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Self Drive Tours: Western

Edmonton Jasper BRITISH COLUMBIA Lake Louise Banff

Calgary Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Jasper Park Fairmont

Alberta Circle | 13 Days/12 Nights | from £501

For 12 nights, enjoy touring around the Canadian Rockies and Day 1 to Banff Day 8 the and cities of Alberta. With over 354 kilometres of (128km) Arrive in Calgary, collect your car (not included, see There is a lot to do today. There is included admission to Fort scenic roads, and 1,300 kilometres of trails to explore, the pages 72-75). Travel west along Highway 1 to spectacular Edmonton Park, a living history tracing the growth and is waiting for you. Along with the Jasper mountain ranges in Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest development of Edmonton through four historical periods; The National Park, which was established in 1907, and named national park. The town of Banff, your home for the next two Fort, 1885 Street, 1905 Street and 1920 Street. Also included is after Jasper Hawes, manager of the local Hudson’s Bay nights, was granted autonomy in 1990, but still leases its land a “Passport of Savings” to West Edmonton Mall, the World’s Company post in early 1800s. Take advantage of the time in from the park. largest entertainment and shopping complex, with over 800 Calgary and Edmonton to experience the culture and history of Overnight: (2 nights) (M) Inn (Standard Room), (F) stores and services, 110 eating establishments and 7 attractions. Alberta’s two major centres, and in between, visit Drumheller, Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Room), (D) Fairmont Banff Day 9 Edmonton to Drumheller world famous for fossils. Springs (Deluxe Room). (300km) As you drive south today from Edmonton, you will Your Self Drive Includes: Day 2 Banff pass through Leduc, where oil was discovered in 1947, which • 12 nights accommodation Begin your day touring around Banff, visiting the hoodoos changed the economy of Alberta forever. Passing through miles • Travel package with maps, directions and hotel vouchers. shaped by centuries of wind; Surprise Corner; Tunnel Mountain of farmland and oil fields you gradually work your way • Ice Explorer ride on to Athabsca Glacier (01 May - 20 Oct) Drive, which overlooks the splendour of the Bow River valley; southeast to Drumheller. • Sulphur Mountain Gondola and the Cave & Basin National Historic Site where Banff’s Overnight: (2 nights) (M/F/D) Best Western Jurassic Inn • 452 Page Canada Guide history began. Banff National Park is a wildlife refuge. During (Standard Room). • Rand McNally Canada Map the spring & fall common sights include elk, deer, and bighorn Day 10 Drumheller Not Included: sheep, while mountain goats and moose are seen from afar in Drumheller is the gateway to the Canadian and • Flights & Car Hire the summer. . Visit the Royal Tyrell Museum, which • Parks Canada Discovery Pass Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise holds some of the rarest fossil treasures in the world. Continue (55km) Depart Banff this morning for Lake Louise, the “Jewel of south to Dinosaur Provincial Park where 75 million years ago, the Rockies”. Drive along the winding road at the base of Bow roamed freely and are now buried in the Badlands. Valley to Johnston Canyon, continuing on to Moraine Lake with Visit the Field Station Visitor Centre to get an idea of the scope the Valley of the Ten Peaks reflecting on its turquoise waters. of this treasure. End your day at Lake Louise, named for Princess Louise Day 11 Drumheller to Calgary Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria. (130km) A short drive today brings you to Calgary, a booming Overnight: (2 nights) (M) Lake Louise Inn (Standard Queen city and the gateway to the Rockies, which you can see in the Room), (F) Deer Lodge (Heritage Room), (D) Fairmont Chateau distance. From a trading fort in the 1800s to the capital of 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS Hol Ref: SD1151 Lake Louise (Deluxe Mountain View Room). Canada’s oil and gas industry, Calgary has certainly grown. Daily Departures: 01 May - 31 October Day 4 Lake Louise Overnight: (2 nights) (M) Sandman Hotel Downtown Calgary Moderate (M) Double Triple Quad* Single Child* Today is free to explore the area. Take a trip across the (Standard Room), (F) Delta Bow Valley (Delta Room), (D) 01 May 08 - 26 May 08 530 403 339 1010 22 continental divide into British Columbia and visit Emerald Lake, Fairmont Palliser (Fairmont Room). 27 May 08 - 30 Sep 08* 686 507 418 1323 22 the stone bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River, and Day 12 Calgary 01 Oct 08 - 15 Oct 08 526 401 337 1004 22 Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest in the world. Calgary has many worthwhile attractions for you to visit, and 16 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 501 383 325 953 22 Day 5 Lake Louise to Jasper we have left the choice to you. Perhaps suits your **Stampede Surcharge 17 11 8 34 N/A (233km) Depart Lake Louise travelling along the scenic Icefields taste or the Calgary Tower for stunning views over the city and First Class (F) Double Triple Quad* Single Child* Parkway to the Columbia Icefields, and then continue on to to the Rockies. Don’t miss the chance to visit the site of the 01 May 08 - 15 May 08 544 418 356 1044 22 Jasper. Located on the boundary of Banff & Jasper National 1988 winter Olympic Games. The Canada Olympic Park is still 16 May 08 - 28 May 08 565 432 366 1085 22 Parks, the Icefields cover nearly 325 square kilometres, with used for year-round sports activities and is worth a visit. 29 May 08 - 06 Jun 08 699 522 433 1354 22 melt waters eventually feeding into three different oceans- Day 13 End of Tour 07 Jun 08 - 22 Jun 08 764 566 466 1485 22 Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific. Continue on to the resort town of Time to start your journey home. Depending on your flight 23 Jun 08 - 11 Oct 08* 799 588 484 1554 22 Jasper, located in the heart of . time, you may have time to wander along Calgary’s shopping 12 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 594 452 380 1144 22 Overnight: (2 nights) (M) Marmot Lodge (Standard Room), (F) area one last time, or spend the morning relaxing in your room. **Stampede Surcharge 35 24 18 71 N/A Jasper Inn Alpine Resort (Standard Room), (D) Fairmont Jasper Deluxe (D) Double Triple Quad* Single Child* Park Lodge (Deluxe Room). 01 May 08 - 17 May 08 1129 848 708 2185 22 Day 6 Jasper 18 May 08 - 25 Jun 08 1554 1132 920 3035 22 Spend the day exploring this peaceful community in the 26 Jun 08 - 13 Sep 08* 1591 1156 939 3108 22 mountains. Jasper is quieter than Banff, with a more relaxed 14 Sep 08 - 04 Oct 08 1554 1132 920 3035 22 atmosphere and with totally different scenery. Take the time to 05 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 1042 790 664 2011 22 drive out to Maligne Lake and take a cruise to Spirit Island. **Stampede Surcharge 54 36 26 108 N/A Day 7 Jasper to Edmonton Prices in £s per person. (368km) Leaving Jasper today and driving East, you will notice Just add your Transatlantic flights see pages 10-11, 188 and car hire see pages 72-75. Price includes see page 50. the dramatic change in landscape as you leave the Rockies and Triple/Quad rates based on sharing existing beds. head onto the open . Edmonton is the capital of Alberta *Child rates apply to children under 2 years using exisiting bedding arrangements. Children 2-10 years inclusive pay the Quad rates. and has much to offer visitors. **Arrivals in Calgary during Stampede (03-13 Jul 08) are subject to a surcharge, prices Overnight: (2 nights) (M) Sandman Hotel (Standard Room), (F) are per person per night. If tour crosses two date bands, the higher rate will apply. Courtyard by Marriott (Standard Room), (D) Fairmont Hotel Special cancellation policy applies. Macdonald (Fairmont Room). Royal Tyrell Museum, Drumheller. Credit: Travel Alberta Credit: Travel Museum, Drumheller. Royal Tyrell

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