Overview
Grand Western Canada Vacation
Who says you can’t have it all? Certainly not Canadians! From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western Canada presents the greatest range of sights and cities, not to mention mountains! Pack your bags for a variety of adventure as we’ve packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one encompassing vacation. On this grand tour of Western Canada, you’ll spend time in the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver and the British-infused city of Victoria before trading the pubs of the “garden city” for the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Devour the majestic scenery of four national parks – Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper – get a taste of resort life in renowned Whistler, sip your way through the vineyards of charming lakeside Kelowna, and clink your glasses to mountains of fun.
Highlights of Grand Western Canada Vacation
City Highlights
Price Details US
Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.Any applicable Goods and Service Tax (GST) and/or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Canada are additional. Taxes will be calculated and listed at the time of booking, prior to payment being collected.
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Transportation
Notes
Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Travelers Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
UNESCO Sites
Banff National Park|Jasper National Park
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Grand Western Canada Vacation
Product Group
Grand Western Canada Vacation
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 Dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2
VANCOUVER–KELOWNA Bountiful Beauty Depart Vancouver and travel into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the thriving lakefront resort community of Kelowna. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE in Kelowna with its long stretches of sandy beaches, vineyards, and orchards. Enjoy an evening at leisure where you may wish to take a stroll on the lakefront boardwalk, enjoy dinner at one of the many alfresco restaurants, or sample a glass of local wine. Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your free time. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps, tips, and more.
Day 3
KELOWNA–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–BANFF, ALBERTA Breathtaking Banff Drive east and enjoy the panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park. Continue over the Continental Divide into Alberta before descending Kicking Horse Pass into Banff National Park. Dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventure to explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park. This awe-inspiring natural wonder, where soaring peaks and sapphire lakes meet the heavens for a breathtaking experience like no other on Earth!
Day 4
BANFF Heavenly Heights Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the [LF] Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. (B)LOCAL FAVORITEEPIC RIDE Soar to the top of the world on the Banff Gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy breakfast and be in awe of the magnificent, natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies with breathtaking views you’ll never forget.
Day 5
BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD –JASPER Rocky Mountain Majesty Visit Lake Louise, whose blue-green waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue on the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ride on the Ice Explorer. Discover the power of nature as you drive on the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. Tonight, enjoy a special fireside chat with drumming, singing, and indigenous stories shared by the legendary [LF] Warrior Women. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Be moved by an expedition across the Athabasca Glacier. Traverse this massive glacier aboard the all-terrain Columbia Ice Explorer and walk on the surface where the Earth’s geology is changing beneath your feet. Feel the force of nature’s strength on an ancient glacier that still carves the face of the Rocky Mountains today.
Day 6
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE Spectacular Jasper National Park Enjoy a short orientation tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty, followed by an excursion to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Cruise on clear azure waters amid lofty snow-capped peaks and learn the history of Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. Perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Spanning nearly 4,250 square miles of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible Dark Sky to thrill stargazers as well. A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is a spectacular sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty.
Day 7
JASPER–KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA Historic British Columbia Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to Kamloops. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE in Kamloops with a stroll through downtown to find a wealth of shops, cafes, and eateries amid a vibrant local art and cultural scene in this outdoor mecca for hikers, skiers, and nature lovers. Take a walk through picturesque Riverside Park along the Thompson River for a touch of natural beauty in the heart of this modern city with its roots in 10,000 years of its Native Peoples and early 19th-century fur trading and gold prospecting. Check with your Tour Director for the best way to explore Kamloops or get the maps and tips you need on your handy GlobusGO mobile app!
Day 8
KAMLOOPS–WHISTLER Alpine Adventures Travel to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain, for a 2-night stay at the luxury basecamp, the Fairmont Chateau. The evening is free with time to explore. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT The luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain where you’ll enjoy spectacular mountain setting in this stunning architecture that blends with the natural alpine views. Relax in the spa, by the pool, or with a stroll through the Olympic village. Your Tour Director and GlobusGO mobile app have plenty of expert tips, maps, and more.
Day 9
WHISTLER Alpine Adventures Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE in Whistler. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the world. Other options include a walk in the treetops, a sightseeing excursion by air, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.
Day 10
WHISTLER–VICTORIA Ancient Traditions Enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then travel west to catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island for Victoria, said to be the most British city outside of Britain. See major attractions on your city orientation tour, including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURAL GEMS Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre before opening hours where you will be greeted with a First Nations welcome followed by breakfast. The centre is a spectacular setting, which brings to life the history of Native peoples whose traditions and beautiful culture still resonate today.
Day 11
VICTORIA The Grandest of Gardens This morning and afternoon are free to explore on your own; your Tour Director may recommend an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. Later, visit world-famous [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the former greenhouse, renovated to the Blue Poppy Restaurant. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE PICTURE PERFECT Butchart Gardens, named for the woman who founded this botanical oasis of blooming shades and horticultural design, is a National Historic site for its legacy and lush treasure of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens bring fairytales to life.
Day 12
VICTORIA–VANCOUVER British Columbia Treasures Board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. In the evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a festive farewell dinner tonight. (B,D)
Day 13
VANCOUVER Safe travels until we meet again! The tour ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-05-20 | $4098 | $0 | $4098 | CP30508 | Not Available |
| 2 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-27 | $4545 | $0 | $4545 | CP30515K | Not Available |
| 3 | 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-22 | 2023-06-03 | $4098 | $0 | $4098 | CP30522 | Not Available |
| 4 | 2023-05-29 | 2023-05-29 | 2023-06-10 | $4283 | $0 | $4283 | CP30529 | Not Available |
| 5 | 2023-06-05 | 2023-06-05 | 2023-06-17 | $4283 | $100 | $4183 | CP30605 | Available |
| 6 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-24 | $4739 | $0 | $4739 | CP30612K | Not Available |
| 7 | 2023-06-19 | 2023-06-19 | 2023-07-01 | $4341 | $0 | $4341 | CP30619 | Not Available |
| 8 | 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-26 | 2023-07-08 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30626 | Not Available |
| 9 | 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-15 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30703 | Not Available |
| 10 | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-22 | $4817 | $100 | $4717 | CP30710K | Available |
| 11 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-07-29 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30717 | Not Available |
| 12 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-05 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30724 | Not Available |
| 13 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-12 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30731 | Not Available |
| 14 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-19 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30807 | Not Available |
| 15 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-26 | $4817 | $0 | $4817 | CP30814K | Not Available |
| 16 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-02 | $4360 | $0 | $4360 | CP30821 | Not Available |
| 17 | 2023-08-28 | 2023-08-28 | 2023-09-09 | $4341 | $100 | $4241 | CP30828 | Available |
| 18 | 2023-09-04 | 2023-09-04 | 2023-09-16 | $4341 | $0 | $4341 | CP30904 | Available |
| 19 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-18 | $4426 | $0 | $4426 | CP40506 | Available |
| 20 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-25 | $4909 | $0 | $4909 | CP40513K | Available |
| 21 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-06-01 | $4426 | $0 | $4426 | CP40520 | Available |
| 22 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-06-08 | $4626 | $0 | $4626 | CP40527 | Available |
| 23 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-15 | $4626 | $0 | $4626 | CP40603 | Available |
| 24 | 2024-06-10 | 2024-06-10 | 2024-06-22 | $5118 | $0 | $5118 | CP40610K | Available |
| 25 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-29 | $4688 | $0 | $4688 | CP40617 | Available |
| 26 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-06 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40624 | Available |
| 27 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-13 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40701 | Available |
| 28 | 2024-07-08 | 2024-07-08 | 2024-07-20 | $5202 | $0 | $5202 | CP40708K | Available |
| 29 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-27 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40715 | Available |
| 30 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-08-03 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40722 | Available |
| 31 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-08-10 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40729 | Available |
| 32 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-17 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40805 | Available |
| 33 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-24 | $5202 | $0 | $5202 | CP40812K | Available |
| 34 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-31 | $4709 | $0 | $4709 | CP40819 | Available |
| 35 | 2024-08-26 | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-07 | $4688 | $0 | $4688 | CP40826 | Available |
| 36 | 2024-09-02 | 2024-09-02 | 2024-09-14 | $4688 | $0 | $4688 | CP40902 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Georgian Court Hotel | The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar. | Vancouver | 773 Beatty St | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Delta Grand Okanagan Resort | This beautiful hotel is ideally situated in downtown Kelowna and features contemporary design, fitness centre, business centre, gift shop, and several restaurants. Guestrooms are also fully equipped with internet access, air-conditioning, and private baths. | Kelowna | 1310 Water Street | Superior First-Class |
| 3 | Banff Park Lodge | The hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe. | Banff | 222 Lynx Street | First-Class |
| 4 | Forest Park Hotel | Located at the base of the mountains, the Forest Park Hotel features 152 spacious non-smoking guestrooms. The hotel combines rustic charm expected of a mountain inn with modern accents and amenities. | Jasper | 82 Cannaught Drive | First-Class |
| 5 | Sandman Signature Hotel | Facing Riverside Park and the Thompson River, Sandman Signature Hotel is smartly designed with thoughtfully appointed guestrooms, indoor pool and hot tub, on-site restaurant, fitness room, and complimentary Wi-Fi. | Kamloops | 225 Lorne Street | First-Class |
| 6 | Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort | The Chateau is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain and just 5 minutes from the center of Whistler Village. The hotel has a golf-course, indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, concierge service, gift shops, guest laundry, business center, several restaurants, baker, lounge, Afternoon Tea, and room service. | Whistler | 4599 Chateau Blvd. | Deluxe |
| 7 | DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria | DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria boasts an ideal downtown location steps away from the Inner Harbour, boutique shops, whale watching, museums, and many arts and cultural activities. Guestrooms offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Olympic Mountain Range, downtown Victoria, and the Legislative Building. | Victoria | 777 Douglas Street | First-Class |
