The best of the West

Departure dates:

• Standard and Superior versions: Daily, from May 1 to October 26, 2026
• Lodge version: Daily, from May 1 to October 8, 2026 / Daily, from May 13 to October 23, 2026

DAY 1 | CALGARY TO BANFF (145 KM)

Pick up your vehicle (car rental not included) and transfer to the lively resort town of Banff. The travel booklet you received contains all the necessary information for your vacation/trip. The rest of the day is leisurely. Accommodation in Banff.

DAY 2 | BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Today, take the day to visit Banff and its surroundings. We recommend visiting Bow Falls or the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain.

You can also go rafting on a river or take a boat excursion on Lake Minnewanka. Accommodation in Banff.

Optional activity: Discovering grizzly bears

DAY 3 | BANFF TO JASPER (290 KM)

Today, drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake for a short walk. Dozens of incredible photo opportunities of ancient forests and sharply outlined peaks appear at every turn of the road.

Numerous small waterfalls along the roadside and alpine meadows delight travelers along this route, considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Accommodation in Jasper.

Optional activity: Rafting on the Sunwapta River

DAY 4 | JASPER TO CLEARWATER (450 KM)

Travel over Yellowhead Pass, near Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. Then drive south following the Thompson River along Wells Gray Provincial Park. Along the way, stop at Blue River. Accommodation in Clearwater.

DAY 5 | CLEARWATER TO WHISTLER (425 KM)

Departure to Whistler and discovery of the Cariboo-Chilcotin region, with varied landscapes that will charm you. You will also cross the semi-desert region of the Fraser Canyon. Along the way, discover the village of Lillooet, starting point of the “Gold Rush Trail.” Continue to Whistler via Duffey Lake Road, a former logging road from which you can observe a mosaic of reforestation. Accommodation in Whistler.

DAY 6 | WHISTLER

Today, visit the village of Whistler at your leisure. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this major resort, considered the number one outdoor base in North America. Accommodation in Whistler.

DAY 7 | WHISTLER TO PARKSVILLE (105 KM + 1H35 CROSSING)

Departure to Horseshoe Bay via the scenic “Sea to Sky Highway,” along the majestic cliffs of Howe Sound fjord. On the way, we suggest stops at Shannon and Brandywine Falls. Board the ferry that will take you to Vancouver Island and Nanaimo. Accommodation in Parksville.

DAY 8 | PARKSVILLE

Today, discover the true wilderness of Vancouver Island and head inland. Discover the giant trees of Cathedral Grove. This Douglas fir forest is home to immense trees, some over 800 years old. You can also stop in the village of Port Alberni before heading to the Pacific Ocean shores shaped by the waves and the small community of Tofino. This small community is made up of artists living in harmony with nature. Experience the rhythm of the Pacific coast and enjoy the sea air before returning to Parksville. Accommodation in Parksville.

DAY 9 | PARKSVILLE TO VICTORIA (150 KM)

Departure to Victoria. You will pass through the small town of Chemainus, renowned for its historic murals. In Duncan, you can visit the Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre. As you approach Victoria, capital of British Columbia, take the Malahat Drive, a scenic road with views over the ocean and the Gulf Islands. Accommodation in Victoria.

Optional activity: Whale watching by catamaran

DAY 10 | VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER (65 KM + 1H35 CROSSING)

Before leaving Victoria and the beauty of its Inner Harbour, visit the Butchart Gardens, a magnificent display of flowers and vegetation set in a former quarry. At the end of a pleasant mini-cruise aboard a BC Ferries vessel, return to the mainland via the Strait of Georgia, passing by the Gulf Islands. Accommodation in Vancouver.

DAY 11 | VANCOUVER

You have the day to visit Vancouver and its surroundings. Suggestions: MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, and Stanley Park. Accommodation in Vancouver.

Optional activities: Zodiac cruise to Granite Falls / Granville Island food tour

DAY 12 | VANCOUVER  

Departure to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight. Departure on a scheduled flight to Paris.

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