# 8-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Vancouver: Butchart Gardens, Banff, Lake Minnewanka, Johnston Canyon | Free Airport Transfer

Tour in Canada — Vancouver → Vancouver.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Region: Canada
- Route: Vancouver → Vancouver
- Duration: 8 days
- Price from: $3,228
- Availability: currently sold out
- Operator: partner tour operator (supplied via Tours4Fun)

## Summary

• Ride the legendary Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies • Admire stunning canyons, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks • Optional lunch stop at Lake Louise Village • Stroll the Rockies with breathtaking mountain views • Visit Butchart Gardens and Victoria's Inner Harbour • Travel by comfortable coach with experienced driver

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## Itinerary

### Day 1: Vancouver Airport Pick-up(Tour A for your reference)

For all guests who collect luggage and meet with the guide before 12:15, you may pay $1 to participate in the 3-hour Vancouver tour. Please patiently wait in the airport lobby and we will depart from the airport at 12:30. Vancouver tour itinerary : Gastown → 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Plaza → Canada Place, via Chinatown.

### Day 2: Victoria 1-Day Tour

Named after Queen Victoria, lies the city of Victoria! Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. It is one of the oldest cities. Victoria has retained a large number of its historic buildings and famous landmarks like the Parliament Buildings. Vancouver → BC Ferry ( Mandatory , 90 mins)→ The Butchart Gardens ( Mandatory , 60 mins)→ Chinatown (Pass by)→ Victoria Inner Harbour (45 mins)→ Victoria Mile Zero Monument (10 minutes)→ BC Ferry ( Mandatory , 90 mins)→ Vancouver

### Day 3: "Rocky Mountaineer" First Passage to the West Train Tour

Arrive at Rocky Mountaineer Station by 7:00AM and board the Rocky Mountaineer train to Kamloops , located in the heart of British Columbia's interior. During today's journey, you'll see a dramatic change in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the coast and Cascade Mountain peaks, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rapids of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock shelves along the Thompson River. The first day of the trip ends between 6:00PM and 7:30PM Pacific Time when the train pulls into Kamloops along the shores of Kamloops Lake. Spend the evening exploring Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room. Overnight in Kamloops. Vancouver → "Rocky Mountaineer" First Passage to the West Train Tour → Kamloops Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train Special Note: The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.

### Day 4: "Rocky Mountaineer" First Passage to the West Train Tour

At 06:25 , your venture into the heart of the mountains begins in earnest. Continuing east along the South Thompson River, you'll witness historic Craigellachie. This spot marks where the Last Spike was driven home on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, uniting the nation. You'll marvel at man's ingenuity as Rocky Mountaineer enters the Spiral Tunnels, bored through solid rock beneath a mountain over a century ago. You'll gaze in wonder at cascading waterfalls and icy glaciers spilling over the lips of the peaks above, on your way to the charming alpine town of Banff and the brilliant waters of Lake Louise. All of this craggy wilderness is yours to embrace, from the comfort of your luxurious Rocky Mountaineer coach. Around every bend awaits a moment that takes your breath away. We will pull in to overnight at a hotel in Banff. 【Itinerary】 Kamloops → "Rocky Mountaineer" First Passage to the West Train Tour → Banff Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train

### Day 5: Town of Banff - Johnston Canyon - Lake Minnewanka - Town of Banff

Today we will visit many attractions in Banff National Park . You will first explore the spectacular Johnston Canyon and admire the charming waterfalls. Then in Banff, you will have some free time to explore according to your needs and preferences. Then we will go to Lake Minnewanka , enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the lake, check in the Hoodoos , appreciate the unique structure of the rock, visit the Surprise Corner , and feel the spectacular fusion of lakes and mountains. Finally, we will return to the Town of Banff for free activities, experience the local culture and food, and then end this unforgettable journey with beautiful memories. 【Itinerary】 Town of Banff → TownBanff National Park → Johnston Canyon (60 mins) → Banff free time (60 mins) → Lake Minnewanka (30 mins) → Hoodoos (15 mins) → Surprise Corner (15 mins) → Town of Banff (60 mins)

### Day 6: Banff Free Day

Today, you can continue to enjoy your free time in Banff Town, or join one of our optional day tours at your own expense. (Each day tour requires a minimum of two participants. Please select and pay for the tour at the time of booking; otherwise, it cannot be arranged.) Optional Tour: Columbia Glacier + Peyto Lake + Bow Lake 1 Day Tour from Calgary/Banff

### Day 7: Banff - Lake Louise - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm

Farewell to the beautiful morning light in Banff, we will first take the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola , overlooking the majestic Hot Springs Castle Hotel, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Banff Town and the Rocky Mountains. Then we will go to Lake Louise Village , surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and quiet forests, which is an ideal place to enjoy rest and food. You can flexibly arrange lunch according to your personal preferences. After that, we will go to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", to feel the tranquility and beauty. Then we will check in at another glacial lake in Banff, Moraine Lake , with calm lake water rippling. After the tour, we will pass through Glacier National Park and enjoy the excellent scenery of the Glacier Valley. Overnight in Grizzly Town/Salmon Bay. Banff → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Bow Falls (10 mins) → Lake Louise Village ( optional lunch ) → Lake Louise (90mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Glacier National Park (Pass by) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm Tips: Moraine Lake is open from June to mid-October; if the attraction is not open by then, the attraction will be canceled and the tour time of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.

### Day 8: Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver

In the morning, we will visit the famous " Last Spike " in the Pacific Railway Memorial Park, and then go to Kamloops, the hometown of American ginseng in the north of the Okanagan Valley. The name of the city comes from the Indian word "Cumcloups", reflecting that the city is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the Thompson River. Then we will go to the gold rush town of Hope , where Stallone's movie "First Blood" was filmed. This was the only way for gold diggers back then. Finally, we will return to Vancouver along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway , ending this pleasant journey. Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Hope (30 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver

## Guide languages

Chinese Live, English Live

## Links

- Yatra For Fun page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105276126-canadian-rockies-tour-vancouver-8-day
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