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Canadian Rockies Multisport

Canadian Rockies Multisport

Can't decide between biking, hiking or rafting in the Canadian Rockies? You don't have to. We've taken our favorite activities in the region's most stunning spots and combined them into a terrific trip that reveals this destination's rugged and breathtaking sites. Come bike and hike in Banff and Jasper National Parks with Backroads Trip Leaders who know them intimately. Spin past glaciers inching their way down the faces of mighty peaks, trek to lakes of deepest blue and emerald green, and unleash your spirit in miles and miles of spectacular wilderness that challenge your sense of space.

Days 1-2 Jasper

Meet in Banff Savor a picnic at Waterfowl Lake backdropped by towering Mount Chephren Get a new perspective on the landscape during a guided rafting trip down the Athabasca River Visit Maligne Lake to see its magnificent color before a downhill and rolling ride  Hike through spectacular Maligne Canyon or up to Old Fort Point  Myriad optional activities await: indulge in a massage at our hotel's full-service spa, play a round of golf or survey your surroundings from horseback.

Day 3 Bow Lake

Stride through pristine mountain wilderness in the Valley of Five Lakes, winding past its jade-green namesakes and through the habitats of mule deer, beavers and coyotes Revel in the vistas of the Athabasca Glacier and the massive Columbia Icefield On the shores of Bow Lake, kick back in the historic hunting lodge built by Jimmy Simpson Look for resident wildlife, including moose, elk, bighorn sheep and black bears.

Days 4-6 Lake Louise

Walk to a magnificent view overlooking Bow Falls Ride over the Continental Divide en route to hamlet of Lake Louise, a world-renowned turquoise beauty ringed by glaciated peaks  Stroll alongside the lake's shimmering shore and follow the path of the Victoria Glacier up to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse Spend time at the Post Hotel's Temple Mountain Spa Dine at the hotel's acclaimed restaurant, which showcases the cuisine of chef Hans Sauter Pedal a route lined with virgin forest and wildflowers toward Banff  Enjoy farewell a picnic before heading back to Banff.

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SECLUDED LODGES : Premiere Inns

Post Hotel & Spa (2 nights): A prestigious Relais & Châteaux member, where regional art and crafts accent natural pine beams and river-stone fireplaces.

Jasper Park Lodge (2 nights): Plentiful amenities—including a full-service spa, pool, tennis courts and golf—and an inviting setting help put this lodge on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List year after year.

Num-ti-Jah Lodge (1 night): A rustic and simple retreat on the shore of stunning Bow Lake, built in 1923 by legendary outfitter Jimmy Simpson.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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Canadian Rockies Multisport
Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking & Hiking
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 mile 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
2008 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
2009 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS

Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.

Trip praise

My family had a fabulous time. This was the greatest family vacation we have ever had. My children loved the Rockies and it was great to share this experience with all the wonderful people we met on the trip. My fourteen year old who was a bit hesitant about the trip hit it off immediately with the other fourteen-year old girl and can't wait to do another Backroads trip.
Susan Motluk - Toronto, ON
We had an incredible experience! It was our first vacation of this kind and we were elated with the new friends we met and overall experience. Our guides far exceeded our expectations; it wouldn't have been the same without them. This trip enriched us spiritually - it was more than a sports activity.
Diana Childs - Steamboat Springs, CO
Wonderful!! A very unique vacation—beautiful, remote and the chance to experience and see places I would never find on my own.
Patricia Farrell - New York, NY
Great job by our Backroads Trip Leaders! They were fabulous at navigating the waters (figuratively and literally) throughout the entire trip. That's exactly what I've heard about Backroads trips—leaders take care of everything. What a pleasure to have someone else fussing with all of the details.
Mary Grace Neville - Georgetown, TX
Our leaders were fantastic. They not only listened to what would make the trip the best experience, but also were genuinely interested in us as people. It was an exceptional experience.
Karen Cutts - Pasadena, CA