Calgary Airport Pickup Information:
1. Free airport pick-up flights at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the day of group joining are: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00. Upon arrival, please go to Gate 5 on the arrival level and wait for the pick-up arrangement (Suggested service fee USD$8.00 / CAD10.00/person).
2. Paid airport pick-up: You can book a private car for flights arriving between 07:00-23:00. The first 2 passengers are charged USD$75 (tax included)/CAD$90 (Canadian price excluding 5% GST), and each additional passenger is charged USD$15 (tax included)/CAD$20 (Canadian price excluding 5% GST). A maximum of 4 people are allowed in one order(Includes driver/guide service fee).
3. Guests whose flights arrive before 12:00 noon can join the Calgary Charm Half-Day Highlights Tour, which is a group of two people and guaranteed to depart! If you are unable to join the tour due to force majeure such as flight delays, no refund will be given.
Calgary Charm Half-Day Highlights Tour Itinerary (3 hours): Chinatown → Celebrity Landmark Central Library → Studio Bell (exterior) → National Music Centre (exterior) → Calgary Tower (exterior) → Peace Bridge → Prince's Island Park → River Café or shopping at famous stores such as The Core and Holt Renfrew on Stephen Avenue
Notes: It is requied to be booked in advance. Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated.
Meeting point: 13:30: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North, the tour will last a total of 3 hours (including transfers and guided tours).
Selling price: USD$20.00 / CAD$28.00/person (Canadian dollar prices do not include 5% GST; The fee does not include the driver-guide service fee: USD$8.00 / CAD10.00/person)
Welcome to Calgary to start a journey embracing nature. Here you can find dazzling peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense virgin forests and rich wildlife. You can integrate into nature, relax your body and mind, taste delicious food, leisurely enjoy the joy of blending with nature, and let life bloom between breaths.
1. Due to temporary traffic restrictions in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede, it is not possible to book a half-day tour of Calgary's highlights between July 3, 2026 and July 12, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Full-service conference hotel in northeast Calgary, about a 15-minute drive from Calgary International Airport and a 10-minute walk from Marlborough CTrain station for downtown. 248 renovated rooms and suites with a fridge, coffee maker and 42-inch TV. Barrington's restaurant and lounge (6:30 am to 10 pm), indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre, 15 meeting rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi; paid airport shuttle by reservation.
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Full-service Hilton-brand hotel at 16 Avenue NE and Deerfoot Trail in northeast Calgary, under 10 minutes by car from both Calgary International Airport and downtown, and close to the Calgary Zoo and TELUS Spark. 191 rooms with mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and safe, some with balconies facing the skyline or the Rockies. Il Bivio restaurant and lounge, heated indoor pool, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and over 16,000 sq ft of meeting space.
See the hotel › 9 photosToday we embark on the Icefields Parkway, hailed as one of the world's most beautiful highways. The journey begins in Banff National Park, first visiting Peyto Lake to admire this shimmering glacial emerald from above and experience the awe-inspiring power of nature. We then proceed to Jasper National Park for a short rest at the heart of the Icefield. In the afternoon, we'll take you to the Columbia Icefield, boarding a unique snowmobile to venture deep into the Athabasca Glacier and walk on millennia-old ice. Next, we'll challenge ourselves on the Skywalk, walking suspended on a transparent glass floor for breathtaking panoramic views. Finally, we'll visit the majestic Athabasca Falls, feeling the incredible power of the glacial waters, before arriving at the tranquil and beautiful town of Jasper, concluding this magnificent day trip.
Calgary → Icefields Parkway → Banff National Park → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Jasper National Park → Icefield Centre (45 mins, including optional lunch) → Columbia Glacier (150 mins, including mandatory Icefield Snowmobile + Skywalk tour) → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Jasper Town
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.
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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 › 9 photosToday we depart from the town of Jasper, passing the mystical Medicine Lake before arriving at Maligne Lake, the jewel of Jasper National Park. If it's during the boat season, you can optionally take a boat trip to explore the heart of the lake, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of shimmering waters and sailboats amidst the verdant mountains. If boat tours are closed, we'll instead stroll along the lakeside, appreciating the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains and the interplay of light and shadow, and will also visit the Samwapta Falls, experiencing firsthand the awe-inspiring power of the glacier flowing around the island. Afterwards, we'll return along the Icefields Parkway, passing Bow Lake, where we'll capture the reflections of snow-capped mountains in its crystal-clear waters and gaze at the Crowfoot Glacier, shaped like a raven's claw. Finally, accompanied by magnificent natural scenery, this journey to this hidden gem will come to a perfect end.
Jasper Town → Medicine Lake (passing by) → Maligne Lake → Maligne Lake Cruise (optional, 90 mins) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Ravenfoot Glacier (passing by) → Banff
Jasper Town → Medicine Lake (passing by) → Maligne Lake (45 mins) → Sangwaputa Falls (20 mins) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Ravenfoot Glacier (passing by) → Banff
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.
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.
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a king-size bed room or a twin bed room based on the room availability on that day. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 › 9 photosBidding farewell to the beautiful Banff morning light, we'll first ride the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola, gazing out at the majestic Chateau Spa Hotel and breathtaking views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. We'll then journey to Lake Louise Village, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and tranquil forests, offering an ideal spot for relaxation and dining. Lunch can be arranged flexibly to suit your preferences. We'll then journey to Lake Louise, known as the "Sapphire of the Rockies," to experience its tranquility and beauty. We'll then visit Moraine Lake, another glacial lake in Banff, with its tranquil, shimmering waters. Finally, we visited the Last Nail Monument, erected to commemorate the completion of the transcontinental railway here 100 years ago.We'll conclude our tour by passing through Glacier National Park, enjoying stunning views of the glacial valley. We'll spend the night in Grizzliestown/Salmon Arm.
Banff → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Bow Falls (10 mins) → Lake Louise Village (optional lunch) → Lake Louise (90mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → The Last Spike (20mins)→ Glacier National Park (Pass by) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
Moraine Lake is open from June to mid-October; if the attraction is not open by then, the attraction will be canceled and the tour time of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.
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.
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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.
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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 › 9 photosIn the morning, we will go to Kamloops, the hometown of American ginseng in the north of the Okanagan Valley. The name of the city comes from the Indian word "Cumcloups", reflecting that the city is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the Thompson River. Then we will go to the gold rush town of Hope, where Stallone's movie "First Blood" was filmed. This was the only way for gold diggers back then. Finally, we will return to Vancouver along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway, ending this pleasant journey.
Revelstoke → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Hope (30 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver
12 hand-picked hotels over 12 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
Full-service conference hotel in northeast Calgary, about a 15-minute drive from Calgary International Airport and a 10-minute walk from Marlborough CTrain station for downtown. 248 renovated rooms and suites with a fridge, coffee maker and 42-inch TV. Barrington's restaurant and lounge (6:30 am to 10 pm), indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre, 15 meeting rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi; paid airport shuttle by reservation.
See the hotel › 9 photosFull-service Hilton-brand hotel at 16 Avenue NE and Deerfoot Trail in northeast Calgary, under 10 minutes by car from both Calgary International Airport and downtown, and close to the Calgary Zoo and TELUS Spark. 191 rooms with mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and safe, some with balconies facing the skyline or the Rockies. Il Bivio restaurant and lounge, heated indoor pool, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and over 16,000 sq ft of meeting space.
See the hotel › 9 photosMid-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 › 9 photosFamily-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 › 9 photosContemporary 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 › 9 photosSimple 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 › 9 photosBudget 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 › 9 photosMountain-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 › 9 photosTimber-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 › 9 photosMid-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 › 9 photosIndependent 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 › 8 photosCanadian-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 › 9 photosWhere 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.
Service fee: USD$8.00 / CAD10.00 per person.
CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax.
The fee does not include driver-guide service fee: USD$8.00 / CAD10.00 per person.
The price is for one room per night.
Each additional guest after that will be charged $20 (USD$15)
the first two passengers will be charged $90 (USD$75)
*If you choose this optional activity, and the selected package involves staying at a hotel in the Calgary area or Banff town, you will need to upgrade to breakfast at your own expense for the entire duration of the stay.
Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources.
Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources.
Includes lunch on the first day of the trip.
Canadian dollar prices do not include 5% federal service tax GST.
Includes: Ice Explore + Glacier Skywalk
Effective October 13, 2026, this fee will no longer be charged during the Columbia Icefield Center closure period.
CAD150/USD120/night/room (tax included, breakfast excluded)
4 meals in total, including: 1 breakfast + 2 lunch + 1 dinner.
BAA4/BAB4 Day3: Lunch+Dinner
BAA4/BAB4 Day4: Breakfast+Lunch
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
included: Banff Gondola + Dream Lotus Lake Permit Fee + National Park Ticket.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Transfer with surcharge: USD$50 / CAD$60 single trip.
*If you choose this optional activity, and the selected package includes a stay at a Banff/Jasper hotel, you will need to upgrade to breakfast at your own expense for the entire stay, based on the actual number of nights you stay in that package.
Service fee: USD$8.00 / CAD10.00 per person.
CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax.
*If you choose this optional activity, and the selected package involves staying at hotels in the Calgary area or Jasper, you will need to upgrade to breakfast at your own expense for the entire duration of the stay.
*If you choose this optional activity, and the selected package involves staying at a hotel in the Calgary area or Banff town, you will need to upgrade to breakfast at your own expense for the entire duration of the stay.
Includes lunch on the first day of the trip.
Canadian dollar prices do not include 5% federal service tax GST.
CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax.
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 resources of Maligne Lake are limited. It is recommended that you prepay in advance to ensure the resources of the cruise. The resources are limited in quantity and are on a first-come, first-served basis! Please understand that you cannot cancel or reschedule after the resources are successfully booked.
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: Ice Explore + Glacier Skywalk
Effective October 13, 2026, this fee will no longer be charged during the Columbia Icefield Center closure period.
included: Banff Gondola + Dream Lotus Lake Permit Fee + National Park Ticket.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
4 meals in total, including: 1 breakfast + 2 lunch + 1 dinner.
BAA4/BAB4 Day3: Lunch+Dinner
BAA4/BAB4 Day4: Breakfast+Lunch
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Complimentary airport pick-up services on the first day of your tour at the Calgary International Airport (YYC) will be available at:10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00. Upon arrival, please go to Gate 5 on the arrival level to wait for pick-up arrangements.
We suggest for domestic flights to please be booked after 19:30. For all other international flights we suggest booking flights after 20:30.
Transfer with surcharge: USD$50 / CAD$60 single trip (under 3 people), additional $12 per person.
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The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza stands on 33 Street NE in the Marlborough area of northeast Calgary, roughly 15 minutes by car from the airport and a 10-minute walk from Marlborough CTrain station, which runs into downtown. The 248 renovated guest rooms and suites have a 42-inch flat-screen TV, fridge, coffee and tea maker and free Wi-Fi; bathrooms have a bath or walk-in shower.
Barrington's, the lobby restaurant and lounge, is open daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm with a breakfast buffet and à la carte lunch and dinner. Guests can use the indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre, and the conference centre offers 15 meeting rooms. Parking is free for registered guests; an airport shuttle is available for a small per-person fee with advance reservation. Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out at 11 am; pets are accepted for a nightly fee.
DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North sits on 16 Avenue NE (the Trans-Canada Highway) just off Deerfoot Trail, less than 10 minutes by car from Calgary International Airport and from downtown; the Calgary Zoo and TELUS Spark science centre are nearby. Its 191 rooms have a work desk, smart HDTV, refreshment centre with coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge and in-room safe, and select rooms open onto private balconies with views of the city skyline or the Canadian Rockies.
Il Bivio, the lobby restaurant and lounge, serves daily dining, and guests receive DoubleTree's signature warm cookie at check-in. The hotel has a heated indoor pool and a fitness centre with treadmills, elliptical trainers and bikes, free Wi-Fi, and more than 16,000 sq ft of event space for up to 300 people.
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.