Ride Canada’s Rockies and Best of BC – 12 Days – 26 June 2027.

Next departure – 26 June 2027 – to be confirmed..

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

Join one of our Canadian Motorcycle Adventures.

This Tour offers a mix of natural wonders, cultural experiences, amazing scenery, and pure riding joy. Make sure to have your camera ready for the endless photo opportunities and enjoy every moment of your journey from the foothills to mountain tops, sparkling lakes, valley floors and back againโ€ฆ

Hereโ€™s a  Summary  of  What  You  Can  Expect  From  Your  Adventure:

  • Complimentary Transfers from/to Hotel and Calgary Airport
  • 2,560 km | 1,590 miles of Throttle Therapy across stunning landscapes and some of the best motorcycle riding roads in Canada
  • Motorcycle Rentals from Calgary Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycle Fuel
  • The support of the Freedom Biker Tours Crew
  • A support vehicle equipped with water, snacks, a first aid kit, and luggage space
  • 11 nightsโ€™ quality accommodation
  • 13 Meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners)
  • The opportunity to ride in two Canadian Provinces: Alberta & British Columbia
  • Riding the Cowboy Trail
  • Visit the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon
  • Ride the Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada
  • Venturing west and north into the Majestic Rocky Mountains
  • Enjoy 2-nights in the World Famous Resort Town of Banff
  • Experience the Banff Gondola
  • Riding the Bow Valley Parkway
  • Riding the Ice Fields Parkway
  • Having a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing
  • Experiencing the Columbia Icefields
  • Walking on the Athabasca Glacier
  • Enjoy World Famous Jasper
  • Visiting Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Wells Gray Provincial Park
  • Witnessing the Majestic Helmcken Falls, the 4th tallest waterfall in North America
  • Enjoying Mountains, Forests, Lakes, and Spectacular Views
  • Experiencing the Thompson River Region
  • Experiencing the Okanagan Valley
  • Enjoying an afternoon Wine Tour in Okanagan Wine Country
  • Riding the Popular Rock Creek Loop
  • Experiencing the World-Renowned Kootenays
  • Enjoying 2 Lake Ferry Crossings
  • Riding through The Crowsnest Pass
  • Experiencing the awesome power of nature at the Frank Slide
  • A  good     dose   of   โ€˜Throttle Therapyโ€™

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 LOCATIONCalgary / Calgary

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Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday 26 June 2027 โ€“ 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

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Day 2: Sunday 27 June 2027 – Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass and Banff

Riding: 301 Kilometres | 187 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Kickstands up at 9:30 am. Full tank and an empty bladder. Itโ€™s time to get outtaโ€™ Dodge and hit the road. Weโ€™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. Weโ€™ll cruise the Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada which is closed half the year. Weโ€™ll enjoy the majestic mountain scenery and likely some wildlife. Weโ€™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 โ€˜Fat Ox of Banffโ€™ restaurant located in our hotel.

Accommodation: Kenrick Hotel

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Day 3: Monday 28 June 2027 – 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. Weโ€™ll meet in the hotelโ€™s lobby at a time to be advised and head over to the boarding station of the Banff Gondola. Weโ€™ll board the Gondola cars and ride high up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain where weโ€™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 Canadaโ€™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, weโ€™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 โ€˜Castle in the Rockiesโ€™. Dinner is on your own tonight, and Freedom Biker Tours can recommend some fun places to eat.

Accommodation: Kenrick Hotel

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Day 4: Tuesday 29 June 2027 – 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, weโ€™ll stop for a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossingโ€™s Parkway Pub. After lunch and a fuel check, weโ€™ll continue riding north along the parkway. Weโ€™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 weโ€™ll stop for the night. Dinner tonight is at a surprise location.

Accommodation: Marmot Lodge

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Day 5: Wednesday 30 June 2027- (Canada Day) Wells Gray Provincial Park, Helmcken Falls and 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, weโ€™ll stop in Valemount and Blue River for a stretch and some Timmyโ€™s. Continuing southwest to the Town of Clearwater, as we arrive, weโ€™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. Weโ€™ll then ride back into Town where weโ€™ll rest for the night. Dinner tonight is at the delicious Hop โ€˜Nโ€™ Hog Tap & Smokehouse.

Accommodation: Quality Inn & Suites, Clearwater

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Day 6: Thursday 01 July 2027 – Kamloops, Thompson River Valley & Kelowna

Riding: 301 Kilometres | 187 Miles

Included Meals: Breakfast

Kickstands up at 9:00 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, weโ€™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 Mickieโ€™s Pub in our hotel.

Accommodation: Ramada By Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre

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Day 7: Friday 02 July 2027 – 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 weโ€™ll take a stop nโ€™ 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, weโ€™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

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Day 8: Saturday 03 July 2027 – 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 Farmerโ€™s Market open from 8:30 am โ€“ 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. Weโ€™ll reconvene in the hotelโ€™s lobby at 12:30 and this afternoon, weโ€™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

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Day 9: Sunday 04 July 2027 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. Weโ€™ll traverse rich farmlands and scenic mountains, and cross Lower Arrow Lake on a cable ferry from Needles to Fauquier. Weโ€™ll eventually ride into the Town of Nakusp, and our stop for the night is atย Riderโ€™s Retreat, a Biker-exclusive campground that is more like โ€˜Glampingโ€™ for Bikers. Weโ€™ll enjoy a cookout dinner and some relaxing time around the campfire.

Accommodation: Riderโ€™s Retreat

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Day 10: Monday 05 July 2027 – 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 road’s twists and turns as we take in spectacular lake and mountain vistas. Weโ€™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 weโ€™ll rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own. We recommend the Firehall Kitchen & Tap, which is within walking distance of our hotel.

Accommodation: Sandman Hotel, Cranbrook

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Day 11: Tuesday 06 July 2027 – 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, weโ€™ll leave British Columbia and cruise back into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and into the Province of Alberta. Weโ€™ll ride north through the foothills to the Town of Longview and back into the City of Calgary from the south. Tonight, youโ€™re invited to a farewell dinner at Moxieโ€™s Restaurant & Bar where we can laugh, relax, reminisce, and enjoy fond memories of our experiences from the past weekโ€™s ride.

Accommodation: Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, Calgary Airport

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Day 12: Wednesday 07 July 2027 – Depart for Home or Wherever Your Next Adventure Takes You…

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

Thank you for considering riding with Ride The World Motorcycle Tours and our Canadian partner Freedom Biker Tours

As Freedom Biker Tours say, ‘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 clientโ€™s tour remains paramount; we will ensure the tour meets your fullest expectations. 


Accommodations

Night 1:              Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, Calgary Airport – Calgary, AB

Night 2:              Kenrick Hotel – Banff, AB

Night 3:              Kenrick Hotel – Banff, AB

Night 4:              Marmot Lodge – Jasper, AB

Night 5:              Quality Inn & Suites – Clearwater, BC

Night 6:              Ramada By Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre – Kelowna, BC

Night 7:              Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre – Penticton, BC

Night 8:              Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre – Penticton, BC

Night 9:              Riderโ€™s Retreat – Nakusp, BC

Night 10:           Sandman Inn – Cranbrook, BC

Night 11:           Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, Calgary Airport – Calgary, AB


Summary of Whatโ€™s Included:

Airport Transfers, 11 Nightโ€™s  Quality Accommodation, 13 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, Guide(s), 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 aboveโ€ฆ

Tour dates.

TourDate fromDate toBooking deadline
Ride The Rockies and Best of BC26 June 202706 July 202627 April 2027

Prices (CAD) Canadian Dollars – A guide only.

We supply the Harley Davidson Motorcycle/s.

PeopleMotorcycleRoomFrom in CAD per person
21 Harley DavidsonTwin / DoubleCAD 8,815 + 5% GST
11 Harley DavidsonSingleCAD 13,579.00 + 5% GST
22 Harley DavidsonsTwin / DoubleCAD 10,629 + 5% GST

Bring your Motorcycle/s.

PeopleMotorcycleRoomFrom in CAD per person
21 Motorcycle (yours)Twin / DoubleCAD 7,279 + 5% GST
11 Motorcycle (yours)SingleCAD 10,499.00 + 5% GST
22 Motorcycles (yours)Twin / DoubleCAD 7,550.00 + 5% GST

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Step #1: Contact Ride The World Motorcycle Tours who will book your tour. Each Rider and Passenger must complete and submit their own reservation form which will be sent to you. 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 youโ€™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.

  • Street Glide Ultra Limited
  • Road Glide Ultra Limited
  • Street Glide
  • Road Glide
  • Heritage Softail
  • Low Rider ST
  • Street Bob

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

A Driverโ€™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.

Included with the bike rental is the following:

โ€ข Roadside Assistance

โ€ข Insurance

โ€ข Unlimited Mileage

  • Helmets and Rain Gear (if you donโ€™t bring your own)

Damage Deposit

A per-bike damage deposit of CAD $2,500 is required at the time of pick-up for each rental. Calgary Harley-Davidson will take this deposit as a pre-authorisation on the tour participantโ€™s credit card. This is not a charge, merely a pre-authorisation. When the bike is returned undamaged, the pre-authorisation 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…


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.

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All details were correct as at 22 June 2026.

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