Canada's Winter Wonderland

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Spend a week in Canada’s winter wonderland, as you enjoy the Alberta Rockies, Stay in world class accommodations in Banff and Jasper National Parks and enjoy an incredible ride on the Snow Train Express. See stunning Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier, and visit Alberta’s two principal cities, Edmonton and Calgary.

Day 1: Arrive Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Tour Begins
Begin your tour in Alberta’s capital, Edmonton where your winter wonderland vacation begins.

Day 2: Edmonton - Jasper
Today we head from Edmonton into the snow covered Canadian Rockies via Rail Canada’s Snow Train Express. From the windswept prairies we will ascend into Jasper National Park, where we will stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Enjoy the spectacular rocky mountain scenery and be observant for winter wildlife like moose, elk and mountain goats.

Day 3: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise
Travel through some of the most beautiful country in the world, as you drive down the Icefields Parkway towards picturesque Lake Louise, where you will stay at the lovely Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a gorgeous Victorian lodge.

Day 4: Lake Louise
Spend the day relaxing in the luxury of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, where you will enjoy exceptional views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. Enjoy the great food and hospitality in this slice of paradise nestled deep in the Canadian Rockies.

Day 5: Lake Louise - Banff
A drive along the Bow River in Banff national Park will give you opportunities to view Canadian wildlife. At Sulphur Mountain, a local ammonite expert will reveal the secrets of the rare ammonite gem that is found only in Southern Alberta. Your lodging for the next two nights will be at the Fairmont Banff Springs, sometimes referred to as the “Castle in the Mountains”.

Day 6: Banff
Relax in the comfort of the Fairmont Banff Springs, located in the heart of wild and scenic Banff National Park. Make your own holiday pastries in the kitchen and sip on hot chocolate, or make a special trip over to the Willow Stream Spa.

Day 7: Banff - Calgary - Tour Ends
Travel to Calgary to catch your flight* home. Enjoy the memories of an incredible winter wonderland vacation in the Canadian Rockies.

Enjoy some of the world’s best scenery with a winter visit to the Alberta Rockies where the snow covered mountains will be even more strikingly beautiful than they are in the summer. Enjoy train rides that bring you breathtaking views and opportunities to observe native wildlife. Then spend your evenings with comfortable hotel accommodations that will make your stay pleasant and rewarding.

*Airfare not included in total price