing or simply admiring the beauty of the glaciers and snow-topped peaks. Summer brings an even greater variety of things to do, with white-water rafting, horse riding and fishing to name just a few. Our top picks of what to do in the Canadian Rockies are just a starting point, for even more suggestions, talk to one of our experts.