2024 Best of Backroads Catalog

WALKING & HIKING

DOLCE TEMPO

DAYS 1–2 Travel from Banff to Kootenay National Park, crossing a vast wildfire burn area where hardy pink fireweed and yellow columbine herald signs of new growth | Hike into a hanging valley for a view of stunning Stanley Glacier | A forest trail carpeted with buttercups and bunchberry takes you to milky blue Sherbrooke Lake, the largest backcountry glacial lake in Yoho National Park | Hike to Paget Lookout for sublime views of pristine glaciers and soaring peaks. » Cathedral Mountain Lodge - Premiere DAY 3 Walk through evergreen forests and blooming meadows to sensational views of the Daly Glacier and Yoho Valley | Stand in awe before Canada’s second-highest waterfall—Takakkaw, Cree for “it is magnificent” | Journey over a mountain pass toward Emerald Basin and aptly named Emerald Lake. » Emerald Lake Lodge - Casual DAYS 4–6 Hike to one of Banff National Park’s most stunning alpine pastures, alive with wildflowers and wildlife | Soak up views of the glistening Crowfoot Glacier and beautiful Bow Lake | Come evening, relax at our elegant hotel | Admire the jewel-like colors of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake | Switchbacks lead to breathtaking Larch Valley and views of the Ten Peaks | Commune with mountain goats, pikas and Clark’s nutcrackers | Hike the classic route from world-renowned Lake Louise to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse. » Post Hotel & Spa - Premiere The Plain of Six Glaciers—a staggering sight. The thunder of Takakkaw Falls. Meadows alive with wildflowers. The iridescence of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Spellbinding. Soaring Peaks & Emerald Lakes of Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho BANFF TO YOHO NATIONAL PARK g

ALBERTA

Crowfoot Glacier

CALGARY

Takakkaw Falls

SEATTLE

Sherbrooke Lake

Emerald Lake

Lake Louise

BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Cathedral Mountain

Moraine Lake

YOHO NATIONAL PARK

Banff

Stanley Glacier

BRITISH COLUMBIA

KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK

6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 2–4 ACCOMMODATIONS

Premiere Hotels $4,299 to $4,899 per person double occ. Casual & Casual Plus $3,699 to $3,999 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures NEW! • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search CNOW on backroads.com

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