Calgary Circular 17 – A scenic, in-depth route in beautiful provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, that focuses on the high mountain peaks of the Canadian Rockies National Parks (Jasper, Yoho, Banff, Kootenay and Waterton).
Day 1 – Land in Calgary and spend the afternoon in the city
Lodging location: Calgary
Day 2 – Drive to Waterton Lakes National Park and visit the park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Waterton
Day 3 – Spend the morning in Waterton Lakes National Park and drive to Radium Hot Springs, in the evening take a dip in the springs, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Radium Hot Springs
Day 4 – Drive through north through Kootenay National Park and enjoy this park, 1.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 5 – Travel and hike in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park or visit nearby Yoho National Park
(Try reserving a spot on the bus to Lake O’hara located in Yoho)
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 6 – Drive north on the Icefields Parkway through Banff National Park to Jasper National Park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 7 – Visit Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 8 – Drive south on the Icefields Parkway back to Banff National Park, 3.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Banff
Day 9 – Enjoy a day of activities in the town of Banff and it’s surroundings
Lodging location: Banff
Day 10 – Drive to Calgary and fly home, 1.5 hours drive
– In order to fill this route with content – see our and West Canada destinations page, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route.
