Explore the Rockies & Calgary in Winter

Itinerary best for

Outdoor Adventurers
Winter Lovers
Explorers

A five-day winter trip from Calgary into the Canadian Rockies, with a helicopter ride, backcountry snowshoeing, a food tour and more.

This one is for active adventurers who like their winter days full. Soar over Alberta's mountains on a helicopter flight, then settle into a cozy backcountry lodge for snowshoeing, fat biking and ice fishing. Cap the trip with a sleigh ride at Lake Louise, an evening icewalk through a frozen canyon and a food tour of the Banff Springs.

At a glance

5-day itinerary
597 km (371 mi) total distance
9 hrs 52 mins drive time
Your starting point is in Calgary

4 destinations

Starts in

Calgary

Day 1 drive time: 2 hr 14 min, 148 km (92 mi)

Day 1

Canmore

Today, Rocky Mountain adventure meets cozy winter comfort.

A couple unwinds in their cabin room at Mount Engadine Lodge with vintage skis decorating the wall.

Visitor taking photos over Spray Valley while on a helicopter tour.

Alpine Helicopters Tour

Your drive from Calgary to the Rockies is spectacular. Now, you're going to get an eagle's eye view of these mountains — plus glaciers, alpine lakes, and often wildlife, too. There are a few tour options to choose between and each one is designed to leave you breathless.

Settle in at Mount Engadine Lodge

Unplug and embrace the wilderness at cozy Mount Engadine Lodge. All meals are included, so after checking in, enjoy a charcuterie board and a cup of tea. Then, borrow snowshoes from the lodge and explore the alpine meadow. Before bed, look to the winter night sky for a blanket of stars.