Alberta
Exploring Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
Program No. 3856RJ
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Participant Reviews
Based on 36 Reviews
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Love it! Our tour manager, Lisa, was amazing! The guides that led the tours in Jasper and Banff were excellent. We enjoyed the restaurants and sack lunches, as well as all the hotels. Well-planned trip, and would highly recommend it. WE were planning to travel on our own, renting a car, making our own arrangements, but this was so much better. We had a better experience with guides, plus there was time for us to adventure out on our own - a good balance.
— Review left January 28, 2026
Wow! I signed up for the program because my friends needed a fourth to round things out. And I got so much more out of it than I could have possibly imagined! I'll definitely be looking at more programs and encourage my friends to do so as well (and I already have!)
— Review left September 21, 2025
The Canadian rocky mountain trip was excellent. The sites were magnificent and the educational content was extraordinary. The guides and lectures covered flora, fauna, geology, history economics and native tribes in great detail throughout the trip and while visiting sites.
— Review left September 17, 2025
Had a great time! The tour leader and driver were very knowledgeable and skilled. Would definitely recommend it.
— Review left September 5, 2025
The Canadian Rockies are spectacular, full of turquoise lakes, waterfalls, snow capped peaks, glaciers, and wildlife. Each destination on this trip is breathtaking, and learning about the history, the people, and the geology is incredibly enriching.
— Review left June 26, 2025
Fully experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies while learning about the native geology, biodiversity, and wildlife. Connect with the land and fellow travelers while immersed in the natural beauty.
— Review left June 19, 2025
The program was interesting, informative and well organized. There were opportunities to increase the activity level by optional hiking or walking which I really appreciated. Most of the lectures were also interesting and informative.
— Review left September 27, 2024
What more could you ask for! High Tea at Lake Louise then a lovely walk at the lake. The Canadian Rocky Mountains and glacier lakes with take your breath away. I especially enjoyed hiking Johnson and Marble canyons (Bring a hiking stick). Michele and the local guides know and appreciate the history and geology of their land. A must do tour!
— Review left September 21, 2024
Exploring the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks was an excellent program. It was well described in the RS literature and was true to the descriptions. The scenery was fabulous, the lectures were truly informative and the personalities of the RS crew plus participants made the trip fun and interesting. I highly recommend this program.
— Review left July 30, 2024
Wonderful experience. Excellent leader and bus driver. Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed being on the move and going on many walks to different sites. Great itinerary. Friendly group.
— Review left June 22, 2024
Expand your knowledge about geography, wildlife, and Indigenous peoples while viewing breathtaking mountains, walking around stunning lakes, hiking to waterfalls and enjoying the companionship of affable fellow travelers and enthusiastic, knowledgeable local experts.
— Review left June 20, 2024
The Canadian Rockies were beautiful and we enjoyed every minute of our trip and learning about the history of the land, explorers and indigenous people and their impact. Especially awesome was standing on the Athabasca Glacier and drinking glacier water flowing from a crevasse. I learned a lot on this first trip with Road Scholar and made several new friends. Again, the Rockies are stunning!
— Review left September 28, 2023
This was a fabulous trip, one of my favorite Road Scholar experiences! The Canadian Rockies are stunningly beautiful, and this trip was structured in a way that allowed us to see and do so much. Ileana, our overall Road Scholar guide, was wonderful - very friendly, organized, knowledgeable, and accommodating to everyone's needs! Our Jasper guide, Marie, was also great - energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. The educational presentations were very interesting. Our lodging in all three locations was great, meals were well arranged and tasty, and our bus driver, Martin, got us around in great comfort. I like to be active and was happy to find that there was ample opportunity to walk/hike. Overall, this was a wonderful trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the beauty of the outdoors!
— Review left September 21, 2023
The Exploring Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks program of Road Scholar is brilliantly organized opportunity to see and experience some amazing lakes, glaciers, and wildlife in a mountainous setting.
— Review left September 20, 2023
Great trip!
— Review left September 19, 2023
September is a great month for this trip, as the fall colors were really beginning to pop, the crowds while still there, I'm sure were thinning out from summer. It's not a strenuous trip, as there is no real hiking, except for one short trek up to Lake Moraine and was WORTH IT. There is a lot of walking, but nothing too taxing. You are also on the coach a good bit traveling to these places. Highlights - those lakes! those views! Glaciers! The Icefalls Parkway was one of the most beautiful drives I've ever seen.
— Review left September 18, 2023
GREAT experience in the Canadian Rockies! Spectacular views and learning experiences on geology, history, and wildlife.
— Review left September 14, 2023
Positives: Michele Lapointe was an excellent leader. She was very engaging and contributed great insights into what we were seeing. Everything ran pretty much according to schedule. She changed the sight visit day for Morraine Lake because it was extremely clear and she knew that might not be the case for the next day (originally scheduled). For the last full day afternoon free time, Michele suggested that we go to Sunshine Mountain (not listed in optional activities in the packet) and take the gondola and ski lift to view the Banff area and three lakes in particular. A small group (8 of us) took her suggestion; the scenery and hikes were spectacular. Michele made sure everyone could get to all the meals that were not in the hotels and made several recommendations for the optional meals. The three instructors were also very good. The topics they spoke on enhanced the entire experience.
Negatives: Unfortunately, the smoke from the fires obscured many of the views for more than half the days. That is the reason Michele moved the Morraine Lake visit.
Suggestions: It would be nice if there was a geologist among the instructors. The Rocky Mountains of Canada are significantly different geologically from the American Rockies. We personally would have appreciated spending more time at the outdoor sights in place of some of the free time in the afternoons. For example, after lunch at Chateau Lake Louise, we were scheduled for free time back in the village; instead of taking the bus, a few of us took the 2 mile hike back.
— Review left August 23, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip; our first with Road Scholar. The group got along very well and we made some new friends who we hope to see on a future trip. Our group leader, Michele Lapoint was superb (as were the other subject experts/lecturers) which made for an excellent trip. We will strongly consider traveling with Road Scholar again.
*Greetings to our fellow travelers from Bob & Lisa Bentkofsky*
— Review left July 27, 2023
This was an excellent trip with majestic mountain scenery, blue glacial lakes, and grizzly and black bear sightings. The guest lecturers were superb. The restaurant meals were high quality. The price is justified by the upscale nature of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper in peak tourist season. The physical activity required was reasonable with some short hikes on mostly flat terrain. Participants should be prepared for several hour scenic bus rides. As usual, getting to know the fellow Road Scholars was delightful. Despite the smoke from local forest fires and the remoteness of the location, I found this to be one of the better Road Scholar trips that I have attended.
— Review left July 18, 2023
Scenery so beautiful that people think my pictures are fake! An amazing combination of active and passive activities. Had such a wonderful time. Best guides and guest speakers.
— Review left June 20, 2023
Canadian National Parks tour was wonderful! So many beautiful rivers, lakes, and glaciers to see. It was amazing to drive along a river with it flowing one way, and watch it flow the other way once we passed the Continental Divide. Being able to actually walk on the glaciers was a dream. I recommend this trip to anyone who loves beauty and nature.
— Review left October 7, 2022
This group tour of Banff was outstandingly planned and organized. Because of wildfires near Jasper National Park our particular group was unable to visit that location, but our leader took us to additional, beautiful areas of Banff that we otherwise would have missed. The food and accommodations were an excellent value, and the camaraderie among the Road Scholar participants was an added bonus. Banff is a popular place to visit during summer and fall, so potential participants should anticipate some crowds. But despite this, the tour was a real success that featured many pleasant experiences my wife and I will never forget.
— Review left September 13, 2022
The instructor and the experts are what make Road Scholar so valuable. You see and learn about places and things you wouldn't normally know about if you weren't with the group. The bus is very comfortable and our fellow travelers were all lovely.
— Review left September 7, 2022
This was our second Road Scholar tour and it was wonderful. Not too much time traveling, lots of time seeing and experiencing. Other tours may make it to more sites but not see as much as we did. The other folks added to my experience, they did not detract. We tried to meet as many folks as we could.
— Review left August 30, 2022
This program is a must see. I cannot begin to describe the beautiful scenery, wild animals and daily trips we experienced. The trip was very well organized and exceeded my expectations. The accommodations and food was above average. Group leader, Susan Carr was phenomenal. Each day was packed full of stunning scenery, waterfalls, glaciers, wild animals and so much more. Add this trip to your bucket list.
— Review left August 23, 2022
Everyone should experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies with extremely knowledgeable guides.and experts. Thank you for an opportunity of a lifetime.
— Review left July 20, 2022
The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks program was awesome! The views and hikes of mountains, lakes and waterfalls were breathtaking. The guides and lectures were excellent and so informative. The program was on my "bucket list" and definitely met my expectations!
— Review left July 13, 2022
I recommend the trip to the Canadian Rockies! So gorgeous, and the guides were so well informed. They helped me to see the spaces more intelligently.
— Review left July 13, 2022
If you love mountains and lakes, this is the trip for you!
— Review left June 22, 2022
Beautiful scenery. Coming from Florida, the temperatures in early September could not have been better. Will remember for a lifetime. Good food too.
— Review left September 27, 2019
We considered three programs in this area of Canada and selected this one because it got us outside and moving more than the others, many of which involved hours of train time.
— Review left September 20, 2019
If you enjoy experiential learning, and meeting interesting people, this is the program for you.
— Review left August 25, 2019
Banff, Yoho, and Jasper! Wow! The tour was amazing and at just the right pace. Our group leader couldn't have been better, and we learned and saw so much more than I expected. Overall, a great program!
— Review left August 6, 2019
Great trip, make certain to take the correct clothing esp. a raincoat and sweater. The slimate in the mountains varies more during the day than we anticipated. Layers are best. Had a wonderful time. A long dream to return since we had been in the same areas MANY years ago.
— Review left July 28, 2019
The scenery in the Canadian Rockies will absolutely take your breath away!
— Review left June 28, 2019