In the morning, depart the city of Edmonton for the Canadian Rockies. This scenic drive will take you in the heart of Jasper National Park. There are various winter excursions available to you after your arrival in Jasper. You may wish to consider a guided tour to see Maligne Canyon in its frozen state or perhaps ice skating at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Aboard a minibus, travel southeast down the Icefields Parkway through the natural splendour of Jasper and Banff National Parks, renowned as the most beautiful highway in Canada, if not the world.  Glaciated peaks tower breathtakingly along the roadside. The panorama of snow-capped peaks and endless mountain ridges occasionally opens up to afford a spectacular view of deep tree-covered valleys stretching to a distant horizon. The bus will offer a few scenic stops en route, however, due to the winter weather, these may be limited to just a few short minutes. You’ll be at Lake Louise by noon and have the afternoon to get outside and explore the beauty of this Canadian destination by marvelling at the ice and snow. Options available to you at Lake Louise include renting ice skates and skating on the frozen Lake Louise, going cross country skiing or going for a walk. Some guests may wish to sit and marvel at the winter landscape from inside the hotel’s dining areas.

After a short 1.5 hour transfer from Lake Louise to Banff, spend the rest of the day exploring the mountain town of Banff, located in Banff National Park. Some winter highlights may include ice skating, cross country skiing, dog sledding, shopping on Banff Avenue and learning more about this area’s rich history by visiting the museums.

After enjoying some free time in Banff in the morning, take a two-hour shuttle to the Calgary Airport and depart on your flight to Whitehorse, Yukon. Upon arrival in Whitehorse, you’ll be transferred north of the city to Sun Dog Retreat, to your cozy cottage in the woods. Over the next two days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to watch the night sky in hopes of seeing the Northern Lights. Your hosts on site will assist you and show you where to look and what to look for.

Spend the day on a guided tour of Whitehorse learning about the areas rich history and interesting characters such as Sam McGee. Once the sun sets, it’s your chance to watch the night sky, looking for the Northern Lights.

Spend the day on a guided tour of Whitehorse learning about the areas rich history and interesting characters such as Sam McGee. Once the sun sets, it’s your chance to watch the night sky, looking for the Northern Lights.

Your tour with us has come to an end. Thank you for travelling with Alberta Blue Sky Tours