Alberta’s Natural Wonders & Wildlife

Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Calgary. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to the Le Germain Hotel, Calgary, where you will spend the first night of your amazing adventure. Calgary is a wonderful city to wander, with some quaint shopping and dining options to choose from.

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Le Germain Hotel, Calgary

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Le Germain Hotel, Calgary

This boutique hotel of just 143 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites offers an intimate sanctuary in the heart of Calgary. Modern guestrooms are awash with natural light from the large windows and each private sanctuary features goose-down duvets, Frette cotton linens, a 42″ flat screen television, iPod docking station and Nespresso coffee-maker. Bathrooms are just as fabulous, with rainfall showers, Frette towels, cotton bathrobes and Molton Brown products.

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Today you start your epic journey into the majestic Rockies. Leaving the big city behind, you’ll witness a never-ending procession of mountains, glistening lakes and jagged peaks, providing plenty of photo opportunities. Take your time enjoying the journey to Banff, as you have three nights to explore all that this incredible town offers. While here we recommend an escorted nature walk through Banff’s bear country, where you will not only experience exciting animal viewings but also amazing landscapes. Perhaps you would enjoy a horseback ride? They range from one to four hours, and follow one of the myriad of trail options available.  

Sightseeing options in Banff

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Moose Hotel & Suites, Banff

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Moose Hotel & Suites, Banff

The Moose Hotel & Suites features 174 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites. Each of the guestrooms are designed with warm, rich, natural elements reflective of its beautiful mountain setting. Thoughtful amenities in each room include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen television, rainfall shower and a safety deposit box. Rooftop suites offer panoramic views of the surrounding area, one or two bedrooms as well as additional living space, and upgraded amenities.

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Make sure you enjoy a hearty breakfast, as another action-packed day lies ahead. It is just a short drive from Banff to picturesque Lake Louise, which is still located within Banff National Park. We suggest taking the scenic Bow Valley Parkway route which runs parallel to the Trans-Canada highway. Be sure to stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls. Arguably the most pictured lake in North America, Lake Louise is known for its sparkling blue waters and idylic position at the base of impressive glacier-clad peaks. There are plenty of outdoor activities and adventures waiting in Lake Louise, whichever season you choose to travel. In warmer months, you may decide to take a hike, bike or  hop into a canoe and explore the lake first-hand. For the adrenaline junkies out there, why not choose to go on a mountain biking exploration or get wet and wild on a river rating experience? A wide range of tours and sailings are available to satisfy all requirements.

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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise

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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise

Guestrooms are elegant and polished, yet relaxed and inviting. With a fresh and modern design, each offers all the comforts of home including a coffee-maker and flat screen television. With such a stunning backdrop, all rooms offer great views. The Fairmont Gold floor offers a private lounge, a there is also a wide selection of suites.

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Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway and encompass the ultimate glacier exploration. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride, to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk. Your destination is Jasper, where you spend the next three nights exploring more of mother natures incredible beauty. With thousands of pristine acres and a small population, Jasper is the ultimate place to view wildlife in their natural surroundings. Elk, deer, bear, moose, and mountain goats are just a sample of the many wild animals roaming the park, so whatever you do, don’t forget your camera. During your stay, you may choose to take a Maligne Lake Cruise, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island, enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park or partake in a guided nature walk – featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.

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Forest Park Hotel, Jasper

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Forest Park Hotel, Jasper

Centered around a three-storey fireplace and a sky-lit atrium of greenery are the 152 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites. Tastefully decorated to blend with the surroundings, each room features, plush pillowtop mattresses,  refrigerator, flat screen television and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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If you can tear yourself away from the parks, the next stop on this itinerary is Edmonton, which is the provincial capital of Alberta. You will have two nights to explore this city, which is unique in many ways including being home to the world’s largest shopping centre, West Edmonton Mall. The mall offers an expansive water park, amusement park, indoor skating rink, and mini golf park, and over 800 stores.A great way to see Edmonton is on one of many segway tours of the city, which run year round, allowing you enjoyment of the blooming spring buds, breathtaking lush summer greenery, stunning autumn colours, or the winter wonderland. Don’t miss the walking trails and parks of the downtown River Valley, and the eclectic shops and cafes of Whyte Avenue.

Sightseeing in Edmonton

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JW Marriott ICE District, Edmonton

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JW Marriott ICE District, Edmonton

The JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District features 346 chic and modern in-design guestrooms and suites. All rooms feature artwork that showcases the history of Edmonton, luxury beds with fine linens, flat-screen televisions, coffee-makers, deluxe bathroom amenities, and beautiful views of downtown Edmonton. A selection of spacious suites offer upgraded amenities such as Jacuzzi bathtubs and separate living areas.

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The final stop on your journey is Elk Island National Park. Less than an hour from Edmonton, Elk Island  is awash with wildlife: bison, elk, moose, white-tailed deer, mule deer and you might even spot an elusive Alberta lynx. Located in the Beaver Hills Biosphere, it boasts incredible experiences that will remain with you long after you leave. Make sure you take a behind the scenes tour at bison handling facility and learn how this magnificent animal was brought back from near extinction. Elk Island National Park falls within the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, which means optimal conditions for catching a glimpse of the bright, pulsating chorus of lights known as aurora borealis. What better way to end an incredible experience than two nights spent in a Geo Dome? Designed with nature lovers in mind, you will spend two nights under the stars with Alberta’s nature surrounding you every second of your stay.

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Geo Cabins at Elk Island Retreat, Elk Island

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Geo Cabins at Elk Island Retreat, Elk Island

The Geo Domes are designed for nature-cravers and memory-makers and accommodate a maximum of 2 adults. Although rustic, the Domes have all you need for a comfortable stay. Each offers lighting/power, ceiling fan, mini fridge with freezer, fireplace gas heater, queen size bed and bedding, Nespresso coffee maker, kettle, water pitcher, covered barbecue (with side burner), wash basin (with dish soap and tea towel), jug of water (potable water available at shower building), picnic table and fire pit. There is no plumbing in the Domes but there are toilets nearby and the shower building with flush toilets is a five minute walk away.

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Today you can choose to fly home from Edmonton or make the 204 mile journey back to Calgary International Airport, where you return your rental car and check in for your flight back to the UK.