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Western Canada with Inside Passage & Calgary Stampede

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  • Length

    16 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Calgary (Alberta)

  • Ends in

    Vancouver (British Columbia)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    JUL 10, 2026 to JUL 16, 2027 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Cosmos sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Style

    Fully-Guided

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
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  • Special Interest(s)

    Off The Beaten Path

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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$4,252.65

Overview

Welcome to Calgary! More fun than a 10-gallon hat can hold, it’s no wonder the Calgary Stampede is “the greatest outdoor show on Earth.” This celebration of the Old West brings frontier days to life with entertainment and exhibits, great food, world-famous Chuckwagon horse races, and the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Then continue your adventure through the majestic Canadian Rockies and awe-inspiring Banff National Park for two nights. Explore by hiking or horseback riding, shopping in town, or taking an optional helicopter tour for magnificent aerial views of the Canadian Rockies! Stop at gorgeous Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly mirroring the surrounding glacial peaks. Continue to the Columbia Icefield to ride on the Ice Explorer across ice measuring 750 feet thick! Journey through breathtaking wilderness before arriving in Jasper National Park for two nights. Enjoy time to explore the park’s towering mountains and abundant wildlife with the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Maligne Lake and the much-photographed Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, see Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at nearly 13,000 feet, and visit Mount Robson Provincial Park. Next board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for a memorable all-daylight journey through the rugged Coast Mountains. Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders before arriving in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Visit the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site and take a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Your adventure continues with a fantastic voyage on the Inside Passage through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery to watch for whales, sea lions, porpoise, eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy, then make your way south to charming Victoria where sightseeing includes Bastion Square, the Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park with its interesting collection of totems poles. Enjoy free time to shop, have high tea at the Empress Hotel or perhaps take an optional excursion to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Set sail across the picturesque Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands for an arrival in Vancouver to see city highlights including Stanley Park, Chinatown, and more. With stunning national parks, a scenic train ride, a spectacular Inside Passage cruise, visits to charming towns and vibrant cities, and experiencing the Calgary Stampede, this amazing value tour is not to be missed!

Visited During Tour

Banff (Alberta) | Banff National Park (Alberta) | Calgary (Alberta) | Calgary Stampede (Alberta) | Chemainus (British Columbia) | Columbia Icefield (Canada) | Inside Passage (Alaska) | Inside Passage Cruise (Alaska) | Jasper (Alberta) | Jasper National Park (Alberta) | Lake Louise (Alberta) | Maligne Lake (Alberta) | Mount Robson (British Columbia) | Port Hardy (British Columbia) | Prince George (British Columbia) | Prince Rupert (British Columbia) | Smithers (British Columbia) | Vancouver (British Columbia) | Vancouver Island (British Columbia) | Victoria (British Columbia)

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Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$4,252.65
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(Departure #898460710)
Friday Jul 16, 2027 Saturday Jul 31, 2027 Cosmos Sale
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Booking window: 05/01/26 to 06/30/26
Applicable to select departures: 01/01/27 to 12/31/27

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Cosmos Sale
Exclusive Rates on all Cosmos Tours!

Exclusive Rates on all Cosmos Tours!

Book any Cosmos tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Cosmos Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Cosmos vacations.

You're sure to enjoy an affordable Cosmos tour package when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$4,405.10
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(Departure #898470716)
Tour Itinerary
Cosmos Tour Code 8984

Western Canada with Inside Passage & Calgary Stampede

Cosmos Tour Code 8984

Map of Western Canada with Inside Passage & Calgary Stampede from Cosmos
  • Day
    1

    CALGARY

    Welcome to Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.

  • Day
    2

    CALGARY STAMPEDE GROUNDS

    Welcome to Calgary and “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Your hotel is ideally located on the train line that will take you to Stampede Park, allowing you to come and go as you please! Dressed in your best Cowboy fashion from belt buckles to hats and boots, step through the gates of Stampede Park into a world of wonder, fun, and “Wild West” excitement with your included admission. Walk back in time and experience the traditions and culture of Canadian First Nations at Elbow River Camp or go try some of the interesting food at the Midway. Enjoy a wide variety of exciting talent on the many entertainment stages, and then perhaps head into the dazzling array of international exhibits and displays of Western art. This evening, watch the heart-stopping Chuckwagon Races in an all-out dash for the finish line, an amazing contest of nerves and horsepower. You’ll be out of your seats cheering on your favorite driver during each heat. Afterward, get ready for an outdoor stage show featuring hundreds of singers, dancers, and musicians in a lavishly produced and choreographed musical variety spectacular.

  • Day
    3

    CALGARY STAMPEDE GROUNDS AND RODEO

    Fuel up for the day’s activities by visiting Fluor Rope Square at Stephen Avenue Mall for a pancake breakfast. Return to the Stampede grounds this morning to see anything you missed yesterday, and cheer on your favorite rodeo contenders. If you haven’t already, get suited with a cowboy hat, shirt, and boots at one of the many stalls before heading to the Grandstand for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo this afternoon. See the best of the best as they saddle up for world-class rodeo action. Top professionals take on the West’s wildest horses. You’ll also enjoy rodeo’s most famed event—bull riding! You will be in awe of the talent as you sit on the edge of your seat. Make the most of your time here and discover Canada’s country core. With square dancing, mock gun fights, country bands, bars, restaurants and livestock, there is loads to see.

  • Day
    4

    CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK

    This morning, take a city tour of Calgary. Highlights include downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Then travel west into the majestic Canadian Rockies and beautiful Banff National Park where you’ll spend the next two nights. Have an orientation tour upon arrival.

  • Day
    5

    BANFF NATIONAL PARK

    Enjoy your day exploring Banff, one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities including hiking, horseback riding, golfing, and fishing. Your Tour Director will have lots of suggestions. Lift your sights higher on an exhilarating optional helicopter ride with spectacular views over the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer staying closer to the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to breathtaking Moraine Lake in the famed Valley of the Ten Peaks.

    *This optional excursion begins operating in early June.

  • Day
    6

    BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD––JASPER NATIONAL PARK

    As we journey north, view precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens. Stop at Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly mirroring the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Continue to the Columbia Icefield to experience a ride on the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Winding our way up the western fringe of Alberta, our journey takes us through some of the Canadian Rockies’ most breathtaking wilderness. Later, go with the flow on an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Arrive in Jasper and take an orientation tour that showcases the area’s unspoiled beauty.

  • Day
    7

    JASPER NATIONAL PARK

    Make your day magical with an optional narrated cruise on the gorgeous blue waters of Maligne Lake and see much-photographed Spirit Island*. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer, from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

    *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.

  • Day
    8

    JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–PRINCE GEORGE

    Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at almost 13,000 feet. Continue to Prince George, the province’s “northern capital” for an overnight stay.

  • Day
    9

    PRINCE GEORGE–SMITHERS–VIA RAIL THE SKEENA–PRINCE RUPERT

    Today board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for the trip of a lifetime. Sit back and enjoy an all-daylight journey that winds its way through the majestic Coast Mountains and follows the mighty Skeena River—often referred to as the “River of Mists.” Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders. Along the way, keep an eye out for soaring bald eagles, black bears, moose, and other wildlife. Disembark in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay.

    NOTE: Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.

  • Day
    10

    PRINCE RUPERT

    After an orientation of Prince Rupert, enjoy a visit to the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site for a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Learn of the canning process and what life was like in the village in the last century during peak production. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

  • Day
    11

    PRINCE RUPERT–INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE–PORT HARDY

    Early this morning, embark on one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages! The scenery is spectacular, with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforests. Marine life abounds, often with sightings of sea lions and porpoises—you may even spot a killer whale! Late-evening arrival into Port Hardy.

    NOTE: Cruising time through the Inside Passage is approximately 16 hours. Please come prepared with all medications, eyeglasses, and any other items you will need.

  • Day
    12

    PORT HARDY–CHEMAINUS–VICTORIA

    An early departure from Port Hardy follows the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, through the port of Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Continue south with a stop in Chemainus, a unique village with more than 30 murals depicting pioneer settlement of the area. Late afternoon arrival into Victoria.

  • Day
    13

    VICTORIA

    Morning sightseeing includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. The rest of the day is yours to explore this charming city. Perhaps have high tea at the Empress Hotel, visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, or stop to smell the roses and countless other gorgeous blooms on an optional excursion to Butchart Gardens with its 55-acres of magnificent floral displays. This evening, consider taking a relaxing stroll along the lovely Waterfront Promenade.



  • Day
    14

    VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER AREA

    Today we set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Arrive in Vancouver and take a city tour that includes Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, and more. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps venture out to explore Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene for dinner.

  • Day
    15

    VANCOUVER AREA

    Today is at leisure. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its bustling Public Market, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its cobblestone streets, antique shops, art galleries, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock. Your Tour Director will have lots of suggestions.

  • Day
    16

    VANCOUVER AREA

    Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.

Accommodations

Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Cosmos in their Western Canada with Inside Passage & Calgary Stampede tour:

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

Irwin's Mountain Inn

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior Tourist-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior Tourist-Class property)

Tonquin Inn

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

Lobstick Lodge

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

Ramada Plaza Prince George

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

Crest Hotel

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)

Kwa'lilas Hotel

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center

Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class

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  • Free Wifi
  • Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)

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Cosmos is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Western Canada with Inside Passage & Calgary Stampede tour:

Travelers Notes

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• 2-Day Pass to the Calgary Stampede with reserved tickets to the Evening Show, including Chuckwagon Races, and the Rodeo
• Guided city sightseeing in Calgary, Victoria, and Vancouver
• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park
• Orientation tours of Banff, Jasper, and Prince Rupert
• Ticket for the Icefields Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefields
• Rail journey on VIA Rail’s Skeena Train from Smithers to Prince Rupert in Economy class
• Admittance and guided tour of North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
• All-day Inside Passage Cruise
• Ferry to Vancouver
Private Touring

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