This itinerary at a glance
Accommodation: Nights 1 and 3 in Salmon Arm or equivalent; Night 2 at Fairmont Château Lake Louise.
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.
2026/27 winter itinerary update
The materials list a Sulphur Mountain gondola closure from November 9 to 20, 2026, with the Lake Louise gondola substituted. Other dates use the Sulphur Mountain gondola. Both are compulsory extras; confirm operations and changes for your departure.
Day-by-day route
Day 1 | Vancouver → Salmon Arm
Travel via Merritt and Kelowna, visit an icewine winery (about 45 minutes, tasting included) and Kalamalka Lake (about 15 minutes), then arrive in Salmon Arm.
Day 2 | Salmon Arm → Lake Louise
Visit Banff National Park and Bow Falls. The Sulphur Mountain gondola is a mandatory extra and Banff Upper Hot Springs is optional, before an overnight stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. On November 9-20, 2026, the Lake Louise gondola is the mandatory substitute.
Day 3 | Lake Louise → Salmon Arm
Enjoy about five hours of free time at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the lakeshore, then return to Salmon Arm via Yoho National Park, Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass.
Day 4 | Salmon Arm → Vancouver
Return to Vancouver via a Kamloops ginseng factory, Merritt and Hope.
Prices, accommodation and costs
Double room:From CAD $798/person; triple room $658/person; quadruple room $568/person; single room $1,288.
Accommodation:Nights 1 and 3 in Salmon Arm or an equivalent location; Night 2 at Fairmont Château Lake Louise.
Departures:Advertised season: October 13, 2026 to April 30, 2027, usually departing Tuesdays and Saturdays, with additional departure dates.
Peak season:For designated departures from December 17, 2026 to January 1, 2027, the flyer lists a surcharge of CAD $300 per room per night.
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.
PE-ZHL-BACW4 · Promotional flyer
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Departures and travel notes
Extra departures: December 31, 2026; February 4 and 5, 2027. Castle hotel availability requires reconfirmation.
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.