【Fairmont Experience + Summer Tour】3-Canada Tour from Calgary: Banff, Johnston Canyon and Columbia Icefield | Stay at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

What you'll experience

Highlights

3 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Home - Calgary

   Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests and abundant wild animals. Immerse yourself into the nature, and enjoy local delicacies.
   Your choices of full day/half day [Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour] (Additional Fees):
     1) [ City Walk - Full day Calgary Tour] Back to the Time at Heritage Park+Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations (Start at 9:00 am, includes guide and transfer, 8hr)
     2) [ City Guided - Explore - Route A] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping mall (For guests arrive Calgary before 12:00 pm, the tour starts at 1:30 pm, 5hr)
     3) [ City Self-Explore - Route C ] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet (For guests arrive Calgary before 12:00 pm, the tour starts at 1:30pm, 5hr)
     4) [ City Self-Explore - Route D ] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (For guests arrive Calgary before 12:00 pm, the tour starts at 1:30pm, 5hr)

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel
2. 2

   Day 2 — Banff National Parks - Sulphur Mt. - Johnston Canyon

   Visit Banff National Park to marvel at the beauty and grandeur of the granite peaks. It is hard to miss this natural wonder. Enjoy a ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit on [Banff Gondola]. Next, you can see [Banff Hoodoos], "Devil's Rock." Following [Bow Falls], It is almost like you are enchanted with time when the river roars in summer. After taking a peek at the [Surprise Corner], the spectacular viewpoint for the famous [Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel], we will visit and make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Finally, hiking at [Johnston Canyon] This popular hiking spot takes you to stunning waterfalls. The trail will take you through open meadows and glacial lakes. (If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction.)
   【Itinerary】
   Calgary - Banff Gondola (Additional fees) (90 min) - Hoodoos (15 min) - Bow Falls (15 min) - Surprise Corner (15 min) - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch stop [French Brasserie] (Optional with additional fees) (75 min) - Johnston Canyon (60 min)
     
   Banff National Park
   Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, and is a destination on innumerous people’s bucket lists from all around the world. The most famous attractions in the park are Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Banff National Park is also home to countless iconic natural landmarks from majestic mountain ranges to gorgeous turquoise lakes, to beautiful waterfalls, and canyons.
   Sulphur Mountain
   Sulphur Mountain is a mountain located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. At the peak of the mountain you will be amazed by the incredible 360 degree view on the skywalk, of six majestic mountain ranges, beautiful rivers and valleys, the Bow Valley as well as the Town of Banff. Surrounded by the massive peaks that reach the sky, you feel as if you are at the heart of the planet.
   Hoodoos
   Hoodoos take millions of years to form and stand 5 to 7 meters tall. Each hoodoo is a sandstone pillar resting on a thick base of shale that is capped by a large stone. Hoodoos are very fragile and can erode completely if their capstone is dislodged. The protected Hoodoos site is a guaranteed spot to see Hoodoos but smaller versions of these sandstone giants can be found all over the Badlands. The Hoodoos make a great stop on the way to the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site in East Coulee.
   Bow Falls 
   Located 2.7 km from the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is Bow Falls. The astounding scene and the powerful sound of aqua green water crashing over limestone is truly a remarkable experience. The bow falls is a shallow but wide waterfall on the bow river. Several Hollywood films of the 1950s were filmed here! Famous Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe once was swept over the bow falls as they filmed for “River of No Return.”
   Surprise Corner 
   The Surprise corner is named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story.
   Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
   The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the "Castle of the Rockies" has a history of more than one hundred years. This iconic gem is nestled among the majestic Rocky Mountains with the clear Bow River at its feet. Whether you are soaking in the hot springs outdoors or indoors, you can admire the distant Rocky Mountains peacefully. The snow on the peaks, the blue sky, and the cool air are enough to make you feel like one with nature.
   Johnston Canyon 
   As Banff National Park's most popular hiking destination, you won't want to miss Johnston Canyon. Johnston Canyon is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. Every moment at Johnston Canyon is a memory as you explore depths and different perspectives of the beautiful gorge.
    
    

   

   Sulphur Mountain

   

   Banff National Park

   

   Bow Falls

   

   Johnston Canyon

   Meals: B: Excluded(Meal Plan Option Available), L: Excluded(Meal Plan Optiona Available), D: ExcludedStay: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
3. 3

   Day 3 — Banff - Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield - Calgary

   Today, we will drive along [Icefields Parkway], National Geographic magazine has voted it as one of the most beautiful scenic highways on the planet. This breathtaking drive blends jaw-dropping views with pristine wilderness. Pass by the snow-capped mountain peaks of [Crowfoot Glacier]. Following the visit to [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Shortly after, we will come to [Peyto Lake], a must-see lake in Banff National Park for its unique maple shape or vibrant blue glacier-fed water. (Note: If the Peyto Lake is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterfowl Lake and Big Hill as an alternative attraction.) After that, we will arrive at [Columbia Icefield] and experience the stunning beauty of [Athabasca Glacier], the largest and oldest icefield in North America. For an unforgettable trip into this region, take a ride of [Ice Explorer - Snowcoach]. Then we will head back to Banff.
   【Itinerary】
   Banff - Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by) - Bow Lake (20 min) - Peyto Lake (30 min) - Columbia Icefield[Snowcoach] (Additional fees) & Lunch stop (Optional Western Lunch Box with additional fees) (150min) - Calgary
     
     
   Crowfoot Glacier
   The spectacular Crowfoot Glacier can be viewed from a lookout point on the world famous Icefields Parkway about 34 km (21 mi) north of Lake Louise. Attached to the north eastern side of Crowfoot Mountain, overlooking Bow Lake, the glacier's runoff feeds into the Bow River, which flows from Banff National Park through the City of Calgary to the Alberta prairies.
   Bow Lake
   Bow Lake is approximately 30 minutes north of Lake Louise, off the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) in the Canadian Rockies and a half mile north of the Crowfoot Glacier. Sitting at an elevation of 1,920 m (6,300 ft), it is one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park. Fed by meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield, the lake lies at the base of Bow Summit, which is perfectly reflected in its aquamarine waters on a calm day. Great place for a picnic or a short stroll.
   Icefields Parkway
   Joining the hamlet of Lake Louise in Banff with the Town of Jasper in Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world --- Icefields Parkway. Along the 230 km mountain road, every corner on the Icefields Parkway reveals another one of nature's splendor, from the ancient glaciers and cascading waterfalls to the vivid colours of lakes and lush forests . Many stops along the Icefields Parkway deserve a stop.
   Peyto Lake
   Located along the Icefields Parkway, approximately 40km north of Lake Louise is the vibrant glacier-fed lake, Peyto Lake. The lake is nestled in majestic mountain ranges which lie on each of its sides. This jaw dropping view is the best reward for an intense scrambling hike. The scenery on the viewpoint looks as if it is a carefully painted piece of art. Peyto Lake’s beauty is comparable with the famous Moraine Lake without as many crowds.
   Columbia Icefield
   The Columbia Icefield is the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies, covering some 230 sq km (89 sq mi) to a depth of 365 m (1,200 ft) and some 28 km (17 mi) long. Draped over the continental divide on a high alpine plateau along the Alberta-BC border, it receives an average of 7 m (23 ft) of new snowfall per year. Not all of that snow can melt in the short summers so it accumulates, turning to ice which flows outward through the surrounding passes, creating fingers of ice known as glaciers, the Athabasca Glacier being the most well-known.
   Dropoff Points in Banff: 
   * Winter - [Banff Town] Elk + Avenue Hotel
   Dropoff Points in  Calgary: 
   * Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6.
   * Winter -[Downtown] Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown
   * Calgary International Airport, pease ensure that your flight departs after 10:30pm. Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted.

   

   Columbia Icefield

   

   Bow Lake

   

   Peyto Lake

   Meals: B: Excluded(Meal Plan Option Available), L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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Cancellation policy

Important info

Special notes

• The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
• If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged an additional fee for a second pick-up service.
• According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering).
• All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour.
• During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
• During your trip, the tour guide may pick-up or drop-off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you.
• During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you.
• If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release"; no exceptions.
• Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
• In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
• If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
• This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM）
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• This product is a local bus tour. Under the premise that the promised service and standards remain unchanged, your itinerary may take place alongside another traveler's itinerary to form a group tour. Depending on arrival and departure dates, travelers’ itinerary sequence may differ.
• Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
• The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
• Product components such as: tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, attraction facilities, etc. may have different standards (ratings, classes, quality) in different regions of the world; please understand. Our bilingual tour guides will use Mandarin and/or English to serve you.
• Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
• Tour Operator will provides transportation, accommodation or other services and is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury, delay or accident due to an act of default of any company engaged in providing service included in these packages.
• In case of force majeure including but not limited to weather, traffic accidents, etc. our company has the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
• It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance for your personal benefit.
• Tour Operator is not responsible for any transportation cancellations or delays, climate change, or any other travel safety issues within the trip that are caused by circumstances not under our company's control.

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Double rooms are not guaranteed to be two beds type, please understand.
* Price for a child applies when a 0 to 12-year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* There will be hotel surcharges during Petroleum Show and Stampede. The price may vary depending on the departure date.
* The hotel room type is mainly one bed or two beds. If you have a special request, please note in advance. We try our best to coordinate.
* If the departure date is within 1 month, we cannot guarantee the availability. The Fairmont hotels sold out very quickly.
* Price is not applicable during Jun28 to Jul 06, please confirm with us again for the final price in this period.

Travel tips

Summer Celebration | Canada Strong Pass – National Park Entrance Fee Rebate Program
Eligibility Period: 
Guests who travel between June 20 and September 2, 2025 and enter designated Canadian national parks will receive a cash rebate for park entrance fees!
Eligible National Parks:
Banff National Park、Jasper National Park、Yoho National Park、Waterton Lakes National Park
Rebate Details:
1. Guests entering any of the above parks during the eligible period will receive a cash refund of CAD $7 per adult per day, based on commercial ticket rates. The refund will be issued on-site by the tour guide.
2. For guests who enjoy the "Buy 2, Get 2 Free" promotion, refunds are calculated as follows:
•Single room: Refund for 1 adult
•Double room: Refund for 2 adults
•Triple room: Refund for 2 adults
•Quad room: Refund for 2 adults
3. For bookings not using the "Buy 2, Get 2 Free" offer, refunds will be based on the actual number of adults in the order.
Kind Reminder:
•All refunds are issued in cash by the tour guide during the trip.
•This promotion does not affect the original tour pricing and is not considered a price reduction.
•We reserve the right to interpret the terms of this promotion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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