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Experience the Western Rockies
Tami, your WestJet Vacations experience specialist
"I enjoy taking the ‘road less travelled’ as that allows you to see areas that are hidden gems with so much history"
Tami,
your WestJet Vacations Experience Specialist

Itinerary Summary: 8 Nights; 2 nights Banff, 1 night Fernie, 1 night Nelson, 1 night Hedley, 2 nights Vancouver, 1 night Shuswap

The Southern Rockies is a less travelled part of the Canadian Rockies. Visit many of the historic gold mining and boom towns of the past, stopping at hot springs and enjoying this backwater in the mountains. Various activity options are available.

The day by day itinerary is set as below. Travel at your leisure from one town to the next. On your first night you will be provided with maps to start this self guided itinerary.

Day 1
Arrive in Calgary. Pick up rental vehicle. (Rental must be booked separately from tour).  Drive to Banff–129km, approximately 1.5 hours. Drive west through the Rockies, spend the day exploring Lake Louise and Banff National Parks. Overnight Banff

Day 2
Depart Banff drive to Fernie–327km, approximately 4.5 hours. Enjoy the Kooteney Mountains on your way to Fernie. Overnight Fernie

Day 3
Depart Fernie drive to Cranbrook and Nelson–327km, approximately 4.25 hours. Travel the unique towns of southern BC ending the journey in the town of Nelson. Overnight Nelson

Day 4
Depart Nelson drive to Hedley - 339km, approximately 4.5 hours. Explore some of the historic sites of the gold and silver rush ending the day in the overnight-built boom town of Hedley. Overnight in Hedley

Day 5
Depart Hedley drive to Vancouver – 319km, approximately 4 hours. Take the day to explore the old mining sites and witness the history of the great Canadian Gold Rush. Then travel over the Coast Mountain Ranges to Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver

Day 6
Spend the day touring around Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 7
Depart Vancouver drive to Kamloops and Shuswap–448km, approximately 5 hours. Travel through the Fraser River delta and the Coast Mountain range on your way to Kamloops. Overnight in Shuswap

Day 8
Depart Shuswap, drive through Chase and Revelstoke to Banff (5.75hrs) 461km. Stop and visit the Glacier National Park Information Centre on the way through the Monashee and Selkirk mountains. Glimpse the hardships endured to construct this section of railway. Make stops at Emerald Lake and Lake Louise, ending your day with a tour of Banff. Overnight in Banff

Day 9
Depart Banff drive to Calgary–129km, approximately 1.5 hours. This morning plan on leaving Banff in time to drop off your car in Calgary ready for your flight home

Package Includes:          

  • Road book with recommended attractions and maps, which will be delivered to your first bed & breakfast.
  • All Bed and Breakfast accommodations are deluxe and based on availability
  • Daily breakfast
Vancouver Skyline.
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How to book:

  • Select Air + Hotel + Car Package
  • In the “From” select your city of origin
  • In the “To” select Calgary
  • Choose your preferred dates of travel – Return date must be exactly 9 days later then your “Departure Date”
  • 8 night self drive package will be displayed in the list of hotels as Wild Goose Western Canada Rockies self drive bed & breakfast accommodation package
  • Reminder - Car rental must be purchased with accommodation package.
  • 21 Days prior to your departure Bed & Breakfast Accommodation summary will be sent to your email address on file.
  • If you would like to extend your stay in Calgary please call one of our Experience Specialists at 1-877-737-7001