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Rocky mountaineer multi-day tours, rocky mountaineer 2 -day trips, via rail vacations, welcome to key west travel & tours, as the premier tour operator of canadian rockies tours in british columbia since 1999, we are committed to offering an extensive range of itineraries that showcase the finest of canada’s west. our deluxe coaches, combined with the expertise of our experienced tour guides, provide you with the opportunity to relax and fully engage with the breathtaking landscapes around you. our knowledgeable guides enhance your journey with compelling stories that illuminate the region’s natural wonders, historical depth, and rich cultural heritage..

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CIRCLE WEST

4 Day Roundtrip Bus tour from Vancouver

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• 3 nights of hotel accommodation
• 3 breakfasts
• Sightseeing in Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise
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4 Day One-Way Bus Tour, Vancouver to Calgary

• Vancouver to Calgary
• Sightseeing in Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise.

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6 Day Calgary to Vancouver Rail + Coach Tour

• 5 nights of hotel accommodation
• 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches

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Rockies Summer Explorer

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Get ready for a thrill-packed journey from Vancouver to the heart of the Canadian Rockies, including all of the most essential destinations. On this 4-day guided tour, you will see breathtaking scenery as you take a roadtrip through the most epic sites of Western Canada. Stay in cozy wood cabins in Blue River* on the first night before travelling from the towering peaks of Mount Robson to the iconic town of Banff . Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, explore charming local shops, and indulge in outdoor Canadian activities to make unforgettable memories. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Golden, and walk along Canada’s highest suspension bridge on this pure Rocky Mountain adventure!

Take a look at our available optional activities and make the most out of your tour. We offer special pricing for all of our add-ons.

*All departures after September 19th, 2024 will stay at an inn in Valemount instead.

Please note that this is a sample itinerary and it is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather or road closures.

Vancouver to Blue River/Valemount

• The adventure begins! Please meet your guide at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
• Depart Vancouver and head to the famous little town of Hope for a quick pit stop
• Travel through the Coquihalla Corridor
• Stop for lunch in Kamloops or nearby (own expense)
• Visit the spectacular Spahat Falls in the Wells Gray Provincial Park
• Stop in Clearwater and buy food for dinner later
• Arrive at your wood cabin in Blue River* and have free time to make your dinner, enjoy the amenities and the beautiful lake

*Please note that shoulder season tours (September 20 – October 30) will stay in an inn in Valemount, as the Mike Wiegele Resort closes on September 19th, 2024.

Blue River/Valemount to Golden

• Depart Blue River and stop for breakfast at Café Mt. Robson (included) while you enjoy views of the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies (weather permitting)
• Continue the journey through the Rockies as you cross from British Columbia to Alberta
• Stop at the town of Jasper to enjoy some free time to check out local shops
• Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway, one of the top 5 drives in the world
• Stop at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre with time to get lunch, and an option to book the Ice Explorer Glacier Adventure (additional cost)
• Visit either Peyto Lake or Bow Lake on your way to Golden (time permitting)
• Check into your hotel in Golden with free time for dinner and to enjoy the hotel amenities
• Option to go out to the local pub Rockwater Grill and Bar and/or Whitetooth Brewing Co

Golden - Banff - Golden

• Depart Golden after breakfast in your hotel (included)
• Visit Emerald Lake in the Yoho National Park before travelling to the iconic town of Banff, the heart of the Canadian Rockies
• Drive to Lake Louise and enjoy a lakeside walk with a picnic lunch (own expense)
• Visit Moraine Lake (seasonal)
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff, including Banff Avenue, Bow Falls and the famed Banff Springs Hotel
• Free time to explore the restaurants and shops on Banff Avenue
• Option to go up the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a wonderful sightseeing experience (additional cost)
• Return to Golden, enjoy the hotel amenities and join your tour group for outdoor games and fun with your fellow travellers

Golden to Vancouver

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel (included)
• Adventure in the Golden Skybridge * (admission included), home to Canada’s highest suspension bridges
• Start the journey back to Vancouver
• Stop at Craigellachie, the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway
• Stop for lunch in Kamloops (own expense), and then back at Hope
• Return to Vancouver at approximately 8:00 pm

*Please note: The Golden Skybridge will be closed for the season on October 14, 2024. The Rockies Summer Explorer tour departing on October 12, 2024 will be affected, and will include an activity of similar value instead of the Golden Skybridge.

Private tours of this popular route are available. Speak to an agent today to inquire about booking this tour as a private tour for your group.

Are the lakes blue in the Rockies? Can I swim in them?

The lakes in the Rockies are famous for their stunning turquoise colours during summer . Usually, around April, the ice and snow in them starts to melt, and the glacial water reflects off mineral sediments, creating the mesmerizing blue and green colours.

If you want to swim in the lakes, you will likely need to wait until June , although it may vary every year. Bow Lake is a great spot to do a “Polar Bear swim”, and also the designated areas in Lake Louise. Keep in mind that even during the warmer season, mountain lakes can remain chilly . Remember to ask your guide for local guidelines and safety measures for swimming in specific areas.

What is the Golden Skybridge?

The Golden Skybridge is a thrilling attraction, and a highlight of this tour. Located in Golden, British Columbia, it is home to Canada’s highest suspension bridges , providing an amazing experience for adventure seekers.

The Skybridge consists of two suspension bridges at 426 feet (130 m) above a picturesque canyon, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges, as well as the stunning Columbia Valley. As you walk across these suspension bridges, you’ll be immersed in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The Golden Skybridge adventure allows guests to witness awe-inspiring scenery while enjoying an adrenaline-pumping activity, making it a memorable and unique part of our Rockies Summer Explorer tour.

How are the rooms arranged on this tour?

Accommodations on our West Trek tours are arranged to maximize comfort and convenience. Our prices are typically based on quad occupancy , which means four people of the same sex in a room, sharing two beds.

If you would rather not share a bed, we offer options to upgrade to double occupancy (own bed in a shared room of 2 people), or single occupancy (own room). You can also book a Private Room in groups of 2-4 friends, regardless of gender.

Am I guaranteed to see wildlife like bears?

While the Rockies are home to diverse wildlife, including bears, it is important to note that wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed . The region’s animals are wild and move freely in their natural habitat. However, rest assured that this tour includes plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing , especially during the scenic drives and stops.

Keep your eyes peeled, be patient, and you might be rewarded with sightings of bears, elk, mountain goats, and other fascinating creatures! Remember to observe from a safe distance and follow the guidance of your experienced tour guide to respect the animals and their environment.

What is the temperature like in the Rockies?

The temperature in the Rockies can vary abruptly , especially considering the elevation changes during the tour. In the summer months, daytime temperatures generally range from comfortable to warm, making it ideal for outdoor activities. However, evenings and early mornings can be cooler, so we highly recommend bringing clothing layers .

Be prepared for potential weather changes, especially in mountain regions. It’s advised to check the weather forecast closer to your travel date and pack accordingly, ensuring you have both comfortable, lightweight clothing and warmer, waterproof layers .

• Explore the iconic town of Banff and get to try out optional activities
• Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Rockies, glaciers, rivers, and lakes along the Icefields Parkway
• Walk along Canada’s highest suspension bridges at the Golden Skybridge
• Immerse yourself in the Canadian Rockies for an unforgettable adventure with new & old friends
• Explore the natural wonders of Yoho National Park, including the epic blue lakes

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• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light clothing layers – weather may vary sudddenly
• Light rainjacket
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Hat (optional)
• Small backpack
• Reusable water bottle
• 2 pieces of ID

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‘There’s no way that’s not Photoshopped’...

This is what your friends will say when you show them your Canadian Rockies travel pics. This mighty mountain range is a (huge) segment of the Rocky Mountains which spans 4800 kilometres from British Columbia to New Mexico . It’s home to four national parks – Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho – and some of North America ’s most breathtaking scenery. Think impossibly blue lakes, sprawling glaciers and ice fields, and ink-blank skies occasionally graced with the Northern Lights . If you like the sound of trekking in the shadows of snow-dusted peaks, standing in the mist of some of Canada ’s tallest waterfalls or canoeing to a secluded beach to camp under the stars, then a Canadian Rockies trip has your name all over it.

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How to get to the canadian rockies.

There are a few ways you can get to the Canadian Rockies depending on where you're travelling from.

The easiest (and quickest) way is to fly to Calgary, about an hour and a half from Banff National Park. (Most of our Rockies trips begin in Calgary or Vancouver, anyway). You can then hire a car at the airport or jump on a shuttle bus to Banff.

You could also fly to Edmonton, which is about a four hour drive away from Banff and Jasper.

How do I get around the Canadian Rockies?

Covering almost 200,000 square kilometres across Alberta and British Columbia, the best way to get around the Canadian Rockies is to join a tour or drive.

If you've flown into Calgary (the closest airport to Banff National Park), you can hire a vehicle from several car rental companies and continue your journey to the Rockies.

Without a car, you may struggle to travel around the region's national parks.

When is the best time to visit the Canadian Rockies?

The best time to visit the Canadian Rockies depends on the activities you want to do. Summer is for kayaking, swimming, hiking and camping, while winter calls for ice skating, dog sledding and skiing down Canada's best slopes. Winter also offers a chance to see the Northern Lights.

The summer (June through August) is the peak season in the Rockies thanks to the milder weather, which also means higher accommodation prices and more people on the trails. Try going in the 'shoulder' months of April, May, September or October for a balance of good weather and smaller crowds.

What do I pack for a trip to the Canadian Rockies?

Packing for a trip to the Canadian Rockies is similar to packing for a trip anywhere. What you pack largely depends on the time of year you're travelling.

If you're going in winter, pack appropriate weather clothing such as gloves, beanies, waterproof jackets, long pants etc.

If you're travelling in summer, pack sunscreen, a sunhat, t-shirts, dresses, and shorts.

You should also pack the essentials: a camera, a reusable drink bottle, and a backpack/day bag.

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We are committed to making travel widely  accessible , regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

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Your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will have you enjoying breakfast in floral splendor, riding on glaciers and meeting a retired Mountie on your journey into the heart of the Rockies. Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.

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4-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Vancouver with One Night at the Banff Town Hotel: Kamloops, Columbia Icefield, Banff National Park and Kelowna

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Canadian Rockies

Alpine bliss begins here. When you catch that first glimpse of the majestic Canadian Rockies, it can be described as startling in a way that makes you feel very small on this beautiful earth. The magnificent mountain ranges that start near sea level and soar almost speak for themselves as they set the stage for a wilderness region that yearns to be discovered on a much deeper level.

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Explore athabasca glacier aboard an ice explorer, walk on the surface of athabasca glacier during a journey aboard an ice explorer.

Learn all about glaciers and nature's mighty power when you visit the Columbia Icefield (largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains – its glacial water flows to the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans) and walk on Athabasca Glacier via a journey aboard the Ice Explorer, a vehicle designed especially for traveling across glacial ice.

Explore five national parks

10 days... 5 national parks... and some of the most spectacular scenic vistas on earth.

Experience awe-inspiring wilderness and wildlife in five great national parks, from icefields to prairies, towering alpine peaks to grasslands, canyons and glacier-fed mountain lakes. Waterton Lakes... discover this uncrowded, pristine wilderness where dramatic mountains meet the prairie, wildflowers spill across meadows and glacier-carved lakes mirror peaks and forests. Glacier National Park... scenic vistas of alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and glacial panoramas leave you speechless. Kootenay National Park... marvel at ice blue glacial lakes, cliffs of white marble and red iron, paint pots, alpine forests, semi-arid grasslands, narrow Sinclair Pass. Banff National Park... Canada's oldest national park embraces the emerald waters of Lake Louise, spectacular glacial mountain vistas along the Icefields Parkway and lush forest settings. Jasper National Park... home to waterfalls, canyons, crystal lakes and stunning mountain peaks...

Into the Rockies by rail aboard Rocky Mountaineer

A breathtaking rail journey from vancouver to the rockies in a glass-dome coach aboard rocky mountaineer.

Enjoy a front-row seat for the scenic splendor of an exciting rail journey from Vancouver to the breathtaking Canadian Rockies in a GoldLeaf Service glass-dome coach aboard Rocky Mountaineer, with an overnight stop in Kamloops. During your two-day rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper, you'll be immersed in the beauty of British Columbia and Alberta – and enchanted by a passing parade of diverse landscapes, from lush farmlands and vineyards to rushing rivers, evergreen forests, deserts, and the snowcapped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Soak in the views from the comfort of Tauck's reserved seats in a glass-dome coach, or from the exclusive GoldLeaf Service outdoor viewing platform, taking in the fresh mountain air.

Hiking at Lake Louise and Jasper National Park

Trekking through the rockies' wilderness wonderlands.

Breathe in the fresh mountain air and expect to see some pretty dramatic sights – not to mention the moose, deer, bighorn sheep or mountain goats you might spy along the way – as you join our local guide on a hike along the shores of shimmering Lake Louise that's alive with wilderness fun in Banff National Park. More hiking opportunities await in magnificent Maligne Canyon and at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in the heart of Jasper National Park, as you explore this amazing natural playground with your family!

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Among the many modes of transportation on our Grand Canadian Rockies journey, the floatplane excursion from Vancouver to Victoria is often cited as guests' favorite. Flightseeing takes you over the pristine Gulf Islands, numbering more than 200, en route to Victoria – easily identified from the air by its remarkably winding coastline.

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Banff Itinerary: 4 Days in the Canadian Rockies

Banff is one of the most popular areas to visit in the Canadian Rockies. It is not by any means undiscovered so some planning and some early mornings will be recommended by this itinerary.

To give some context, I took this trip with my best friend. We are in our mid 20’s, healthy, and active individuals. This itinerary is busy . Every day is packed full of activities. You will be on the go pretty much nonstop (no, it wasn’t a dead sprint the entire time but there wasn’t a ton of downtime between activities).

If you are someone who prefers relaxing for a day or two with not much on the agenda, someone who is not highly active, or someone with a physical disability, this itinerary isn’t for you. There are a lot of things to do in the Banff area and we wanted to accomplish as much of it as possible in our 4 days, and that’s what we did with this itinerary. We do not feel as if there was anything we missed out on.

Fairmont Springs Hotel (Optional)

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Miscellaneous thoughts, important things to pack, 4 days in banff, day 1 – relatively light day.

Bow Falls can be accessed either from the back of the Fairmont Springs hotel (~5min easy walk) or from the trailhead in downtown Banff (~45min easy hike). We drove to the Fairmont Springs hotel and walked to Bow Falls from there, then explored the hotel a bit after. Anticipate about 60-90 minutes for this. If you choose to take the trail from downtown Banff, once you arrive at the Falls, continue to hike along the river beyond the main “scenery” area until you are behind the Fairmont Springs Hotel. It’s much quieter back there and very pretty.

From there you can take the paths up to the hotel and explore for a bit, then take the trail back into town. You will not need your hiking boots for either of these options.

The Banff Gondola ascends Sulphur Mountain for great views of Banff. It costs ~$60 USD per person for a round trip. It’s roughly a 10-minute gondola ride each way. There’s a little visitor center at the top with a mini museum, a shop, and a few restaurants. There is a boardwalk that will take you to the lookout point – it’s about a 10-minute walk from the visitor center/gondola drop-off to the lookout point.

We planned to eat lunch here but one of the restaurants was completely full and the other was closed. The lookout point is basically a panorama of all of Banff, which was cool to see but definitely not one of the most significant views you will see on the trip. We spent ~25 minutes at the top hiking to/from the lookout point and taking pictures, but then were basically ready to head back down right away.

Because we weren’t able to eat lunch at the top and didn’t spend a ton of time, we ultimately didn’t think it was worth the $60. There is a trail that runs from the bottom of the hill (near the gondola pickup spot) to the lookout point above, so if you’re looking for more of a hike on this day then I would recommend that option (oh, and it’s free).

Lake Minnewanka is about a 15-minute drive from downtown Banff and was definitely pretty to see but wouldn’t say it’s a “must-see”. The Lake Minnewanka Lakeside trail follows along the lake and is an easy hike, but it is not a full loop around the lake. If you decide to hike it, you will walk as far as you want until you’re ready to turn back. We walked about 20-25 minutes on the trail and then decided to turn back as we felt like we had seen everything there was to see.

If you don’t feel like hiking the lake, you could minimally drive by it as the road is quite pretty and this is where we saw the majority of the wildlife (bighorn sheep and elk). This lake is close to Johnson Lake so you could combine this visit with the Johnson Lake visit (see Day 4). Optional things to do here: rent a kayak or mini boat, do a lake boat ride/tour with Pursuit Collective.

I’m going to be real honest here, the Banff Hot Springs is literally just a hot tub that is kind of sort of in the mountain. When I heard “hot springs” I was expecting some natural hot bath located within the mountains. This, unfortunately, was not that. It was a hot tub built on the side of the hill and the views were only mediocre. Now I will say it was cheap (~$15 USD per person) and truthfully quite relaxing, but it was not at all what I was expecting it to be.

After a late night of traveling and being on our feet most of the day, it was quite nice just to sit in the hot tub and relax. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, by all means, do it, but you also aren’t missing much if you choose to skip it. The hot springs are located in the same spot as the Banff Gondola, but they do have their own parking lot that is quite small. If you’re going during the busy hours of the day you may have to take public transportation there, but we arrived around 6:30 pm and didn’t have any issues getting a spot in the parking lot. Be aware that the hot springs close at 8:00 pm.

With whatever time and energy you have left in the day, and if you haven’t already, explore Banff. You’ll have to pay to park on the street, but it’s pretty cheap – maybe $5-7 USD for several hours. Walk the streets, and find dinner. You really can’t go wrong with anywhere you pick.

Day 2 – relatively taxing day

The road to Moraine Lake closes during the peak summer season, so you will more than likely need to rely on public transportation to reach this lake. Lake Louise is accessible via car, but if you plan to do both lakes on the same day then I would highly recommend using public transportation as it is easy and cheap. Use Parks Canada Reservation Service to book a shuttle/bus ticket from the Lake Louise Ski Lodge (do this ahead of time and make sure you bring either the printed tickets or a downloaded version with a barcode on your phone). The shuttle was ~$16 USD for 2 people.

You will park at the Lake Louise Ski Lodge and then take the shuttle to either Lake Louise or Lake Moraine (you pick once you arrive). Your ticket allows you to take the shuttle between lakes later in the day, too, so you don’t need to buy any additional tickets for that. Schedule an early pickup time from the ski lodge so you can get to the lakes early.

We scheduled our pickup between 6:30-7:00 am (so yes, that means you need to arrive at the ski lodge by this time and will need to leave Banff/Canmore around 5:30 am). You can arrive any time within the window you’ve scheduled. The shuttles leave about every 10-15 minutes. The shuttle to Lake Moraine was about 30 minutes and to Lake Louise was about 20.

If you are following this itinerary then I would highly recommend going to Moraine Lake first. Lake Louise is by far the busier of the two lakes and by midday (when you would likely be arriving) it is swamped with tourists by the lakeside. However, if you plan to do the suggested hikes, these are much less populated, and by the time you’re on the trails and reach the main lookout spot over Lake Louise, it is very quiet and you will get the best pictures from the top anyway.

The best lookout spot of Lake Moraine is, on the other hand, a short and easy hike to reach, so it becomes much busier and crowded by early morning. Thus, we recommend arriving here first thing in the morning when there are very few people and you will get the best views and pictures. Please feel free to ask if you want more perspective on which lake to visit first.

With that said, if you are visiting Moraine Lake first, plan to arrive at the lake between 7-8 am. Our shuttle arrived around 7:30 am and we thought it was perfect timing.

Hike the Rockpile trail (~10 minutes uphill, but pretty easy). This will bring you to the best views of the lake. Spend a few minutes here getting the best pictures and taking it in – it will get much busier within the next hour. There are a couple of different hiking/activity options from here:

• Option 1: Hike the Consolation Lakes Trail. This trail takes you beyond Moraine Lake to Consolation Lakes. The trail takes you through the woods along a small river until you reach Consolation Lakes, where it opens up to mountain views and has a rocky area to climb on and explore. The hike takes about 45min-1hr to reach Consolation Lakes and is relatively easy (so is ~2 hours round trip). The views aren’t as pretty as Moraine Lake itself, but the hike was enjoyable and the views at the end are still quite pretty, especially when the sun is shining on the lake. You will want bear spray for this hike, and probably your hiking boots too.
• Option 2: Rent a canoe. A 1-hour canoe rental costs ~$110 USD – it is a little spendy but it is truly beautiful and even relaxing, especially if it’s a calm day. Pack a snack and enjoy it in the canoe. I personally think this is the #1 best location to rent a canoe.
• Option 3: Hike the Moraine Lakeshore trail. This is an out-and-back trail that takes you to the far end of the lake (it is not a full loop around the lake). It takes ~45 minutes to get to the end and then you will turn around and have to walk back. I would only recommend this if you choose not to rent the canoe as you will see the exact same views on this trail as you did from the canoe. However, this is a good alternative hike if you choose not to do the Consolation Lakes hike but still want to get a walk in. The trail is flat and easy.

Consolation Lakes

There is a little cafe at Moraine Lake that offers snacks and coffee if you are interested. Once you wrap up at Moraine Lake, take the free shuttle to Lake Louise (you will need your shuttle pass that you received earlier in the morning). The shuttle takes about 15 minutes.

I would plan to eat lunch once you arrive at Lake Louise. There are limited options for food here, so I would recommend either packing a lunch or eating at one of the lodges (but be prepared to pay a little more than “normal” for your meal). There are a couple of food options at the Fairmont Chateau, otherwise, Deer Lodge (~3min walk) offers lunch as well. There are additional options in Lake Louise Village (a separate area from Lake Louise itself), but if you’re taking the shuttles you won’t be able to easily access these restaurants.

Once you finish with lunch, head to the lake and get a few pictures, then start on your hike. Look for the Lake Agnes Teahouse trail, it is right off Lake Louise just beyond the Fairmont Chateau. This will be your most difficult hike of the entire trip – the trail has a ton of switchbacks and is basically uphill the entire way. It is 2.3km to reach the teahouse.

You will pass Mirror Lake on your way (which is ~2.1km up), and then you will have the additional .2km to the teahouse. It took us ~55 minutes to reach the teahouse, and that included stopping at Mirror Lake for about 10 minutes. We did move pretty quickly up the trail and will say it was quite taxing. Plan 60-90 minutes to reach Agnes Lake Teahouse.

Lake Agnes Teahouse is busiest from 10 am – 2 pm. Eating lunch at Lake Louise will give you a bit of a buffer so that you can arrive at the teahouse (hopefully) after the busy hours. Definitely take advantage and buy a cup of tea and a sweet treat and enjoy the views for a bit (and catch your breath and rest your legs).

If you have enough energy, I recommend continuing on to the Little Beehive hike. This will take you to a beautiful lookout of Lake Louise below. The Little Beehive trailhead is just beyond the teahouse and will take you ~20 additional minutes to reach the lookout. The trail continues to be almost entirely uphill, but the views are absolutely worth it.

You can then continue on to the Big Beehive hike, however, we opted to skip this as it would have added an additional 2-4 hours to the hike and we were already quite tired. The hike down from the Little Beehive lookout took us ~55 minutes. If you’re feeling up to it, you can walk through the hotel and explore a bit, but it’s technically limited to hotel guests only. Catch the shuttle back to the ski resort park and ride whenever you’re ready.

Hike around the lakeshore, rent a canoe, and take the Gondola up to the top (I didn’t do much research on this and didn’t actually see it while we were there, so you’ll have to do your own research if this interests you), have tea or dinner at the Fairmont Chateau (tea is ~$70 USD per person and you will need reservations).

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Peyto Lake is ~35min drive beyond the Lake Louise ski resort and you will drive the Icefields Parkway to get there. Icefields Parkway is a famous highway and is rated as one of the best drives in the world, but to be blunt, we thought it was quite insignificant. It looks like any other country drives in the Midwest.

Peyto Lake is definitely pretty, but of all the lakes you’ll see it isn’t a “must-visit”. There are hikes (secret Petyo Lake panorama overlook or Bow summit) you could do around the lake that are highly rated, but we were quite tired after the previous hikes and opted for the Peyto Lake lookout point instead. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the parking lot along a paved path to the lookout point. Again, the lake is pretty, but this is definitely one that could be skipped if you don’t have the time or desire.

If you have an extra day or want more hiking, then I would recommend moving this stop to a different day so you’ll have the time and energy for the hikes. The Peyto Lake Panorama overlook takes ~45-60 minutes and the Bow summit hike takes about 2 hours (again, we didn’t do these hikes so I’m not sure how accurate those numbers are).

Lastly, you will pass by Bow Lake on the way to Peyto Lake. We pulled off just for a few photos but did not stay long nor hike the lake at all. If you plan to visit Peyto Lake on a separate day for hiking, you may want to combine it with Bow Lake as the lakes are very near each other.

Day 3 – relatively light day

Emerald Lake is a must-visit . Plan to arrive between 7-8 am, it will be quiet and calm and you will get the best pictures. Plan to hike (okay, it’s really more of a walk) the Emerald Lake Loop – this trail is a loop around the entire lake and is very easy as it is mostly flat the entire way. This was probably our favorite hike/walk – the views around the lake are absolutely beautiful.

The trail also has several information plaques along the way that teach you about the surrounding terrain and it’s pretty fascinating. The entire walk around the lake took us a little over an hour. You will want bear spray for this hike. Tennis shoes are sufficient for this hike. There are a few additional/optional activities you could do:

• Hike the Emerald Basin Trail. You will need to hike the Emerald Lake Loop trail to reach the trailhead for the Emerald Basin Trail. The trail is moderate difficulty and would add 1-3 additional hours to your hike. We did not do this hike as we were still a bit sore and tired from the previous day so you’ll want to do your own research to decide if it’s worth it.
• Get a coffee/snack from the cafe or eat at Cilantro (right at Emerald Lake – you won’t miss it)
• Canoe/kayak – This is the #2 best spot to canoe if you’re not able to at Moraine Lake or any of the other lakes. Or heck, why not kayak at Moraine Lake and here both!?

Stop at Natural Bridge on your way out of Emerald Lake – it’s about a 3-5 min drive back down the road. It will be a pull-off on the right and it is not clearly marked, so be on the lookout. I would recommend planning about 30 minutes here. If you’re brave you should definitely climb over the barriers and onto the rocks near the spillway. It was pretty cool to get up close to the roaring waters. It was definitely worth the stop but you won’t need a lot of time here.

Unfortunately, the road to Takakkaw Falls was still closed when we visited (due to snow and unsafe terrain), but if it happens to be open when you visit, see the list of activities below. Keep in mind we weren’t able to do any of these and may not have the most accurate information. You can access Takakkaw Falls from Yoho Valley Road – there will be signs.

Hike to the top of the falls and to the glacier – ~30min easy hike. You may get wet so plan to bring a raincoat.

Hike the Iceline trail. This hike is moderate difficulty. There is a 20km loop that would take 8 hours, otherwise a 14km out-and-back trail. Walk the trail as long as you want and turn around when you’re ready. You will see waterfalls, glaciers, and lakes, however, it is recommended to turn around after the 2nd glacial lake as the views are mostly the same beyond that. If you choose this option it will take you ~4 hours. You may want hiking boots for this so plan to pack them in the car for the day.

Stop at the Kicking Horse lookout – this was pretty insignificant in our opinion. It shows you a train track that goes through the mountains with a bit of accompanying history. We stopped here just to kill some time since Takakkaw Falls was closed, and it only took us a few minutes to drive here from Emerald Lake.

Stop at the Meeting of the Waters (where the Yoho River and Kicking Horse Rivers converge). Walk down to the water for some cool views and pictures. Again, we stopped here to kill some time since Takakkaw Falls was closed and it’s on the same road as the Kicking Horse lookout. We spent ~15 minutes here, I would plan roughly the same amount of time if you choose to stop.

Stop at Town of Fields if you don’t get coffee/lunch from Emerald Lake. This is about 15 minutes outside of Emerald Lake (either on your way to Takakkaw Falls or back to Banff). Grab a coffee or lunch from The Truffle Pig Bistro and Lodge. Sit outside and enjoy the views – relax finally! If Takakkaw Falls is open you may want to either skip this or grab a coffee to go so you can get started on your next hikes.

Banff Cave and Basin is located in downtown Banff. Entry is ~$13 USD per person to get in. This is a small museum that tells the history of Banff. There is a small cave with a natural hot spring. The museum has a man-made tunnel that leads to it. The cave and hot spring itself were kind of cool to see, but overall the experience wasn’t worth it to us.

If you’re a history buff and like museums, then you may really appreciate this stop, however, for us, it was pretty insignificant. We needed to fill our time since Takakkaw Falls was closed, but if you don’t have the time to squeeze this in you won’t be missing much.

We opted to brewery/bar hop since Takakkaw Falls was closed. We spent several hours jumping around downtown Banff and it was actually quite enjoyable. If you have some spare time and energy, definitely spend some time exploring (and people-watching) if you weren’t able to on Day 1. You really can’t go wrong with anywhere you stop.

Go to Vermillion Lakes for a light hike and to catch the sunset. It’s right in Banff, and only takes a few minutes to drive to. Plan to arrive between 7-8 pm. You can park on the side of Vermillion Lakes Drive (road).

Walk the Fenland trail loop – it’s an easy trail that takes you through the woods and takes about 45 minutes to complete. Go hunker down on one of the docks on the lake and watch the sunset on the mountain. I will say it was very buggy, so plan to bring your bug spray. If you plan to watch the full sunset you may want to bring some drinks and snacks. It’s a really relaxing way to end the night and comes with beautiful views.

Day 4 – moderate day

We absolutely loved the hike up Johnston Canyon and would definitely recommend visiting. You will hike through a canyon along a river to several waterfalls. The views are amazing and the canyon hike is relatively easy. Plan to arrive between 7-8 am to avoid the large crowds (definitely think this is crucial as several of the viewpoints are on a narrow, dead-end path, so you may not have the opportunity to get up close if it gets too busy. This will make more sense once you’re there in person).

Johnston Canyon Lower Falls

Johnston Canyon Upper Falls

Hike to both the Lower and Upper Falls. It’s ~2.6km to the Upper Falls and will take you ~45-60 minutes. The trail is paved almost the entire way and it is a relatively easy hike. It is damp and cool, so dress accordingly. We wore raincoats. If you’re feeling up to it, continue beyond the Upper Falls to the Ink Pots. This is an additional 3km and will take you about 60-90 minutes to reach the end. The hike is a moderate difficulty – it is uphill the majority of the way but gets easier as you get closer to the end.

The trail is almost entirely through the forest until you reach the end, which opens up to the Ink Pots, a river, a cool wooden bridge, and some pretty scenery. The views aren’t the most spectacular, so you may decide it’s not worth it, but for us, we really enjoyed the hike and taking pictures at the bridge. The total round trip from the base of Johnston Canyon to the Ink Pots took us about 3.5 hours. You will want bear spray for this hike, but mostly for peace of mind as the hike was relatively populated.

One more thing – you will briefly drive Bow Valley Parkway to get to Johnston Canyon. This is another famous highway and a recommended thing to see while in Banff. The majority of the highway was closed when we were there, but I would definitely recommend taking this road back to Banff on your way out. From the little bit of it that we saw, it was much prettier than the Icefields Parkway discussed earlier.

From here the rest of the day is yours to decide. I’ve listed some options below:

Visit Johnson Lake right outside Banff. I’ve yet to mention this, but most of the lakes in the Banff area are not swimmable as they are glacier-fed and therefore freezing cold. Hypothermia could be induced within seconds. Johnson Lake, however, is one of the few swimmable lakes in the area. The views are nothing compared to what you’ve already seen so you may want to opt out, but if you’re wanting to take a swim or have just one last easy hike/walk, this is the perfect place to visit.

There is a trail that loops all the way around the lake and takes ~45 minutes to complete. Overall we were glad we visited but you aren’t missing much if you choose not to visit this lake. If you decide to come here, you may want to stop in Banff for lunch beforehand, or pack snacks and plan to eat a late lunch after you’re done at the lake. I wouldn’t say bear spray is super necessary as the lake is relatively busy, but again, you may want it for peace of mind. Tennis shoes are sufficient for this trail.

Spend the afternoon exploring the town of Canmore. There are a ton of cute little shops and restaurants throughout the downtown area. Be sure to check out the Old School Bus Ice Cream shop on 10th Street. Plenty of options for lunch and/or dinner.

There is a secret Canmore swing that overlooks the town, however, you can only access it through a residential area and we did not bother with this. If you want to find the swing, do some Google searching.

There is also a “secret” natural spring that many Canmore residents use as their drinking water. To find this spring, exit Hwy 1 onto Bow Valley Trail/Pallister Trail and turn north. The spring is just beyond the curve in the road – you will likely see several cars parked on the side of the road. Many residents will bring empty jugs to fill from the spring. If you don’t see any cars or any residents with jugs, look for a rocky “path” that leads up into the woods, there may or may not be a small stream of water flowing over these rocks. Follow the rocks up ~1 minute and you will run into the so-called “spring” (ok yup, it’s literally just a pipe of water running out of the hill). But rumor has it this is the miracle water…

Spend your evening exploring Calgary. We wound up getting dinner on 17 th Avenue here but did not do much exploring. 17 th Avenue is a popular street in Calgary – it is filled with plenty of shops and restaurants and has a young adult, artsy feel. Definitely worth exploring if you have the time.

Sunset at Vermillion Lakes

I spent hours and hours researching things to do in Banff – this included blog posts, videos, Pinterest posts, national park websites, brochures, etc. I came up with an extensive list of things to do and wanted to find a way to accomplish them all in the time we had. I was able to fit almost every activity into this itinerary.

Now I will say this itinerary is much busier than any of the others that I read online, however, it was all still very doable and we truly feel like we got the most out of the trip. To be transparent, I’ve included the list of everything there is to do in Banff (based on my research) below and have crossed off the activities that are accomplished or could be accomplished if you follow this itinerary. The uncrossed items at the bottom of the list are those that we were not able to get to, but were also not highly recommended places to visit based on my research.

If they are things that appeal to you, you’ll have to rearrange this itinerary to accommodate them. I’m sure this is not an exhaustive list of all possible activities in the area, but it is a complete list of the most highly recommended and top-rated activities.

Banff Tips – Everything else you need to know

I would highly recommend renting a car when you visit Bannf. Many of the hikes take an hour or more from Banff. There is public transportation but we didn’t want to be limited to set schedules and crowded hours. You’ll need a rental car in order to accomplish everything on this itinerary.

We stayed in an Airbnb in Canmore (a town East of Banff ~20 minutes) as the lodging was significantly cheaper than any option in the Banff area. If you follow this itinerary you will be busy and on-the-go the entire day. We only used our Airbnb to shower and sleep at night. We did not think it was worth it to pay increased lodging costs when we weren’t planning to be there during the days – and we definitely think we made the right decision.

Staying in Canmore did add 15-20 minutes to our drives, but we figured if we were already going to be driving 60+ minutes, we didn’t mind an additional 15-20. The savings we made on the cost of lodging definitely was worth it. If you enjoy relaxing in your Airbnb on your vacation, then you may opt for an option in Banff.

Our Airbnb provided homemade granola and fruit every day. We wound up picking up some yogurts, granola bars, and beef jerky and opted for an on-the-go breakfast each day, which I would highly recommend. To make the most out of the trip, you will want to start your mornings pretty early, and having something light, quick, and easy was definitely the right decision.

We only packed athletic/hiking clothes (no “cute” clothes) and definitely think this was the right decision. Your days will primarily be filled with hiking and sightseeing. As mentioned above, we never stopped back at our Airbnb during the day, so we did all our activities in the same outfit throughout the day. If you’re someone who likes to get cleaned up for a night or two, then you may opt to pack some nicer clothes but we did not feel it was necessary.

You will want to pack layers – shorts, leggings/sweats, tank tops, lightweight long-sleeve shirts/sweatshirts, and raincoats. It is typically cool in the mornings but warms up significantly by the afternoons.

Bear spray : For peace of mind we highly recommend you get bear spray. You can buy it if it makes sense for you, but it costs between $40-$50 USD and there are very good chances you won’t use it. You also can’t travel with bear spray on a plane. The Home Hardware store in downtown Banff sells it, but you may opt to rent it instead. Snowtips Bactrax (bike shop) in downtown Banff rents it out for ~$10 USD per day. We only rented it out for one day but wish we would have had it every day for peace of mind.

Shoes : You will definitely want to pack hiking boots. Some of the hikes are moderately difficult and you will want sturdy shoes/boots. Not to mention the paths may be dry and dusty or wet and muddy so your boots will most likely get very dirty. We also highly recommend bringing a pair of old tennis shoes. Our feet were sore some of the days and on the easier hikes we opted for our tennis shoes to give our feet a break from the hiking boots. Make sure you bring tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Park passes : You are required to have park passes for pretty much everywhere you go in the town of Banff and nearby areas. You can purchase them online (though this wasn’t super clear to me, so we opted to purchase them once we arrived), at the park gates, or in downtown Banff. I personally recommend buying them at the park gates before you enter Banff. The park gates were not marked very clearly but they are relatively obvious once you come upon them. The road/highway will split into several lanes with a few “hut” like houses – stop at one of these and purchase your passes. For 4 full days our pass costs ~$63 USD.

You won’t have phone service in a lot of areas outside of Banff, including on your hikes. I would recommend turning off your cellular signal (to help save some battery life) during your hikes. We did not find the need to have printed or downloaded maps as most hikes are well marked, but if you’re a map person then you may want to download some maps to your phone ahead of time.

You may want to do some additional research on bear safety. You’ll see people with bear spray, bear bells, speakers, etc. Bears will typically stay away if they hear you coming. From our experience, the most important thing to have was bear spray (again, mostly for peace of mind). Hiking in a group (4-6 people) is also a good idea.

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• Backpack for hiking (a small one will suffice)
• Water bottle – fill it in the morning before your hikes
• Snacks – you will likely only need a few, we had granola bars and beef jerky
• Bug spray – travel size
• Sunscreen – travel size
• Speaker – optional

I hope this was helpful, but most importantly, hope you enjoy Banff. 😊

-Love, Sydney

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2 responses to “banff itinerary: 4 days in the canadian rockies”.

well written article

I loved how detailed yet precise the itinerary was, Thank you so much!

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7 Day Private Tour:

Best of the canadian rockies from calgary, one week of unforgettable sightseeing through banff, lake louise, and jasper.

Tour Category:

Private Multiday Tours

December to March | May to October

Destinations:

Calgary | Banff  |  Lake Louise |  Jasper

Tour Description:

From Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. This 7-day, 6-night sightseeing tour will take you to all of the must-see locations in the Canadian Rockies. From the plains of Calgary to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, you will see the very best of Canada’s landscapes: mountains, lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls.

Best of the Canadian Rockies: 7 Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Calgary / Banff
• Day 2: Banff Tour
• Day 3: Banff to Lake Louise Tour
• Day 4: Lake Louise to Jasper Tour
• Day 5: Jasper Tour
• Day 6: Jasper to Calgary Transfer
• Day 7: Departure from Calgary

Arrival in Calgary and touring to Banff

To start your vacation, your private tour guide for the next week will pick you up from the location of your choice within Calgary whether it is the Calgary Airport, downtown, or the surrounding area. For those who are arriving on a flight, your guide will meet you in the arrivals section of the airport.

From Calgary, your adventure to the Canadian Rockies begins! The drive from Calgary to Banff takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours as the scenery outside of your private vehicle gradually changes from prairie landscapes, to foothills, to mountain peaks. Depending on the time that you arrive in Calgary and the preferences of your group, your guide would be happy to make stops to show you some of the sights along the way.

Your hotel in Banff for the next two nights is included.

Half-Day Private Tour: Banff Highlights and Banff Gondola

Today, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning for a half-day sightseeing tour of the town of Banff and its surrounding highlights. Visit Surprise Corner for the best views of Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, otherwise known as “The Castle in the Rockies”. See the towering mountains including Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade, and Norquay. Learn about the wind-shaped hoodoos, see Bow Falls, and experience a scenic drive along Tunnel Mountain Drive.

The highlight of today’s tour is a gentle ride on the Banff Gondola up to the top of Sulphur Mountain for fantastic views of the Bow Valley, interpretive boardwalks, and endless photo opportunities.

Upon completion of the tour, the rest of the afternoon in Banff is yours to spend how you wish. The exact timing of the day is up to you as it is a private tour but it is best to plan for a 2 to 3 PM end to the tour if you are making afternoon plans. Let your guide know where you would like to be dropped off in town.

Your hotel in Banff tonight is included.

For ideas on how to spend your free time in Banff, see below:

Full-Day Private Tour: Banff to Lake Louise Sightseeing Tour

Today, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning with your luggage for a full-day sightseeing tour of the area between Banff and Lake Louise. During this tour, you will travel along the Alberta and BC border, cross the Continental Divide, and explore more sights within Banff National Park and Yoho National Park.

From May to October , the tour will focus on the many mountain lakes, and waterfalls in the area which include key locations such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Takakkaw Falls.

From December to March , the lakes will be frozen over and some of the mountain roads will be closed meaning that Moraine Lake and Takakkaw Falls are not accessible, however, there is still plenty to do and see! There are some great, optional, Canadian winter activities that can be included on this day. Let us know your preference for the following activities in advance of your trip:

• Ice Skating on Lake Louise
• Horsedrawn Sleigh Ride at Lake Louise
• Dogsledding in Banff National Park
• Snowshoeing or Cross-Country Skiing at Emerald Lake

Your hotel for one night at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is included. This world-famous lake is known as the Jewel of the Canadian Rockies and is one of the most photographed locations in the world.

Full-Day Private Tour: Lake Louise to Jasper Sightseeing Tour

Today, your guide will pick you up from the Chateau Lake Louise in the morning with your luggage for a full-day sightseeing tour up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Known as one of the world’s most scenic drives, you don’t need to venture far from the main highway to see some spectacular sights.

From May to October , the tour will have many scenic photo stops along the route to Jasper including Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Athabasca Falls. A stop at the Columbia Icefields will allow you to climb aboard an Ice Explorer—a specialized bus that travels directly onto the Athabasca Glacier. Further up the Parkway, take a walk on the Icefield Skywalk, a one-kilometer interpretive walk that leads to a suspended, glass platform that extends out over the valley below.

From December to March , the Icefields Parkway sees much less traffic and turns into a beautiful drive of solitude and wonder. The roadside stops feature endless views of snow-capped mountains and ancient glaciers that make it a true winter wonderland. During this time, we’ll stop in Lake Louise so that you can grab your lunches to go, with stops along the way at Bow Lake, the Athabasca Glacier, and Athabasca Falls.

Your hotel in Jasper for the next two nights is included.

Half-Day Private Tour: Jasper Wildlife & Maligne Canyon Icewalk

Today, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning for a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park. While touring through Jasper, you have a great chance of seeing all types of wildlife due to the remote location of this Rocky Mountain town. The first stop on the tour is the Maligne Canyon, where 10,000 years of erosion have created the deepest canyon in the Rockies. Start off with a short and easy walk, admiring the Maligne River and its many waterfalls as you cross back and forth across a series of bridges.

From May to October , you’ll make a stop at the disappearing Medicine Lake, followed by the fairytale-like Maligne Lake for a walk around the lake, or a boat cruise out to Spirit Island which is included from late May to early October depending on the ice melt.

From December to March , you’ll have the option to strap on some ice cleats and go for a walk through the Maligne Canyon where you can see the frozen waterfalls up close. For those feeling less adventurous, an itinerary focussed on wildlife viewing may be more suitable.

Upon completion of the tour, the rest of the afternoon in Jasper is yours to spend how you wish. The exact timing of the day is up to you as it is a private tour but it is best to plan for a 2 to 3 PM end to the tour if you are making afternoon plans. Let your guide know where you would like to be dropped off in town.

Your hotel in Jasper tonight is included.

For ideas on how to spend your free time in Jasper, see below:

Full-Day Private Transfer: Jasper to Calgary

Today, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning with your luggage for a full-day transfer from Jasper back to Calgary. You’ll once again have the opportunity to see the Icefields Parkway, but from a different perspective. Traveling the Parkway from the South offers a better view of the lakes along the way, however, traveling from the North will give you better glacier views.

Upon arrival in Calgary, you will be dropped off at your Calgary downtown hotel to rest after a long drive and action-packed couple of days. It is time to say goodbye to your tour guide as your trip comes to an end with your last night free in Calgary.

Your hotel in Calgary for one night is included. *For those with an early morning flight the next day, a Calgary Airport hotel can also be substituted.

*Should you prefer to end your tour in Edmonton, this day can be modified to have a transfer from Jasper to Edmonton, with an Edmonton hotel.

Departure from Calgary

Your vacation concludes upon check out of the Calgary hotel.

Should you have a flight to catch from YYC, a complimentary private shuttle to the airport will be included from your hotel.

Should you have some free time before you depart from Calgary, see below for ideas on how to spend your free time in the city:

7 Day Private Tour: Sample Pricing for 2024 & 2025

Group of 6 people (3 rooms).

• +$714 Superior Hotel Upgrade
• +$2153 Deluxe Hotel Upgrade
• +$3205 Premium Hotel Upgrade

Pricing Details:

• Peak Season rates are for June through September – you’ll save more by traveling outside of those months
• Sample prices are per person(based on a group of 6 people) in Canadian Dollars and are subject to an additional 5% Canadian sales tax.
• Prices are based on double occupancy in hotels. For single, triple, or quad sharing, please request a quote.
• Base prices are based on the Popular Hotel category
• Prices are available for one to nine people traveling. Please request a quote to find out the exact pricing for your group.
• For groups or 10 or more people, please contact us for a custom itinerary.
• To qualify for any current  Specials , please  r equest a quote.

What's Included

• Private Tour Guide/Driver
• Private Vehicle (Up to 9 people with luggage)
• 6 Nights of Hotel Accommodations *(Hotel Level Selection Required)
• National Park Passes
• Private Transfer between Calgary & Banff
• Private Transfer between Jasper & Calgary
• Private Transfer between Calgary Hotel & Airport
• Private Half-Day Banff Tour (Banff Gondola – All Seasons)
• Private Banff to Lake Louise Tour (+Optional Activity – Dec to Mar only)
• Private Lake Louise to Jasper Tour (Glacier Adventure – May to Oct only)
• Private Half-Day Jasper Tour (Maligne Lake Cruise – May to Oct only)
• Luggage Handling

Not Included

• Flights in or out of Calgary
• Gratuities/tip for guide and hotel staff
• Canadian 5% sales tax

Popular Hotels

Our base level of hotels or “ Popular hotels ” typically include standard room types in major hotel chains such as Marriott, Delta, and Sheraton properties.

Superior Hotels

Our Superior level of hotels or “ Superior hotels ” provide you with upgraded rooms at Popular Hotels or base-level rooms at some of our 4-star properties.

Deluxe Hotels

Our Deluxe level of hotels or “ Deluxe hotels ” offer a guarantee of either a larger room or a spectacular view at one of the Superior Hotels, or at a 4.5-star hotel.

Premium Hotels

Our high-end hotel options, or “ Premium hotels ” include the Gold Floor at all Fairmont hotels where available, otherwise known as the Grand Railway Hotels.

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The Canadian Rockies Express: Toronto to Calgary

11-day trans-canada train tour with via rail.

from Toronto to Calgary with Jasper, Lake Louise & Banff

This 11-Day tour begins with a night in Toronto before boarding VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’ for a scenic three-day, three-night journey to Jasper. Watch the landscape transform from forests to prairies and the majestic Rockies. Spend two nights exploring Jasper’s stunning scenery, then head to Lake Louise for a night amidst alpine beauty. Continue to Banff for two nights of sightseeing in the heart of the Rockies. Finally, wrap up with a night in Calgary. Hotels in each destination offer comfort after days of adventure and sightseeing throughout this breathtaking journey.

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Travel Summary

• Day 1: Toronto Arrival - overnight in Toronto
• Day 2: Board "The Canadian" Train from Toronto to Jasper - overnight aboard the train
• Day 3 : "The Canadian" Train - Ontario - overnight aboard the train
• Day 4 : "The Canadian" Train - Manitoba and Saskatchewan - overnight aboard the train
• Day 5: "The Canadian" Train - arrival in Jasper - overnight in Jasper
• Day 6: Jasper Sightseeing Tour - overnight in Jasper
• Day 7 : Jasper to Lake Louise Tour/Transfer* - overnight in Lake Louise
• Day 8 : Lake Louise to Banff Tour/Transfer* - overnight in Banff
• Day 9 : Banff Sightseeing Tour including Banff Gondola - overnight in Banff
• Day 10 : Scenic Transfer from Banff to Calgary - overnight in Calgary
• Day 11 : Calgary Departure

What's Included

• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• 3 nights private bedroom accommodation on board "The Canadian" train in Sleeper Plus Class
• Meals while onboard the train
• Jasper Sightseeing Tour
• Icefields Parkway Tour (Scenic transfer from late October to early May)
• Banff and Yoho National Park Tour (Scenic transfer from late October to early May)
• Banff Tour including Banff Gondola
• Independent Tour

Not Included

• Rail station transfers in Toronto and Jasper
• Transportation to/from Toronto and Calgary airports
• Meals other than onboard VIA Rail's 'The Canadian'
• Gratuities/tip for hotel, VIA Rail and transfer staff
• Canadian 5% sales tax

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - arrival in toronto.

Arrive in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and the capital of Ontario. Once you’ve checked into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours! If your schedule permits, purchasing Hop-On, Hop-Off bus passes is a great way to see the city at your leisure. You may also add a second night in Toronto to your vacation package and receive a complimentary Toronto City Tour and CN Tower Admission through Canada Rail Vacations!

Spend the night in your downtown Toronto hotel.

Day 2 - Board "The Canadian" Train from Toronto to Jasper

Today is the beginning of your three nights aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian train. The train offers a truly unique experience of Canada’s diverse scenery. All meals are included and can be enjoyed in the dining car. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to take in the scenery in the glass dome train car. At night, you will retire to your private cabin as the gentle sway of the train rocks you to sleep.

Day 3 - "The Canadian" Train - Ontario

The entire day is spent travelling across Canada’s second largest province, Ontario. Your route is north of the Great Lakes and the entire day can be spent watching the countryside pass by. Lakes and never ending forests are out your window throughout the day as you glide across our great country on the route the early settlers once took.

Take the time to get to know the train and all of its services. There are regular scheduled talks about local areas of interest. Or get to know all about the various personalities aboard the train, you’ll certainly meet some interesting characters during these four days of adventure. Read a book, watch a movie or catch up on some writing, as there is plenty of time for it.

Day 4 - "The Canadian" Train - Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Enter the peaceful prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A stop in Winnipeg gives you the option of getting off the train and taking a look around. As you head further west, swaying grasslands and fields of gold stretch out before you in every direction underneath a never ending sky.

Day 5 - "The Canadian" Train - Arrival in Jasper

Enter Alberta and pass through its capital city of Edmonton before continuing west. A milestone moment has been reached. You’ve entered the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Enjoy your breakfast on board as you snake through the snow-capped mountain peaks and winding rivers our country is famous for. Welcome to the cozy little resort town of Jasper.

All your amenities here are within walking distance, and you’re nestled in between some fantastic mountain ranges. You are free to enjoy your day as you please. Spend the night in your Jasper hotel room before the adventure continues the next day.

Day 6 - Jasper Sightseeing Tour

Spend the first half of the day getting to know Jasper! First stop, Maligne Canyon, where 10,000 years of erosion have created the deepest canyon in the Rockies. Start off with a short and easy walk, admiring the Maligne River and its many waterfalls. After that, it’s over to the disappearing Medicine Lake, followed by the fairy tale-like Maligne Lake.

The afternoon and evening in Jasper will be free time to enjoy the town at your leisure.

*From late-October to early-May an alternative tour will be offered in Jasper

*An alternative Jasper tour will be provided in place of this tour from mid-October to early-May

Day 7 - Sightseeing Tour from Jasper to Lake Louise including Columbia Icefield Excursion

Today you’re riding along the most beautiful highway in Canada—the Icefields Parkway. Highlights include stops at the powerful Athabasca Falls, the Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. Pose for your new profile picture at one of these breathtaking locations.

Arrive at the Athabasca Glacier and climb aboard the Ice Explorer—a specialized bus that travels directly on to the glacier. Relax and listen as your guide explains all about its natural wonders. Tonight, you’ll be sleeping in style in your room at the picturesque Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

*A scenic transfer between Jasper and Lake Louise will be provided in place of this tour from mid-October to early-May

Day 8 - Lake Louise to Banff Sightseeing Tour - Mountains, Lakes, and Waterfalls

Your tour leaves in the morning and offers you a guided tour of the area between Lake Louise and Banff. Cross the Continental Divide, and pass through Yoho National Park, with sights such as Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass, Emerald Lake and the Natural Rock Bridge that spans across the Kicking Horse River. You will spend the next two nights in your hotel in the famously friendly town of Banff.

*A scenic transfer between Lake Louise and banff will be provided in place of this tour from mid-October to early-May

Day 9 - Banff Sightseeing Tour including Banff Gondola

Today you’ll be on a 5-hour guided tour through the towering Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay Mountains. Learn about the wind-shaped hoodoos and experience Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive.

Take a gentle gondola ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain for fantastic views, interpretive boardwalks and photo opportunities. The rest of the afternoon in Banff is yours to spend walking some local trails, playing golf or relaxing as you choose.

Day 10 - Scenic Transfer from Banff to Calgary

Enjoy a brief, scenic transfer to Calgary, Alberta’s liveliest city. Famous for its yearly stampede, this is a city that prides itself on its western charm.

Spend the rest of the day strolling through Prince’s Island Park and along the Bow River, get a great view of the city from the Calgary Tower or check out one of the many trendy neighborhoods such as Kensington or Inglewood. Spend the night in your Calgary hotel room.

Day 11 - Calgary Departure

Your tour is completed once you check out from your Calgary hotel.

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Details for the Commemoration of Jackie Robinson Day in 2024

The annual recognition of the trailblazing american icon will highlight his impact on the sport and contributions to society through the mlb together pillars.

Major League Baseball, in coordination with the Robinson Family, MLB Clubs and various partners, has announced Baseball’s efforts to celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson through the MLB Together platform ( www.MLBTogether.com ) on Jackie Robinson Day – Monday, April 15 th .

IN BALLPARK

NUMBER ‘42’ IN DODGER BLUE – As is tradition, players, managers and coaches will once again wear Robinson’s iconic number on April 15 th , with all teams using Dodger blue “42” jersey numbers (regardless of their primary team colors).

• Additionally, Players, coaches, managers, and umpires will have New Era caps with a “42” side patch. Nike Breaking Barriers t-shirts also will be worn during batting practice.
• Commemorative base jewels and lineup cards will be used for each game.
• Stance socks with commemorative “42” logo, as well as Jackie Robinson products available for purchase at retail.

“PASADENA FIELDS” TRIBUTE VIDEO – A special tribute video, titled “ Pasadena Fields,” will be shown in all ballparks on Jackie Robinson Day. The video also will be played extensively on MLB.com, MLB Social Platforms, MLB.tv and more. The video can be viewed HERE .

In the spirit of the pillars of MLB Together, below are different ways Jackie Robinson Day will be commemorated throughout Major League Baseball:

VOLUNTEERISM

• On April 15 th , MLB will host a volunteer event at the Jackie Robinson Museum in collaboration with Foster Love . Volunteers, comprised of MLB Central Office employees, will assemble superhero gift boxes and sweet cases that will be donated that afternoon to children at a local foster care agency. By building awareness and volunteer opportunities, Foster Love hopes to better the lives of children in foster care and provide them with a sense of normalcy and comfort through a turbulent time in their lives.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

• JRF SCHOLARS – MLB and the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) have continued their longstanding partnership, primarily to provide students from under-represented communities with college scholarships. Many of the current JRF Scholars, as well as JRF Scholars alumni, will be recognized by Clubs. MLB and JRF have partnered on MLB and Club internships, full-time job opportunities, and exposure to MLB careers. MLB has also set aside summer internship slots specifically for JRF Scholars. Historically, MLB and its Clubs have contributed approximately $20 million to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, including supporting college scholarships for more than 150 JRF scholars.
• TRAILBLAZER SERIES – This weekend at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla., MLB and USA Baseball will host the 2024 Trailblazer Series . This annual youth baseball experience for young women, ages 13 and under from across the country, is a three-day event serving as both instructional and developmental. The event has been held in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day since it launched in 2017. Sonya Pankey , the first grandchild of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, once again will attend to observe and speak to the young athletes.
• A special PLAY BALL event will be held at the JRTC on Saturday, April 13 th in celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, featuring hundreds of children from throughout Indian River County, Florida.
• MLB ID TOUR – MLB is continuing its 18-city MLB ID Tour with the goal of discovering the best athletes within diverse and under-served communities across the country to invite them to future baseball development programs, such as the Breakthrough Series , DREAM Series or Hank Aaron Invitational , many of which will be held at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. The MLB ID Tour event during Jackie Robinson Day weekend will take place Saturday, April 13 th in Charlotte, NC and Sunday, April 14 th in Anderson, SC.
• For The Kids – Printable education activities aimed at providing kids information on Jackie’s life and legacy will be found at MLBTogether.com/42 . This includes fun activities such as word scramble, word search and coloring pages.
• Nike RBI Day at Jackie Robinson Museum – Participants of local Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) programs and their families will have an opportunity to visit the Jackie Robinson Museum in NYC on Saturday, April 13 th and learn about Robinson’s legacy in fun ways with JRF and MLB staff.

MLB CLUB & PARTNER ACTIVATIONS

MLB CLUBS – See separate attachment for Club Activations (with more to be announced leading up to April 15 th )

CAPITAL ONE – Since becoming the Official Bank and Credit Card Partner of Major League Baseball in 2022, and establishing the Capital One Walk-Off program, Capital One has committed over a million dollars to the Jackie Robinson Foundation in support of its programs. Once again, Capital One is supporting JRF and donating $1,000 for each “Capital One Walk-Off” (game-winning play) this year, committing to a total donation of $250,000 for the season.

GAMING – Major League Baseball’s award-winning video game franchise MLB The Show will continue to support the legacy of Jackie Robinson through its "Storylines: Negro Leagues Season 2" storytelling content. Sony Interactive Entertainment and San Diego Studio will once again sell a Jackie Robinson Foundation Pack that will support the JRF/MLB The Show Scholars program, supported by PlayStation Career Pathways Program, to help reduce the achievement gap in higher education.

MULTIMEDIA & BROADCAST

MLB NETWORK & MLB.com – MLB Network and MLB.com will highlight Jackie Robinson related programming and content throughout Jackie Robinson Day. MLB.com and all 30 Club sites will have extensive editorial content and coverage highlighting each team's special connection with Jackie, as well as special features that explore his impact as a baseball pioneer and his influence over today's players.

SOCIAL MEDIA – MLB Social Media platforms in both English and Spanish will demonstrate the many ways Jackie inspired baseball and society – not just as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, but most importantly, his character and what he represented before, during and after his career. Highlights include custom illustrations, collages, classic Jackie Robinson highlights and infographics.

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JACKIE ROBINSON DAY BACKGROUND

Robinson played his first Major League game at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947 as a first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Major League Baseball has celebrated Jackie Robinson’s legacy in an extensive and unified League-wide show of support over the years, including retiring his number throughout the Majors in 1997, dedicating April 15 th as Jackie Robinson Day each year since 2004, and requesting that every player and all on-field personnel wear his Number 42 during games scheduled on Jackie Robinson Day since 2009. Major League Baseball aims to educate all fans about Jackie Robinson, his life’s accomplishments and legacy, while spearheading initiatives that support communities and meaningfully address diversity and inclusion at all levels of our sport. For more information, please visit MLBTogether.com .

Contact: Steve Arocho or Aby Goodman, Major League Baseball, (212) 931-7800, mlbpressbox.com , @MLB_PR .

JACKIE ROBINSON DAY 2024 – CLUB ACTIVATION EXAMPLES

Atlanta Braves

• The Atlanta Braves will commemorate Jackie Robinson Day at Truist Park on April 19 as the team takes on the Texas Rangers. In honor of the day, the Braves will host 55 children and chaperones from the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club in Cairo, Georgia, the birthplace of Robinson, for a special day of celebration and activities at Truist Park. Before the game, the kids of the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club will enjoy carnival games, a rock wall and zip line inside Truist Park at the Hope and Will’s Sandlot. As part of the Braves’ Jackie Robinson Day pregame ceremony, Ella Elbeck, the Atlanta Braves and MLB Jackie Robinson Scholar, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and the club members will stand in line with Braves players during the National Anthem. Additionally, the Atlanta Braves Foundation will make a charitable contribution to the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club, bolstering their ongoing mission to offer a secure after-school environment where children can connect, develop essential skills, and cultivate the confidence necessary for successful futures.

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Jackie Robinson Day will be celebrated league-wide and the Diamondbacks special pregame ceremony will salute those in the community who are making a positive impact and carrying on the legacy of Jackie Robinson. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Choir will perform the National Anthem as well as the Black National Anthem. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Valley-native Raven Gibson, the founder of Legendary Rootz, a Phoenix business that sells apparel and gift items celebrating the Black community and was one of Target’s featured businesses for Black History Month. The team will recognize the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year as well as the East Valley United Black Firefighters, who focus on involvement and development in African-American communities, fostering promotion and advancement and promoting overall well-being. Fans with the special event ticket package will receive an exclusive hat featuring Robinson’s number “42.” Tickets: dbacks.com/jackierobinson

Baltimore Orioles

• In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, the Orioles and Nike will host 150 youth baseball and softball players from the Jackie Robinson Baseball League at Monday’s game. Allison Alston, a senior at the University of Virginia and Baltimore’s Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in a custom No. 42 jersey, provided by Nike. The Orioles and Nike will also donate 12 copies of “Testing the Ice: A True Story about Jackie Robinson” to students at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School. The book, which was written by Robinson’s daughter, Sharon, talks about what it was like growing up with Robinson as her father and his career in Major League Baseball.
• The Orioles and Harlem Park Elementary Middle School recently announced a long-term partnership, in which the Orioles will use their platform to provide Harlem Park with various resources and opportunities, standing as a committed partner to positively impact West Baltimore students for years to come.

Boston Red Sox

• The Boston Red Sox will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in pregame ceremonies preceding their traditional Patriots’ Day game at 11:10 a.m. on Monday, April 15. During the ceremonies, Jackie Robinson Scholars will be recognized on field, and Red Sox players will wear their home jerseys featuring “Boston” on the front, with ‘42’ in blue on the back to mark the 77 th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier.
• Earlier this year, the club paid tribute to Jackie Robinson with a “Celebration of Life” on January 31, what would have been the 105 th birthday for the Hall of Famer. Now in its 21 st year, the event included a visit from Red Sox Hall of Famer Tommy Harper and 2007 World Series Champion Manny Delcarmen with students at Tech Boston Academy to speak about Robinson’s impact on Major League Baseball and his connection to the Boston Red Sox. The event was also attended by Jackie Robinson Foundation Vice President of Community Engagements and Partnerships Ivo Philbert, Red Sox Vice President/Club Counsel and Red Sox Hall of Fame Inductee Elaine Steward, and Red Sox Foundation Executive Director Bekah Salwasser; both Steward and Salwasser are Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars.

Chicago Cubs

• The Chicago Cubs will celebrate the life and legacy of baseball legend Jackie Robinson at Wrigley Field Thursday, April 18. For Jackie Robinson Night, the Cubs will recognize The Support Group , a Chicago-based organization that inspires and educates underserved youth in Chicago with after-school programs, on the field pregame, as well as include both the Black national anthem and national anthem in the pregame festivities. JRF Scholars will sing the seventh-inning stretch.
• Cubs fans interested in attending the April 18 game are encouraged to purchase a ticket through the Jackie Robinson Night Special Ticket Offer which comes with a special-edition Jackie Robinson “42” hat. A portion of the proceeds from the Special Ticket Offer will be donated to The Support Group.

Chicago White Sox

• The White Sox will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day by honoring baseball’s trailblazers and empowering local youth as leaders in the classroom, on the field and beyond. The organization launched its eighth annual Jackie Robinson Student Contest, inviting students to submit a creative work that celebrates former Negro Leagues greats or Black baseball pioneers. Dozens of young artists found unique ways to spotlight unsung heroes who greatly contributed to the history and legacy of the sport. All contest participants received tickets for the game and an opportunity to participate in a pregame parade, while three grand prize winners will receive a VIP experience, including tickets to a suite and recognition during a special pregame ceremony. The White Sox also will welcome more than 250 players and family members from the organization’s Amateur City Elite (ACE) program, created to reverse the declining interest and participation in baseball among Black youth, and ten Little League teams served by the club’s RBI Jersey program to enjoy a pregame parade on the ballpark’s warning track. The ACE invitees, four of whom the Sox welcomed to a Negro Leagues Baseball Museum tour in Kansas City in early April, and the youth teams, including notable clubs like Jackie Robinson West and Rosemoor Little League, received a total of 1,300 game tickets for the evening. Chicago Bears offensive assistant coach Jennifer King will throw the game’s ceremonial first pitch. She is the first female coach in Bears history and the first full-time Black female coach in the NFL. Several 12U ACE players will take the field alongside the 2024 Sox lineup, as well as announce “play ball” to start the game. Additional resources and content surrounding Black baseball pioneers and the White Sox connection to the Negro Leagues is available at whitesox.com/negroleagues .

Cincinnati Reds

• The Reds will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 19 at Great American Ball Park (Reds vs. Angels) with pregame ceremonies and events in the Cincinnati community.
• Throwing out a ceremonial first pitch will be Cincinnati Cyclones hockey team head coach Jason Payne, one of the two Black head coaches of the ECHL. The Cyclones made history on March 30 th when Black players Landon Cato, Elijah Gonsalves, Jalen Smereck, Kyle Bollers, and Josh Burnside took the ice as the starting lineup.
• Members of the AACE LLC ownership group, Reds shareholders since 2005, will be recognized during pregame ceremonies. The AACE group was one of the first Black ownership groups in American sports history.
• Fans in attendance will receive a Jackie Robinson Baseball Card, presented by LifeCenter.
• In the community, the Reds have the following events planned:
• Reds players Hunter Greene, Will Benson and Bubba Thompson are scheduled to visit Cincinnati Public School’s Woodward High School on April 19 to speak to the baseball and softball teams about their journey to the major leagues.
• HBCU schools Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University are playing in the annual Joe Morgan Classic on April 17 at the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy. Players from both teams will be wearing authentic replica Negro Leagues jerseys and will receive custom baseball cleats from Nike.
• The Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase presented by Cincinnati Children’s Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 13 & 14 by hosting Cincinnati Public Schools baseball and softball teams. In honor of Robinson, all baseball and softball players will wear “42” jerseys provided by Nike.
• In conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day, the Reds Country Cares initiative for April focuses on the message that “Reds Baseball Welcomes All” to highlight the Reds commitment to diversity, inclusion and disability awareness. More information on Jackie Robinson Day activities and how the Reds promote positive change and inclusiveness through Reds Country Cares and other initiatives is available at reds.com/Unity .

Cleveland Guardians

• The Guardians will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 19 at Progressive Field with pregame ceremonies and community events. Ahead of JRD, Germaine Harvey, who is a Jackie Robinson Scholar currently enrolled at Case Western Reserve University, will be throwing out a first pitch. National anthem will be performed by Michael Williams on Sax, an inspirational saxophonist who began playing as a church musician for the Family Baptist Church in Ohio. Jackie Robinson information and education will be incorporated into inning break scoreboard features like our jersey number challenge.

Detroit Tigers

• On Jackie Robinson Day, the Detroit Tigers will host 42 local baseball and softball players from two local high schools at Comerica Park for a “Breaking Barriers” educational panel. The panel will feature Tigers front office staff providing background on their careers and the path they took to become successful, focusing on Robinson’s nine core values (courage, determination, commitment, persistence, integrity, justice, teamwork, citizenship and excellence). Tigers Nike RBI baseball player Jordan Spencer will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Prior to the panel, attendees will also be invited to watch batting practice and are scheduled to meet with Tigers players, coaches and broadcasters.

Houston Astros

• The Astros Foundation distributed 100 copies of the book “I Never Had It Made” an autobiography written by Jackie Robinson to high school students from the Mickey Leland College Prep and students from the Astros Youth Academy. Those students wrote an essay on Jackie Robinson and are invited to the game on April 15 and a special pregame reception in his honor.
• During the Jackie Robinson Day pregame reception, held in the 42 Room at Minute Maid Park (a meeting space that celebrates the legacy of Jackie Robinson), the students will get a chance to hear from J.C. Hartman, Houston’s first Black major leaguer, who played for the Colt .45s from 1962-63. The students will also hear from Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars during this pregame reception and assistant GM Gavin Dickey. There will also be a celebration of J.C. Hartman’s 90 th birthday during the reception, which is April 15, 1934.
• In an on-field pregame ceremony in honor of Jackie Robinson Day, Hartman will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. A portion of the proceeds from LDI Homes Share2Care 50/50 raffle on Monday will go to the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Kansas City Royals

• In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, the Kansas City Royals hosted close to 80 high school students on Thursday, April 11 th as part of Club 42. The students listened to a panel made up of front office staff before enjoying lunch and watching as the team took on the Houston Astros.
• For the remainder of the month the public can stop by the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy (KCUYA) to view a Jackie Robinson exhibit. The exhibit includes replicas of three jerseys Robinson wore during the early days of his baseball career - before he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 breaking the color barrier in the then-established Major Leagues. Jerseys include the 1945 Kansas City Monarchs, the 1945 Kansas City Royals, and the 1946 Montreal Royals.
• On Monday, April 15 th , the media is invited to sit and talk to Emmanuella Alawode, the Royals’ Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar who hopes to break barriers in the medical field. The now senior attends the University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC) and is set to throw out the first pitch on Friday, April 19 th .

Los Angeles Dodgers

• The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will host multiple events throughout Los Angeles to celebrate the 77 th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
• On Thursday, April 11 th , students from Alma Fuerte Public School, located on the campus of Jackie Robinson’s elementary school, learned about the legacy of Jackie Robinson from Dodger historian Mark Langill. The 190 students grades TK-8 helped prepare care packages for troops in honor of Jackie’s military service.
• On Sunday, April 14 th , in partnership with Nike and the Los Angeles Dodgers, LADF will release a Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches Playbook, the first of its kind in the program’s history. This playbook will incorporate Jackie Robinson’s nine values and is a direct investment from the 2022 MLB All-Star Game Legacy. The playbook will expand the curriculum Dodgers Dreamteam coaches currently use, which focuses on providing the highest level of sport skill while also focusing on social and emotional development. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will join the group to unveil the new playbook and provide guidance on coaching skills.
• On Monday, April 15 th , the Dodgers and Dodgers Foundation will host a youth baseball and softball clinic at UCLA in Jackie Robinson Stadium.  Youth participants are coming from Dodgers Dreamteam, Orville Wright Middle School and Westchester High School. Attendees will participate in a baseball and softball clinic, in addition to a College & Career Panel that will include members of the Los Angeles Dodgers leadership team. 
• Also on the 15 th , the Dodgers will be joined by the Washington Nationals as they host their annual team meeting at the Jackie Robinson statue in the Center Field Plaza as the teams reflect on Robinson’s continued impact on today’s game.
• On Tuesday, April 16 th , in partnership with Mookie and Brianna Betts’ 5050 Foundation, LADF will host a ceremony to celebrate renovations and upgrades for John Muir’s baseball field. These renovations continue Jackie Robinson’s legacy at his alma mater in Pasadena and include a rebuilt pitcher’s mound and batter boxes, updated infield mix, updated fence signage, and updated scoreboard signage. Additionally, the dugouts are being updated, along with backstop padding, installation of a home plate halo, and an updated windscreen.

Los Angeles Angels

• The Angels Baseball Foundation is hosting their 4th annual “Angels JR42 Clinic, Presented by Nike” on Monday, April 15 th . Taking place on Jackie Robinson Day at the Anaheim Family YMCA Community Complex, the clinic will provide an outlet for children in Anaheim and the surrounding community to participate in a youth baseball and softball event to learn more about Jackie Robinson’s impact on the game and society. Approximately 75-100 pre-registered children, aged 6-12, will participate in a station-rotation event, learning skills such as: hitting, throwing, fielding, baserunning and the mental focus necessary to be an athlete and successful in life. Orange County Health Care Agency, an Angels partner, will provide games and activities at one of the stations to teach the kids teamwork, leadership and confidence, all skills shared by the clinic’s namesake, Jackie Robinson. Each child participant will receive an Angels hat and t-shirt.
• In addition, the Los Angeles Angels and the Anaheim Ducks hosted a screening of the documentary film “Beyond Their Years” on April 4 th for their staff members. The film depicts the lives of two Black athletes, Herb Carnegie playing hockey, and Buck O’Neil playing baseball. Although these two icons were excluded from playing at the highest professional level of their sport because of their race, the positive attitude they carried throughout their lives allowed them to overcome the hardships they faced. Through their involvement in the Future Aces (Carnegie) and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (O’Neil), they continued to inspire others long after their playing careers were over. The screening was followed by a panel discussion with Angels Manager Ron Washington, Bernice Carnegie (Herb’s daughter), and the film’s producer Bryant McBride, as they discussed their own experiences and the importance of educating others by continuing to tell the story of these pioneers.
• On Saturday, April 6 th , the Angels welcomed former NHL player Willie O’Ree to Angel Stadium. O’Ree, the first Black player in the National Hockey League, is regarded as the “Jackie Robinson of hockey.” He was greeted by Angels Manager Ron Washington, Special Assistant to General Manager Torii Hunter, Outfielders Mike Trout and Jo Adell, as well as other players and staff members during batting practice. He shared his compelling story of breaking the NHL color line as a Boston Bruin on January 18, 1958.

Miami Marlins

• For the third consecutive year, the Marlins and loanDepot park hosted the Jackie Robinson Classic presented by Nike on Tuesday, April 9 th . The game, organized by the Miami Marlins Foundation, featured two predominantly black local high schools, Booker T. Washington & Boyd Anderson, providing them with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a game at a Major League ballpark. On Wednesday, April 10 th , a member from the Jackie Robinson Museum in NYC hosted a Kahoot! trivia game on Zoom about the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson for Marlins employees.
• On Jackie Robinson Day, April 15 th , mentors and mentees from the Miami-based 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project will learn about the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, as part of a pregame event at the ballpark. 5000 Role Models is a dropout prevention, mentoring program committed to closing the minority male achievement (access) gap by guiding minority male students along a carefully charted path through grades K-12 and college or ensuring the attainment of other post-secondary credentials, and increasing their employability in higher wage, high skills jobs within high demand industries. The mentors and mentees will greet fans at the gates with signs featuring Jackie Robinson’s Nine Values. The mentees will line up between Marlins players during the National Anthem.
• Additionally, the Marlins will honor the organization’s 2023 Jackie Robinson Award winners with a special pre-game on-field ceremony. The honorees include one from Baseball Operations (Joe Caro, Special Assignment Scout) and one from Business Operations (Daniel Hernandez, Director of Facilities). They were selected by their colleagues for best demonstrating Jackie Robinson’s Nine Values not only as professionals, but as people too.A Jackie Robinson Foundation Legacy Scholar from the University of Miami (Nasir Grant) will throw out the first pitch.

Milwaukee Brewers

• The Milwaukee Brewers partnered with Sharp Literacy to launch the Jackie Robinson Art Contest encouraging Milwaukee Public School students to use their creativity and imagination to submit an original artistic expression that captures the spirit of one or more of Jackie Robinson’s values of citizenship, commitment, courage, determination, excellence, integrity, justice, persistence, and teamwork. On April 15, the top three artists will receive a fan pack filled with Brewers memorabilia, the book “Who Was Jackie Robinson” and on-field pre-game recognition with their artwork displayed on the scoreboard during the presentation. The 1 st place artist will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Minnesota Twins

• The Minnesota Twins will honor and celebrate Jackie Robinson’s enduring impact on our game and society across the club’s digital platforms, along with activations in the Twin Cities. Twins social platforms will share a video sponsored by Nike that features personal comments from centerfielder Byron Buxton, who reflects on Jackie’s legacy and how it has influenced his own journey. On Tuesday, April 16, Twins mascot T.C. and front office staff will visit a local elementary school as part of the club’s “Reading is Powerful” program – which promotes the fun of reading and shares life lessons through the telling of baseball-themed stories – to entertain and educate students on Jackie’s Nine Values. Additionally, Chelsey Falzone, the Twins’ Manager of Youth Engagement, will be assisting MLB and USA Baseball at the 2024 Trailblazer Series.

New York Mets

• The Mets will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 with their second-annual Black Legacy Game, honoring former Black players and Jackie Robinson throughout the day. Beginning at 5:45 p.m., the team will host a Black Legacy panel featuring world renown rappers and recording artists, DJ Webstar & Mims to discuss the impact of Jackie Robinson’s legacy on the world of rap – the panel will be attended by Queensboro College students. Pregame ceremonies begin at 6:45 p.m., with the Canaan Baptist Youth Choir singing the Black National Anthem and Renee Neufville from the R&B Group Zhane performing the National Anthem. Jackie Robinson Scholar’s, fourth-year Harvard university student, Olusola Babalola will throw out the Honorary first pitch. Pregame festivities also include special appearances by the Robinson Family . David Robinson, Jackie’s son , will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, caught by Butch Huskey . Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s 101 year-old wife, will also be in attendance for the game and will be presented with flowers from Mookie Wilson and Manager Carlos Mendoza as well as a special video tribute. Additional recognition of former Mets and MLB Black players will continue throughout the game and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation will be supporting the Jackie Robinson Foundation with their 50/50 raffle for the game.

Oakland Athletics

• The A's will commemorate Jackie Robinson Day at the Coliseum on April 15 as the team hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. In honor of the day, early arriving fans will receive a special Jackie Robinson T-shirt giveaway. Additionally, partial proceeds from all special event tickets purchased will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship and leadership development programs.

Philadelphia Phillies

• The Phillies have several special happenings surrounding Jackie Robinson Day on Monday, April 15. Before that night's game against the Rockies, the club will officially unveil Pioneers in Pinstripes, a new area in the Hall of Fame Club at Citizens Bank Park created to honor the trailblazers of Phillies integration and racial/ethnic diversity, focusing mostly on the time from when Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier to when Dick Allen became the Phillies’ first Black superstar. Pioneers in Pinstripes pays tribute to both the well- and lesser-known figures who helped pave the way for future generations of Black and other minority athletes on the Phillies and in the city, while also educating the public and serving as a home base for collections and research on the subject of Phillies integration. Taking part in the unveil will be Tazena Kennedy (daughter of John Kennedy, the first Black Phillies player), Terry Washington (son of pioneer Ted Washington - the first Black player signed by the Phillies), Ruben Amaro Jr. (whose dad, Ruben Amaro Sr., was part of the first wave of players of color in the 1960s), Willa Allen (widow of Phillies great Dick Allen), and alumni Gary Matthews and Milt Thompson. Family members of pioneers featured in the new area will also be recognized at the event. As part of the team's on-field tribute to Jackie Robinson, there will be a ceremonial first pitch by Gail Quarles, daughter of pioneer Hank Mason (who in 1955 was one of the first Black players to appear in games in the Phillies minor league system), who will be accompanied by Phillies Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer John Middleton. In addition, the on-field tribute will include the Phillies honoring their 2024 Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar Julian Fields-Jackson from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as their Phillies Charities grant recipient Rukudzo Taruwinga, also a Nike RBI softball player. A portion of that night’s 50/50 Phillies Charities Raffle will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Earlier in the day, the Phillies will also be participating in a Jackie Robinson Day Celebration at the Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park, a free outdoor event honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the Philadelphia Stars.

San Diego Padres

• The Padres continue to honor the legacy of Johnny Ritchey for his role as the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast” for breaking the Pacific Coast League’s color barrier in 1948 while playing for the San Diego Padres. His debut came just one year after Jackie Robinson broke the major league color barrier, with Ritchey playing the position of catcher for the Padres in 1948 and 1949. On Monday, April 8, the Padres presented 10 high school seniors with the Johnny Ritchey Scholarship award worth $10,000 each during the pregame ceremony. The Johnny Ritchey Scholarship is designed for students that have encountered and, more importantly, have overcome significant personal adversities in his or her life and have used these challenges to strengthen themselves in their pursuit of higher education. Follow the ceremony, the students took the field with Padres starters prior to the game. The next day on April 9, the Padres hosted the Breaking Barriers Forum on the Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square at Petco Park prior to Tuesday’s game. Three hundred students attended the panel that featured three prominent females who have “broken barriers” in the world of professional sports.

Seattle Mariners

• The Mariners will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 with their game beginning at 6: 42 pm. Pregame festivities include a Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by Cassius Culpepper , Rainier Beach High School and Baseball Beyond Borders Nike RBI student-athlete and descendant of Jackie Robinson, and national anthem performance by Dr. Richard Hodges , Western Washington University Assistant Professor of Music. The club will also celebrate Hometown All-Star, Omari Salisbury (founder of Converge Media) for his work to create culturally relevant content across the Pacific Northwest for urban audiences, as well as recognize the Hometown Nine Fellow Class of 2028 as Honorary Mariners for the evening. The first 10,000 fans at T-Mobile Park that evening will receive a Ken Griffey Jr. “Home Run Robbery” bobblehead.

St. Louis Cardinals

• The St. Louis Cardinals will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, April 24. The festivities will include an honorary pitch ceremony featuring a local Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar. The team will also recognize CommunityAmerica for their support of both the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Cardinals Care, with a pregame check presentation ceremony. In partnership with Nike, Cardinals Care will recognize nonprofits who represent at least one of Jackie Robinson’s 9 Values. And the team will provide educational activities about Jackie Robinson for kids in Ford Plaza.

Tampa Bay Rays

• The Tampa Bay Rays will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on Monday, April 15 when they host the Los Angeles Angels. A special pregame presentation will highlight the five recipients of the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund’s fifth annual Racial Equity Grants. The program was launched in 2020 to build power in communities that have been historically overlooked because of systemic racism. The grants support organizations making an impact in the areas of housing, workforce development, health equity, criminal justice reform, education and youth development. This year’s recipients will each be given $20,000 and will be recognized on the field before the game and hosted in a suite with local community leaders: AMIKids, The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, James B. Sanderlin Neighborhood Family Center, Sing Out and Read and Where Love Grows Inc.
• In addition, the Rays will host students from The Write Field Program, a Poynter Institute writing and mentoring program for African American and Hispanic students from middle and high schools in Pinellas County. The students will have the opportunity to interview local community leaders including State Champion Boys Basketball Coach Larry Murphy of Gibbs High School and Roosevelt ‘Bubba’ Swinton who was recognized by the City of St. Petersburg in January for his more than 50 years of service to youth baseball as a coach, mentor, scorekeeper, umpire and commissioner of the Wildwood Dodgers youth baseball club. The students’ stories written from the interviews will be published in the Tampa Bay Times . Dr. Alex Harris, CEO and Co-Founder of the Arts Conservatory for Teens, will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” National Football League wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a graduate of St. Petersburg’s Lakewood High School, will get the game started with the ceremonial first pitch.

Texas Rangers

• While the Rangers will be in Detroit on April 15, the club plans to have related programing at its Rangers MLB Youth Academy in Dallas next week. The Rangers Baseball Foundation will also make its annual contribution to the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Toronto Blue Jays

• The Blue Jays will honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson and his impact on sport and society with a Blue Jays “42” hat giveaway to fans, spoken word tribute produced by a local Toronto artist and musician that will run in-stadium and on social, and various activations throughout the ballpark including a memorabilia display from the Canadian Negro League and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. All of the team’s in-game “42” items (player jerseys/hats/socks, commemorative bases, lineup card) will be authenticated and auctioned with proceeds going to Jays Care Foundation educational programs for kids across Canada.

Washington Nationals

• While in Los Angeles on the 15 th , the Nationals will join the LA Dodgers in their annual team meeting at the Jackie Robinson statue in the Dodger Stadium’s Center Field Plaza to reflect on Robinson’s continued impact on today’s game.
• Closer to home in Washington D.C., Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals, are hosting a week of programming at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy to educate and inspire scholar athletes through Jackie Robinson’s legacy. The programming includes Jackie Robinson “character trait” jersey creation, viewing and discussion of the movie “42”, and baseball/softball activities themed around overcoming adversity.
• Additionally, the Nationals will be donating signed, game-worn apparel from the day, which will be auctioned off to fans by the team’s charitable arm. Proceeds will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, supporting its mission is to help children, families, and communities thrive through sports-based youth development and access to healthy food.

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