Calgary Blackfoot Hotel Guide meeting time: 7:30 AM

Guests arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC) after 7:00 AM are required to stay overnight in Calgary and join the tour the following morning.
Airport pickup and hotel accommodation options for the night before the tour are available upon request.

IGA Banff Meeting the Guide at the IGA Market Parking Lot - 9:00AM

Lake Minnewanka Frozen Bubble (Winter)

Lake Minnewanka is a glacial lake located in the eastern part of Banff National Park, about 5 kilometers northeast of downtown Banff. The lake is 21 kilometers long and 142 meters deep, making it the second longest lake in Canada's Rocky Mountain parks. In winter, it transforms into a mystical space where you can experience ice bubbles. This phenomenon occurs when methane gas, produced by plants growing on the lakebed, rises to the surface and freezes, creating what is known as Frozen Bubbles.

Two Jack Lake

The name "Two Jack Lake" originates from two men named Jack who were active in the area during the late 19th century. One was Jack Stanley, and the other was Jack Watters. They were involved in mining and exploration around Banff, and the lake was named in their honor as "Two Jack Lake." Two Jack Lake is a stunning lake located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Just a short drive from Banff, it is a popular destination for visitors looking to experience breathtaking scenery. The lake’s emerald waters, surrounded by majestic mountains, create a picturesque setting, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Banff Springs Hotel - winter A hotel resembling an old British castle with over 100 years of tradition

The hotel opened in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, as one of the earliest of Canada's grand railway hotels.

[Optional] Banff Sulphur Mt. Gondola Adult C$80, Child(6-15) C$50 (Tax included)

Alberta's most famous observatory, where you can see the majestic Rocky Mountains and beautiful Banff City at a glance, as if surrounded by a folding screen - climb up to the Sulfur Mountain Observation Deck, the top of Banff, and look down on Banff. As you walk along the installed deck, take in the endless outdoor Rocky Mountain scenery.

Banff Downtown Free time for lunch in Banff Downtown.

Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops.

Lake Louise (Winter) Tour the one of the UNESCO acknowledged World's Top Ten Beauties, the Lake Louise.

Located in Banff National Park, which was designated as Canada's first national park in 1885, it is one of the world's top 10 scenic spots designated by UNESCO. You can also experience the huge glacier of Mount Victoria, which is 3,464 meters above sea level. In clear weather, it takes on an emerald color. This is a phenomenon caused by the combination of sunlight and the limestone contained in the lake water. Lake Lee, named after the 4th princess of England's Queen Victoria, is a representative attraction of the Canadian Rockies, and was introduced by the British BBC as one of the world's 100 must-visit places in one's life.

Fairmont Château Lake Louise (Winter) The world-famous Fairmont family of hotels

The natural area surrounding the hotel has been incorporated into Banff National Park, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Banff Downtown Free time and dinner (at your own expense)

Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. You will have free time here to explore at your own pace and enjoy dinner.

Calgary International Airport (YYC) Tour ends with drop-off at Calgary Airport

Those who wish to leave individually in Banff may do so.
For those taking a flight, please book a flight departing after 9:00 PM.