This morning we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then we will pass through Yoho National Park and head to Vermilion Lake. The water of Vermilion Lake comes from the hot springs of the nearby Sulphur Mountain, so the color of the riverbed turns into cinnabar brown, making it one of the favorite shooting locations in Banff for photographers. Then we will go to the Bow Falls, one of the filming locations of the classic movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe. Take the Banff Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Finally, we will go to the Banff Upper Hot Springs (please bring your own swimsuit and towel, etc.) to help you wash away the fatigue of a day's journey.
Itinerary for 10/14/2025-11/09/2025 & 11/22/2025-04/30/2026:
Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Itinerary for 11/10/2025-11/21/2025:
Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Kindly Reminder:
1. The Banff Upper Hot Springs will be closed for maintenance from September 2, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Therefore, we will not be able to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs during this period. Thank you for your understanding!
2. Coin lockers are available within the resort. Please bring your own coins ($2 CAD).
3. Swimwear and towel rentals are available at the resort. The rates and usage rules are governed by the resort, and guests can choose to rent them based on their needs.
4. Guests who do not participate in this optional activity will be arranged by the tour guide to enjoy their own leisure time in Banff Village.
5. Guests with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, pregnancy, or other medical conditions should consider whether to participate in the hot springs activity based on their own medical condition and doctor's advice.
Due to limited hotel availability in the Banff area, specific room types cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will assign either a king-bed room or twin-bed room based on availability upon check-in. Thank you for your understanding!
A Journey Through Parks
A memorable part of the tour was fot every park we stopped over marveling at the view each park offered.