Best Of Banff: Our Mountain… (trip)

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Best Of Banff: Our Mountain Heritage

  • Banff Airport, Banff, AB, Canada
  • Active & Adventure
Canada

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Contact provider for price5 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Routes to Learning Canada 24 people max
Snowy peaks, sky-blue lakes and pristine wilderness gave birth to Canadian conservation consciousness and Alberta’s premier national park. See how the early pioneers tamed Canada’s Wild West and how the railways turned Banff into a Victorian luxury paradise. Discover rocky peaks, vast forests and experience expert-led walks to the waters of Bow Falls and Lake Louise to see how the views inspired voyagers, artists and outdoorsmen alike. Learn history and ecology at the Luxton and Banff Wildlife Museums and leave mesmerized by the ubiquitous beauty of the land.

Highlights

    Visit heritage homes of founding explorers and artists, enjoy the Scottish flavor of the castle-like Banff Springs Hotel, and learn why the Chateau Lake Louise became a hide-a-way of the rich and famous
    Learn about the settling of Canada’s Wild West through personal artifacts, antiques, artistic expression, and explorations of early pioneers’ homesteads.
    Celebrate the environmental efforts that led to the establishment of Canada’s first national park and the unique geothermal hot springs.
    Celebrate the artistic roots of Banff with a field trip to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1     Banff, AB
Arrive at Irwin's Mountain Inn in Banff, Alberta. Enjoy dinner and attend an evening orientation session to discuss the activities of the week to come followed by an optional walk to explore Banff.
Accommodations: Irwin's Mountain Inn

DAY 2     Banff, AB
A morning walk around the Banff townsite will introduce you to historic sites, homes, churches, and more. Your walk includes visits to the Luxton home, St. George-On-The-Pines Anglican Church, and The Whyte Museum. Also visit the heritage homes of Catherine Whyte (founders of the Whyte Museum and renowned visual artists) and the 1907 home of Philip and Pearl Moore, avid collectors of the era. Then enjoy an excursion to the majestic Banff Springs Hotel to explore its Scottish heritage and myths and legends of Banff's most famous landmark followed by a traditional High Tea in the magnificent Rundle Lounge. Dinner is on your own with independent time to explore Banff.
Accommodations: Irwin's Mountain Inn

DAY 3     Banff, AB
Depart Banff for Lake Louise. Visit the Chateau Lake Louise, also known as the "Diamond in the Wilderness," for an informative heritage visit of the famous mountain castle overlooking the pristine Lake Louise. There will be some light hikes around the trails of Lake Louise with trail discussions on subalpine plants and wildlife. Return to Banff via the Bow Valley Parkway, with a stop at spectacular Johnston Canyon. During your free time, explore the town of Banff or pursue an optional visit to the Sulphur Mountain Hotsprings.
Accommodations: Irwin's Mountain Inn

DAY 4     Banff, AB
Learn about the birthplace of Banff National Park, with a discussion and presentation about the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, recounting the amazing discovery of the thermal hotsprings and the establishment of the world's first National Park. The morning will conclude with an interpretive visit to the Banff Wildlife Museum, another National Historic Site. The architectural style and detailing of the 1903 log building are characteristic examples of early federal buildings in the Park. At the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, examine the 5000 year history of the Stoney and Blackfoot Indian cultures. Enjoy vibrant discussions of western settlement, European influences, and the roots of the Northwest Mounted Police (now RCMP). Discover thousand-year old native artifacts and original handmade crafts with a native interpreter.
Accommodations: Irwin's Mountain Inn

DAY 5     Banff, AB
Following breakfast participate in farewell activities and program windup. Independent departures from Banff.
Accommodations: Irwin's Mountain Inn

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