This itinerary at a glance
Accommodation: Night 1 in Calgary or an equivalent location; Nights 2 and 3 in Banff town or an equivalent location.
Winter scenery and experiences
Photos are from product materials, not traveller footage. Seasons, weather and opening conditions affect the scenery. Hot springs, gondolas and sleigh rides shown are not automatically included.
Winter Banff · Music and a gentle female narration
After the song ends, enjoy a gentle reflection. The film is about 53 seconds; the female narration starts after 32 seconds.
Enjoy winter mountain, town, hot spring and castle scenes. The moving ski and gondola clips illustrate winter experiences and were not filmed in Banff. Actual sights, hotels and optional activities depend on your tour and departure.
Leisure time and optional extras
Day 2 passes Castle Mountain, visits Kootenay and Marble Canyon (about 45 minutes), stops at Lake Louise for about 90 minutes, then passes the Spiral Tunnels and visits Yoho, Natural Bridge (about 15 minutes) and Emerald Lake (about 20 minutes); overnight in Banff.
Snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and lakeside afternoon tea during the Lake Louise stop are optional extras, not included in the base fare.
On Day 3, book optional Lake Louise ski area activities, a sightseeing gondola, tubing, a sleigh ride or a Rockies helicopter experience; a Johnston Canyon day tour is also available at extra cost. Activities depend on opening, weather and availability; not all are guaranteed.
The materials recommend booking optional activities at least three days ahead and state no cancellation or date changes within three days of departure. Confirm each activity's actual terms before payment.
The Sulphur Mountain gondola is a compulsory extra; Banff Upper Hot Springs and lunch are at your own expense. Stop durations are indicative and depend on weather and road conditions.
Day-by-day route
Day 1 | Calgary airport pickup
After arrival at YYC, take the arranged hotel shuttle and check in. The shuttle operates approximately 08:30–22:30, once an hour.
Day 2 | Calgary → Banff
Travel via Castle Mountain, Kootenay National Park and Marble Canyon, visiting Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake, then stay in Banff town.
Day 3 | Banff, your choice of activities
Choose independent time at Lake Louise Ski Resort or an extra-cost Johnston Canyon day tour. Overnight in Banff.
Day 4 | Banff → Calgary
Visit Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, take the Banff Sulphur Mountain gondola (mandatory extra, about 90 minutes), and spend about 120 minutes in Banff, including time for lunch and hot springs at your own expense. Return to Banff or Calgary. Confirm airport transfer arrangements and flight connections when booking.
Prices, accommodation and costs
Double room:From CAD $838 per person; triple share $798 per person; quad share $738 per person; single room $1,218.
Accommodation:Night 1 in Calgary or comparable accommodation; nights 2 and 3 in Banff town or comparable accommodation.
Departures:Advertised departures: October 12, 2026 to April 27, 2027, daily.
Peak season:The flyer lists a CAD $300/room supplement for specified departures December 17–31, 2026.
Airfare and 5% GST are not included. The flyer lists a guide/driver service fee of CAD $20 per person per day. Meals and admission not included in the fare cost extra. The specified gondola is a mandatory extra; hot springs and skiing are optional. Some routes also list a fuel surcharge of CAD $5 per person per day; confirm each charge when booking. Weather, roads, hotel availability and attraction openings may change arrangements. Final availability and prices require booking confirmation.
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Departures and travel notes
The YYC hotel shuttle runs hourly at half past the hour, from 08:30 to 22:30. If you miss the last shuttle, arrange your own transport to the hotel. Check-in starts at 15:00.
Depending on departure date, packages can visit the lake area or Banff first. Skiing, tubing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and the Johnston Canyon day trip on the free day require separate confirmation and payment.
Provide each child’s exact age when booking so admission and mandatory charges can be calculated. Winter lake, canyon and snow activities depend on weather; choose activities suited to your mobility and fitness.