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Canadian Rockies Loop
Hey friend! You’re in for one of the most scenic drives on the planet. I’ve mapped this out so you aren't just staring at the pavement; we’ll hit the iconic turquoise lakes, some hidden hikes, and give you plenty of time to spot bears or elk without rushing. A 7-day immersion into the heart of the peaks, from the glaciers of Jasper to the cozy alpine vibes of Canmore.
7days
22stops
Day 1: Calgary International Airport… → … → Bow Falls
4 stops
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
09:00
Banff Town Centre
11:30
Mount Norquay Lookout
14:30
Bow Falls
16:00
Day 2: Moraine Lake → Lake Louise → Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
3 stops
Moraine Lake
08:00
Lake Louise
13:00
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
17:00
Day 3: Bow Lake → Peyto Lake → Mistaya Canyon
3 stops
Bow Lake
09:30
Peyto Lake
11:30
Mistaya Canyon
14:00
Day 4: Columbia Icefield → Sunwapta Falls → Athabasca Falls
3 stops
Columbia Icefield
10:00
Sunwapta Falls
13:30
Athabasca Falls
16:00
Day 5: Maligne Canyon → Maligne Lake → Miette Hot Springs
3 stops
Maligne Canyon
09:00
Maligne Lake
11:30
Miette Hot Springs
16:00
Day 6: Jasper Townsite → Waterfowl Lakes → Canmore
3 stops
Jasper Townsite
09:00
Waterfowl Lakes
12:00
Canmore
16:30
Day 7: Grassi Lakes → Quarry Lake Park → Calgary International Airport…
3 stops
Grassi Lakes
09:00
Quarry Lake Park
12:00
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
15:00
Heads Up
- 1. Buy your Parks Canada Discovery Pass online ahead of time to skip the lines at the park gates.
- 2. Download offline maps—cell service is non-existent for most of the Icefields Parkway!

















