Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Calgary Stampede & Alaska Cruise

Welcome to Calgary! More fun than a 10-gallon hat can hold, it’s no wonder the Calgary Stampede is “the greatest outdoor show on Earth.” The stampede brings the Old West to life throughout its grounds, with entertainment and exhibits, great food, world-famous Chuckwagon horse races, and the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Continue your adventure through western Canada’s breathtaking scenery, rugged mountains, mighty rivers, and magnificent national parks. Enjoy two nights in Banff National Park, gateway to the Canadian Rockies with free time to hike, stroll by the river, enjoy the hot springs, or take an exhilarating optional helicopter ride for incredible aerial views. Spend two nights in Jasper National Park where you can join an optional excursion to see beautiful Maligne Lake and Spirit Island or take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Between Banff and Jasper, stop to see the amazing turquoise waters of Lake Louise then take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier. Sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria where sightseeing includes the stunning floral displays at world-famous Butchart Gardens, then enjoy free time to explore this charming city on your own. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take the optional marine wildlife & whale-watching expedition to seek out the resident pods of orca whales. Ferry across the picturesque Gulf Islands to vibrant Vancouver where sightseeing includes beloved Stanley Park and other famous landmarks. Board your Alaskan cruise ship and sail amid the emerald forests and turquoise glaciers of the spectacular Inside Passage on your way to Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. Cruise gorgeous Glacier Bay for the chance to witness mammoth chunks of ice calving into the sea. Keep your eyes on the water for the chance to spot whales, porpoises, orcas, eagles, and more! For the value-minded traveler, this Canada vacation with the Calgary Stampede and an Alaska cruise is the trip of a lifetime!