June 29, 2025

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park for July 4th & Canada Day

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Celebrate Canada Day & Independence Day in the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

This trip has been years in the making.  Celebrate Canada Day on July 1st in Banff National Park amazing traditions and festivities on Banff Avenue, then celebrate US Independence Day in Whitefish, Montana with more festivities!  It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience both nation’s biggest holidays in arguably their most beautiful destinations.

Ice fields, rushing waterfalls, glacial peaks, and towering summits are just a few of the wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during a visit to Glacier National Park. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Stop at Athabasca Glacier and choose to ride across this mass of glacier ice or take a walk on the glass bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Explore Bow Falls and Surprise Corner. Visit the incomparable Lake Louise. Get ready for an adventure that brings together the expanse of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and Montana’s Glacier National Park.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 | June 29, 2025 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    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. Arrive today in the province of Alberta.

  • Day 2 | June 30, 2025 Calgary – Banff

    Relax during your journey to Banff and soak in a backdrop of wonderful wildlife and the majestic Canadian Rockies. This afternoon, arrive in Banff and enjoy stops at the powerful Bow Falls and Surprise Corner known for its picture-perfect panoramic views.  (B, D)

  • Day 3 | July 1, 2025 Banff

    Set out along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and behold lofty waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Athabasca Glacier where it’s your choice! Choose a fun ride** across this mass of glacial ice nearly 1,000 feet thick, the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle -OR- take a walk onto a glass bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk to experience the breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley and witness the dramatic landscape. This afternoon, stop at stunning Peyto Lake, a glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity. Be on the lookout for bears and stately elk on your return to Banff.  This evening, enjoy leisure time to celebrate Canada Day with festivities on Banff Avenue! (B)

  • Day 4 | July 2, 2025 Banff – Waterton

    This morning, journey south to the prairie lands while enjoying the distant views of the spectacular Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Head-Smashed-In, in the foothills of the Rockies, has been used continuously by Aboriginal people for over 5,500 years. A Blackfoot guide brings to life the culture of the Plains people, the Buffalo Hunt, and the many secrets uncovered in archaeological digs. Continue traveling south to Waterton Lakes National Park. En route, pass through quaint villages and travel along roads sometimes traversed by grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, cougars, wolves, moose and elk. You’ll even get to view and photograph the famous Prince of Wales Hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking Waterton Lake. (B, D)

  • Day 5 | July 3, 2025 Waterton Lakes – Whitefish

    Today, experience Glacier National Park, a naturalist’s paradise. Glacier preserves over one million acres of forests, Alpine meadows, and lakes, and is home to over 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds. Enjoy a ride aboard one of its famous Jammer cars – built in the 1930s – along one of the most breathtaking roads in North America. Going-to-the-Sun Road* stretches across the Continental Divide and offers incredible views of the valley and Glacier National Park. This afternoon, you’ll be leaving Waterton Lakes and trekking toward the resort town of Whitefish, Montana. With hundreds of miles of open road, there are plenty of surprises to uncover along the way. This evening, take some time to settle into your lodge and have dinner on your own. (B)

  • Day 6 | July 4, 2025 Whitefish

    Enjoy some leisure time and celebrate US Independence Day in the quaint, picturesque town of Whitefish. Always listed as one of America’s 25 prettiest towns, indulge yourself with time to stroll around, do some shopping, or just relax. Perhaps you’ll stop for lunch at one of the great restaurants found along Central Avenue or buy some huckleberry jam from a local shop. A true favorite in Montana, huckleberries can be found in snacks, drinks, candy, and more. (B)

  • Day 7 | July 5, 2025 Whitefish – Calgary

    This morning, we cross the Canadian Boarder once more as we make our way to Calgary. This afternoon we will stop for lunch and enjoy line dancing lessons and wagon rides. Our day concludes as we arrive back in Calgary where you will have the remainder of the evening to yourself. (B, L)

  • Day 8 | July 6, 2025 Calgary – Tour Ends

    Your adventure comes to a close today, leaving you with a wealth of memories from your outstanding journey to two of the world’s most beautiful areas: the incomparable Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. (B)

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