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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
21stops
DAY01
Calgary International Airport… → Bow Falls
Overnight in Bow Falls
- 09:00Calgary International Airport (YYC)· start
- 11:30Banff Town Centre
- 14:30Mount Norquay Lookout
- 16:00Bow Falls· overnight
DAY02
Moraine Lake → Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Overnight in Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- 08:00Moraine Lake· start
- 13:00Lake Louise
- 17:00Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise· overnight
DAY03
Bow Lake → Mistaya Canyon
Overnight in Mistaya Canyon
- 09:30Bow Lake· start
- 11:30Peyto Lake
- 14:00Mistaya Canyon· overnight
DAY04
Columbia Icefield → Athabasca Falls
Overnight in Athabasca Falls
- 10:00Columbia Icefield· start
- 13:30Sunwapta Falls
- 16:00Athabasca Falls· overnight
DAY05
Maligne Canyon → Miette Hot Springs
Overnight in Miette Hot Springs
- 09:00Maligne Canyon· start
- 11:30Maligne Lake
- 16:00Miette Hot Springs· overnight
DAY06
Jasper Townsite → Canmore
Overnight in Canmore
- 09:00Jasper Townsite· start
- 12:00Waterfowl Lakes
- 16:30Canmore· overnight
DAY07
Grassi Lakes → Calgary International Airport…
- 09:00Grassi Lakes· start
- 12:00Quarry Lake Park
- 15:00Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Heads Up
- Buy your Parks Canada Discovery Pass online ahead of time to skip the lines at the park gates.
- Download offline maps—cell service is non-existent for most of the Icefields Parkway!