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Cultural Walking Adventure
One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Originally built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1920's, this historic alpine-like lodge is situated on the shores of Lac Beauvert and surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. Picturesque paths connect the cedar chalets and heritage log cabins that house each of the charming guestrooms, decorated with country décor. Luxurious dining awaits in one of the unique dining locations, with breathtaking views and a culinary tradition rich in history.
Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeOriginally built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1920's, this historic alpine-like lodge is situated on the shores of Lac Beauvert and surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. Picturesque paths connect the cedar chalets and heritage log cabins that house each of the charming guestrooms, decorated with country décor. Luxurious dining awaits in one of the unique dining locations, with breathtaking views and a culinary tradition rich in history.
Where the tour begins and ends
Starting Point: Banff, Alberta, Canada - 9:30 am
Ending Point: Banff, Alberta, Canada - 4:00 pm
What the weather is like
The Canadian Rockies is a mountain climate. The weather is typically warm and sunny in the summer months, however it can be quite unpredictable and may change drastically at any time.
| Average Daily Highs (°F) |
June | July | Aug. | Sept. |
| Banff | 66 | 72 | 71 | 61 |
| Jasper | 67 | 72 | 71 | 61 |
Background reading
Men for the Mountains -
Sid Marty
A classic by a native Albertan and park warden in the Canadian Rockies, this memoir captures the immense landscapes of Alberta and the rugged way of life in the West. First published in 1978.
Inns that are out
As on every Classic Journey, our Canadian Rockies adventure tours treat you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Inns that are out
of this world
As on every Classic Journey, our Canadian Rockies adventure tours treat you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Go a little off the grid
The ultimate luxury on a Canadian Rockies vacation is escaping away from the crowds. On all of our tours we get to the places the turisti don’t go.How you travel is as important as where you travel
Across turquoise lakes and mountains, through mazes of carved gorges and wildflower meadows, the logistics of adventure travel in Canada could be daunting. But Classic Journeys takes care of all the details so you can focus on the amazing natural history — without worrying about arrangements for your next lake steamer, river raft or gondola ride.
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