Ride Canada’s Rockies and Best of BC – 12 Days

One departure – 12 July 2025

Total riding distance 2,560 kms / 1,590 miles.

Join one of our Canadian Motorcycle Adventures.

Experience the ride of a lifetime with our guided motorcycle tour, featuring complimentary transfers to and from the Sandman Hotel and Calgary Airport. Covering 2,673 km (1,661 miles) of some of the most breathtaking landscapes and premier motorcycle routes in Canada, this tour is designed for those who seek the thrill of the open road.

Tour Highlights:

• Ride in Two Canadian Provinces: Alberta and British Columbia
• The Cowboy Trail: Explore this legendary route.
• Twin Cities Saloon: A biker-friendly haven.
• Highwood Pass: Conquer the highest paved road in Canada.
• Majestic Rocky Mountains: Venture west and north into this stunning region.
• Banff: Spend two nights in this world-renowned resort town.
• Banff Gondola: Soar to new heights.
• Bow Valley Parkway and Icefields Parkway: Iconic rides with stunning views.
• Saskatchewan River Crossing: Enjoy a DIY BBQ lunch.
• Columbia Icefields Adventure: Walk on the Athabasca Glacier.
• Jasper: Discover this world-famous destination.
• National Parks: Visit Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Wells Gray Provincial Park.
• Helmcken Falls: Witness the awe-inspiring 4th tallest waterfall in Canada.
• Scenic Views: Immerse yourself in mountains, forests, and lakes.
• Thompson River Region: Experience this unique landscape.
• Okanagan Valley: Enjoy an afternoon wine tour in this famous wine country.
• Rock Creek Loop and Kootenays: Ride these renowned routes.
• Lake Ferry Crossings: Relax and enjoy two crossings.
• Crowsnest Pass: Traverse this historic mountain pass.
• Frank Slide: Marvel at the awesome power of nature.

Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with throttle therapy, stunning scenery, and the camaraderie of fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. This tour promises an unparalleled adventure across some of the best riding roads in Canada. Rev up your engine and let the adventure begin but be quick as there are limited spaces available.

DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION

Calgary / Calgary

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Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday 12 July 2025 – Calgary, Alberta

Included Meals: Dinner

If flying to Calgary, take the complimentary shuttle from the airport to our hotel. Walk over and pick up the bike rental (if applicable) at Calgary Harley-Davidson located across the street from the 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: Sunday 13 July 2025 – Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass and 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 stop for a visit 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 two nights. Dinner tonight is at the ‘Fat Ox of Banff’ restaurant located in our hotel.

Accommodation: Banff High Country Inn, Banff

Day 3: Monday 14 July 2025 – Banff Gondola and A Day in Banff

Riding: Not today

Included Meals: N/A

We can sleep in a little bit this morning. Breakfast is on your own this morning. We’ll meet in the hotel’s lobby at 8:30 am and head over to the boarding station 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 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 visiting the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the ‘Castle in the Rockies’. Dinner is on your own tonight, and Freedom Biker Tours can recommend some fun places to eat.

Accommodation: Banff High Country Inn, Banff

Day 4: Tuesday 15 July 2025 – Bow Valley Parkway, Ice Fields Parkway and 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 and a fuel check, 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. Dinner tonight is at a surprise location.

Accommodation: Mount Robson Inn

Day 5: Wednesday 16 July 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 and a picnic lunch. 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: Thursday 17 July 2025 – Kamloops, Thompson River Valley & Kelowna

Riding: 301 Kilometres | 187 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride south to the Thompson River Valley and through the outskirts of the City of Kamloops at the forks of the mighty Thompson River. From there we ride southeast through the rich farmlands of the North Okanagan Valley to the Town of Falkland for a snack and refreshments at the biker-friendly Falkland Pub. We then continue riding east a short way and then turn south cruising along the fun, twisty and motorcycle-popular Westside Road with spectacular lake and mountain views as we cruise into West Kelowna along the west shore of Okanagan Lake. Finally, we’ll cross the floating bridge into the City of Kelowna, where we will rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own, and we recommend Mickie’s Pub in our hotel.

Accommodation: Ramada By Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre

Day 7: Friday 18 July 2025 – Rock Creek Loop

Riding: 245 Kilometres / 152 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. This morning we ride southeast from Kelowna on Highway 33 passing near Big White Ski Resort and continuing south to Beaverdell and Rock Creek in the Boundary Region. In Beaverdell we’ll take a stop n’ stretch and then continue to Rock Creek and stop for a snack along the river at the biker-friendly Prospector Pub. From there we ride west on Highway 3 over the Anarchist Summit and down into Osoyoos stopping to marvel at the amazing views along the way. Osoyoos is a desert landscape at the southern end of the Canadian portion of the Okanagan Valley and is located on the border with Washington State. Lake Osoyoos is the warmest body of fresh water in Canada. It sits half in Canada and half in the USA. From Osoyoos, we’ll ride north on Highway 97 and cruise through vineyard-rich wine country and along the shores of Skaha Lake emerging into the City of Penticton which sits at the southern end of Okanagan Lake. We rest in Penticton for two nights in rooms with beautiful lake views. Dinner tonight is lakeside at the Barking Parrot Bar at our hotel.

Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre

Day 8: Saturday 19 July 2025 – A Day off the Bikes and Afternoon Wine Tour

Riding: A Day Off the Bikes

Included Meals: Lunch

We can 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 – 1:00 pm. The largest community market in the Okanagan. We encourage you to stroll through the market, engage the vendors, and enjoy some free time. We’ll reconvene in the hotel’s lobby at 12:30 and this afternoon, we’ll participate in an Okanagan favourite, a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours that includes a charcuterie lunch. Dinner is on your own tonight with plenty of walking distance options to choose from.

Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre

Day 9: Sunday 20 July 2024 From the Okanagan to the Kootenays

Riding: 309 Kilometers / 192 Miles (includes one short ferry crossing)

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride north up Highway 97, the spine of the Okanagan Valley, along the shores of Okanagan Lake to Kelowna and Vernon where we turn right and ride scenic Highway 6 east through the Monashee Mountains into the Kootenay Region. We’ll traverse rich farmlands and scenic mountains, and cross Lower Arrow Lake on a cable ferry from Needles to Fauquier. We’ll eventually ride into the Town of Nakusp and our stop for the night is at Rider’s Retreat, a Biker exclusive campground that is more like ‘Glamping’ for Bikers. We’ll enjoy a cookout dinner and some relaxing time around the campfire.

Accommodation: Rider’s Retreat

Day 10: Monday 21 July 2025 – The Kootenays

Riding: 322 Kilometres / 200 Miles (includes one short ferry crossing)

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride south to New Denver enjoying the scenic mountain and lake views as we traverse some of the best motorcycling roads in Canada. Our ride takes us along the twists and turns of Highway 31A to the lakeside Town of Kaslo. From there, we cruise south along Kootenay Lake passing through Ainsworth Hot Springs and enjoying the twists and turns of the road as we experience spectacular lake and mountain vistas along the way. We’ll enjoy a 35-minute Kootenay Bay ferry ride from Balfour to Crawford Bay and then continue riding south along the lake to the Town of Creston home of the Columbia Brewing Company, makers of the popular Kokanee Beer. From there, we ride east to the City of Cranbrook where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own. We recommend the Firehall Kitchen & Tap, within walking distance from our hotel.

Accommodation: Sandman Hotel, Cranbrook

Day 11: Tuesday 22 July 2025 – Crowsnest Pass, Frank Slide & Calgary

Riding: 389 Kilometres / 242 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 8:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Today we ride east along the Crowsnest Highway through the Crowsnest Pass with a stop at the Crowsnest Pass sign for a photo op, and also at the Frank Slide lookout. Continuing on, we’ll leave British Columbia and cruise back into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and into the Province of Alberta. We’ll ride north through the foothills to the Town of Longview and back into the City of Calgary from the south. 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 12: Wednesday 23 July 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

Ride Be Real and Find Your Freedom

 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, 11 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% Goods & Services (G.S.T.) Tax.

Not Included:

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

Tour dates.

Tour	Date from	Date to	Booking deadline
Ride The Rockies and Best of BC	12-Jul-25	23-Jul-25	12-May-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	$9,425 + 5% GST
1	1 Harley Davidson	Single	$13,625 + 5% GST
2	2 Harley Davidsons	Twin / Double	$11,079+ 5% GST

Bring your Motorcycle/s.

People	Motorcycle	Room	From in CAD per person
2	1 Motorcycle (yours)	Twin / Double	$8,039 + 5% GST
1	1 Motorcycle (yours)	Single	$10,855 + 5% GST
2	2 Motorcycles (yours)	Twin / Double	$8,310 + 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 reservation form. Payment of deposit is not required to submit the reservation 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 a choice of the following Harley-Davidson models, so book early to ensure your preferred model is subject to availability at the 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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To find out about our Canadian Partner go to https://www.freedombikertours.com

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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.