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From the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver, board VIA Rail’s The Canadian for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada. Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Marvel at Athabasca. Discover the natural beauty of Moraine Lake and the powerful Bow Falls. Experience a day on a ranch in the Alberta plains, complete with a wagon ride in search of buffalo and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary. Discover the natural beauty only found in the Canadian Rockies.

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Experience the beautiful city of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour.

Witness spectacular views on your VIA Rail train ride.

Drive the unforgettable Icefields Parkway.

Marvel at the power of Bow Falls in Banff.

Cultural Experiences:

See the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks.

At Athabasca Glacier, choose a ride on the glacier or walk on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.

Behold spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

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Enjoy breakfast at picture-perfect Maligne Lake.

Delight in a traditional Albertan barbecue.

• Maligne Lake
• Athabasca Glacier
• Choice on Tour
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Today in the Icefields area, you have the choice between two activities. First you may choose to ride onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer; a massive vehicle specially designed for glacial travel. An experienced driver-guide shares a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on our environment. Your other option is to walk beyond nature's edge and enjoy the view from a fully-accessible, cliff-edge walkway that leads to a glass-floored observation platform 918 feet (280 metres) above the Sunwapta Valley.

Hotel-Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

Hotel-Calgary Marriott Downtown

A scenic ferry crossing transports you to Vancouver Island to visit the incomparable and lovely Butchart Gardens. Set on over 55 acres, Butchart Gardens are among the world's most beautiful and are a veritable explosion of color and fragrances. Then, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens," Victoria, and enjoy leisure time to explore this charming, seaside city. This evening you will journey back to the mainland via a short ferry ride.

Experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies from a birds-eye perspective -- leave the ground behind and behold the incomparable beauty of the region with a helicopter tour. Nothing compares to the total exhilaration of soaring above some of the most incredible scenery the world offers. Soar to the “Matterhorn” of the Canadian Rockies, Mt. Assiniboine, which rises majestically 11,870 feet along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is a photographer's dream come true!

Set off on the Athabasca River for the adventure of a lifetime! Climb aboard a specially-designed raft with a licensed National Parks guide and explore this great waterway as it flows through the Alberta wilderness. Float through many small sets of rapids and calm waters as you trace a route once used by early fur traders. This is a great excursion for travelers of all ages and a safe, gentle way to experience one of the world’s true wild rivers. Each raft is 25 feet long and seats 25 people. The fully-trained guides possess endless streams of knowledge of the local wildlife, history and folklore. Don’t miss an unforgettable chance to experience the fascinating Canadian wilderness. Watch as they row through six to eight short sets of mild rapids as well as calm stretches over 10 miles (16 kilometers) of river.

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• Day 1 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Day 2 Calgary - Waterton Lakes National Park
• Day 3 Waterton Lakes- Glacier National Park, Montana, USA-Waterton Lakes, AB
• Day 4 Waterton Lakes National Park - Banff
• Day 5 Banff - Icefields Parkway - Banff
• Day 6 Banff - Lake Louise - Calgary
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• Have breakfast at picture-perfect Maligne Lake.
• Diner's Choice...select from a "menu" of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's restaurants.
• Delight in a traditional Albertan barbecue.
• See the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks.
• Behold spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
• Visit a ranch where you can play horseshoes and enjoy a wagon ride.
• Witness spectacular views on your VIA Rail train ride.
• Traverse the unforgettable Icefields Parkway.

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My husband and I are thinking about planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National park through Collette Tours using Marriott destination points. Trying to find out any information about who goes on these trips and how are they run? We are in our late 40's/early 50's and very active. Has anyone booked through Marriott Vacation Club?

Thanks for any information you can provide!

If you're very young and active I would steer away from a bus tour! Very easy to do this trip yourselves; read the top questions on the right side of this page (on the website not the APP) to find out how easy this is to do without the necessity of a tour guide.

Thanks for your response. I appreciate the feedback. The problem is we have Marriott vacation club and need to use up a lot of points by the end of next year (2018). Not sure how to best use the points.

how much time do you have? the latter could determine how much and how far you could travel.

From the website:

"Use your Vacation Club Points for thousands of vacation options, including resorts, hotels, adventure travel and exchange resorts. "

Well as the folks who answer questions on this forum pretty much all live in the area, we wouldn't have done a bus tour so you might not get a response from anyone who has travelled with Collette. Does their website not have a forum or reviews on it that you could check out?

I have taken bus tours in Europe and personally I don't think its exactly what an active couple in their late 40's/early 50's would be happy with. But I could be wrong.

Other than at Lake Louise , the prime hikes that you might want to do with a free afternoon all require transportation. From Jasper townsite, the best hiking trails are all an hour’s drive away from town ... and in very few cases is there any public transportation option. Yes, there are hikes available from Jasper townsite and Banff townsite, but these are low elevation, forested trails. If you are runners or mountain bikers, you might enjoy getting out on these trails for work-outs of an hour or two (as locals do) but these are not the prime postcard-view hikes the Rockies are famous for.

Hopefully forum regular davidgmg will pop in and comment on this thread ... he works for one of the tour companies as a tour guide/escort, so can give you a lot of information. My gut feeling, based on the little I know about coach tours in the Canadian Rockies, and my DH and I being somewhat like you (albeit ten years older) and liking active holidays, is that a coach tour is probably not the way to go for you.

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From the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver board VIA Rail’s The Canadian for a once in a lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snow capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada. Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake, where you enjoy breakfast with a view! Travel one of the world’s most spectacular roads, the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Feel like royalty while overnighting at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs Hotel. Discover the natural beauty of Morainne Lake, the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos. Experience a day on a Ranch in the Alberta plains, complete with a wagon ride in search of buffalo and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary.

Day1 Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins Your tour opens in the province of Alberta - get ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse of the prairie and the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies.  Hotel: Westin Calgary 

Day2 Calgary - Banff Leave Calgary behind as you head into the wondrous Rockies. Visit a local ranch where you can play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride* in search of buffalo. Meet the family that lives there to gain insight into their daily life on the ranch. Then, delight in a traditional Albertan barbecue with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Arrive at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs, known as the “Castle in the Rockies,” for a luxurious 2-night stay. This evening it’s Diner’s Choice...you’ll choose the perfect spot from one of the Fairmont Banff Springs’ great restaurants.  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 

Day3 Banff Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and Hoodoos – known as the “Land of the Sleeping Giants.” Next, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown.  Meals: Breakfast High Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 

Day4 Banff - Lake Louise En route to Lake Louise, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery. Enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This evening experience another Diner’s Choice...you’ll choose the perfect spot from one of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's great restaurants.  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Hotel: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 

Day5 Icefields Parkway - Glacier Experience or Glacier Skywalk - Jasper Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Jasper. You’ll journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas – so have your camera handy! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. Then, it’s your choice! Stop at the Columbia Icefield and choose a fun ride* across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Or, take a walk on the Glacier Skywalk to experience the breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley and witness the dramatic landscape from the glass-floored platform. Continuing down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Peyto Lake – a turquoise glacier-fed treasure that evokes pure serenity – before arriving in Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner High  Hotel: Sawridge Inn And Conference Centre 

Day6 Jasper - VIA Rail This morning we travel to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, and enjoy breakfast** against the backdrop of the picture-perfect sparkling waters of the lake. While at Maligne Lake you may choose to embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Later, enjoy the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks. Later, board VIA Rail’s The Canadian to continue your journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodations. The train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the dome car and experience stunning 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields.  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Rail Car: Via Rail Canada 

Day7 VIA Rail - Vancouver Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car before arriving in the vibrant city of Vancouver. A city tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest, and continues to Chinatown, the waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century center comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques, and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. Stroll picturesque Granville Island and its fascinating markets. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking the city skyline.  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner High  Hotel: Westin Bayshore 

Day8 Vancouver - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in British Columbia. 

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You’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.

You like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.

You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

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Get ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse of the prairies, the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies and the brilliance of Montana's Glacier National Park. 

Motor coach to Pittsburgh airport and flights to Calgary. Overnight stay in Calgary, Alberta. The next morning, journey south enjoying views of the Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and Waterton Lakes National Park. Dinner overlooking Waterton Lake. Next, experience Glacier National Park with over one million acres of forests and lakes and home to over 70 species of mammals. Enjoy a ride aboard the famous Jammer cars along one of the most breathtaking roads in North America: Going-to-the-Sun Road. Relax on your journey to Banff with stops at Bow Falls and Surprise Corner. In Banff, set out along the Icefields Parkway with waterfalls, rivers, glacial peaks, and snowcapped mountain ranges. Choose your excursion of either a ride across the glacial ice or walking onto a glass bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. The next morning, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and lunch at the Ski Lake Louise Lodge before boarding a gondola ride. Farewell dinner before flights from Calgary the next day. 

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