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A four-day coach loop from Vancouver through the Okanagan to Banff and the Columbia Icefields, this summer tour delivers turquoise lakes, mountain passes and a winery stop. Expect long driving days, iconic viewpoints, and optional glacier or gondola add-ons.
A four-day coach loop from Vancouver through the Okanagan to Banff and the Columbia Icefields, this summer tour delivers turquoise lakes, mountain passes and a winery stop. Expect long driving days, iconic viewpoints, and optional glacier or gondola add-ons.
Morning light glances off the glass of Vancouver’s Convention Centre and the coach eases out onto the highway — you feel the city drop away and the Rockies push forward.
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Operated by Discover Canada Tours · Vancouver, British Columbia
Morning light glances off the glass of Vancouver’s Convention Centre and the coach eases out onto the highway — you feel the city drop away and the Rockies push forward.
Across the Fraser Valley into the Okanagan, the itinerary stitches desertlike slopes, vineyard benches and mountain corridors into a single route. By day two the road climbs Rogers Pass (≈1,330 m) and opens onto the Rockies’ jewel tone: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (1,600–1,885 m), where short shore-side walks and viewpoints deliver the turquoise views that define the range. Days three and four thread the Icefields Parkway past the Columbia Icefield (optional Ice Explorer), Jasper’s townsite and a weather-glazed glimpse of Mt. Robson before returning toward Wells Gray’s Spahat Falls and back to Vancouver.
This tour touches fast-moving geology — glacial basins, carved valleys and moraines — and modern history, from the Last Spike at Craigellachie to the development of Banff as Canada’s first national park. Local culture is mountain-town hospitality: craft breweries, alpine lodges, and Indigenous histories read into the landscape if you ask your guide.
Practical nuts and bolts: expect multiple long driving days (several 3–6 hour segments), short walks at viewpoints, and altitude changes of several hundred metres. Book glacier or gondola add-ons early, choose a window seat for photography, and bring layered clothing, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. The tour suits travelers who want curated access to many classic sites without backcountry travel — you see the highlights, sleep in town, and leave the driving to the guide.
The tour meets and finishes at the Vancouver Convention Centre (in front of the FlyOver Canada ticket booth); exact pick-up details are in your confirmation email.
Yes — both are optional add-ons; they must be booked in advance, typically up to one week prior, and may have additional fees.
Children under 6 are not permitted; those 15 and younger must travel with a parent or guardian, and additional age rules apply for minors traveling alone.
The operator requires a minimum of 22 guests to run the tour; trips may be cancelled for poor weather or insufficient travelers with refund policies outlined at booking.
Discover Canada Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light glances off the glass of Vancouver’s Convention Centre and the coach eases out onto the highway — you feel the city drop away and the Rockies push forward.
Morning light glances off the glass of Vancouver’s Convention Centre and the coach eases out onto the highway — you feel the city drop away and the Rockies push forward.
Across the Fraser Valley into the Okanagan, the itinerary stitches desertlike slopes, vineyard benches and mountain corridors into a single route. By day two the road climbs Rogers Pass (≈1,330 m) and opens onto the Rockies’ jewel tone: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (1,600–1,885 m), where short shore-side walks and viewpoints deliver the turquoise views that define the range. Days three and four thread the Icefields Parkway past the Columbia Icefield (optional Ice Explorer), Jasper’s townsite and a weather-glazed glimpse of Mt. Robson before returning toward Wells Gray’s Spahat Falls and back to Vancouver.
This tour touches fast-moving geology — glacial basins, carved valleys and moraines — and modern history, from the Last Spike at Craigellachie to the development of Banff as Canada’s first national park. Local culture is mountain-town hospitality: craft breweries, alpine lodges, and Indigenous histories read into the landscape if you ask your guide.
Practical nuts and bolts: expect multiple long driving days (several 3–6 hour segments), short walks at viewpoints, and altitude changes of several hundred metres. Book glacier or gondola add-ons early, choose a window seat for photography, and bring layered clothing, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. The tour suits travelers who want curated access to many classic sites without backcountry travel — you see the highlights, sleep in town, and leave the driving to the guide.