The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide the perfect fit for your size and weight.
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Rocky Mountain Family Multi-Active PrivateRocky Mountain Banff Luxury Family Vacation
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XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
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Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
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Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 3
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
Revel in the beauty
Iconic national parks, larger than life snow peaked mountains, and wild beauty—the Canadian Rockies are the stunning backbone of this vast country, rising from the land and towering overhead. This is a destination that evokes hushed awe and a quickening pulse. Bike riverside trails, hike waterfalls and maybe even spot a bear or two! Plus, you’ll be staying in some of the most authentic mountain lodges around—pure rustic charm. Your journey through Canada’s wild west, including world-renowned Banff, is sure to be one your family won’t forget.
B&R Travel Expert Marianne Abraham was named a 2018 A-List Trip Designer by Travel + Leisure. She has spent years crafting incredible adventures all over North America—a true industry leader!
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Make your way to Canmore, a cute mountain town located one hour west of Calgary and nestled in the Rockies. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely ride on the rolling terrain of the Legacy Trail, a paved bike path that connects Canmore to Banff.
Ride down to Lake Minnewanka and carry on further north along the lakeshore trail, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. After your ride, ease your worked muscles with a soak at the Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs.
Cycle along the river to the famous Lake Louise, keeping your eyes open for the wildlife you’re likely to spot along the way. Dinner tonight is in the town of Field at a cozy bistro favourited by locals.
Visit Yoho National Park and hike not one but two of the spectacular waterfalls of the area. This evening, you can opt to take out one of your lodge’s canoes for a twilight paddle on Emerald Lake.
Walk a winding mountain road leading to Moraine Lake and marvel at its brilliant blue-green, glacier-fed waters. After a hearty lakeside lunch, hike up to Sentinel Pass for some hard-earned stunning vistas.
Discover more Rocky Mountain wonders with a hike up to Stanley Glacier. Feast your eyes on other scenic delights, such as the Paint Pots and Marble Canyon, where you can opt to take on an additional hike.
Enjoy the picturesque drive back to Calgary, either to the airport or downtown to spend some days exploring this frontier town. So long!
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Hotels
The Juniper Hotel, Banff
Panoramic mountain views, plentiful sunshine, and vintage modernist architecture—there’s nowhere else in Banff quite like the Juniper Hotel. Elk, coyote, and deer pass by every day—yet downtown Banff is only minutes away. All rooms have complimentary wifi and bike storage. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub, rich terry bathrobes, air-conditioning and cozily-outfitted beds.
Cathedral Mountain Lodge, Field
The Cathedral Mountain Lodge is Canadian Rocky Mountain accommodation at its finest and designed to immerse you in a truly luxurious experience. Here, distractions are hard to find, because they simply do not exist. TVs and telephones are replaced with heritage architecture, classic Canadian décor, picturesque views, and countless reasons to step out and enjoy every moment.
Storm Mountain Lodge, Banff
At Storm Mountain, you will find elegant historic cabins, delicious fine dining and lovely Canadian gifts & books. What you won’t find is WiFi, telephones, televisions, coffee pots and other modern amenities. Not that you will mind—each cozy cabin is outfitted to make your stay unique and comfortable! Enjoy the historic feel in this authentic mountain lodge.
We had an unbelievable week on our honeymoon trip! We can't stop talking about the biking, eating, beer, kayaking, fishing & wine. We'll definitely be exploring more Butterfield & Robinson trips in the future as well. We consider this trip just the beginning of a series of fabulous future vacations!
— Alison & Chase Curtin
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The activities are varied and with the exception some of the longer stretches of road riding, all are suitable for kids of all ages!
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- All hotel accommodation
- Meals as indicated with wine (selected by B&R)
- Services of guide(s) and support vehicle
- Use of all equipment required for activities
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Local Bikes
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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