UNC-TV Director and General Manager Tom Howe and staff members will host this amazing journey.  Prior to departure we will create, with your input, a unique itinerary for any days or evenings with no planned group meals or activities.  We will help you make this trip your very own!

The Fairmont Palliser

Calgary
The adventure begins in Canada's spectacular city of Calgary. You arrive at the airport and are met by a limousine for your trip to your hotel, The Fairmont Palliser, a historical landmark hotel set in the heart of the city.  Relax from your journey in your luxuriously decorated and elegantly appointed room or explore the town.  Take a stroll along riverside pathways and visit one of the many area attractions to experience the small-town warmth coupled with a vibrant urban ambience that makes Calgary a metropolis of wonderful contrasts.

At the end of your first day in Canada, you join your fellow travelers for a welcome reception and gourmet dinner at the hotel.

Calgary/Banff
Following a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, we will take a brief morning tour of Calgary before traveling the scenic route from Calgary to Banff via deluxe motor coach to our next stop, the spectacular Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Few hotels in the world can rival the majesty, hospitality, and scenery of the beautifully restored Fairmont Banff Springs. Its unique blend of opulence and seclusion has been a symbol of Canadian Rocky Mountain magnificence for more than a century. Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, international cuisine, and a world-class European-style spa. The Fairmont Banff Springs offers all the amenities you would expect from a four-star hotel, with superbly appointed guest rooms and attentive, personalized service.

On your first night in Banff, relax and enjoy a leisurely dinner on your own. Dine in the hotel at one of its many restaurants or at one of the town's famous eateries. Whatever you decide, we'll make sure that your evening is everything you want it to be.

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff
After breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a tour that will be a feast for the eyes and spirit.  We’ll travel along the Bow Valley Parkway, stop at Takakkaw Falls, Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, and Emerald Lake—all places that will dazzle you with their unique, natural beauty.  After we return to the hotel, we'll take a tour of the magnificent 'Castle in the Rockies' before we end our day with a specially prepared gourmet dinner.

Jasper
Another day of touring lies ahead on the fourth day of our trip.  We leave The Fairmont Banff Springs in the morning to begin a breathtaking drive to Jasper in our own comfortable motor coach.  We will stop at the spectacular ice fields and take a ride in a special glacier snowmobile.  Snacks and lunch will be served as we make our way to the rustic and beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta's Jasper National Park.

Jasper Park Lodge
Surrounded by snowcapped peaks and sparkling lakes, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the embodiment of the Grand Canadian Lodge Experience. The rustic elegance of The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is designed to bring you closer to nature's peace, tranquility, and natural beauty. With the Best Golf Resort in Canada, as rated by the readers of SCOREGolf Magazine, spectacular outdoor adventure opportunities and fine cuisine, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is your own special alpine retreat.

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Unwind at the end of the day, and enjoy a relaxing dinner on your own—we'll make sure you find the restaurant that appeals to you most. You may just decide to spend the evening right at the hotel and dine at one of its many fine restaurants, which include The Edith Cavell, Meadows Restaurant, The Emerald and The Emerald Outdoor Patio.

Jasper
On the second day in Jasper, arise and enjoy breakfast before we set out for another day touring the area.  We’ll enjoy beautiful Maligne Lake and Canyon before traveling on to Pyramid and Patricia Lakes.  While there, you’ll have an opportunity for a 10-minute walk on a peninsula on Pyramid Lake.  It’s a great spot to see elk and bask in the majesty of beautiful fall colors.  We’ll return to Jasper for lunch, and then you can return to the hotel—or stay in town, with shuttles to and from town available throughout the afternoon.  From there, you can enjoy dinner on your own in town or at the resort.

Arise to a hearty mountain breakfast at the lodge restaurant before taking a break and spending the day your way.  There's a lot to do at the resort or in the nearby town of Jasper, with tons of recreational activities and places to shop.  We'll take a break from organized touring so you can spend an unstructured day on your own, whether it's playing a round of golf, boating on the lake, visiting the nearby boutiques, or taking a hike.  Or just read a book and take a nap—it's all up to you!

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Conclusion

All good things must end, and so it is with your UNC-TV Great Canadian Rockies Tour.  Still, as you depart for your return flight home, you'll leave enriched by the experience, refreshed from what you've seen and done, and filled with memories that are yours to enjoy forever.