![[Silver] 5 Day Tour Traveling to Jasper National Park, Columbia Glacier, and Town of Banff](/uploads/tours/ctrip-ea6e7d4341e4bf44.jpg)
Vancouver Round Trip | 1 Night Stay in Jasper & 1 Night Stay in Banff
One-stop check-in for world-class national parks, with a variety of natural landscapes at your fingertips! Stay in the national park scenic towns: Jasper Town + Banff Town, and immerse yourself in every scenery in the national park! Take a cruise on Maligne Lake to visit the world's second largest glacial lake, which is also the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Elf Island! Maligne Lake, Peyto Lake, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Lake Monster, appreciate the charm of famous lakes in one stop! Experience the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola and enjoy a 360-degree view of the Rocky Mountains! Experience the Icefield Explorer, take a giant snowmobile to visit the Columbia Icefield and start your icefield adventure!
Departing Vancouver this morning, we'll drive along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway to Hope, the gold rush town featured in Sylvester Stallone's film "Rambo," a must-see for prospectors. We'll then travel to Kamloops, a semi-desert city renowned for its ginseng production. We'll visit a ginseng plantation and processing facility to learn about ginseng cultivation and its therapeutic benefits, and even have the opportunity to sample authentic ginseng tea. We'll then proceed to Separate Falls. While not as picturesque as Huangguoshu Falls or as majestic as Niagara Falls, it remains a natural wonder, shaped by over 400,000 years of glacial and volcanic activity. We'll spend the night in Valemount.
Vancouver → Hope (30 mins) → Kamloops → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Spahats Falls (30 mins) → Valemount
Hope town is the perfect place to walk around and explore. It is filled with beautiful nature views and have an experience of instant relaxation. Take a look at all that this town has to offer.
The largest producer of American ginseng in North America was originally in the United States, and Kamloops later began to grow American ginseng. Because Kamloops has unpolluted fertile soil and a semi-desert dry climate, it has become the largest producer of American ginseng in North America and is known as the "Ginseng Capital". It has a long history and culture of Aboriginal people, with a total of 17 Aboriginal tribal communities, making it the most important Aboriginal community in the interior of British Columbia.
Volcanic rock deposits left behind centuries ago formed the cake-shaped gorge of Separhat Falls, making it one of the most dramatic waterfalls in Wells Gray National Park. Take a stroll through the cool hemlock and cedar forests and see the waterfall cascading through a keyhole in the rock face 80 meters above the Clearwater River. It's absolutely spectacular!
Depart from Valemount in the morning and enter Mount Robson Provincial Park. As British Columbia's oldest provincial park, Mount Robson is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also the starting point of the Fraser River's 1,368-kilometer journey to the Pacific Ocean. Then enter the town of Jasper and experience the unique charm of this town located in the national park. Next we will take a cruise on Maligne Lake, the world's second largest glacial lake and the only lake in the Rocky Mountains that is open to motor boats. After the tour, return to the hotel to rest.
Valemount → Mount Robson Provincial Park (30 mins) → Town of Jasper (30 mins) → Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional, 90 mins) → Hotel
1. The expected opening period for the Maligne Lake Cruise in summer is from 05/29/2026-10/11/2026. Please refer to the official announcements from Banff National Park for the actual opening dates of attractions. The itinerary on the day of the tour will be based on the arrangements made by the tour guide.
Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia’s park system, is truly one of the world’s crown jewels. The mountain for which the park is named guards the park’s western entrance. At 3,954 meters, Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over the lesser surrounding peaks; winter or summer, this is one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains.
Jasper is a small town located in the northernmost Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada, with a population of approximately 3,000. The town was built in 1822 and has all the public facilities here, including restaurants, hotels, train stations, bus stations, cinemas, post offices, schools, hospitals, etc. There are many such towns in North America, each with its own history and charm, but because Jasper is located in Canada's famous national park, this town is particularly popular with tourists.
Maligne Lake is the second largest glacial lake in the world and the only lake in the Rocky Mountains where motor boats can sail. The scenery around the lake is magnificent, with dense pine forests, lovely grasslands and flowers all over the mountains. There are many hiking trails along the lake. The Fairy Island in Maligne Lake is the most beautiful scenery in the entire Jasper Park and often appears in various travel books and scenic postcards.
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Jasper area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a double or twin room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!
Mid-range hotel on Geikie Street at the quiet edge of Jasper townsite, about a 10-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of downtown Jasper. 119 air-conditioned rooms, studios and suites, an indoor pool and hot tub, the Silverwater Grill & Lounge, on-site breakfast and free heated underground parking. Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
See the hotel ›Family-run three-star inn on Juniper Street at the north end of Jasper townsite, a short walk from the downtown shops on Connaught Drive. 137 large rooms and suites, many with kitchenettes or fireplaces, an indoor pool with indoor and outdoor hot tubs and saunas, a fitness room, the Whisky Jack Grill restaurant and bar, and free parking. Part of the local Decore Hotels group.
See the hotel ›Today's journey begins with a visit to Jasper National Park, one of Canada's renowned alpine national parks and the largest in the Canadian Rockies. This stunning landscape, rich in wildlife, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll then enter the Rocky Mountain National Park complex and reach Athabasca Falls. While not the highest waterfall in the Rockies, the interplay of rivers makes it one of the most powerful and spectacular. We'll continue along the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Glacier. Take a giant snowmobile to the 300- meter-deep Athabasca Glacier and experience firsthand the remains of the Second Ice Age. Next, we'll visit the 280- meter-high Glacier Glass Bridge, a glass bridge overlooking the Columbia Icefield, offering a close-up glimpse of one of the world's most unique ecosystems. We'll then visit Peyto Lake, where the waters of this glacial lake are tinged with a Tiffany blue hue due to mineral deposits at the bottom. This jewel-like, shimmering water, nestled peacefully amidst the surrounding mountains, promises a truly spectacular viewing experience. We'll arrive in Banff in the evening.
Hotel → Jasper National Park → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Columbia Icefield (3 hours, Includes Ice Explore and Icefield Skywalk) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Banff Town
On the day of the tour, you may add the Banff Night Tour (Price: USD$70.00 / CAD$85.00 per person). Catch the iconic “Golden Mountain” glow and picture-perfect lake reflections at sunset with gorgeous layered light and shadow, and keep an eye out for wild elk, bighorn sheep and even bears along the way for unforgettable natural surprises.
Jasper National Park spans 4,200 square miles (10,878 square km) and contains significant active geologic processes, scenic mountains, along with diverse animal and plant populations. When Jasper was first protected as a forest park in 1907, it covered an area of approximately 5,000 square miles (12,950 square km). In 1930 it was declared a national park with its present size. It was designated part of UNESCO’s Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site in 1984.
Located in Jasper National Park, Athabasca Falls is a waterfall formed in the upper reaches of the Athabasca River. It is known as the most breathtaking waterfall in the Rocky Mountains. Athabasca Falls is famous not only for its height of 23 meters and the rushing water, but also because the waterfall water carries sand and stones and impacts the two banks with great force to form a pothole.
The Columbia Glacier was formed in ancient times. It is located on the plateau and close to the North Pole. It is one of the 17 glaciers in the Rocky Mountains. It is a famous ancient ice sheet relic in the world and a great watershed between the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. The Columbia Glacier provides clean water and fresh air for the entire North America, and affects the ecological environment of animals and plants.
Check in at the Glacier Discovery Centre and take a shuttle to the Icefield Transfer Station to board a large Glacier Explorer built specifically for glacier travel.
Explore the immense powers of glaciology from a fully accessible, cliff-edge walkway that leads to a glass-floored observation platform 280 m (918 ft) above the Sunwapta Valley. From ice-capped mountain peaks to vast glacier-formed valleys, the Columbia Icefield Skywalk is your front-row seat to nature's most grand performance.
Peyto Lake is a popular sightseeing spot! It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The lake itself is near the Icefields Parkway. During the summer, a significant amount of glacial rock flour flows into the lake from a nearby glacier. The suspended rock particles are what give the lake a unique bright, turquoise color. Due to its bright color, photos of the lake often appear in illustrated books.
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, specific room types cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will assign either a king-bed room or twin-bed room based on availability upon check-in. Thank you for your understanding!
Contemporary mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff and about 4 km from the Banff Gondola. Formerly the Banff International Hotel, renovated in 2016, it has 162 rooms, the Farm & Fire restaurant and lounge, a hot tub and dry sauna, and heated underground parking (CAD 10 per night). Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
See the hotel ›Simple 65-room inn on Banff Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the downtown shops, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. Rooms are air-conditioned; the inn has an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person cedar sauna, a small fitness room, coin laundry and the El Toro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and guests get a free Roam local transit pass.
See the hotel ›Budget 53-room inn on Banff Avenue a few blocks from downtown Banff, operated by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. as the economy sister of Irwin's Mountain Inn next door, where check-in takes place. Rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge and coffee maker; there is an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi but no restaurant on site.
See the hotel ›Mountain-style lodge at the north end of Banff Avenue, about a 15-minute walk (or a free Roam bus ride) from downtown Banff, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. 95 rooms and suites, some with kitchens and fireplaces, a 45-foot indoor pool with 8-person hot tub, a fitness room, an in-house restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, and free heated underground parking.
See the hotel ›Timber-and-stone mountain lodge on Banff Avenue at the north end of Banff townsite, a short walk or free Roam bus ride from the downtown shops, operated by the local Banff Lodging Company. 190 rooms including 6 loft suites, a 26-person indoor jetted hot pool with sauna, the Red Earth Spa with 6 treatment rooms, a fitness room, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar for breakfast and dinner, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi.
See the hotel ›In the morning, we will say goodbye to Banff Town. We will take the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola and look out over the majestic Hot Springs Chateau Hotel, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Banff Town and the Rocky Mountains. Then we will go to Lake Louise Village, which is surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and quiet forests. It is an ideal place to enjoy rest and food. You can arrange lunch flexibly according to your personal preferences. Then we will go to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", to feel the tranquility and beauty. Then we will check in at another glacial lake in Banff, Moraine Lake, with its calm waters rippling with blue waves. After the tour, we will pass through Glacier National Park and enjoy the excellent scenery of the Glacier Valley. Overnight in Grizzlytown/Salmon Bay.
Banff → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (Optional Lunch) → Lake Louise (90 mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
The opening hours of Menglian Lake are from June to mid-October; if the attraction is not open by then, this attraction will be cancelled and the visiting hours of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.
Banff is a small town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. It is known for its mountainous environment and hot springs, and is a popular destination for outdoor activities and hiking, biking, climbing, and skiing.
It only takes 8 minutes to reach the top of Sulphur Mountain, 2,281 meters high, by taking the Banff Gondola. At the top, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Banff National Park, Banff Town and the Bow River Valley, and take in the unparalleled beauty of the Rocky Mountains. There is a restaurant and interactive experience hall on the top of the mountain. From new restaurants and interactive exhibits to multi-sensory theaters and amazing 360-degree observation decks, the new Banff Gondola experience allows you to gain a richer sensory experience.
Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous attraction in Banff National Park. With Mount Victoria as its barrier and surrounded by dense forests, the mountains and waters are interdependent, forming a perfect landscape photo. Lake Louise is like a pearl, otherworldly and otherworldly, so it is known as the "Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.
Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park in Canada. It is located in the famous Valley of the Ten Peaks. The bottom of the lake is filled with mineral-rich gravel. Over the years, the sedimentation has formed ever-changing blue water. It is recognized as the most photographed lake in the world. The lake surface is sapphire blue and crystal clear, like a shining pearl.
Mid-range Choice Hotels property just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm, on the shore of Shuswap Lake between Kamloops and Revelstoke, about 1.5 km from the Salmon Arm wharf and downtown. Around 114 rooms and suites, some with kitchen facilities. Free hot breakfast, heated indoor pool with a waterslide and hot tub, fitness room, guest laundry and free parking with an EV charging station.
See the hotel ›Independent hotel (formerly the Podollan Inn) set back from the Trans-Canada Highway on a rise above Salmon Arm, about 1.5 km from Shuswap Lake and the downtown wharf. 71 rooms and suites with pillow-top beds, mini-fridge and microwave; some look over the lake. Seasonal resort-style outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, two outdoor hot tubs, an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
See the hotel ›Canadian-chain hotel on the Trans-Canada Highway at the edge of Revelstoke, roughly halfway between Vancouver and Calgary and about 20 minutes from Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 173 rooms with microwave and flat-screen TV, including open-concept studios and kitchen suites. A Denny's restaurant is attached, and there is an indoor pool and whirlpool, exercise gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking; pets allowed in select rooms.
See the hotel ›Departing this morning, we'll travel to Kelowna, British Columbia's fruit country, where we'll explore Lake Ogopogo and search for the mythical lake monster known as Ogopogo. We'll then visit the renowned VQA winery, tasting fine red and white wines and purchasing some of Canada's world-renowned ice wine. We'll then return to Vancouver by bus.
Revelstoke/Salmon Arm → Kelowna → Okanagan Lake(30 mins)→ Grizzli Winery/Summer Hill Winery (45 mins) → Vancouver
Okanagan Lake, also known as Lake Okanagan, is located in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, southwestern Canada. It is the source lake of the Okanagan River, a tributary of the Columbia River. The lake is long and narrow, with an area of 351 square kilometers. According to legend among the local indigenous Indians, there is a water monster called Ogopogo in the lake. The air here is dry, the four seasons are distinct, and the climate and environment are unique, making it a tourist destination suitable for all seasons.
The winery is rooted in the heart of Canada's Okanagan region. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, with long sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night, unique wines are created here. Here, you can taste red and white wines and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine.
11 hand-picked hotels over 11 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
70-suite motel-style inn on Highway 5 at the south end of Valemount, the village in the Rocky Mountain Trench used as the overnight stop before Jasper: the visitor centre is a 3-minute walk, George Hicks Regional Park about 6 minutes and Mount Robson Provincial Park about 52 km north. Formerly the Premier Mountain Lodge. Every suite has a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, heated floors and mountain views; the Vacation Inn Dine & Lounge restaurant is on site, Wi-Fi and parking are free, breakfast is not included.
See the hotel ›Mid-range hotel on Geikie Street at the quiet edge of Jasper townsite, about a 10-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of downtown Jasper. 119 air-conditioned rooms, studios and suites, an indoor pool and hot tub, the Silverwater Grill & Lounge, on-site breakfast and free heated underground parking. Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
See the hotel ›Family-run three-star inn on Juniper Street at the north end of Jasper townsite, a short walk from the downtown shops on Connaught Drive. 137 large rooms and suites, many with kitchenettes or fireplaces, an indoor pool with indoor and outdoor hot tubs and saunas, a fitness room, the Whisky Jack Grill restaurant and bar, and free parking. Part of the local Decore Hotels group.
See the hotel ›Contemporary mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff and about 4 km from the Banff Gondola. Formerly the Banff International Hotel, renovated in 2016, it has 162 rooms, the Farm & Fire restaurant and lounge, a hot tub and dry sauna, and heated underground parking (CAD 10 per night). Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
See the hotel ›Simple 65-room inn on Banff Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the downtown shops, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. Rooms are air-conditioned; the inn has an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person cedar sauna, a small fitness room, coin laundry and the El Toro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and guests get a free Roam local transit pass.
See the hotel ›Budget 53-room inn on Banff Avenue a few blocks from downtown Banff, operated by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. as the economy sister of Irwin's Mountain Inn next door, where check-in takes place. Rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge and coffee maker; there is an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi but no restaurant on site.
See the hotel ›Mountain-style lodge at the north end of Banff Avenue, about a 15-minute walk (or a free Roam bus ride) from downtown Banff, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. 95 rooms and suites, some with kitchens and fireplaces, a 45-foot indoor pool with 8-person hot tub, a fitness room, an in-house restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, and free heated underground parking.
See the hotel ›Timber-and-stone mountain lodge on Banff Avenue at the north end of Banff townsite, a short walk or free Roam bus ride from the downtown shops, operated by the local Banff Lodging Company. 190 rooms including 6 loft suites, a 26-person indoor jetted hot pool with sauna, the Red Earth Spa with 6 treatment rooms, a fitness room, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar for breakfast and dinner, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi.
See the hotel ›Mid-range Choice Hotels property just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm, on the shore of Shuswap Lake between Kamloops and Revelstoke, about 1.5 km from the Salmon Arm wharf and downtown. Around 114 rooms and suites, some with kitchen facilities. Free hot breakfast, heated indoor pool with a waterslide and hot tub, fitness room, guest laundry and free parking with an EV charging station.
See the hotel ›Independent hotel (formerly the Podollan Inn) set back from the Trans-Canada Highway on a rise above Salmon Arm, about 1.5 km from Shuswap Lake and the downtown wharf. 71 rooms and suites with pillow-top beds, mini-fridge and microwave; some look over the lake. Seasonal resort-style outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, two outdoor hot tubs, an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
See the hotel ›Canadian-chain hotel on the Trans-Canada Highway at the edge of Revelstoke, roughly halfway between Vancouver and Calgary and about 20 minutes from Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 173 rooms with microwave and flat-screen TV, including open-concept studios and kitchen suites. A Denny's restaurant is attached, and there is an indoor pool and whirlpool, exercise gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking; pets allowed in select rooms.
See the hotel ›Where a day says “or similar”, a comparable property of the same standard may be used on some departures. Room photos are representative; the room category is set by your booked package.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Including: 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners.
Includes: Banff Gondola + Ice Explorer + Glacier Glass Bridge + Moraine Lake Concession Fee + National Park Ticket.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
USD$15 or CAD$20 per person per day.
Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources. Resource inventory is limited, first come first served!
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
The expected opening period for the Maligne Lake Cruise in summer is from 05/29/2026-10/11/2026. Please refer to the official announcements from Banff National Park for the actual opening dates of attractions.
Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources. Resource inventory is limited, first come first served! Please understand that once the resource reservation is successful, it cannot be canceled or rescheduled.This price is a prepaid discount price. If you do not book in advance, there will be no guarantee of a seat on site and the price will be based on the on-site selling price.
Includes: Banff Gondola + Ice Explorer + Glacier Glass Bridge + Moraine Lake Concession Fee + National Park Ticket.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
8 meals in total, including: 2 breakfasts + 4 lunches + 2 dinners.
JS5 Day 1: Lunch + Dinner
JS5 Day 2: Breakfast + Lunch
JS5 Day 4: Lunch + Dinner
JS5 Day 5: Breakfast + Lunch
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Transfer with surcharge: USD$50 / CAD$60 single trip (under 3 people), additional $12 per person.
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Valemount Vacation Inn stands beside Highway 5 (Yellowhead South) at 6th Avenue and Karas Drive in Valemount, British Columbia, a village of about 1,000 people between Kamloops and Jasper: the Valemount Visitor Centre is a 3-minute walk, George Hicks Regional Park (salmon spawning in late summer) about 6 minutes on foot, the village museum and the Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary about 1.9 km, and Mount Robson Provincial Park 52 km north on the way to Jasper. The 70 air-conditioned suites have a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, heated floors, coffee maker, desk, cable TV and free Wi-Fi, and look out to the Rocky and Cariboo mountains.
The Vacation Inn Dine & Lounge restaurant is on the property; breakfast is not included in the room rate. Guests have free self-parking, barbecue grills and a garden, a business centre, express check-in and free newspapers in the lobby. Check-in is 3:00-11:00 pm and check-out 11:00 am; pets are not accepted.
Chateau Jasper sits on Geikie Street just beyond the town centre of Jasper, inside Jasper National Park, roughly a 10-minute walk from the shops and restaurants on Connaught Drive. The 119 rooms, studios and suites have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and kettle, and a bathtub or walk-in shower; suites add a king bed and sitting area.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the Silverwater Grill & Lounge on site. Guests have an indoor pool and indoor hot tub (closed Monday mornings for maintenance), a hair salon and a spa, and heated underground parking is free though spaces are limited. The hotel is pet-friendly for a fee and is a common base for coach tours visiting Maligne Lake and the Icefields Parkway.
The Tonquin Inn sits on Juniper Street on the quiet north side of Jasper, inside Jasper National Park and about a 10-minute walk from the restaurants and shops of downtown; the Jasper VIA Rail station is also within walking distance. Its 137 rooms include standard rooms, junior suites and one- and two-bedroom suites, some with sunken living rooms, kitchenettes, fireplaces and balconies with mountain views, all with free Wi-Fi, a fridge, coffee maker and flat-screen TV.
The Whisky Jack Grill serves breakfast and dinner, and the inn has an indoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, saunas and a fitness room. Parking is free and pet-friendly rooms are available. The Tonquin is owned by the Decore family, whose Decore Hotels group runs several properties in Jasper.
Elk + Avenue Hotel sits at 333 Banff Avenue, at the north end of downtown Banff, so the main street's shops and restaurants are a short walk away; the Banff Gondola is about 4 km off and Lake Louise 59 km. The former Banff International Hotel was rebuilt inside in 2016 and now has 162 air-conditioned rooms with a mini-fridge, flat-screen TV, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi, some with mountain views.
Farm & Fire, the hotel's restaurant and lounge, serves breakfast, dinner and drinks. Guests have a hot tub and dry sauna, coin laundry, ski lockers, a gift shop and an activities desk for tours and sightseeing. Heated underground parking costs CAD 10 per night with a 6'1" height limit and limited spaces; check-out is at 11:00.
Irwin's Mountain Inn is a modest 65-room property at 429 Banff Avenue, roughly a 5-minute walk from downtown Banff and close to the local bus and ski shuttle stops. Rooms come in several layouts, all with individual air conditioning and free Wi-Fi; the front desk also handles check-in for the Red Carpet Inn next door.
El Toro, the in-house restaurant, serves breakfast and dinner with a Canadian menu influenced by Latin American and Spanish cooking. Guests can use an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person dry cedar sauna, a small fitness room with cardio machines and free weights, coin laundry, a ski room with lockers and a 24-hour computer kiosk. Parking is free but limited, and every stay includes a complimentary Roam local transit pass.
Red Carpet Inn is a small budget property at 425 Banff Avenue, a few blocks north of the downtown shopping streets and next door to Irwin's Mountain Inn, which handles check-in and shares its owner, Banff Lodging Co. The 53 hotel-style rooms are simple but air-conditioned, with a mini-fridge, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi.
There is no restaurant, though El Toro at Irwin's next door serves breakfast and dinner, and downtown Banff's restaurants are within walking distance. Facilities are limited to an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free local calls; express check-out is offered. It is the most basic of the Banff Avenue options on this itinerary.
The Rundlestone Lodge is at 537 Banff Avenue near the northern edge of town, roughly 15 minutes on foot from downtown Banff; guests get free Roam local bus passes, and the stop is outside. The 95 air-conditioned rooms and suites range from standard rooms to loft and family suites with full kitchens, fireplaces and balconies, all with free Wi-Fi and Rocky Mountain Soap toiletries.
An in-house restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. On the second floor there is a 45-foot indoor pool with an adjoining 8-person hot tub, and a fitness room with treadmill, elliptical, bike and free weights is open 6:00-22:30. Free heated underground parking, ski lockers, guest laundry and computer kiosks are provided; check-in is at 16:00 and check-out at 11:00.
The Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa is a lodge-style hotel of log beams and river stone on Banff Avenue, about 1.5 km north of the downtown core; guests get free Roam local bus passes, and Lake Louise is 64 km away. Its 184 rooms and 6 loft suites come with a king or two queen or double beds, mini-fridge, tea and coffee maker, safe, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, iron, free Wi-Fi and Rocky Mountain Soap Company toiletries; the loft suites add jetted tubs and some rooms a fireplace.
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar on site serves breakfast and dinner, with a lounge and seasonal patio. Guests can use the 26-person indoor jetted hot pool and sauna, the fitness room and the full-service Red Earth Spa, which has six treatment rooms and a manicure/pedicure area. Parking in the heated underground garage and surface lot is free, there is a coin laundry, pets are accepted, and the Key to Banff programme gives discounts at local shops and restaurants.
The Comfort Inn & Suites sits on 22nd Street NE beside the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm, a lakeside town on Shuswap Lake roughly halfway between Kamloops and Revelstoke; the downtown wharf is about 1.5 km away and McGuire Lake Park is within a short walk. The hotel has around 114 rooms, including family rooms, suites with kitchen facilities and barrier-free rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, desk, iron and hair dryer.
A free hot breakfast with a waffle station is served each morning. Guests can use the heated indoor pool with waterslide, hot tub and fitness room, plus laundry facilities, vending machines and a business centre. Parking is free and there is an electric-vehicle charging station on site; the property is pet-friendly.
The Hilltop Inn stands on the hillside above the Trans-Canada Highway at the east end of Salmon Arm, about 1.5 km from the shore of Shuswap Lake and the town's wharf. Its 71 rooms and suites (Queen Executive, King Executive and Junior Suites) have custom pillow-top Simmons mattresses, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi; suites add walk-in showers and soaker tubs, and some rooms have garden, forest or lake views.
An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. From mid-May to the end of September guests can use the large outdoor pool with swim-up island bar and poolside patios; two outdoor hot tubs are also available. Parking is free and the hotel has two meeting rooms.
Sandman Hotel Revelstoke sits on Laforme Boulevard beside the Trans-Canada Highway on the north side of Revelstoke, a mountain town midway between Vancouver and Calgary; Revelstoke Mountain Resort is about a 20-minute drive and downtown restaurants are within a short drive. The 173 rooms come with a queen, two doubles or a king bed, microwave and flat-screen TV; open-concept studios and kitchen suites are also available.
A Denny's restaurant on site serves breakfast through dinner and room service. Guests can use the indoor pool and whirlpool and an exercise gym. Wi-Fi and parking are free, the front desk is staffed 24 hours, wheelchair-accessible rooms are offered and pets are allowed in select rooms.