Red Canyon, Waterton NP
WESTERN CANADA PIONEER 14 DAYS – ROCKY MOUNTAINS EXPLORER
From emerald-green lakes and rushing waterfalls to snow-capped mountains and hot springs we explore many of Canada’s natural highlights. We discover the vast Columbia Glacier, Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise. Along the way we visit a bear sanctuary in Yoho, hike through Red Canyon and enjoy gentle walks through Jasper National Park.
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Day 1 Fly to Calgary. Days 2/3 Waterton Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Buffalo Jump before travelling to Waterton Lakes National Park. Hike in the Red Canyon and visit the buffalo pen. Optional cruise on the lake. Day 4 Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park Travel to the park and relax in the natural hot springs. Day 5 Golden Ranch Explore Kootenoy National park. Optional rafting or horse riding. Days 6 Yoho National Park Visit the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. Explore the park and discover spectacular waterfalls and emerald lakes. Days 8/9 Jasper National Park Search for local wildlife including elk. Optional canoe trip on Maligne Lake. Day 10 Icefield Parkway Enjoy a scenic drive to Banff stopping at Columbia Glacier, Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise. Day 11 Banff Explore the town, steeped in cowboy and pioneer history. Optional walk to the rushing falls in Johnston Canyon. Day 12 Canmore Explore Chester Lake and hike through Kananaskis Country. Days 13/14 Overnight flight to the UK.
Western Canada Pioneer Ref FRK JASPER NP
ALBER T A
Edith Cavall 3362m
Athabaska Falls
Mt Colombia 3750m
Takkakaw Falls hike Yoho NP
GOLDEN
Grizzly Bear Reserve
Kootenay NP Juniper trail hike
BRITISH COL OMBIA
Lake Maligne Bald Hill Trail
ROCKY Parker Ridge Trail
MOUNT AIN RANGE
Lake Louise
BANFF NP CANMORE CALGARY
Kananaskis Valley hike
WHITESWAN PP Hot spring
Fernie km 0
Smashed-In’ Museum
WATERTON LAKES NP 100 U.S.A
Red Canyon hike Buffalo pen
TOUR ONLY – 13 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1379
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 6-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
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Sat 03 Aug - Fri 16 Aug Sat 17 Aug - Fri 30 Aug TOUR DATES
T 2013 Jasper National Park TOUR DATES T 2012 Sat 04 Aug - Fri 17 Aug Sat 18 Aug - Fri 31 Aug CANADA
FACTFILE £2389 adult from
*child from £2164
Explore Maligne Lake by canoe
Have a snowball fight on a glacier in the middle of summer
Learn about Canada’s wildlife and keep a look out for bears
Discover the Rockies on foot or horseback
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 6 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 2 nights hotels, 10 nights camping. 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners are included.
Swimming: The Calgary hotel has a pool and we have the opportunity to swim in rivers, lakes and natural hot springs.
Transport: Maxiwagon (a purpose built minibus).
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers and local guides.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 12.
Ref: FRK
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