What To Expect

Day 1: Calgary - Columbia Icefield - Jasper Town

• As you leave the Calgary skylines and drive to Bow Lake, you get welcomed by beautiful lakes, mountains and dense green forests. If you are lucky enough, you might just see the grizzly bear. The Bow River starts in the Canadian Rockies and flows south through Calgary before eventually joining the Oldman River and emptying into Hudson Bay. It's a beautiful and important waterway that provides drinking water, irrigation, and recreation opportunities for many people in the region.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Seasonal attraction. It's a true national treasure that offers so much to see and explore. The journey stretches a remarkable distance of 232km (144 mi) right through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. With breathtaking views of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers, and broad, sweeping valleys, there is no shortage of natural beauty to take in. It's truly a world-class experience that you won't want to miss out on!

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NO

• This particular waterfall may not be one of the tallest, but it's famous for the immense volume of water that rushes through it, all the way from the Columbia Glacier. It must be a truly awe-inspiring sight to witness!

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Jasper Town is the heart of Jasper National Park and the second biggest town in the Canadian Rockies. A beautiful and exciting place to visit. (stop point – at your hotel of choice)

  Duration: 10 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: Jasper Town - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - Peyto Lake - Crowfoot Glacier- Calgary

• Highly suggest booking the OPTIONAL cruise when visiting the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies to fully appreciate the beauty of the scenery. The cruise is not included in admission, but due to its popularity, it is recommended to reserve your spot in advance.

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NO

• It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago.The intricate design is etched onto the Palliser Formation, which is composed of limestone that was formed in a shallow tropical sea by tiny lime-secreting plankton approximately 365 million years ago.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Medicine Lake is such a unique geological wonder. Its status as one of the largest sinking rivers in the Western Hemisphere and potentially the largest inaccessible cave system in the world is truly impressive. Wonder what secrets lie hidden within its depths.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• During the summer months, the lake is absolutely breathtaking, thanks to the significant amounts of glacial rock flour that flow into it. These suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color that you won't find anywhere else. It's truly a sight to behold!

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• After leaving Peyto Lake you will be driven back to Calgary where you'll get to see the beautiful mountains merging into the city skylines.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE