Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies

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16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

11 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Calgary, Canada

Ends

Vancouver, Canada

Highlights

Visit Waterton National Park.

Explore Banff National Park.

Climb up Fairview Mountain.

Embark on a scenic bike ride in Banff.

Enjoy hikes along the Juan de Fuca trail.

Paddle around Lake Cowichan.

Ride the Whistler gondola to hike the High Note trail

Paddle around Lake Cowichan.

Ride the Whistler gondola to hike the High Note trail

Itinerary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure across Western Canada with the "Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies" tour. Over 16 days, hike through the stunning Canadian Rockies, wander Pacific rainforests, and explore the cowboy culture and Indigenous history of Alberta and British Columbia. From emerald Lake Louise to the towering peaks of Squamish, every day brings new vistas and challenges for active travelers. This tour’s USP is its perfect mix of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and camaraderie—making it the ultimate journey for those eager to bond with fellow adventurers while experiencing Canada’s wild west at its best.

day 1 - Calgary/Waterton Lakes

Enjoy a morning welcome meeting with your CEO in Calgary before making the trip to Waterton National Park. Have a picnic lunch outside upon arrival to fuel up before setting out to hike the Bertha Lake trail. The switchbacks are tough, but the view of the valley below from the blue-green waters of Lake Bertha are well worth the climb. Visit Red Rock Canyon afterwards for a short walk into this geological phenomenon before setting up camp in the evening to chow down on dinner around the fire.

Meal:Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Waterton Townsite Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr

Included Activities:Bertha Lake Trail Duration : 4.5 hr Distance : 11 km, Red Rock Canyon Visit, Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Waterton Lakes

Wake up to the smell of pine, emerge from the tent, and have breakfast at camp. Get ready for a full Day of hiking, lace up those boots, bring plenty of water and hit the trail. The group will be hiking either the Crypt Lake or Carthew summit trail, please note that there won't be enough time for both. You'll indulge in a picnic lunch halfway through and enjoy highlights like, roaring waterfalls, panoramic views, alpine bowls, and a 60ft tunnel through a mountain.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Waterton Townsite Campground (or similar)

Included Activities:Carthew Summit Trail Duration : 6.0 hr - 8.0 hr, Crypt Lake Trail Duration : 6.0 hr - 8.0 hr

day 3 - Waterton Lakes/Kananaskis

Enjoy a breakfast at camp before hopping into our private vehicle en route to Kananaskis. Nothing breaks up a road journey like snacks so we stop in Longview for some famous jerky to stock up. Fuel up with a picnic lunch before starting off on the first and only hike of today along the Ptarmigan Cirque trail. This steep trail offers spanning views of the surrounding mountains from an alpine meadow and also happens to be the highest paved pass in Canada. After finishing the hike, we head to our campsite, set up our tents, and have dinner together by the campfire.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Boulton Creek Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.5 hr

Included Activity:Ptarmigan Cirque Hike Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr

day 4 - Kananaskis

In the morning after breakfast at camp the group will head straight to the trailhead of Burstall Pass. Spend the entire Day hiking this route with a picnic lunch about halfway through to get some more energy for the hike back down. The views along the pass are magnificent and offer plenty of opportunities for more adventurous rock scrambling and climbing. Back at camp in the evening share dinner as a group around the campfire.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Boulton Creek Campground (or similar)

Included Activity:Burstall Pass Hike Duration : 4.0 hr - 7.0 hr

day 5 - Kananaskis/Lake Louise

After another morning outdoors enjoying a breakfast at camp the group will travel to Lake Louise. It’s a Day jam packed with activities that will get you out into the beautiful scenery of Lake Louise. In the morning you will drive from Kananaskis to Banff. Once here you will enjoy a bike ride around town to explore. Drive to camp in the evening.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Lake Louise Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 98 km

Included Activity:Bike Ride in Banff Duration : 3.0 hr

Optional Activities:Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain If you'd like to stretch your legs and explore Sulphur Mountain on foot, you can opt to take a short hike around some of the historical sites. , Canoeing

day 6 - Lake Louise

In the morning the group will leave Lake Louise and travel to Yoho National Park to hike the Iceline Trail there. It’s one of the best hikes in the park featuring unbeatable views of glacier peaks, rugged alpine landscapes, and cascading waterfalls. Eat a picnic lunch overlooking this beautiful landscape and then travel back to Lake Louise where you can spend some time in town before heading back to camp for dinner as a group.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Lake Louise Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activity:Iceline Trail Hike Duration : 7.0 hr - 9.0 hr Distance : 14 km

day 7 - Lake Louise

In the morning set out on a hike up Mount Fairview. After, travel to Banff. Once here it’s an afternoon of freedom to enjoy any activity that catches your eye. There are canoe rentals, bike rentals, scenic raft tours, the Banff gondola, and of course exploring on your own two feet with another hike. But if hiking feels too daunting, know that you can spend your time as you choose in the majesty of this national park and still feel connected to the space.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Lake Louise Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 58 km

Included Activities:Fairview Mountain Hike Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr, Banff National Park Visit

day 8 - Calgary to Vancouver

Leave Lake Louise in the morning to travel back to Calgary. Once you arrive, catch a flight from Calgary to Vancouver.

Arrive in Vancouver and enjoy free time to explore, check out Stanley Park and the Gastown neighbourhood filled with indie art galleries and souvenir shops before making your own way to your Vancouver accommodation Then, spend the night in this vibrant city.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Century Plaza Hotel & Spa (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 8.0 hr Distance : 250 km, Plane

Optional Activities:Gastown Visit Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, filled with Victorian buildings and cobblestone streets, is one of the liveliest in the city. It's rich in Canuck culture, food, and fashion. , Stanley Park Visit Often voted as one of the greatest city parks in the world, this 1,000-acre peninsula filled with luscious gardens, beaches, woodlands, and miles of trails is a highlight of Vancouver's downtown.

day 9 - Vancouver/Sooke

Catch the ferry to Victoria and Sooke on Vancouver Island. Eat a picnic lunch upon arrival before setting off into East Sooke Regional Park for some hiking. There’s a wide range of trails that have different levels of difficulty, but all of them will offer great views of the dramatic, rocky coastline, and lush Pacific rainforest filled with moss and green ferns. In the evening set up camp, get settled, and have dinner around a fire with the group.

Meal:Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Sooke River Campground (or similar)

Transport:Ferry Duration : 4.0 hr

Included Activity:East Sooke Regional Park Hike

day 10 - Sooke

After fuelling up with a camp breakfast the group will travel to the Juan de Fuca Strait from Sooke to embark on a hike along a section of the impressive trail. You’ll traverse miles of dense coastal forest and walk over beautiful pebble beaches, past gurgling waterfalls, slippery suspension bridges (watch your step) and the occasional pit of mud, but the dramatic views along this hike are well worth the effort. Transfer back to Sooke in the evening to rest up at camp and have dinner as a group.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Sooke River Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

Included Activity:Juan de Fuca Hike

day 11 - Sooke

Today after breakfast at camp the Day is yours to do as you wish. If you need a break from hiking consider one of the many optional activities available like, sea kayaking, whale watching, bicycle rentals, or a visit to the quaint town of Victoria for some people watching and cafe hopping.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Sooke River Campground (or similar)

Optional Activities:Bike Rental Sooke & Victoria , Sea Kayaking , Zodiac Whale Watching Cruise Cruise the sea in a Zodiac boat in search of marine wildlife such as gray whales, sea lions, otters, seals, porpoises, and killer whales.

day 12 - Sooke to Squamish via Parksville

In the morning after breakfast the group will transfer to Cowichan Bay where you'll go out on a kayak excursion. In the afternoon, leave Cowichan Bay behind and head to the ferry port in Nanaimo to hop on a ferry to Horseshoe Bay drive along the Sea to Sky highway up to Squamish. In the evening set up camp and relax in the outdoors.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Mountain Fun Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr, Ferry Duration : 2.5 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.25 hr Distance : 65 km

Included Activity:Kayak on Cowichan Bay

day 13 - Squamish

Today the group will hike The Stawamus Chief trail. This trail is one of the region’s best hikes and will take you up a steep incline to one of its three peaks. The views of the area surrounding Squamish, with the Howe Sound and the Garibaldi Park to the north are incredible. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your hike and in the evening relax at camp and have dinner as a group, refueling after the day’s adventure.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Mountain Fun Campground (or similar)

Included Activity:The Stawamus Chief Hike Duration : 4.0 hr - 7.0 hr Distance : 3 km

day 14 - Squamish

Another great Day of hiking to discover captivating views and new heights (literally). Set out to trek the Elfin Lake trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Offering amazing views you’ll hike 11km to get to the lakes, but it’s certainly worth it. Go for a dip in the icy water, fill up your bottles in another pond reserved only for drinking water and have lunch as you admire those insane views. After hiking the 11km downhill you’ll be able to have dinner wherever you choose in Squamish before heading back to camp for the night.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Mountain Fun Campground (or similar)

Included Activity:Elfin Lakes Hike

day 15 - Day trip to Whistler from Squamish

In the morning the group will travel from Squamish to Whistler to take the Whistler Gondola up to the peak and hike the High Note trail. This trail offers hikers with the most scenic views of Cheakamus Lake with its vibrant aquamarine waters. The hike begins at the top of Whistler Mountain and takes you around the backside with views of the surrounding mountains and a descent through an alpine area. After the hike you’ll have free time to enjoy Whistler before returning to Squamish. Consider checking out the Squamish-Lil'wat Cultural Centre, the Cloudraker Skybridge, or find a cozy coffee shop in town. In the evening at camp you’ll have your final dinner as a group around the campfire.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Mountain Fun Campground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activity:High Note Hike

day 16 - Whistler/Vancouver

Travel from Whistler to Vancouver. Tours ends on arrival in Vancouver.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 120 km

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Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt) and participation camping (14 nts).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Note: Allow USD200-260 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, ferry, and hiking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupTrip to Waterton National ParkHike along Bertha Lake trailVisit to Red Rock CanyonHike the Crypt Lake or Carthew Summit trailsHike the Ptarmigan Cirque trailBurstall Pass trailBanff National Park visitClimb up Fairview MountainEmbark on a scenic bike ride in BanffWalk the Iceline trail in Yoho National ParkFlight from Calgary to VancouverFerry ride from Vancouver to SookeHiking in East Sooke Provincial ParkA trek along a portion of the Juan de Fuca trailCowichan Lake visitFerry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe BayA hike up The Stawamus Chief trainA visit to Garibaldi Provincial Park and a hike to the Elfin LakesA ride up the Whistler Gondola to hike the High Note trailAll transportation between destinations

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Itinerary

day 1 - Calgary/Waterton Lakes

day 2 - Waterton Lakes

day 3 - Waterton Lakes/Kananaskis

day 4 - Kananaskis

day 5 - Kananaskis/Lake Louise

day 6 - Lake Louise

day 7 - Lake Louise

day 8 - Calgary to Vancouver

day 9 - Vancouver/Sooke

day 10 - Sooke

day 11 - Sooke

day 12 - Sooke to Squamish via Parksville

day 13 - Squamish

day 14 - Squamish

day 15 - Day trip to Whistler from Squamish

day 16 - Whistler/Vancouver

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Itinerary

day 1 - Calgary/Waterton Lakes

day 2 - Waterton Lakes

day 3 - Waterton Lakes/Kananaskis

day 4 - Kananaskis

day 5 - Kananaskis/Lake Louise

day 6 - Lake Louise

day 7 - Lake Louise

day 8 - Calgary to Vancouver

day 9 - Vancouver/Sooke

day 10 - Sooke

day 11 - Sooke

day 12 - Sooke to Squamish via Parksville

day 13 - Squamish

day 14 - Squamish

day 15 - Day trip to Whistler from Squamish

day 16 - Whistler/Vancouver

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