【Canadian Rockies Winter Tour】4-Day Rockies Fairmont Wonderland Tour from Calgary: Banff, Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Lake Louise, Yoho, Lake Minnewanka or Bubble Lake with Airport Transfer  | One-night Stay at Fairmont CHATEAU LAKE Louise

Welcome to Calgary, also known as "Cowtown". Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

You can take one of the following options tours (Arrival time must bebefore 12:00 noon):

● Calgary City Tour (3 hours): A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, admission)
  
● CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tours (5 hours): Discover the biggest one-level shopping center in Alberta.
  
● The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission: The Calgary Zoo takes you to see almost 900 animals from around the world, including popular gorilla, hippos, grizzly bear, penguins, endangered red pandas and amur tigers, and etc for you to explore. 

Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.



● Banff National Park: Canada first National Park, one of the world's premier destination spots.

  



● Johnston Canyon: Known for its walking trail throughout the year. We will do ice-walking in the canyon and watch the frozen falls. (stop for about 60 minutes) * Free Crampon are provided.

● Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional): Enjoy a 360' view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)

● Bow Falls: The location of the film "The river of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)

  



● Surprise Corner: Good View for The Castle In the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)

● Hoodoos: Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)

● Banff Town: The Biggest town of National town, many shops and restaurants awaiting for discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)

Today you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

● Lake Louise+Snowshoeing: This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. In summer, you can go boating on the lake or walk on the lakeside and enjoy a leisurely lunch. In winter, you can walk on the lake with snowshoes (provided) and experience the charming snow scenery (Stop for about 2 hours)

* Free Snowshoeing experience will provide (about 20 minutes) / weather dependent
  
● Yoho National Park: Native people call "it is wonderful".
● Spiral Tunnel: The construction and extra track effectively doubled the length of the climb and reduced the gradient to 2.2%. (Pass through)
● Emerald Lake: It's the largest lake of the Yoho's. The color of the water is cause by powdered limestone. (approx. 30 mins)
  
● Natural Bridge: Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Today you can enjoy the fun outdoor activities:



● Lake Louise Ski Resort: One of the largest ski area in Canada over 100 ski run to fit all level needs. (Nov-Dec & Apr stop for about 3 hours // Jan-Mar stop for about 2 hours)

* If snow activity is not available, this will be replaced by Icefield Parkway (Bow Lake/Peyto Lake).

* Will be replaced by leisure time at Lake Louise if not joining below optional activities:

- Tubing (Optional): All ages, all levels, a fun sport for everyone. 

- Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (Optional): Take gondola to top of the mountain to enjoy wonderful view. 

  



● Lake Minnewanka: A glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park, is the longest lake in the mountain parks of Canadian Rockies. (stop for about 20 minutes)

● Banff Upper Hot Springs (Seasonal and weather depends): Only outdoor hot Springs in Banff National Park. (stop for about 60 minutes)

* Please bring the bathing suite for Banff Upper Springs if you plan to participate.

* If Not Open, will go Cave & Basin Instead.

  



☼ Seasonal Special: For JAN-MAR departure, we will visit the "Bubble Lake (Abraham Lake)" instead of Minnewanka Lake & Banff Hot Springs.

❖ Abraham Lake: An artificial lake on North Saskatchewan River in western Alberta, is home to rare phenomenon where bubbles get frozen right underneath its surface.

❖ Heli Tours (Optional): Enjoy the spectacular view of Rocky Mountain from Helicopter. (flying time about 20 minutes)