Canadian Rockies Snow Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $4,599 - $4,649 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Canadian Rockies Snow Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Dec 2025: Jan-Feb

From $4,599 - $4,649 /person

Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park's Winter Wonders

Frozen turquoise lakes. Soaring snowcapped mountains. Vistas of quiet forests and meandering rivers that stretch for miles. Experience Western Canada's iconic landscapes, exploring icy waterfalls and sparkling glaciers by day, with evenings spent by a roaring fire in exquisite alpine hotels. An epic winter wonderland awaits in the Canadian Rockies. 

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Snowshoe
Ice Walk

Highlights

  • Discover a world of wintery marvels—the limestone walls of Marble Canyon and the stunning beauty of Lake Louise
  • Snowshoe around Emerald Lake, the jewel of Yoho National Park, then slip into a steaming outdoor hot tub
  • Marvel at remarkable scenery of Kootenay's pristine and remote Chickadee Valley, surrounded by imposing glaciers
  • Savor après-activity luxuries in elegant retreats, including the prestigious Fairmont Banff Springs and Post Hotel
Canadian Rockies Snow Adventure Tour

Alberta

Start/End Banff

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Days 1-2

Description

Journey to Kootenay National Park for a snowshoe jaunt through the dramatic beauty of Marble Canyon and the Paint Pots, admiring frozen waterfalls and limestone walls • Watch for moose tracks as you trek along Tokumm Creek • Travel the pathways along the Bow River and in the shadow of Tunnel Mountain • In the resort town of Banff, a gondola at the base of Sulphur Mountain whisks us to the summit for uninterrupted, 360-degree vistas of snowcapped peaks and valleys.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff
Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Wearing ice cleats, embark on a memorable trek through Johnston Canyon amid a surreal landscape of icy pillars, turquoise pools and snowy crags to the incredible Cathedral of Ice • Watch ice climbers as they make their way up the frozen falls • Snowshoe along the Continental Divide to Ross Lake • From our immersive lodge in Yoho National Park, take in views of Mt. Burgess and the pristine alpine scenery.

Accommodations

Night 3

Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park
*Casual Hotel

A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Explore frozen Emerald Lake and its stunning alluvial fan on snowshoes • Pass through dense stands of Engelmann spruce and western red cedar until the trail opens up to marvelous views of Mount Goodsir, the highest in Yoho National Park • Cozy up with a cup of tea in a wingback chair at our elegant mountain retreat, admiring the view of glacier-clad Mount Temple • Ice-skate on the hotel's outdoor rink • Snowshoe through Kootenay's pristine and remote Chickadee Valley, surrounded by imposing glacier-clad peaks • A snowshoe trek at the World Heritage site of Lake Louise offers unforgettable views of Mount Victoria and its towering glaciers.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise
Premiere Hotel

This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Straight Talk

We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Cold-Weather Attire

Winter weather in the Canadian Rockies can be among the coldest in North America, but you can comfortably enjoy the outdoors if you're properly dressed. In order to snowshoe or hike in the snow, you must wear warm winter boots (preferably waterproof) and waterproof breathable pants, jacket and gloves. Your clothing should be warm enough to allow you to comfortably remain outside in below-freezing conditions for 2–4 hours at a time. Layers are encouraged for when we snowshoe.

Severe Weather
You can't have a winter wonderland without some winter weather. During December–March, when our trips run, snow and below-freezing temperatures are likely, and even rain is possible. Please know that if we encounter severe weather during the trip that affects our planned activities, your Trip Leaders will find alternate activities that you're sure to enjoy.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff

Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Night 3

Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park

*Casual Hotel

A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.

Nights 4-5

Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise

Premiere Hotel

This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

From $4,599 - $4,649 /person

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