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Mountain Magic
This delightful tour gets off the beaten track to
relatively undiscovered mountain regions. From
the Rockies, travel through the Purcell and Selkirk
Mountains to discover the delights of lakeside
villages and historic towns.
Day 1
Depart Calgary for the mountain
town of Banff in the heart of the
Rocky Mountains.
A day to discover the charms of
Banff and Banff National Park.
Enter British Columbia and Kootenay
National Park for a two night stay in
the heart of the wilderness.
Enjoy the fresh mountain air, the
mind-blowing vistas and the many
activities available.
Drive south past Radium Hot Springs
and Windermere to Kimberley.
A day to discover Kimberley, a small
former mining town remodelled to
look like a Bavarian alpine village.
Drive to Creston and along the
edge of Lake Kootenay which you
cross by ferry before continuing
to Nelson.
Day 2
Day 3
Lake Okanagan
Okanagan wine region
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Purcell Mountain Lodge
The Purcell Mountains
These spectacular mountains, which lie between
the Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park,
contain some of North America’s most rugged
and dramatic mountain landscapes. Imagine over
1,200 hectares of rolling alpine meadows, fields
of vibrant wildflowers swaying in the breeze and
countless peaks and ridges rising to touch the sky.
Against the backdrop of tumbling glaciers and
alpine vistas the fauna is intoxicating in its variety:
eagles, grizzly bears, humming birds, deer and elk
are all frequently seen.
PURCELL MOUNTAIN LODGE,
PURCELL MOUNTAINS
Reached only by helicopter, this fly-in lodge is an
oasis of comfort in the midst of some of North
America’s most rugged and spectacular mountain
scenery. Reached by a thrilling flight through the
mountains, the lodge has ten guest bedrooms,
each with mountain views that are guaranteed
to inspire your mind and refresh your soul.
The cost of your stay includes all meals, snacks,
professionally guided hikes and return helicopter
transfers from Golden.
Walking amidst the mountains
Flight-seeing over the Kootenay Rockies
Fernie
Tucked away in a narrow valley in the rugged
Rocky Mountains, the town of Fernie has a unique
and colourful history. The town was born when a
prospector noticed black and shiny stones in a
necklace worn by an Indian Chief’s daughter: it was
coal. The chief agreed to reveal the source of these
stones if the prospector agreed to marry his
daughter. When the prospector reneged on his
wedding proposal the angered chief put a curse of
fire, flood and famine on the valley but this didn’t
stop Fernie from prospering: from coal, and through
the 1920s it added to its wealth by smuggling
whiskey into prohibition America. The curse was
finally lifted in 1964 and today it is an atmospheric
town rich in history, with abandoned mines,
museums and heritage sites letting visitors step
back in time to the beautiful Elk Valley’s past.
LIZARD CREEK LODGE, FERNIE
This comfortable lodge is set amongst wonderful
mountain scenery in the pretty town of Fernie.
Each of the 92 air-conditioned suites has a fullyequipped
kitchen, working fireplace and a balcony
with magnificent mountain views. The licensed
Great Room has a grand stone fireplace creating
a warm and inviting welcome. Superb dining
awaits in the restaurant with service that is
friendly yet refined. The lodge also offers a health
club with heated outdoor swimming pool, hot
tub, steam room, fitness centre and a spa.
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Day 13
Today is at leisure to explore this
pretty heritage town at the heart
of the Selkirk Mountains.
Pass the pretty historic towns of
Kaslo, home to the old stern-wheeler
SS Moyie, and Nakusp. Cross Upper
Arrow Lake by ferry at Galena Bay
before arriving in Revelstoke.
Enjoy a day at leisure to discover
this pretty mountain town.
Travel east through Glacier National
Park and Golden to Field in Yoho
National Park.
The day is yours to relax and
discover the delights of the lakes,
mountains and breathtaking roads
around Lake Louise.
Return to Calgary at the end of
your trip.
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL
Our private tailor-made journeys offer
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and
accommodation shown are designed to give you a
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected
accommodation and season, please telephone us
to discuss your individual requirements.
British Columbia: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
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