5/27/2015 TOUR GUIDE EXAMPLE ITINERARY CANADA Example itinerary TABLE OF CONTENTS About Tourguide Canada’s tailored itineraries ............................................................................................. 3 Road trip Clearwater via Mount Robson to Jasper (single day example) ..................................................... 4 Proposed travel schedule excluding stops and/or optional activities ...................................................... 4 Important addresses for navigation ......................................................................................................... 4 Sights and optional adventures along the route ...................................................................................... 5 Map Clearwater to Jasper ......................................................................................................................... 7 Additional information .............................................................................................................................. 8 Brochures/maps ........................................................................................................................................ 8 How to Use the Road Trip Maps ................................................................................................................... 9 Accommodation .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Websites to help plan your accommodation .......................................................................................... 10 Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 2 Example itinerary About Tourguide Canada’s tailored itineraries A customized day-to-day itinerary contains for each travel day a map, including a link to the online map a proposed day plan/travel schedule services along the route sights of interest optional activities of interest, including contact details for outfitters links to relevant Provincial parks & Parks Canada brochures and maps additional information an accommodation schedule Use the tailored itinerary as a guideline for your Canadian Road Trip. Print it, and/or use it on your mobile device. The latter allows you to open added links and interactive maps. Cellphone reach and internet Although the majority of accommodations offer WIFI, cell phone coverage is poor along the route. I recommend taking a paper copy of your road book along. Check each night, next day’s programme. About the route The designed route is the most scenic and interesting route from .... to ..... If I’d be in the position to join you on your trip, I would guide you exactly the same way as presented in this itinerary. About the sights It has not been my intention to include every single activity along the route. Presented sights are carefully selected, based upon your preferences, the quality of the sights, and feasibility within the proposed day schedule. Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 3 Example itinerary Road trip Clearwater via Mount Robson to Jasper (single day example) Rockies, here we come! Today you leave the Cariboo Mountains as you travel towards the Rocky Mountains. Mount Robson (12,972 feet/3,954 m.) is the highest mountain of the Canadian Rockies. When travelling Hwy 16 eastbound, it is the first mountain you’ll hit, belonging to the Rockies Main Range. Proposed travel schedule excluding stops and/or optional activities 9.00 am Departure Clearwater 10.15 am Blue River 11.45 am Mount Robson 12.30 Entering - Mountain Time Zone + 1 hr - Alberta - Jasper National Park 2 pm Arrival Jasper, Alberta Important addresses for navigation Groceries IGA 5th Avenue Valemount, BC Robinsons 218 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB Gas stations Clearwater Blue River Valemount Mount Robson Jasper Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 4 Example itinerary Sights and optional adventures along the route Blue River: River Safari A 1 hour River Safari per eco friendly boat. Good chances to spot wildlife such as black bears, grizzlies, bold eagles and moose. Contact: 1-877-4.WILD.BC (494.5322) Web: http://riversafari.com Rearguard Falls and Chinook salmon Distance: 0.6 km/0.4 mi one way. Return the same route. Elevation difference: 30 m./100 feet Trail head: 4 km / 2.5 mi east of junction Hwy 5 to Hwy 16. Watch for a sign post and car park. Reach the Rearguard Falls by the clearly marked short (15 min) descending trail. The Rearguard Falls viewpoint provides an excellent opportunity to witness the end of a long journey by the Chinook, largest of the Pacific salmon. These fish have survived several years at sea to return to the river of their birth, the mighty Fraser. From its estuary in British Columbia’s lower mainland to this point, the Chinook have traveled upstream over 1200 km. Some may be successful battling over these falls to reach the gravel above, but for most, Rearguard Falls marks the end of their journey. Your best chances to see the salmon are late summer. Mount Robson Provincial Park Mount Robson (12,972 feet/3,954 m.) is the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. A glacier covers the north facing side of its peak. 1911: first attempt to reach the top by George Kinney and Philip Curly. 1913: On a clear, cold day Conrad Kain - an Austian mountain guide, W.W. Foster and A.H. McCarthy were the first standing on top of this giant. Mount Robson is the first mountain in the Rockies to collide with the western winds. Therefore, Mount Robson receives 50% more rain than Jasper (located 53 miles east). Facilities at Mount Robson: Visitor Centre Cafeteria Gas station Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 5 Example itinerary Suggested Hike: Kinney Lake The trail winds through old-growth cedar/hemlock forest as it follows the Robson River to a hidden gem: Kinney Lake. This gentle hike offers incredible scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. Distance: 4.5 km/2.8 mi one way Elevation difference: 100 m./330 feet Trail head: Just north of the gas station and visitor centre at Mount Robson, a 2.4 km/1.5 mile bumpy and narrow road leading to the Berg Lake Trail parking lot. The trail starts at the bridge. Located directly after the second bridge, crossing the Robson River (4.3 km/2.7 mi) are picnic tables (left turn) and an outhouse (right turn). Return the same way. Kinney Lake, Mt. Robson P.P. Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 6 Example itinerary Map Clearwater to Jasper Link to this map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1amFSDI67JceeJ6sDfNJ4uQleLV4&ll=52.3154753315950 9%2C-119.05958750000002&z=8 Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 7 Example itinerary Additional information Great for lunch and ice cream: Cafeteria Mount Robson When entering Jasper National Park, you have to purchase a “park pass”. A “park pass” is a permit that allows visitors to visit any national park in Canada during the time period in which it is valid. Anyone visiting, stopping for picnics and viewpoints, or visiting lakes and villages must purchase a pass. The correlating fee contributes to maintenance of scenic parkways, day use areas, updating information and public safety, trails and interpretation sites. As you will also visit Banff National Park and Yoho National Park, you should purchase a Family Group Pass @ $19.60 per day. Free admission in 2017 Parks Canada is inviting Canadians and visitors from around the world to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. To mark this special year, Parks Canada is offering free admission to all Parks Canada locations! The park pass is available in-person at Parks Canada's park gates and information centres The province of Alberta charges 5 % GST (instead of 5% GST + 7% PST = 12% taxes in BC) Brochures/maps Mount Robson - BC Parks Brochure: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_robson/mtrobson_brochure.pdf Trail map to Kinney Lake by BC Parks: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_robson/berg_lake.pdf Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 8 Example itinerary How to Use the Road Trip Maps Access the online map by clicking on the provided link, located underneath each map. Layers A map contains several layers. Check or uncheck the box of each layer to hide or show each layer. Place marks and icons Points of interest are place-marked at the most accurate position in the map. The icon visualizes the nature of the site. Zoom Zoom in to enlarge a region. The zoom in/out icon ( + -) is located at the left bottom. Hold and drag Hold and drag to move around on the map. Site info Click on a specific site to read the description. Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 9 Example itinerary Accommodation Accommodation Schedule Use the schedule to plan and book your accommodation. To complete the schedule, just fill out the dates. Fill out the blank rows if you should decide to extend your trip. Date Town / Municipality check in check out # nights Arrival Vancouver, BC 2 will be filled out 1 2 2 2 Banff or nearby Canmore, AB 1 Calgary, AB 1 Websites to help plan your accommodation a complete listing will be included Example day itinerary by Tourguide Canada Page 10 .