Grand Western Canada Vacation 2027

Pack your bags for countless adventures because Globus has packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one unforgettable vacation in Canada. From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western Canada presents the greatest range of sights and cities, not to mention mountains! On this grand tour of Western Canada, you’ll spend time in the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver and the British-infused city of Victoria before trading the pubs of the “garden city” for the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Devour the majestic scenery of four national parks – Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper – get a taste of resort life in renowned Whistler, sip local wine at a charming lakeside resort in Kelowna and clink your glasses to mountains of fun. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Victoria so you can plan your day your way.

Your Holiday Package Includes:

• $3,000 flight credit per person
• 13-night Grand Western Canada Vacation guided tour with 2 pre-nights with Globus, Vancouver return
• Select transfers

Includes:

• Hand-picked accommodation
• Guided sightseeing
• Expert Globus Tour Director & Local Guides
• Transport by first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach
• Cultural fireside storytelling with the Warrior Women in Jasper
• Guided sightseeing in Victoria with visit to Butchart Gardens and dinner
• Visits to Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper National Parks with sightseeing including Maligne Lake, Lake Louise, and Bow Falls
• Hotel taxes, tips & service charges

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 22 May – 04 June 2027

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details

Other departures available, surcharges apply

Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Vancouver!

At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2: Bountiful Beauty

Your magnificent journey through Canada begins in Vancouver on a guided tour to discover the historic, cultural, and natural sites. Depart Vancouver and travel into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the thriving lakefront resort community of Kelowna. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight.

Day 3: Breathtaking Banff

Drive east and enjoy the panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park. Continue over the Continental Divide into Alberta before descending Kicking Horse Pass into Banff National Park.

Day 4: Heavenly Heights

Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views of Bow Valley served with a great meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies or visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Many Indigenous nations value the Cave and Basin as a sacred and spiritual place where people have gathered for generations, and cultural ceremonies are still practiced today.

Day 5: Fire & Ice

  Visit Lake Louise, whose blue-green waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Experience the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ride on the Ice Explorer. Discover the power of nature as you drive on the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. Tonight, enjoy a special fireside chat with drumming, singing, and indigenous stories shared by the legendary Warrior Women.

Day 6: Spectacular Jasper

Enjoy a brief orientation tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty, followed by an excursion to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Cruise on clear azure waters amid lofty snow-capped peaks and learn the history of Spirit Island. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. Perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced rafting guide will navigate as you absorb the splendour of Jasper National Park.

Day 7: Historic British Columbia

Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to Kamloops. Venture to Clearwater and the Wells Gray Provincial Park for stunning views of Spahats Creek Falls, created from deposits of volcanic rock.

Day 8: Alpine Adventures

Travel to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, for a 2-night stay at the luxury basecamp, the Fairmont Chateau. The evening is free with time to explore.

Day 9: Peak Perfection

Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer.

Day 10: Ancient Traditions

Enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and traditions of indigenous cultures. Then travel west to catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island for Victoria, Canada’s most British city. See major attractions on your city tour, including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Later, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the former greenhouse, renovated to the Blue Poppy Restaurant.

Day 11: Spend your day your way in Victoria

Explore more of Victoria with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

Day 12: Safe travels until you meet again

Board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate, to Vancouver. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after 2 pm.

Prices listed are per person in NZD, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 11-06-2026 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included.  Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.