5-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary: Edmonton to Banff and Jasper

  1. Day 1: Edmonton's Old Strathcona district
    3 hours (159 km) from Edmonton

    Explore Edmonton's oldest and coolest neighborhood, Old Strathcona district, filled with vintage clothing shops, niche boutiques, and cozy cafes. Visit the The Garneau Theatre, a historic local cinema house.

  2. Day 2: Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
    2.5 hours (298 km) from Edmonton

    Take a guided tour of Alberta's acclaimed Royal Tyrrell Museum that showcases the world's largest collection of complete dinosaur skeletons, and get an up-close look at ancient life.

  3. Day 3: Banff Upper Hot Springs
    2 hours (156 km) from Royal Tyrrell Museum

    Soak in the mineral-rich hot waters of Banff Upper Hot Springs and unwind in the stunning Canadian Rockies. Explore the Banff town with fine dining and art galleries.

  4. Day 4: Bird Watching in Jasper
    3.5 hours (290 km) from Banff Upper Hot Springs

    Enjoy the unparalleled bird-watching opportunities at Maligne Lake, one of Canada's largest frozen lakes. Take a guided boat tour to catch a glimpse of the majestic mountain scenery with diverse wildlife and plants.

  5. Day 5: Jasper Heritage Rodeo and Festival
    30 minutes (26 km) from Maligne Lake

    Experience an authentic western-style rodeo and cowboy festival at the Jasper Heritage Rodeo and Festival. Feel the thrill of calf-roping, bull-riding, and barrel-racing and partake in the western food and live music.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Old Strathcona district (3 hours, free)
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (2.5 hours, $21.00)
  • Banff Upper Hot Springs (2 hours, $8.30)
  • Bird Watching in Jasper (3.5 hours, $45.00)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $74.30

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the West Edmonton Mall, the largest mall in North America, or explore the town of Canmore for a day trip of hiking, biking, and rock climbing. If you have less time, drop the Jasper Heritage Rodeo and Festival or the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology from your itinerary.

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