Itinerary

Days 1-3 Ride a family-friendly route along the Bow Valley Parkway in the shadow of the Continental Divide As you spin past the beautiful Bow River and towering peaks leading to our campground, keep your eye on the forest for elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and black bears Families trek to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse for a tasty homemade lunch While adults hike, youngsters delight at camp in activities designed just for them  From Lake Louise, bike along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway to the shimmering waters of the Waterfowl Lakes and our campground in Banff National Park.

Day 4 Crampons give you the edge as you trek across Athabasca Glacier  Join certified mountain guides on Columbia Icefield for an adventurous ice walk, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies  A fun-filled Class II raft trip on the Athabasca River offers a unique view of the wilderness near Jasper.

Days 5-6 Relax around crackling campfires and sleep under star-filled skies Grown-ups bike a riverside route from stunning Maligne Lake, stopping to hike at Maligne Canyon  Meanwhile, kids are introduced to the exciting sport of rock climbing with accredited instructors Walk in the Valley of the Five Lakes, savoring views of Mounts Edith Cavell and Kerkeslin.

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