Bucketeer Hosted Canadian Rockies Tour September 2027
Join us and our Bucketeers as we return to the Canadian Rockies in September 2027!
This fantastic Globus Western Canada tour is sure to sell-out, but we have some group space available and our special pricing on this popular tour is good through January 13th. We have timed the tour to allow you to avoid the crowds and take in the Rockies’ fall colors.
September 5 - 15, 2027
Vancouver to Calgary
$5,284.42 Per Person…..Includes all taxes and a $200 p/p Group Discount!
A $250 p/p nonrefundable deposit will hold your space.
Extras:
Pre-Paid Gratuities: $137 p/p
Special Air Rates
Globus Travel Protection: $399 p/p [Pre-existing conditions are included when purchased within 14 days of initial deposit]
The Canadian Rockies—a land of majestic mountain scenery, fascinating wildlife, sparkling glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and interesting towns. If you want to see breathtaking scenery and jagged mountain peaks in 2027, come with us on this fantastic tour.
Our group adventure begins in Vancouver and visits Victoria, Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper National Park, and Banff National Park.
Tour special meals will include a private dinner at the famous Butchart Gardens outside Victoria, private breakfast with Native Peoples at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler and breakfast on the top of Mount Sulfur overlooking Banff. The Ice Explorer ride on the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield will be a special highlight experience. It is one of the few places where you can actually ride on an icefield. You’ll also enjoy unsurpassed scenery on the drive between Jasper National Park and Banff National Park.
As you parallel the Great Divide, keep an eye out for alpine meadows, waterfalls, massive glaciers, and wildlife, including big horn sheep and elk.
Other tour highlights include a stop at gorgeous Lake Louise and a cruise on Maligne Lake, one of the most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies with the beautiful lake and towering peaks. On this Canadian Rockies tour, Globus has included some out-of-the-ordinary adventures to make your vacation unique.
After our ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria, we’ll visit Butchart Gardens, where you’ll admire the floral displays on 55 acres and enjoy dinner at the original Butchart original historic greenhouse. Globus has also arranged a special private breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, where you’ll learn about the First Nations people. You’ll have leisure time in the towns to explore on your own or to participate in optional activities. Sample the cuisine offered in the towns, take a scenic walk, relax, and enjoy peace and quiet while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.
Words and photos cannot adequately capture the beauty of this area. You must witness it in person.
To hold your space or to find out more about this Bucketeer tour, please contact us right away at 804-557-3006 or send us an email
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Dinner
Day 2 9/6/27
Vancouver – Victoria
Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. See major attractions on your city orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Later, visit world-famous Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the former historic greenhouse.
Breakfast Dinner
Day 3 9/7/27
Victoria
Discover Vancouver Island at the Malahat SkyWalk in an immersive nature experience. The 10-story spiral tower soars 250 m (820 ft) above sea level for memorable views of fjords, forests, mountains, and islands in Canada and the US. Enjoy majestic views from within the treetops on the TreeWalk, a 20 m (65 ft) elevated boardwalk. Note: The SkyWalk tower features a wide wooden walkway with a gentle incline and no stairs.
Or, visit the Royal BC Museum showcases the province’s natural history, cultural heritage and the stories of Indigenous people. Three permanent galleries, Natural History, Becoming BC, and the First Peoples Gallery, feature exhibits and artifacts on colonial history, the gold rush, early settlers, modern culture and more. Visit adjacent Thunderbird Park, home to many totem poles and other First Nation monuments.
Breakfast
Day 4 9/8/27
Victoria to Whistler
Board a BC Ferry crossing the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Enroute to Whistler, stop at Shannon Falls, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of the magnificent Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics sites, paddleboard, hike, explore Whistler Village or play pickleball. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Hilton Whistler Resort, with mountain-style elegance in the heart of Whistler Village.
Breakfast
Day 5 9/9/27
Whistler
EXPLORE MORE in Whistler to experience amazing views on the lofty Peak2Peak Gondola, the longest unsupported gondola span in the world, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you explore via suspension bridges, boardwalks and trails on a canopy walk in the treetops. Other options include a ziplining adventure, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.
Breakfast
Day 6 9/10/27
Whistler to Sun Peaks
This morning, enjoy a visit and breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the balance of the day at leisure. Free time this evening.
Breakfast
Day 7 9/11/27
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering Jasper National Park. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. Before arriving at your hotel, you may wish to take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced rafting guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. Tonight, explore the entertainment and culinary choices downtown, then look to the skies for remarkable stargazing when night falls. Jasper was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society in Canada and is one of the largest in the world.
Breakfast
Day 8 9/12/27
Jasper National Park
Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon for lunch at the Wilderness Kitchen. Continue to stunning Maligne Lake for a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own.
Breakfast Lunch
Day 9 9/13/27
Jasper to Columbia Icefield to Lake Louise to Banff
We head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff for a free evening.
Breakfast
Day 10 9/14/27
Banff
Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views of Bow Valley and the Rocky Mountains. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast Dinner
Day 11 9/15/27
Banff to Calgary
Morning drive to Calgary. Your vacation ends at Calgary International Airport. Schedule flights to depart from Calgary International Airport after 2 pm.