Alberta / INTRODUCTION

Calgary – your entrance to the Canadian Rockies , Calgary is set between prairies and peaks , offering an entrepreneurial energy while embracing its rich western heritage with the world-renowned annual Calgary Stampede .

Banff National Park – with its towering peaks and stunning glacier-fed lakes , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , this national park is an area of vast unspoiled wilderness and mountain lakes with the picturesque alpine villages of Banff and Lake Louise .

Jasper National Park – its shimmering glaciers , abundant wildlife , crystal-clear lakes , thundering waterfalls and deep canyons surrounded by mountain peaks are all easy to explore from the relaxed charming township of Jasper .

Icefield Parkway – travelling through the heart of the Canadian Rockies , this route has been voted one of the most spectacular drives in the world . It winds its way from Lake Louise to Jasper , boasting a unique and irreplaceable landscape rich in history and natural beauty second to none .

Kananaskis Country – offering great trails for hiking , mountain-biking , cycling and horseback-riding , located under one hour from Calgary at the edge of Banff National Park . Other activities popular in Kananaskis include scrambling , climbing and fishing .

Canadian Badlands – see unique coulee landscapes and hoodoo rock formations . Known for rich deposits of fossils , including dinosaur bones , unearthed at Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcased at the Royal Tyrrell Museum .

Waterton National Park – this UNESCO World Heritage Site is tucked away in the southwest corner of Alberta . The dramatic collision of prairies and mountains has forged a rich variety of landscapes : the grasslands , aspen groves , evergreen forests and alpine tundra are home to flora and fauna found nowhere else .

Edmonton – the capital of Alberta , located in northern Alberta , is known as the festival city . It ’ s also a major hub for the energy , mining and biotech industries , and home to the impressive West Edmonton Mall . Another of Edmonton ’ s premier attractions is Edmonton Valley Zoo ; with more than 300 exotic and native animals , it offers fun and education for the whole family .

Travel with VIA Rail on a getaway to the mountains . The shimmering glaciers , abundant wildlife , crystal-clear lakes , thundering waterfalls and deep canyons surrounded by mountain peaks are all easy to explore from the relaxed , charming township of Jasper .

Highlights ( included ):

4 Day Mountain Moment Rail Journey

• Choice of two Jasper activities ( Jasper SkyTram elevation pass with breakfast , afternoon float trip on the Athabasca River , Jasper motorcycle sidecar tour , Mount Edith Cavell hike OR white water rafting excursion )

Day 1 : Edmonton – Jasper with VIA Rail Day 2 : Jasper activity

Package includes : 3 nights of accommodation , return VIA Rail economy class seats from Edmonton to Jasper , sightseeing and attractions as listed above .

Please refer to pricing insert for dates and prices .

Day 3 : Jasper activity Day 4 : Jasper – Edmonton with VIA Rail

Lake Louise , Alberta

10 Day Alberta Mountains Discovered

Rolling foothills , intimidating mountains , pre-historic hoodoos , diverse wildlife , great shopping and friendly western hospitality is what you will experience on this dedicated Alberta vacation . Explore Alberta ’ s capital , Edmonton , known as the festival city ; travel into Jasper National Park , where you will enjoy a relaxed float trip down the Athabasca River ; ride the Ice Explorer onto the Columbia Icefield and join a guided wildlife tour in Banff .

Highlights ( included ):

• Calgary Tower elevation pass

• Calgary food tour

• Calgary sightseeing option

• West Edmonton Mall attractions pass

• Athabasca River float trip

• Jasper SkyTram elevation pass

Day 1 : Arrive Calgary

Day 6 : Jasper activities Day 2 : Calgary sightseeing ( coach ) Day 7 : Jasper – Lake Louise ( small coach ) Day 3 : Calgary – Edmonton ( coach ) Day 8 : Lake Louise – Banff ( coach ) Day 4 : West Edmonton Mall

Day 9 : Banff sightseeing ( small coach ) Day 5 : Edmonton – Jasper with VIA Rail Day 10 : Banff – Calgary ( coach )

Package includes : 9 nights of accommodation , scheduled coach Calgary to Edmonton , VIA Rail from Edmonton to Jasper in economy class , shuttle transfer Banff to Calgary , sightseeing and attractions as listed above .

Please refer to pricing insert for dates and prices .

• Full day tour Jasper to Lake Louise

• Ice Explorer ride

• Lake Louise gondola pass with breakfast

• Discover Banff guided tour

• Evening wildlife tour

Edmonton

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Edmonton

Lake Louise

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Banff

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Calgary

From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. Prices do not include applicable taxes . www . andersonvacations . ca