The Powder Rush (Winter 2025-2026)
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
SKIR20-98-15
Start City:
Vancouver
End City:
Calgary
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Budget
Tour Length:
9 days
Age Requirement:
18 - 35
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Saturday, Dec 06, 2025 | Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 | Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 | Sunday, Jan 04, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 | Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 | Sunday, Feb 08, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 | Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 | Sunday, Mar 08, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Mar 07, 2026 | Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 | Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 | Sunday, Apr 05, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Saturday, Apr 04, 2026 | Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Love the mountain life, but love exploring too? This group adventure is a holiday plus ski or boarding trip all rolled into one epic trip - the perfect winter experience at some of Canada’s best winter destinations. Carve it up!
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Day 1
Start VancouverWe’ll start out with a guided tour of Vancouver (including visits to Stanley Park and the legendary Totem Poles.) You’ll then have free time to explore the city, plus the chance to experience FlyOver Canada, Canada’s ultimate flying ride. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the mighty Capilano Suspension Bridge (tickets included) and then take a walk amongst the treetops of a magical old-growth forest – soothing our minds and souls with that fresh Canadian mountain air. After that, Vancouver is yours to lap up as you please. Get to know the squad over dinner tonight, then if you're in town at the right time, we might head to the hockey rink to watch the Vancouver Canucks do their thing on the ice.Accommodation: YWCA Hotel Vancouver
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Day 2
Vancouver to WhistlerOut of Vancouver, we journey north in search of the mecca of snowsports that is Whistler, via the stunning Sea to Sky Highway. As gondolas float between snow-capped mountain peaks, this cosy village buzzes with life and powdery flakes coat everything in sight. We'll have the chance to explore the wondrous slopes by snowmobile too. Spend the afternoon getting acquainted with what is essentially North America’s largest ski resort, before tucking in to a scrumptious (if we do say so ourselves) dinner with the crew.Accommodation: Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
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Day 3
WhistlerIt's slopes o'clock! Whether you’re a beginner bound for the bunny hill or a blackcomb bandit who owns the terrain park, Whistler’s diverse grounds have you covered. Rent a board or a set of skis (or if you've brought your own then that's cool with us), then get ready to shred. If you’ve got the energy for après, there could even be a pub crawl on the cards tonight.Accommodation: Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
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Day 4
WhistlerIf you’re not keen to drag your aching body back up the mountain today, there’s plenty to do downtown. Take a stroll through the snow, pamper yourself at a day spa or just maintain a steady flow of hot chocolates and watch the world go by. For those back up the mountain, the same deal as yesterday applies, pow pow! If you want a great view and an adrenaline rush, then choose to fly through the skies on a zipline. Tonight, enjoy free time to find a spot for dinner and reflect on just how awesome this mountain playground is. Tomorrow, a new spot beckons... let's do this.Accommodation: Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
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Day 5
Whistler to BanffIt’s time to say goodbye to Whistler’s perfect powder and jump on a plane to Calgary so we can head to the other-worldly beauty of Banff National Park. Flight time. With heads full of breathtaking British Columbian scenery, we'll board a quick flight to Calgary. Almost there. Just a picturesque drive to go before we touch down in Banff. You may have seen photos of Banff on your computer’s desktop background, but nothing can prepare you for how ridiculously good-looking it is in real life. It’s been a long day of travel, so dinner’s on us – eat up and get some rest so you can jump out of bed early tomorrow and explore.Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
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Day 6
BanffBanff is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, so if you feel like exploring, you have three resorts to choose from – Mt Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village. Don’t miss the opportunity to travel by dog sled today too. And if you’re keen to burn the candle at both ends, you can spend tonight exploring Banff’s epic range of bars.Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
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Day 7
BanffSoak up Banff’s beauty from another angle today – perhaps take a helicopter ride over the snow-laden mountains, or go for a hike on the Johnston Canyon Icewalk which can only be described as spectacular. With thundering waterfalls, imposing cliffs and ice tenticles everywhere, it's a perilous nature lovers paradise. Of course for some the mountain is always going to call, so try out a new resort or head back to one of your favourites. Come the evening, we could regroup and swap stories of our day.Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
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Day 8
BanffThose sick of riding downhill will be pleased to note they can give ice skating a whirl in town. Get arty in the afternoon at one of the town's many galleries. Over a drink tonight we will contemplate some seriously epic days of wintery wonder.Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
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Day 9
Banff to CalgaryWhat better way to bid Banff farewell than a group gondola ride up to Sulphur Mountain? This could possibly be one of the best views you'll ever see, and the highest views in the Rockies at 2281m overlooking the Bow Valley. We'll stop for a visit to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary – a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience designed to leave you feeling as wholesome as can be at the end of your Canadian adventure. Afterwards, we’ll hit the road again and head to Calgary where we'll say it's not farewell, it's just see you later.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Vancouver: Fill up your Insta feed with pics of this first nation’s art installation. We love it!
- Vancouver: Probably one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver’s got beaches, mountains and rainforest right on its doorstep.
- Vancouver: Get your head in the clouds as you walk across this epic piece of engineering. Did we mention it’s also covered in fairy lights?
- Whistler: Ski, snowboard, walk, toboggan, or just party at the ‘apres-ski’ in this legendary winter resort.
- Banff: Cameras at the ready, folks! On our first day, we’ll visit Canada’s first ever National Park – known for its colourful lakes and beautiful mountains.
Make Travel Matter®
- : Meet the newest additions to your Contiki wolf pack and support the sanctuary’s amazing work. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)
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Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?
Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.
Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?
Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.
Overall Rating
3.9
Accommodations
3.8
Itinerary
4
Professional Staff
4.2
Repeat with Operator
3.9
Value for Money
3.8
We were lucky that the group of people with were good, but it was a large group tour and did have some of the downfalls of a trip of that nature, like frequent breaks for the bathroom, difficulty when eating out together, and getting things on and off the coach. The trip was still great and a good value for the money.
It was a good value and the experiences included were worth it. The only part that wasn't the best were the accommodations as it was hit and miss. Half of the hotels on the trip were okay, and the other half were really nice.
I had an amazing trip!
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