Christmas in the Rockies

Your journey into wonder begins with a two night Special Stay at the exclusive Fairmont Empress. Tonight celebrate your adventures at a welcome dinner.

Freechoice: For a traditional Victorian experience, indulge in afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress, or take a scenic floatplane flight for a bird’s eye view of the city. Alternatively, join in a festive culinary walking tour that celebrates indulgent samples. Later, enjoy the ‘Magic of Christmas’ seasonal theme at the Butchart Gardens, with Christmas lights, holiday wreaths and carol singers.

Discover some of Vancouver’s characterful neighbourhoods, such as Gastown and Stanley Park. Make the most of your visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, which is even more mystical in the winter. Enjoy a two night stay at the exclusive Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Buzzing with festive foods, Christmas decor and one-of-a-kind artisan shops, Granville Island Public Market is the perfect place to share in the holiday spirit.  Enjoy today’s visit combining cosy winter flavours with savvy shopping tips and holiday cheer.

Drive into the picturesque Okanagan Valley, known for its fine wineries and abundant local produce. Immerse yourself in lakeside ambiance in the midst of British Columbia’s Wine Country at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, surrounded by picturesque mountains.  Remainder of the day is free for you to relax, unwind and enjoy the resorts facilities.

Enrich Discover the world of wines growing opposite the Okanagan Lake, taste varieties made from vines grown in volcanic soil, and learn how the area’s unique geology impacts its grapes. As the day unfolds enjoy breathtaking views of local vineyards and of the lake.  Savour a delectable lunch feasting on local produce paired with local wines. Sit back and enjoy your journey through the incredible Okanagan Valley including a special visit to an Indigenous winery.

Keep a look out for wildlife such as elk as you arrive into Jasper. For the next two nights enjoy a cosy home at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Wake up to stunning views of snow-covered trees, frosted mountaintops and glittering ice crystals. Freechoice Dining: Tonight, choose between Canadian or Italian cuisine.

Freechoice: Try something new such as a Maligne Canyon Icewalk, or put on your snow shoes and stroll with an experienced guide through the pristine Jasper National Park. Alternatively, learn about the friendly (and not so friendly) locals on a wildlife discovery tour.

Travel along one of the most spectacular drives in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Enrich Marvel at the unique, natural phenomenon of ice bubbles trapped below the surface of Abraham Lake. Explore this winter wonderland by helicopter. Freechoice Dining: There are a variety of restaurants to tempt you this evening. Retire to your lakeview room and your two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise.

Enrich Today, the man in the red suit is a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride along the snowy shores of Lake Louise.

The Canadian Rockies will astound you as you survey them from the top of Sulphur Mountain. At this festive time of year, the Fairmont Banff Springs resembles a magical castle in an enchanted forest. To make your magical winter fairytale complete enjoy a three night Special Stay.

Merry Christmas! If you’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas, then today your dream comes true. Within the halls of the hotel, the festive season is celebrated with international flavour, blending the traditional sights and sounds of Christmas into a magical festival. Enrich Continue the festive spirit with a pre-dinner drink in the grandiose Mt Stephen Hall. At this time of year the incredible medieval-like hall, with its rare antiques, paintings and oak-carved ceiling, is decorated with all the Christmas trimmings. Savour a classic Christmas dinner with your fellow travellers.

Freechoice: Complete your Canadian winter experience with an icewalk into Grotto Canyon. Alternatively, you may choose to discover the mountaintops from above in a helicopter. If you prefer, stay cosy in your ‘Castle in the Rockies’ and rejuvenate in the mineral pools of the Fairmont Spa Banff Springs.

Transfer to Calgary airport for your homeward flight. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.