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  • Luxury Travellers
  • Couples
  • Foodies

A 10-day luxury road trip through Alberta's cities and the Rocky Mountains, with fine dining, storied hotels, art museums and a scenic heli-tour.

This is Alberta at its most indulgent. Settle into century-old grand hotels, dine on locally sourced tasting menus, and take in museums from the National Music Centre to the Carter-Ryan Gallery. Soar over the Rockies on a private helicopter tour, unwind at a Nordic spa and ride the gondola to mountaintop views befitting the trip of a lifetime.

At a glance

  • 10-day itinerary
  • 1,604 km (997 mi) total distance
  • 19 hrs 36 mins drive time
  • Your starting point is in Calgary
9 destinations
Starts in

Calgary

Day 1 drive time: 24 min, 6 km (4 mi)
Day 1

Calgary

Spend your first day exploring the arts while touring around the heart of downtown Calgary.

Chef at Major Tom preparing food
People play instruments inside the Studio Bell museum.

Studio Bell – National Music Centre

Explore five floors of exhibitions that will inspire music lovers through innovation, exploration, and renewal through music. Marvel at the architecture, listen to live music and walk the interactive exhibitions that celebrate Canada's music story.

850 4 St. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0L8
Historic and imposing stone hotel dominates the the street as the sun shines from over the top of the building

Check into the Fairmont Palliser

Located in downtown Calgary, the Fairmont Palliser has been the luxury hotel of choice since first opening its doors in 1914. This landmark property features elegant guestrooms, a spa and health club, fine dining restaurants and impeccable service.

133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
Chef at Major Tom preparing food

Dinner at Major Tom

Enjoy dinner 40 floors above it all. Dine on global fare and sip craft cocktails served in a stylish, award-winning rooftop destination with sweeping city views.

700 2 St SW #4000, Calgary, AB T2P 2W3

TIP FROM A LOCAL

The Glenbow Museum is currently closed for renos, but select exhibits may be seen at Glenbow at the Edison.

Day 2 drive time: 1 hr 55 min, 162 km (101 mi)
Day 2

Canmore

After enjoying breakfast in Calgary, you’re just a short, scenic drive to Canmore and Kananaskis.

Day 3 drive time: 1 hr 25 min, 94 km (58 mi)
Day 3

Banff

With a quick drive to Banff, you’ll discover even more of the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Close-up of a grizzly bear standing on a log in Banff National Park.
Day 4 drive time: 1 hr 20 min, 79 km (49 mi)
Day 4

Lake Louise

Lots of new adventures are in store today in picturesque Lake Louise.

People riding a chairlift in the summer with views of the lodge building at Lake Louise
Day 5 drive time: 2 hr 41 min, 243 km (151 mi)
Day 5

Jasper

Discover the best Jasper has to offer, from glass floors to dark skies.

People looking up at the ceiling dome inside Jasper Planetarium
Day 6 drive time: 41 min, 31 km (19 mi)
Day 6

Jasper

Continue exploring Jasper, where more wonders and adventures await.

Friends enjoying craft beer and food at Jasper Brewing Company
Day 7 drive time: 4 hr 7 min, 372 km (231 mi)
Day 7

Edmonton

Head to Edmonton, the northernmost metropolis and the capital of Alberta.

Day 8 drive time: 3 hr 17 min, 305 km (190 mi)
Day 8

Red Deer & Calgary

Drive south to Calgary, stopping in Red Deer for a delicious meal at a local jewel along the way.

View of downtown high rises and the Calgary Tower from the top of a building in Calgary
Day 9 drive time: 2 hr 10 min, 175 km (109 mi)
Day 9

Drumheller

Take a short road trip from Calgary to Drumheller, where you’ll be taken back to prehistoric times.

A couple taking a selfie at the Hoodoos Trail in Drumheller.
Day 10 drive time: 1 hr 36 min, 137 km (85 mi)
Day 10

Calgary

Spend your last day meeting new animal friends and enjoying some of the city’s best local cuisine.

Group of people learning about Rouge's farm to fork process in a garden

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