The dynamic city of Calgary is located 90 minutes from the Rocky Mountains and includes attractions such as the Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum and the Botanical Gardens, as well as great shopping and a variety of restaurants. It is also home to the Calgary Stampede, which takes place in July each year.

Stay two nights in Calgary .

(If you prefer to drive you can pick up a car in Calgary and drop it off at the station in Jasper.)

Be sure to visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the birthplace of Banff National Park for interactive displays and exhibits, interpretive trails, bird watching, hiking and cycling. Take a ride on the Banff Gondola, which rises 700 metres (2,310 feet) to the summit of Sulphur Mountain (2,286 metres/7,544 feet) for panoramic views of the Bow Valley, Banff town and surrounding mountain peaks. Take a dip in the famous hot mineral waters at the Upper Hot Springs pool. The facility also includes spa, massage and aromatherapy services.

Stay two nights in Banff.

Day 5 - Take the Icefields Parkway Discovery Sightseeing Tour from Banff to Jasper (approx. 9 ½ hrs)

Travel the Icefields Parkway through the natural splendour of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Spectacular glaciers, cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes and colourful meadows dot the awe-inspiring mountain wilderness. The tour stops at the Columbia Icefield where you will venture by Ice Explorer onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. A visit to the Glacier Skywalk is also included, where you can walk out on the glass-floored platforms that extends over Sunwapta Canyon.

Stay three nights in Jasper .

This region rich in first nations culture and history. Passengers on this two-day daylight cruise will be treated to spectacular views of the Jasper National Park and the rugged Canadian Rockies, the hauntingly beautiful Pacific Coast, and the rustic settlements, farms and sawmills dotting the lake-studded landscape. Stay one night in Prince George

Day 9 - Board the train again at 08.00 arriving in Prince Rupert at 20.25.

The train winds through the Yellowhead Pass, across British Columbia’s interior plateau and long the mighty Skeena River.

The active port city of Prince Rupert is situated on Kaien Island, which was home to the Tsimshian and Haida nations for 5000 years and their legacies can be seen in the totem poles of Service Park, Roosevelt Park and the Sunken Gardens. Visit the Museum of Northern BC to learn more about the First Nations people. Take a harbour tour or a whale watching excursion, or browse some of the unique shops and galleries in the town.

Stay two nights in Prince Rupert.

Day 11 - Board the ferry for your Inside Passage Cruise to Port Hardy which departs at 07:30 arriving in Port Hardy at 23:30.

Port Hardy is the last bastion of civilization in the remote and wild north end of Vancouver Island. The town has a fascinating blue-collar history and is evolving into one of North America's best as-yet undiscovered outdoor adventure destinations. Enjoy fishing, hiking, world-class scuba diving, and serious quantities of wildlife in coastal waters, wilderness parks and woodland.

Stay two nights in Port Hardy.

Day 13 - Fly from Port Hardy to Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities, rich with culture, nature and world-class shopping, dining and hotels. It is also home to the Coast Salish Peoples including the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Squamish Nations. Explore Aboriginal culture at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park and discover First Nations treasures at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Other activities include a canoe adventure with Takaya Tours, a round of golf at the Takaya Golf Centre, or a visit to the Khot-la-Cha Gallery and Gift Shop.

Stay three nights in Vancouver .

Day 16 Fly from Vancouver to the UK .