(Arrival Calgary): Arrival in Calgary, check in/shuttle to hotel. In the evening introduction to trip leaders/guides and all the other participants of the group. Your guides will outline the expectations, as well as the itinerary for the next 16 days. Possible short sightseeing tour of Calgary home to the world famous stampede.

(Kananaskis Country): After an early breakfast we take a short tour of the city of Calgary. In Calgary we organized and procure our provisions for the next couple of days. From Calgary we drive ( approx. 150 km ) west on the TransCanada Hwy 1 past the Native  reservation of Morley and continue on south into the so called Kananaskis Country. Here the Peter Loughead and Spray Lakes Provincial Parks form a wild alpine and mountain environment. We set up camp at the Kananaskis Lakes Camground for the next two nights. In the evening we enjoy a campfire and tenting under the stars.

(Kananaskis Country): A full day spent  in the breathtaking Kananaskis Lakes & Peter Loughead Provincial Park. Possible sightseeing options include: Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes, Highwood pass, Barrier Lake, Lorretta Ponds, Wasootch, Kananaskis Village, boundary Ranch, Mt. Kidd interpreprative trail In Kananaskis Country we are surrounded by pure wilderness and the natural home of Grizzlies, bighorn sheep, moose, and wolves.

(Spray Lakes): Today after breakfast we break camp and travel (approx. 60 km ) on gravel roads from Kananaskis Lakes to the Spray Lake Valley. On this strectch fo read there are good opportunities to view Moose, and bears. We first set up our new camp at  Spray Lakes Campground and from there we double back for sight seeing opportunities along this beautiful stretch of road. Options include Spray lake, stops at Chester Lake and Burstall Pass, Black Prince Mt Buller and Mt. Shark interpretive trail, & Sawmill.

(Canmore): Today we take the day at a relaxed pace. Driving along the smith dorian hwy towards Canmore allows for fantastic views over the Bow valley valley at Grassi Lakes. Canmore nestled in the bow Valley provides for great shopping, coffe, gifts, and scenic walking trails along the Bow river. An approximately 20km drive from Canmore brings us down into the famous and lovely mountain town of Banff

(Banff/Lake Louise/Moraine Lake): After breakfast we taking down our camp and from Spray lakes it is about a 60 km drive to the world famous town of Banff. Over  the next 4 days we will also be traveling within the Rocky Mountain National Park system. One of the largest protected mountain park systems in the world. Banff itself was made famous thru its natural hot springs and as a picturesque Alpine destination. Walking down the streets of Banff offers panoramic views of Cascade Mountain. From Banff we continue another 50 km to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake providing some of the most iconic images of the Canadian Rockies. A short walk along the shore of Lake Louise or Moraine Lake gives us numerous picture opportunities and impressions of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. We camp 2 nights at Johnston Canyon Campground.

(Lake Louise - Yoho National Park): From Lake Louise we make our way to the Takakkaw waterfall (350m) and Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Sightseeing opportunities abound in Yoho. Some options include Takakkaw falls Emerald Lake, spiral tunnel, and the picturesque town of Field. 

(Icefield Parkway - Jasper): From Johnston Canyon we drive (approx 150 km) over Bow Pass and past Peyto Lake to the Columbia Icefields. The Icefield Parkway is the most iconic sections of the Canadian Rockies National Parks and considered the dream hwy of the Rockies. Therer are almost too many picturesques sights to mention including: Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Summit & Peyto Lake. Waterfowl Lakes, Sasiatchewan Crossing. Weeping wall, Athabasca glacier & the columbia Icefield. Sunwapta falls & Athabasca Falls. In the eveing we arrive in Japser, 2 night of camping at Wapiti campground. 

(Jasper): Today is spent exploring Jasper and Jasper National Park. Options include renting bikes and exploring some of the trail  in and around Jasper. visitng the beautiful townsight of Jasper itself. We also undertake a sightseeing trip up to Maligne Lake (approximately 40km). Here we have ample opportunity ot observe wildlife including moose, Elk, and Bears. Along thw way we make stops at at Maligne Canyon with canyon slots of inspiring depths of over 40 m. Medicine Lake. At Maligne Lake there is the possiblility of take a interpretive boat trip to Spirit Island one of the most inspiriational and iconic images of the Canadian rockies. In the eveining return to Jasper.  

(North Saskatchewan Valley): We return by van along the Icefields Parkway past the Columbia Icefields and from Saskatchewan Crossing another 80 km down the David Thompson Highway along Abraham Lake to the remote and picturesque Shunda Creek Hostel, our home for the next three nights. En route a possible option includes a short to Siffleur falls.

(Nordeg/Canoe Training): After breakfast we start our first day of canoe training on Goldeye Lake. We spend a full day learning basic canoeing skills. After some instruction and theory, we spend the day practicing on the crystal blue waters. Everyone will learn and improve their paddling skills by playing various games and performing various canoe challenges. We also cover basic rescue and self-rescue techniques as your guides teach you all the necessary skills. In the evening we prepare for the following four-day canoe trip.

(North Saskatchewan River): Our first day spent on the beautiful North Saskatchewan River with its open valleys and high mountain peaks. We spend the first day getting comfortable on the river. In the evening we set up camp at the river’s edge on one of the many islands that dot its course. We cook by the campfire, tell stories, and enjoy our romantic surroundings.

(North Saskatchewan River): We continue our canoe expedition, encountering the occasional rapid. With luck we spot bald eagles, wolves, bears, and caribou in their natural habitat. We wind our way down the North Saskatchewan as it flows out from the heart of the mountains into the rolling foothills of the Rockies. We camp under starry skies accompanied by the crackling sound of the campfire.

(North Saskatchewan River - Calgary): Today marks the last day of our canoe expedition. After breakfast we spend half a day on the river. By early afternoon we arrive at our goal, near the small town of Rocky Mountain House. We unpack all our equipment, and after saying our last goodbyes to the river we make our return trip to Calgary (approx. 230 km) arriving by early evening. A celebration dinner rewards us for the accomplishments of the past two weeks.         

(Departure): After breakfast, and saying our last goodbyes, shuttle to the Calgary airport. Return flight home.