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9 DAY ALBERTA ITINERARY
Banff & Lake Louise has been on my bucket list for the last few years after seeing
dozens of beautiful photos of the gorgeous turquoise lake on social media. I
recently had the opportunity to visit multiple destinations throughout Alberta with
the Alberta Tourism Board and Fairmont Hotels in February and it was one of the
most epic experiences ever! We traveled through the Canadian Rockies for 9 days
starting with Edmonton, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and ending the trip in Calgary.
February was a cold time to visit but it was not as cold as I imagined. Our group was
well prepared which made our trip very comfortable. The team planned an amazing
itinerary for the week and I’m so happy to share it with you! Here’s the perfect 9-
day Alberta itinerary during winter!
To prepare for your winter trip, I’ve written a guide on my Packing Winter Tips For
Canada.

3. DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN EDMONTON
Our group started our trip in Edmonton,
the capital of Canada’s Alberta province.
WHERE TO STAY: Fairmont Hotel
Macdonald has stunning rooms and is in the
perfect location in the city!
WHAT TO DO:
•Edmonton Mall: The biggest mall in North
America
•Edmonton Ice Castles
•Dine at Rostizado
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4. DAY 2 & 3 – JASPER
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From Edmonton to Jasper it can take up to 4 hours by car. I highly suggest renting a car for
the trip or using a private shuttle from SunDog Tours. The drive is beautiful and you’ll want
to make stops along the way like we did. We saw plenty of Elks and Bighorn Sheeps on the
road!
WHERE TO STAY: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a stunning property in Jasper National
Park, a UNESCO World Heritage. It has 440 guest rooms and cabins. I stayed in the
Gardener’s Cottage which has 4 rooms, kitchen, living room, fireplace and downstairs living
space with a pool table. Definitely, spend time relaxing at this property and ice skate on the
lake.
The property has 5+ restaurants and bar. I highly recommend dining at the Emerald
Lounge!
WHAT TO DO:
Explore Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
Maligne Lake & Medicine Lake
Dark Skies Stargazing at the Fairmont
Spend the day Skiing/Snowboarding at Marmot Basin! The slopes were not crowded and
the views are so beautiful!
Skating on the lake, fat tire biking, and other winter activities

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DAY 4 & 5 – LAKE LOUISE
The drive from Jasper to Lake Louise is around three hours, known as Icefields Parkway.
The drive is one of the world’s most scenic drives with plenty of stops for photos. So be
prepared to make plenty of stops along the way!
Do not miss out on Athabasca falls, Pyramid Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Abraham
Lake to see the frozen ice bubbles. We did not get to see this but I know I’ll have to make
another visit back!

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WHERE TO STAY: Fairmont Chateau Lake
Louise is by far my favorite property in the
Canadian Rockies! It’s located in Banff
National Park, another UNESCO World
Heritage. There’s just something special about
the resort sitting right on the lake. During the
winter months, the property has a stunning ice
castle and multiple ice sculptures on the lake.
Do not miss out on ice skating on the lake and
take in the beautiful scenery.
The property has 5+ restaurants and bar and
my favorite restaurants were the Lakeview
Lounge and Walliser Stube for the truffle
fondue!

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WHAT TO DO:
Ice Skating on Lake Louise
Explore the ice castles and ice bar at the Fairmont
Skiing activities
Snowshoe excursion
Dogsledding with Kingmik Tours

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DAY 6 & 7 – BANFF
The drive from Lake Louise to Banff is an
hour. I was super excited to visit Banff as I
was ready for some relaxation in the hot
springs.
WHERE TO STAY: Fairmont Banff
Springs is the perfect resort to relax in.
The property is located in the town of
Banff, Alberta and is considered to be
Canada’s “Castle in the Rockies”. The
property surely feels like a castle and I
surely got lost plenty of times! Do not
miss out on the hot springs and spa
facilities!
The property has 10 restaurants and
bars to satisfy your taste buds from sushi,
Italian and so much more! Make sure to
do afternoon tea at the Rundle Lounge!

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13. DAY 8 & 9 – CALGARY
It can take up to an hour and a half from Banff
to Calgary.
WHERE TO STAY: Fairmont Palliser is a
historic property in Calgary. Centrally located
and has stunning large guest rooms.
Dine at the Rimrock for breakfast and order
the red velvet waffles!
WHAT TO DO:
Calgary Tower for panoramic views of the city.
Studio Bell Museum to learn about the
Canadian music history
Get the BEST hot chocolate at Deane House
Scotsman Hill for a sunset overlooking the
skyline
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