WALKING & HIKING
ALBERTA
Crowfoot Glacier
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 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 • Standing in awe before Canada’s second-highest waterfall, it all makes sense—Takakkaw is Cree for “it is magnificent” • Walk along the shore of 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 Helen 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
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 Premiere Hotels $4,599 to $5,449 / person double occ. Casual & Deluxe $3,899 to $4,249 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search CNOW on backroads.com
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