Alberta
Best of Banff: Our Mountain Heritage
Program No. 13178RJ
Delve deep into Canada’s history as you visit Château Lake Louise and Banff National Park, and take expert walks through the Canadian Rockies to learn about artists and outdoorsmen.
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6 days
5 nights
10 meals
5B 2L 3D
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Banff, Alberta
2
Cave & Basin Historic Site, Gondola Ride
Banff, Alberta
3
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Yoho National Park
Banff, Alberta
4
Women of the Rockies, Historic Banff & Museum, Free Time
Banff, Alberta
5
Icefields Parkway
Banff, Alberta
6
Transfer to Airport, Program Concludes
Banff, Alberta
At a Glance
Established in 1885, Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park. Join us in Banff and Lake Louise, where history echoes through its pine forests and mountain peaks. Hear about the colonists who arrived in the 19th century and learn how the Canadian Pacific railway was instrumental in transforming the pristine landscapes of Banff into a Victorian resort. Explore rocky peaks and vast forests, and experience expert-led walks to Bow Falls, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise to see how this natural paradise inspired voyagers, artists and outdoorsmen alike. Discover the incredible geological history and rich ecology at the Cave and Basin Historic Site, and leave mesmerized by the ubiquitous beauty of the land.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles, some stairs, standing. Elevations up to 5,700 feet.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Celebrate the environmental efforts that led to the establishment of Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, and its unique geothermal hot springs.
- Witness Victorian splendor at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise, and the Whyte Museum’s collection of art dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
- Uncover the geological history of the Canadian Rockies on an in-depth field trip with a local expert.
Featured Expert
All trip experts
Brent MacDonald
Brent Macdonald has been a resident of the Canadian Rockies for almost 30 years. As a geology expert, he provides a wealth of knowledge about geography and geomorphology. Brent has had a diverse career as a freelance natural history interpreter, also working as a consultant for a geotechnical engineering company. He has shared his knowledge of geology and natural history as an interpreter and guest lecturer. Brent is also a certified mountain leader and ski instructor.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Brent MacDonald
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Brent Macdonald has been a resident of the Canadian Rockies for almost 30 years. As a geology expert, he provides a wealth of knowledge about geography and geomorphology. Brent has had a diverse career as a freelance natural history interpreter, also working as a consultant for a geotechnical engineering company. He has shared his knowledge of geology and natural history as an interpreter and guest lecturer. Brent is also a certified mountain leader and ski instructor.
Greg Allemang
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Growing up in the military has brought Greg across Canada and given him a real taste of everything the country has to offer. Finally settled now in the Calgary area, Greg has followed his passions for his country to study travel management and become a certified hiking instructor. Greg also enjoys climbing and enjoying the beautiful wilderness that surrounds his home. His love of nature has fueled his passion for connecting people to their environment and showing off his country to visitors.
Routes Adventures Mobile Phone
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Please call the toll free line at 1-866-745-1690 during regular business hours or for non-urgent matters (Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 EST). The mobile phone #1-613-331-5777 is for after hours and weekends for emergency use only. The phone is carried by a staff member.
Suggested Reading List
(5 books)
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Best of Banff: Our Mountain Heritage
Program Number: 13178
Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Geology, plants, animals, history and recreation from Waterton/Glacier to the Yukon.
Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest
A world-leading expert shares her amazing story of discovering the communication that exists between trees, and shares her own story of family and grief. Suzanne Simard brings us into her world, the intimate world of the trees, in which she brilliantly illuminates the fascinating and vital truths—that trees are not simply the source of timber or pulp but are a complicated, interdependent circle of life; that forests are social, cooperative creatures connected through underground networks by which trees communicate their vitality and vulnerabilities with communal lives not that different from our own.
The Place of Bows
The Place of Bows is a story rich in character and often dramatic in events, and helps to shed light on how Banff National Park became such a focus of world attention. For those seeking to understand the contemporary debate over conservation versus development in Canada's first national park, many of the answers lie within this book.
Epic Wanderer: David Thompson and the Mapping of the Canadian West
This full-length biography of David Thompson, is set in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries against a broad canvas of dramatic rivalries—between the United States and British North America, between the Hudson’s Bay Company and its Montreal-based rival, the North West Co., and between the various First Nations thrown into disarray by the advent of guns, horses and alcohol. Thompson spent nearly three decades (1784–1812) surveying and mapping over 1.2 million square miles of largely uncharted Indian territory.
Stone by Stone: Exploring Ancient Sites on the Canadian Plains
Author Liz Bryan explores archaeological sites that are accessible to today’s inquisitive travellers and provides enough detailed information, striking photographs, maps, and illustrations to satisfy any armchair archaeologist.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Banff, Alberta
Program Concludes
Banff, Alberta
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
10
| 5B |
2L |
3D |
Activity Level
Established in 1885, Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park. Join us in Banff and Lake Louise, where history echoes through its pine forests and mountain peaks. Hear about the colonists who arrived in the 19th century and learn how the Canadian Pacific railway was instrumental in transforming the pristine landscapes of Banff into a Victorian resort. Explore rocky peaks and vast forests, and experience expert-led walks to Bow Falls, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise to see how this natural paradise inspired voyagers, artists and outdoorsmen alike. Discover the incredible geological history and rich ecology at the Cave and Basin Historic Site, and leave mesmerized by the ubiquitous beauty of the land.)
Best of all, you'll...
- Celebrate the environmental efforts that led to the establishment of Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, and its unique geothermal hot springs.
- Witness Victorian splendor at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise, and the Whyte Museum’s collection of art dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
- Uncover the geological history of the Canadian Rockies on an in-depth field trip with a local expert.
Featured Expert
Brent MacDonald
Brent Macdonald has been a resident of the Canadian Rockies for almost 30 years. As a geology expert, he provides a wealth of knowledge about geography and geomorphology. Brent has had a diverse career as a freelance natural history interpreter, also working as a consultant for a geotechnical engineering company. He has shared his knowledge of geology and natural history as an interpreter and guest lecturer. Brent is also a certified mountain leader and ski instructor.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Routes Adventures Mobile Phone
Please call the toll free line at 1-866-745-1690 during regular business hours or for non-urgent matters (Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 EST). The mobile phone #1-613-331-5777 is for after hours and weekends for emergency use only. The phone is carried by a staff member.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles, some stairs, standing. Elevations up to 5,700 feet.
Small Group
(13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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(5 Books)
You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Duration
6 days
5 nights
What's Included
10 meals | 5B | 2L | 3D |
2 expert-led lectures
7 expert-led field trips
An experienced Group Leader
5 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Meals:
D
Stay:
The Rundlestone Lodge
Activity Note
Road Scholar shuttle from Calgary International Airport at 3:00 p.m.; getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 88 miles, approximately 2 hours riding time to hotel. Hotel check-in available from 4:00 p.m. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).
Afternoon:
Our group will transfer from the airport to the hotel. We’ll arrive around 5:00 p.m. En route, our Group Leader will conduct Program Registration, provide any updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please locate your Group Leader and let them know you have arrived. After you check in at the hotel and get settled, take some time to freshen up and relax before dinner.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. We will review COVID-19 protocols and will adhere to applicable requirements and guidelines throughout the program. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow participants, relax, and get a good night’s sleep for the full day ahead. You might like to explore the town on your own. The hotel is steps away from a ROAM stop (Banff’s public bus system).
Day
2
Cave & Basin Historic Site, Gondola Ride
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
The Rundlestone Lodge
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the course of the day; some stairs at historic site (can be avoided). Getting on/off a gondola. Elevation of 8041 feet. Note: cameras are permitted on gondola ride.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will board our motorcoach and ride to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. In a private room, we will attend a presentation by a local expert about the geology of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We’ll also learn about the amazing thermal hot springs that resulted in the creation of Canada’s National Parks system. As we explore the site’s thermal waters and the surrounding wetlands, our local expert will teach us about the wildlife that resides here. We’ll stroll down to the warm marshes below the springs, easily accessible along a boardwalk, and observe introduced tropical fish and warm-water plants. Bring binoculars if you have them!
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
We’ll head up Sulphur Mountain in a four-passenger, glass-enclosed gondola (weather permitting). As we ride, we will have a 360-degree view of the breathtaking Rockies. If you brought your camera, feel free to take a picture of the amazing view from the top!
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to have what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
3
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Yoho National Park
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
The Rundlestone Lodge
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 120 miles, approximately 2.5 hours total riding time. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the course of the day; flat, groomed trails.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll ride via motorcoach to Lake Louise. En route, a local expert will point out highlights and teach us about the history of the lake and the surrounding area. On arrival, we’ll have independent time to explore the lake shore and the Fairmount Château Lake Louise grounds. Those who wish to may join our local expert on a walk. Those who would prefer not to walk may continue exploring independently. We’ll ride via motorcoach to Moraine Lake. En route, our local expert will provide an overview of the area’s history. We’ll walk with our local expert to the base of the Rockpile trail. Those who wish to may walk up the Rockpile with our local expert. Those who do not wish to climb the rock stairs will have some time to explore the lake shore on their own. After the elective walk, we’ll board the bus and ride to the Field Visitor Centre in Yoho National Park. We’ll stop to stretch our legs and have independent time to observe the fossil exhibits.
Lunch:
At a scenic spot near the Visitor’s Centre, we’ll enjoy a boxed lunch from a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
We’ll ride via motorcoach to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park with our local expert. Due to its position on the west side of the Great Divide in Yoho National Park, we’ll have a fantastic view of not only Emerald Lake, but also the diverse habitats of the surrounding area, including a huge avalanche path, pine forest, a dry and dramatic alluvial fan and the towering trees of the rainforest. We’ll take in the beauty of the landscape as we learn about the history behind this jewel of the Canadian Rockies. We’ll learn about the significance of the Burgess Shale Quarries. Those who wish to will set out on a trail walk with our local expert to learn about the flora found on the western side of the Rockies. Those who choose not to go on the trail walk will have independent time to explore or relax. The local expert will be happy to offer suggestions.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
4
Women of the Rockies, Historic Banff & Museum, Free Time
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Meals:
B
Stay:
The Rundlestone Lodge
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the course of the day. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
At the hotel, we will attend a presentation by a local historian on the Women of the Rockies. We’ll learn about the legendary women who influenced backcountry travel, ranching, climbing, scientific research, writing, drama and art in this area. We’ll then take the motorcoach to explore the Whyte Museum, one of Banff's most culturally significant museums, and learn about the remarkable history of some of the locals and their cultural past through a self-led exploration. The museum features an art gallery and a vast collection of photographs telling the history of early explorers, artists and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Then take a walk back in time and get to know the colorful individuals who built the town of Banff. This expert-led walk meanders through history to take us near the riverside site where Tom Wilson established one of the first outfitting operations in the area, St. Georges-in-the-Pines Anglican Church with its unique stained glass windows, and the Luxton Home and Garden. These and many other intriguing stops reveal the fascinating history of this town.
Lunch:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to have what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Afternoon:
Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Continue exploring local sites with your Group Leader or head out to explore on your own. You might like to experience High Tea at the Banff Springs Hotel (advance booking required), take a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka, or just relax at the hotel.
Dinner:
On your own.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
5
Icefields Parkway
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Meals:
B,D
Stay:
The Rundlestone Lodge
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 150 miles, approximately 4 hours riding time throughout the day.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll travel via motorcoach along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular stretches of scenic driving in Canada. The highway follows a lake-lined valley along the Continental Divide. We’ll spend the majority of the day in the Main Ranges; the mountains here are the highest, craggiest and arguably the most scenic in all the Rockies. En route, we’ll stop at scenic overlooks and our Group Leader will provide an overview of the surrounding area.
Lunch:
En route we’ll enjoy a boxed lunch from a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
We’ll continue our motorcoarch exploration of the Icefields Parkway while making our way back to Banff. En route we will stop at scenic overlooks to enjoy the turquoise lakes, mountain-framed valleys and raging waterfalls.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant. Share favorite experiences and enjoy camaraderie with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.
Day
6
Transfer to Airport, Program Concludes
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Meals:
B
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 88 miles, approximately 2 hours to Calgary airport. Group transfer after breakfast; hotel check-out required by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll then check out of the hotel and transfer to Calgary International Airport (YYC); approximate arrival at the airport is 10:30 a.m. This concludes our program. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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10 Meals
5 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners
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Participant Reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Banff. The scenery was breath taking and the weather was beautiful. I was a solo traveler but it was a great experience and I was able to meet new friends. Program was well planned and Sharon was an excellent group leader. She kept us on track but she was also attentive to special needs in the group & accommodated. Loved the picnics on our day trips!!
— Review left September 30, 2024
If you have ever had a desire to see Banff and the Canadian Rockies, don't miss this opportunity. I attended as a solo traveler (my first time) and had a wonderful experience.
— Review left September 27, 2024
As a lifelong US East Coaster living near the old, round shouldered Appalachian Mountains, the magnificence of the towering Rocky Mountains spearing the sky in every direction was breathtaking.
— Review left September 25, 2024
Good program
Road Scholar needs to create a phone app for better communications
— Review left September 21, 2024
The Banff program was well organized and informative. I learned much about a part of the world with which I was not familiar. Our group leader was excellent. She was organized, personable and approachable. The group members and its cohesiveness added to our overall experience.
— Review left September 15, 2024
The Best of Banff is a fantastic program. I was able to travel to 3 National Parks in Canada: Banff, Jasper, and Yoho. I learned a great deal about the geology and history of the Canadian Rockies. I met lots of nice people and made a few new friends. I would highly recommend this program. You may, however want to look into making your own air travel plans. Westar is an airline that most Americans do not know about and they have some better, more direct flights.
— Review left September 7, 2024
Canadian Rockies are breathtaking! Road Scholar made the journey a breeze!
— Review left September 2, 2024
Our group leader Michelle was wonderful. The local experts interesting and knowledgeable . The Rundlestone lodge was dark and outdated. Pool and small bar were closed.
Our room had an inside window with view of chairs near the hot tub.Lodge about 15 mins or more walk to downtown Banff. The food at the group dinners was mediocre .First night dinner eggplant was raw.Our pleasant travel group of 22 was diverse from all over the United States. The itinerary was good .Had a balance of tours and free times. Disappointed didn’t get up close to Icefield after traveling all the way on the parkway
— Review left September 1, 2024
A great way to see spectacular mountains and lakes while someone else does the driving and planning. A good mix of programming and free time. It was nice to have one home base to get plenty of time to explore Banff.
— Review left August 24, 2024
Our trip to Banff was a wounderful experience and we would strongly recommend traveling with Road Scholar anywhere. You will surely see and learn more traveling with them than on you own. Great Bang for the Buck!
— Review left August 18, 2024
What a wonderful experience! An incredible tour with excellent guides and informative field trips.
— Review left July 29, 2024
Road Scholar provides informative, awesome adventures and they take care of all of your needs and expectations throughout the entire trip - don't get no better than that!
— Review left July 16, 2024
I am a first time traveler with Road Scholar and it was a wonderful, educational and friendly trip. I highly recommend it!
— Review left October 25, 2023
Best of Banff: Our Mountain Heritage, is a beautiful trip. Anyone that likes the outdoors and some relatively light activity will love this area.
— Review left October 2, 2023
I had wanted to visit Banff and Lake Louise for a couple of years. When the RS trip appeared, I jumped at the opportunity! The trip and all the side excursions exceeded my expectations!
— Review left September 30, 2023
If you want to see beautiful scenery I would highly recommend Best of Banff: Our Mountain Heritage
— Review left September 17, 2023
I thought I might be one of only a few single women on the trip but there were as many singles as couples, I believe. Some participants were from my regional area and some at my particular stage in life. Especially those at my stage or beyond were very willing to share their experiences with me.
— Review left September 1, 2023
Quoting Bill Peyto, "..get far from the railroad tracks (trans Canada highway) as possible."
— Review left August 28, 2023
Extremely well done program. Stunning scenery!
— Review left August 12, 2023
In this program you get the gift of walking on a Glacier. I learned that they are a mile deep and will probably be gone within the next 25-30 years. It is an experience that feels so very expansive and thrilling that it's not to be missed!
— Review left August 7, 2023
Trip was very informative and fun. Accommodations and meals were good. Leader Jen Zimmer was very helpful and speakers were great. Only suggestion would be to have alternative arrival shuttle options available and provided ahead of time as airlines are getting progressively worse meeting flight schedules. This causes a lot of anxiety for travelers about missing connections and jeopardizing the whole tour. This is a very interesting and beautiful area and well worth a visit.
— Review left August 6, 2023
I enjoyed the whole experience and I hope to go on a Road Scholar trip again in my future.
— Review left July 24, 2023
This trip quickly surpassed all my expectations. The wonder and excitement never ceased, and I have marvelous images and memories etched in my brain.
— Review left July 18, 2023
This was my first Road Scholar trip and fullfilled a decades long desire to see Banff and Lake Louise. The thoughtfully planned itinerary, awesome beauty of the landscape, rewarding daily experiences, and especially the outstanding group leader all contributed to making the trip of a lifetime just perfect!
— Review left July 16, 2023
Traveling with Road Scholar offers so much more. Independently I would have looked and seen, but with our guides and local experts I learned! Thank you for a fabulous trip!
— Review left July 15, 2023
5 stars
I was closed out of this trip in 2022. It was worth the wait to visit Banff this year. The Canadian Rocky Mountain setting was beautiful. The weather the first two days was unseasonably cold, freezing temperatures in June. Other days the temperatures were in the 50s. It did not stop us from enjoying the area. Our tour leader, Brenda, rearranged two days’ itineraries to optimize our experience on the glacier and lakes with our time in Banff. It was Indigenous Peoples Day/ market day in Banff. We had the opportunity to enjoy the local festivities and better understand the culture. Our day on the glacier was the best in 2 weeks. Locally, the free bus service (passes provided by RS) helped us explore the area, saving steps to downtown Banff.
— Review left July 3, 2023
I really enjoyed the tour!
— Review left July 3, 2023
The trip was great, but don't fly Air Canada.
— Review left August 28, 2022
Everyone should see the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and this is a great way to do so!
— Review left August 28, 2022
We just returned from this wonderful trip. The Canadian Rockies were beyond description. Five days was just perfect for us. Everyone associated the trip was well informed, and we will be talking about our adventures for years.
— Review left August 27, 2022
This was my first Road Scholar trip and it was everything I hoped for. I've already booked my next Road Scholar trip.
— Review left August 25, 2022
Horrible trip. Did not get to do several items on the original itinerary because they were canceled. Consisted of bus rides with very quick stops. Very disorganized. Had to walk .5 miles to dinner most nights. Excessive amounts of walking (+3 miles to every day). Travel department was a nightmare.
— Review left August 12, 2022
We just finished the Best of Banff; Our Mountain Heritage. It was fantastic and I would highly recommend it!!!
Thanks go to Michelle, Greg, Thomas and Sam for making this such a wonderful experience!
— Review left July 16, 2022
This Road Scholar trip to Banff fulfilled my goal to visit this amazing place and learn about the mountains in the Banff National Park. I heartily recommend this trip to anyone who is curious and interested in mountain and glacier landscapes.
— Review left August 31, 2019
Everything about this program was top notch. The learning experience, the beauty of the area, and the small group makes it possible to get to know the other participants, and share stories and experiences. The program is top notch.
— Review left August 10, 2019
Very satisfied. Very helpful people when making arrangements. Couldn’t have been easier. Thanks to all.
— Review left July 14, 2019