Okanagan Lake , Kelowna
Vancouver Emerald Lake Yoho National Park
Where better to begin than British Columbia . Top spots here include Vancouver , a beautiful bustling city set betwixt mountains and sea ; sprawling Vancouver Island with BC ’ s picturesque capital Victoria , majestic wilderness parks and abundant furred , feathered and finned wildlife ; and the year-round mountain playground of Whistler , North America ’ s largest ski resort .
In BC ’ s Thompson Okanagan region you can delve into Wells Gray Provincial Park home to the picturesque Helmcken Falls ; stop over in easy-going Kelowna for outdoor adventures , wine tasting and lakeside relaxation ; and enjoy the wide-open grasslands of Kamloops or the seemingly limitless outdoor fun of Sun Peaks .
Northern BC , which extends up to the Yukon / Alaska border , has vast landscapes of wilderness and wildlife , first nation culture and fascinating cities like Prince George and Prince Rupert .
In the Kootenay Rockies , which lie in the southeast corner of British Columbia , discover friendly unaffected towns like Golden , the alpine city of Revelstoke where adventure abounds or , if in need of rejuvenation , make a beeline for Radium Hot Springs and sink into its two outdoor pools .
On the western slopes of the Great Divide , glaciers and waterfalls cling to the towering peaks of Yoho National Park .
Neighbouring Alberta will have superlatives such as ‘ wow ’, ‘ amazing ’ and ‘ spectacular ’ tripping off your tongue , particularly when faced with the jaw-dropping scenery of the Canadian Rockies and impressive national parks .
Iconic Banff National Park brims with unspoiled mountain scenery , tranquil glacial lakes , hiking trails , and hot springs while , Banff town has a great selection of shops and restaurants .
From Banff , take the awesome Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park , a vast wilderness of mountains , lakes and wildlife . Attractions include Athabasca Falls , Athabasca Glacier and sublime Maligne Lake , while Jasper itself is an old rail town stop-off for the Rocky Mountaineer train .
No trip to this region would be complete without visiting Lake Louise . Famous for the chateau which sits at the lakeside , the striking landscape of deep turquoise lake and snow-capped peaks is all you can imagine and so much more .
Alberta ’ s gateway city is Calgary , an oil town renowned for its cowboy culture . Edmonton is one of Canada ’ s fastest growing cities and well known for its scenic river valley , thriving music , art community , and festivals . It ’ s also a gateway to the magic of the Aurora Borealis ( Northern Lights ) in the spectacular north .
OUR FAVOURITE COMBINATIONS
We have handpicked a few of our favourite itineraries to tempt you ; however , these are just a guide to the many possibilities available . Prices are per person based on two sharing and include return international flights , car hire or escorted coach travel as indicated , and accommodation .
7 nights from £ 1649
MOUNTAIN EXPRESS An ideal self-drive itinerary for those with limited time , but who want to see as many of the region ’ s highlights as possible .
1NT CALGARY ~ 2NTS BANFF ~ 1NT JASPER 1NT SUN PEAKS ~ 2NTS VANCOUVER
12 nights from £ 2349
ALBERTA WINTER WONDERS Spend time exploring Alberta ’ s fascinating cities and extraordinary wilderness in this amazing self-drive tour .
2NTS EDMONTON ~ 3NTS JASPER ~ 2NTS LAKE LOUISE 3NTS BANFF ~ 2NTS CALGARY
7 nights from £ 2399
WESTERN JOURNEY This great value escorted coach tour takes in fjords , glacial valleys , wildlife and follows the paths of prospectors , cowboys and traders .
1NT CALGARY ~ 2NTS BANFF ~ 1NT KAMLOOPS 1NT WHISTLER ~ 2NTS VANCOUVER
www . premierholidays . co . uk WESTERN CANADA 17