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Alberta / CALGARY TOURING & CANMORE ACCOMMODATION
Banff Jasper Collection
A selection of hotels, lodges, attractions and adventures in
the heart of Banff and Jasper national parks from Pursuit.
Columbia Icefield | Pursuit
ELK + AVENUE HOTEL BANFF GONDOLA
MOUNT ROYAL HOTEL LAKE MINNEWANKA CRUISE
GLACIER VIEW LODGE COLUMBIA ICEFIELD ADVENTURE
The Glacier View Lodge stands at the foot of
the Athabasca Glacier and was completely
renovated for 2019 as a resort-style lodge.
The lodge offers exclusive programming and
an all-inclusive resort experience including
3-course dinner, private Ice Explore Tour, live
entertainment, stargazing, Altitude breakfast
and a private Glacier Skywalk morning tour. Travel on a massive Ice Explorer to walk on,
feel and drink from the Athabasca Glacier. The
glacier is a 10,000 year old sheet of ice and
you will discover the glaciology and history
from experienced interpreters. You’ll find the
Columbia Icefield Centre on the Icefields Park-
way between Banff and Jasper.
BREWSTER SIGHTSEEING COLUMBIA ICEFIELD SKYWALK
Be guided by local, dedicated guides on
five different summer sightseeing tours
and one winter tour with departures from
Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise or
Jasper. Drivers are expert storytellers, some
with decades of experience and knowledge
passed down through generations. Step out on an interpretive cliff-edge walk-
way where giant glaciers perch above you
and the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spreads
out below. This leads you to a glass platform
which is all that separates you from a 280
metre drop. Enjoy the many dining options at
the Columbia Icefield centre before or after
your experiences.
BREWSTER EXPRESS MALIGNE LAKE CRUISE
Located in the heart of Banff close toe res-
taurants and local shopping, the Elk + Avenue
offers mountain accommodation with an un-
expected modern twist. With 164 air-condi-
tioned rooms steps away from all the action
this is great basecamp for exploration.
Fully renovated and re-launched in July 2018,
Mount Royal Hotel is a unique heritage hotel
which first opened in 1908. Centrally located
in downtown Banff with 133 air-conditioned
rooms. Enjoy the roof-top hot tubs, as you
relax after a day of adventures surrounded by
mountain vistas.
The Brewster Express offers comfortable
transfers between Calgary International
Airport and downtown Calgary to Canmore,
Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and
in reverse. This service operates year-round
with multiple departures daily to fit your
schedule.
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Surrounded by six stunning mountain ranges
the views from the top of Sulphur Mountain
are incredible. Take an 8 minute ride on the
Banff Gondola to the summit, walk along the
Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk, enjoy moun-
taintop dining at Sky Bistro and Northern
Lights and explore the Above Banff interpre-
tive centre.
Cruise the largest lake in the Canadian Rock-
ies on a one hour interpretive cruise. The
boat captains are passionate about the wa-
ters of Lake Minnewanka and will tell stories
of the history and stop for wildlife spotting
opportunities on the shoreline. Kayak/Canoe
rentals are available as well as guided fishing
trips.
Experience a panoramic tour across Maligne
Lake to the world-famous Spirit Island (only
accessible by boat). Multiple restaurant
options available once you’re back on the
lake shore or you may choose to stop off at
Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen on your
way back to Jasper.
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