Ride The Canadian Rockies to the Coast – 14 Days

One departure – 8 August 2025

Total riding distance 3,574 km / 2,221 miles.

Ride Canada’s Rockies to the Coast: An Unforgettable Motorcycle Adventure

Embark on an epic journey with our guided motorcycle tour, “Ride Canada’s Rockies to the Coast,” covering 3,574 km (2,221 miles) of breathtaking scenery on some of the best motorcycle riding roads in Canada. This tour offers the perfect mix of adventure, stunning landscapes, and top-notch riding experiences across two Canadian provinces: Alberta and British Columbia.

Tour Highlights:

• Ride in Two Canadian Provinces: Alberta and British Columbia
• Cowboy Trail: Experience this iconic route.
• Twin Cities Saloon: Visit this biker-friendly hotspot.
• Highwood Pass: Ride the highest paved road in Canada.
• Majestic Rocky Mountains: Venture into this stunning region.
• Banff: Enjoy 2 nights in this world-famous resort town.
• Banff Gondola: Take in the panoramic views.
• Bow Valley Parkway and Icefields Parkway: Ride these scenic routes.
• Saskatchewan River Crossing: Have a DIY BBQ lunch at Parkway Pub.
• Columbia Icefields Adventure: Walk on the Athabasca Glacier.
• Jasper: Explore this renowned destination.
• National Parks: Visit Banff, Jasper, and Wells Gray Provincial Parks.
• Helmcken Falls: Witness Canada’s 4th tallest waterfall.
• Duffy Lake Road: Ride this infamous route.
• Whistler: Experience this mountain resort town.
• Sea-to-Sky Highway: Enjoy this spectacular ride.
• Grouse Mountain Gondola: Ride high above Vancouver.
• Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon: Experience these dramatic landscapes.
• Harrison Hot Springs: Relax in this resort town.
• Nicola Valley, Similkameen Valley, and Okanagan Valley: Ride through these scenic regions.
• Penticton: Relax lakeside for 2 nights and enjoy a wine tour.
• Revelstoke: Experience this outdoor adventure town.
• Kootenays: Ride this world-renowned area.
• Lake Ferry Crossings: Enjoy 2 crossings with stunning vistas.
• Fort Steel Heritage Town: Discover 19th-century history.
• Fairmont Hot Springs: Unwind in these famous hot springs.
• Rocky Mountains: Ride back north and east into this majestic range.

Join us for an extraordinary motorcycle tour that promises thrilling rides, spectacular views, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re navigating the twists and turns of the Fraser Canyon or soaking in the hot springs, this adventure offers something for every rider. Get ready to explore Canada’s Rockies to the coast with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. Let the adventure begin!

DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION

Calgary, Alberta / Calgary, Alberta

Map

Itinerary

Day 1: Friday 8 August 2025 – Calgary, AB

Included Meals: Dinner

If flying to Calgary, take the complimentary shuttle from the airport to our hotel. Walk over and pick-up bike rental (if applicable) at Calgary Harley-Davidson located across the street from hotel. Connect with Freedom Biker Tours. This evening, we will have a meet-and-greet at the hotel including a Welcome Dinner, Orientation and Briefing hosted by Freedom Biker Tours.

Accommodation: Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, Calgary Airport

Day 2: Saturday 9 August 2025 – Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass & Banff

Riding: 301 Kilometres | 187 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. It’s time to get outta’ Dodge and hit the road. We’ll mount up and head southwest on the Cowboy Trail eventually cruising south to Longview where we will fuel up and have a stop n’ stretch and a snack at the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon. It gets really interesting from here as we ride northwest into the Rocky Mountains and Kananaskis Country. We’ll cruise the Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada which is closed half the year. We’ll enjoy the majestic mountain scenery and likely some wildlife. We’ll eventually pop out onto the Trans Canada Highway as we ride a short distance into world-famous Banff where we rest for the night. Dinner tonight is at the ‘Fat Ox of Banff’ restaurant located in our hotel.

Accommodation: Banff High Country Inn, Banff

Day 3: Sunday 10 August 2025 – Banff Gondola & A Day In Banff

Riding: A Day Off the Bikes

Included Meals: N/A

We get to sleep in a little bit, and breakfast is on your own this morning. Mid-morning we’ll meet in the hotel’s lobby and head over to the launching area of the Banff Gondola. We’ll board the Gondola cars and ride high up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain where we’ll be amazed at the views of six surrounding mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the Town of Banff. Enjoy the Banff Interpretive Centre and learn about the history and other interesting facts of Canada’s first National Park. There is grab-and-go fare at Castle Mountain Coffee Shop for those who didn’t have breakfast and want to enjoy something while up at the peak. After our mountain-top experience, we’ll head back down to the Gondola base and back to the Town of Banff. The rest of the day is yours to wander the Town of Banff and relax. We recommend you check out the Fairmont Banff Springs, the ‘Castle in the Mountains’. Dinner is on your own tonight, and Freedom Biker Tours can recommend lots of fun places to eat.

Accommodation: Banff High Country Inn, Banff

Day 4: Monday 11 August 2025 – Bow Valley Parkway, Ice Fields Parkway & Jasper

Riding: 293 Kilometres | 182 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway enjoying the majestic scenery as we eventually connect with the Ice Fields Parkway heading north towards Jasper. Along the way, we’ll stop for a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing’s Parkway Pub. After lunch, we’ll continue riding north along the parkway. We’ll stop and enjoy the Columbia Icefields Adventure; a unique and iconic experience as we step out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Our ride then takes us further north along the Parkway and into the world-famous town of Jasper where we’ll stop for the night.

Accommodation: Mount Robson Inn

Day 5: Tuesday 12 August 2025 – Wells Gray Provincial Park, Helmcken Falls & Clearwater

Riding: 400 Kilometres | 249 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. This morning we ride southwest through Valemount and Blue River and into Wells Gray Provincial Park, an area famous for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. On the way, we’ll stop in Blue River for a stretch. Continuing southwest to the Town of Clearwater, as we arrive, we’ll turn right and head north into Wells Gray Provincial Park and enjoy the scenery as we cruise the twists and turns of the park road to arrive at and view the majestic Helmcken Falls. We’ll then ride back into Town where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner tonight is at the delicious Hop ‘N’ Hog Tap & Smokehouse.

Accommodation: Quality Inn & Suites, Clearwater

Day 6: Wednesday 13 August 2025 – The Cariboo, Duffy Lake Road & Whistler

Riding: 440 Kilometres | 274 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:00 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride south to the Town of Little Fort and then turn north-west riding to 100 Mile House in the heart of the Cariboo Region. From there we’ll turn south along Highway 97 and ride to Cache Creek and onto Lillooet where we’ll have a stop n’ stretch and a bite. The Biker-friendly Lillooet’s Cookhouse is a good place for a snack. We’ll depart Lillooet and head towards Whistler riding the infamous Duffy Lake Road, stopping along the way for photo ops and to check out the beautiful scenery. We emerge from the Duffly lake Road riding into the Town of Pemberton where we turn south and cruise along the Sea to Sky Highway into the mountain Town of Whistler where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight with lots of cool and fun places to eat in Whistler village.

Accommodation: Aava Whistler Hotel, Whistler.

Day 7: Thursday 14 August 2025 – Sea to Sky, The Coast, Grouse Mountain & Vancouver

Riding: 252 Kilometres / 157 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. This morning we ride south along the Sea To Sky Highway with Howe Sound over our right shoulder. We’ll cruise through the Town of Britannia Beach and pass by the Town of Horseshoe Bay, and we’ll intercept Highway #1, the Trans Canada. We’ll skirt around the edges of the Lower Mainland passing through the City of North Vancouver. We’ll stop for an amazing experience at the Peak of Vancouver as we ride the Grouse Mountain Gondola high up over the Lower Mainland with views of Vancouver and out into the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Georgia. On a clear day, you can see Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and perhaps even the northern tip of Washington State. While up at the top, we can have a snack and walk around for a while. Lots to do up Grouse Mountain including the Wildlife Refuge with their in-house Grizzly Bear couple ‘Grinder’ and ‘Coola’. There are food options, and then there is just taking in the fresh air and amazing views. We’ll continue riding east through a part of the City of Vancouver and on into the Fraser Valley. We’ll ride along the north shore of the Fraser River through the Towns of Maple Ridge and Mission and into the rich farmland of the Fraser Valley. Our destination for tonight is the resort Town of Harrison Hot Springs. Dinner is on your own tonight, but we recommend the delicious Black Forest Restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Bavarian food and of course, legendary German beer and wine.

Accommodation: Harrison Hot Springs Resort

Day 8: Friday 15 August 2025 – Fraser Canyon, Nicola Valley, Similkameen Valley & the Okanagan Valley

Riding: 517 Kilometres / 321 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at at 8:00 am sharp! A good day of riding today. Longest of the tour. We’ll cruise along Highway #7 to the Town of Hope where the first Rambo movie ‘First Blood’ was filmed. From there we’ll turn north and ride the twists and turns of the Fraser Canyon with the mighty Fraser River over our right shoulder. We’ll pass by Hells Gate and right on into the small Town of Spences Bridge where we’ll leave the Trans Canada Highway and turn east riding on Highway #8 into the Town of Merrit in the Nicola Valley. From Merrit, we’ll ride the scenic Highway #5A to the Town of Princeton in the Similkameen Valley. We’ll have a stop n’ stretch and a snack in Princeton before continuing along Highway #3 along the Similkameen River passing through the small old historic mining Town of Hedley and on into the Town of Keremeos and on through the Richter Pass and down into the Town of Osoyoos at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley. Osoyoos is a major border crossing with Washington State. Lake Osoyoos is the warmest body of fresh water in Canada and sits half in the USA and half in Canada. From Osoyoos we’ll ride north along Highway #97 past vineyards and fruit stands until we reach the small City of Penticton at the southern tip of Lake Okanagan. We’ll be staying in Penticton for two nights at a lakeside resort hotel with its own beach. Dinner tonight is on our own, but we recommend sitting on the deck of the Barking Parrot Bar and watching the sunset over the lake and the surrounding hills.

Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort

Day 9: Saturday 16 August 2025 – A Morning in Penticton & Afternoon Wine Tour

Riding: Bikes are Parked Today

Included Meals: Lunch

We get to sleep in a little bit, and breakfast is on your own this morning. A day off the bikes today to enjoy summertime in the South Okanagan. Across the street from the hotel is the Penticton Open-Air Community Market and Farmer’s Market open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The largest open-air community market in the Okanagan. We encourage you to stroll through the market, engage the vendors, and enjoy some free time. This afternoon, we’ll participate in an Okanagan favourite, a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours that includes lunch. Dinner is on your own tonight with plenty of walking distance options to choose from.

Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort

Day 10: 17 August 2025 – The North Okanagan, The Shuswap, and Revelstoke

Riding: 350 Kilometres | 217 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride north along Highway #97 through Peachland and into West Kelowna where we divert and ride Westside Road along the western side of Lake Okanagan. Much more scenic route and we avoid riding through traffic in the Cities of Kelowna and Vernon. We’ll pop out just north of Vernon and back onto Highway #97 riding north through the small towns of Armstrong and Enderby where we will intercept Highway #97B and head north to the Town of Sorrento for a stop n’ stretch and a snack at the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum. From there we will ride east along Highway #1, the Trans Canada through 3 Valley Gap and into the Town of Revelstoke where we will rest for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight, and there are some good options at the resort. You might want to take a ride on the Pipe Mountain Coaster before or after dinner.

Accommodation: Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Day 11: Monday 18 August 2025 – The Kootenays (includes 1 ferry crossing)

Riding: 259 Kilometres |161 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride south into the Kootenay Region of BC. We’ll cruise along Highway #23 down to the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry which will take us on a 20-minute crossing from Shelter Bay to Galena. We’ll then continue riding south along Highway #23 into the Town of Nakusp. We’ll have a stop n’ stretch in Nakusp and grab a snack. From there we cruise south along Highway #6 enjoying the amazing lake and mountain views all along the way into the Town of Nelson where we rest for the night.

Accommodation: Prestige Lakeside Resort

Day 12: Tuesday 19 August 2025 – More of The Kootenays (includes 1 ferry crossing)

Riding: 337 Kilometres |210 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride s short distance along the shores of Kootenay Lake to Balfour and catch the Kootenay Lake Ferry for a 35-minute crossing of Kootenay Lake to Crawford Bay. We will disembark and ride south along the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake till we hit the Town of Creston home of the Columbia Brewing Company, makers of the popular Kokanee Beer. At some point, we’ll have a stop n’ stretch and a snack. After that, we’ll head east towards the Rockies cruising through the City of Cranbrook and on towards our stop for the night at Fairmont Hot Springs. Time permitting, we will stop for an hour or so at the Fort Steele Heritage Town Living Museum after Cranbrook on our way to Fairmont Hot Springs. Dinner tonight is on your own tonight with several good options at the resort.

Accommodation: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Day 13: Wednesday 20 August 2025 – Into the Rockies and Back to Calgary

Riding: 312 Kilometres |194 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride north into the Rocky Mountains along Highway #93 witnessing some spectacular scenery along the way. As we emerge from Highway #93 we’ll cross over the Trans Canada Highway and pick up Highway #1A, the scenic twists and turns of the Bow Valley Parkway, but this time we are heading east. We’ll veer off around Banff for a short distance and then pick it up again after Canmore and ride the Bow Valley Parkway back to Calgary and Calgary Harley-Davidson. We’ll drop off our rental motorcycles and head across the street to our hotel for the night. Tonight, you’re invited to a farewell dinner at Moxie’s Restaurant & Bar where we can laugh, relax, reminisce, and enjoy fond memories of our experiences from the past week’s ride.

Accommodation: Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, Calgary Airport

Day 14: Thursday 21 August 2025 – Depart for Home or Wherever Your Next Adventure Takes You…

You’re pretty much on your own today. The Freedom Biker Tours crew will be hanging around to help and say goodbye.

Thank you for riding with Freedom Biker Tours
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Please note that we reserve the right to remain adaptable to unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions that may arise while on tour; the daily schedule may be adjusted accordingly. The client’s tour remains paramount; we will ensure the tour meets your fullest expectations. 

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Summary of What’s Included:

Airport Transfers, 13 Night’s Accommodation, 15 Meals, Gratuities and Taxes for Included Meals, Motorcycle Fuel, All Park Fees & Taxes, All Attraction Fees & Taxes, All Excursion Fees & Taxes, All Ferry Fees & Taxes, Guides, Support Vehicle with Luggage, Water, Snacks and First Aid Kit, and all Other Taxes Except 5% G.S.T. Tax.

Not Included:

Airfare and 5% G.S.T. (Goods & Services Tax), and anything not noted above…

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Tour Dates:

Tour	Date from	Date to	Booking deadline
Ride The Rockies and Best of BC	8-Aug-25	21-Aug-25	8-Jun-25

Prices (CAD) Canadian Dollars

We supply the Harley Davidson Motorcycle/s.

People	Motorcycle	Room	From in CAD per person
2	1 Harley Davidson	Twin / Double	$10,555 + 5% GST
1	1 Harley Davidson	Single	$15,815 + 5% GST
2	2 Harley Davidsons	Twin / Double	$12,589 + 5% GST

Bring your Motorcycle/s.

People	Motorcycle	Room	From in CAD per person
2	1 Motorcycle (yours)	Twin / Double	$8,895 + 5% GST
1	1 Motorcycle (yours)	Single	$12,490 + 5% GST
2	2 Motorcycles (yours)	Twin / Double	$9,269 + 5% GST

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Step #1: Book your Ride with Freedom Biker Tours using our online reservations form. Each Rider and Passenger must complete and submit their own reservations form. Payment of deposit is not required to submit the reservations form. You will be contacted after submitting the form and deposit(s) will be collected at that time.

Step #2: If you’re not riding your own, motorcycle rentals are from Calgary Harley-Davidson. Freedom Biker Tours will assist with confirming the details of your rental. The rental contract is exclusively between the Tour Participant (renter) and Calgary Harley-Davidson (rental company). Freedom Biker Tours assumes no liability.

Motorcycle rental includes choice of the following Harley-Davidson models, so book early to ensure your preferred model subject to availability at time of reservation.

• Electra Glide Ultra Limited
• Road Glide Ultra Limited
• Street Glide Special
• Road Glide Special
• Road King
• Heritage Softail

All rental bikes come with driver floorboards, saddle bags, passenger backrest, passenger foot pegs or floorboards and highway pegs.

A Driver’s Backrest is available for a flat rate one-time charge of $50 at the discretion of the renter and must be purchased at the time of the initial reservation.

Damage Deposit

A per bike damage deposit of CAD $2,500 is required for each rental at the time of pick-up. Calgary Harley-Davidson will take this deposit in the form of a pre-authorization on the tour participant’s credit card. This is not a charge, merely a pre-authorization. When the bike is returned with no damage, the pre-authorization will be released.

Step #3: Make arrangements to get your butt to Calgary. If you fly into Calgary Airport, catch the complimentary shuttle to the hotel after arriving and collecting your luggage. Connect with the Freedom Biker Tours Crew, and Find Your Freedom…

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The above information should be taken as a guide only as things can change. If you have any questions, please contact us at Ride The World Motorcycle Tours.

All details were correct as at 24 June 2024.