One departure – 20 August 2027
Total riding distance: 3,711 km / 2,306 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 and the Best of BC’. This tour covers 3,711 km (2,306 miles) of breathtaking scenery on some of the best motorcycle riding roads in Canada. It offers the perfect mix of adventure, stunning landscapes, and top-notch riding experiences across two Canadian provinces: Alberta and British Columbia.
Here’s the Summary of What You Can Expect From Your Adventure:
- Transfers to and from the Sandman Hotel and Calgary Airport.
- A total of 3,711 km (2,306 miles) through breathtaking scenery on some of the best ‘Top 10’ motorcycle riding roads in Canada.
- Harley-Davidson and BMW motorcycle Rentals.
- Motorcycle Fuel.
- Support from the Freedom Biker Tours Crew.
- A support vehicle equipped with refreshments, water, snacks, a first aid kit, and luggage space.
- 14 nights of quality accommodation.
- 17 meals (11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners).
- Ride in two Canadian Provinces: Alberta and British Columbia.
- Experience the Cowboy Trail.
- Visit the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon.
- Ride the Highwood Pass, Canada’s highest paved road.
- Venture west and north into the Majestic Rocky Mountains.
- Enjoy 2 nights in the world-famous resort town of Banff.
- Experience the Banff Gondola.
- Ride the Bow Valley Parkway.
- Ride the Icefields Parkway.
- Experience the Columbia Icefields.
- Walk on the Athabasca Glacier.
- Enjoy world-famous Jasper.
- Visit Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Wells Gray Provincial Park.
- Witness the Majestic Helmcken Falls, the 4th tallest waterfall in North America.
- Ride the famous Duffy Lake Road.
- Experience the Mountain Resort Town of Whistler.
- Ride the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
- Experience ‘The Peak of Vancouver ‘.
- Enjoy the Grouse Mountain Gondola as you ride up high above the City of Vancouver.
- Ride The Fraser Valley.
- Experience the Resort Town of Harrison Hot Springs.
- Ride the Twists and Turns of the Fraser Canyon high above the mighty Fraser River.
- Ride the Nicola Valley.
- Ride The Similkameen Valley.
- Ride the Okanagan Valley.
- Relax by the lake for 3 nights in Penticton.
- Enjoy an afternoon Wine Tour in Okanagan Wine Country.
- Ride the twists and turns of backcountry highway #33, better known as the Rock Creek Loop.
- Experience the outdoor adventure of the Mountain Resort Town of Revelstoke.
- Ride the World-Renowned Kootenays.
- Enjoy2 Lake Ferry Crossings.
- Enjoy Majestic Lake and Mountain Vistas.
- Enjoy Fairmont Hot Springs.
- Ride North and East back into the Majestic Rocky Mountains.
Join us for an extraordinary motorcycle tour with 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 |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Friday 20 August 2027 – Calgary, AB
Included Meals: Dinner
If flying to Calgary, take the complimentary shuttle from the airport to our hotel. Walk over and pick up your Harley Davidson rental (if applicable) at Calgary Harley-Davidson, located across the street from the hotel; those renting a BMW from Canadian Motorcycle Rentals will be transferred to pick up from Canadian Motorcycle Rentals.
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 21 August 2027 – Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass and Banff
Riding: 301 Kilometres | 187 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 9:30 am. 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 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 hopefully see some wildlife, preferably on the roadside. We’ll eventually pop out onto the Trans Canada Highway as we ride a short distance into world-famous Banff, where we relax and enjoy for the next 2 nights.
Accommodation: Kenrick Hotel
Day 3: Sunday 22 August 2027 – Banff Gondola and a day in Banff
Riding: A day off the bikes
Included Meals: N/A
Breakfast is on your own this morning. We’ll meet in the hotel lobby at a specified time, then head to the Banff Gondola launch area. 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. A Starbucks is at the Gondola base, and a café is at the top for those who didn’t have anything at the hotel. After our mountaintop experience, we’ll head back down to the Gondola base and back to the Town of Banff for a leisurely time around the area and a photo op at the Banff sign. Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours to wander Banff and relax. Dinner is on our own tonight with plenty of options to choose from.
Accommodation: Kenrick Hotel
Day 4: Monday 23 August 2027 – Bow Valley Parkway, Icefields Parkway and Jasper
Riding: 293 Kilometres | 182 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 08:30 am. Today we ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway, enjoying the majestic scenery as we connect with the Icefields Parkway and head north toward Jasper. Along the way, we’ll stop for a photo op at Bow Lake and then continue riding north along the parkway. We’ll stop at the Columbia Icefields and enjoy the Icefields Explorer Adventure, a unique and iconic experience as we step out onto the Athabasca Glacier. You may want to try a glacial facial. 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 is on our own tonight with plenty of options to choose from.
Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge
Day 5: Tuesday 24 August 2027 – Wells Gray Provincial Park, Helmcken Falls and Clearwater
Riding: 400 Kilometres | 249 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 08:30 am. This morning we ride southwest into British Columbia through the towns of Valemount and Blue River and into Wells Gray Provincial Park. An area famous for adventure enthusiasts. On the way, we’ll stop in Valemount for a stretch and some Timmy’s, and then in Blue River for lunch at the Grizzly Shack. Continuing southwest to the town of Clearwater, as we arrive, we’ll turn right and head into Wells Gray Provincial Park and enjoy the scenery as we ride the twists and turns of the park road to arrive at and view the
majestic Helmcken Falls, the fourth tallest waterfall in Canada. We’ll double back to the town of Clearwater and check in to our hotel, 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 25 August 2027 – Kamloops, Thompson River Valley, Cache Creek and Duffy Lake Road to Whistler
Riding: 440 Kilometres | 274 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 08:00 am. Today we ride south through the town of Little Fort and onward to Kamloops, where we intercept the Trans Canada Highway past Kamloops and southwest to the town of Cache Creek, where we’ll stop for lunch at the best taco stand. From there, we’ll ride to Lillooet, where we’ll make a quick stop to stretch and refuel before tackling the famous Duffy Lake Road en enroute to Whistler, stopping along the way for photo ops and to take in the beautiful scenery. We emerge from Duffy Lake Road and ride into the town of Pemberton, where we turn south and cruise along Highway #99, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, into the mountain town of Whistler, where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner is on our own tonight with lots of fun places to visit and eat in Whistler Village.
Accommodation: Whistler Village Inn & Suites
Day 7: Thursday 26 August 2027 – Sea-to-Sky, Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver
Riding: 252 Kilometres / 157 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 09:00 am. This morning we ride south along the Sea-To-Sky Highway with Howe Sound over our right shoulder. We’ll cruise through the Hamlet of Britannia Beach and pass by the town of Horseshoe Bay, then 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 above the Lower Mainland, with views of Vancouver, 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.
Up top, we can grab a snack and walk around for a while. There’s a lot to do up Grouse Mountain, including the Wildlife Refuge with its in-house Grizzly Bears, ‘Grinder’ and ‘Coola’. There are food options for lunch, and you can also take in the fresh air and amazing views.
After downloading, we’ll continue riding east through part of the City of Vancouver and into the Fraser Valley countryside. Tonight’s destination is the resort town of Harrison Hot Springs. Dinner is on our own tonight, but we recommend the Black Forest Restaurant, where you can enjoy Bavarian food and, of course, legendary German beer and wine.
Accommodation: Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Day 8: Friday 27 August 2027 – Fraser Canyon, Nicola Valley, Similkameen Valley and the Okanagan Valley
Riding: 517 Kilometres / 321 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Kickstands up at 08:00 am sharp! A good day of riding Today. Longest of the tour. We’ll cruise along Highway #7 and then turn north and ride the twists and turns of the Fraser Canyon high above the mighty Fraser River. In the town of Spences Bridge, we’ll leave the Trans Canada Highway and turn east on Highway #8 into the town of Merritt in the Nicola Valley.
From Merritt, we’ll ride the scenic and fun 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 Canada’s warmest body of freshwater and is split between the USA and Canada.
From Osoyoos, we’ll ride north along Highway #97 past vineyards and fruit stands until we reach Penticton, a small city at the southern end of Lake Okanagan. We’ll be staying in Penticton for three nights at a lakeside resort hotel with its own beach. After a long day of riding, dinner tonight is pizza and refreshments, lakeside on the deck of the Barking Parrot Bar, watching the sunset over the lake and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort
Day 9: Saturday 28 August 2027 – A Morning in Penticton & Afternoon Wine Tour
Riding: Bikes are Parked Today
Included Meals: Lunch (Charcuterie during Wine Tour)
We get to sleep in a little bit, and breakfast is on your own this morning. Take a day off the bikes today and 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 join an Okanagan favourite: a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours that includes lunch. Dinner is on you tonight, with plenty of walking-distance options.
Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort
Day 10: Sunday 29 August 2027 – Rock Creek Loop
Riding: 312 Kilometres | 194 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 08:30 am. We’ll ride north along Okanagan Lake to Summerland, Peachland and over the bridge to Kelowna. Through Kelowna, we’ll take Hwy #33 through Rutland, out the northeast side of Kelowna and south down Hwy #33 past the turn-off to Big White Ski Resort, along the minimal traffic twists and turns of the backcountry road all the way to the small Hamlet of Beaverdell, where we will have a stop n’ stretch. We’ll continue south along Hwy #33 to Rock Creek, where we’ll stop for lunch at the Prospector Pub along the Kettle River.
From Rock Creek, we’ll ride Hwy #3 over Anarchist Summit and down the switchbacks into the Town of Osoyoos, giving you views and perspective from the east side of the valley. We’ll then continue our way north up Hwy #97 to Penticton, where we’ll stop for our 3rd night at the Lakeside Resort. Dinner is on our own tonight.
Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort
Day 11: Monday 30 August 2027 – The North Okanagan and Revelstoke
Riding: 274 Kilometres | 171 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 08:30 am. Today we ride north along Highway #97 through Peachland and into West Kelowna, then divert onto Westside Road along the western side of Lake Okanagan. This is a 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 with a stop n’ stretch at the Log Barn for ice cream.
Continuing on, we’ll intercept Highway #1 at Sicamous and ride east through 3 Valley Gap and into the Town of Revelstoke where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner is on our own tonight, and there are some good options at the resort. You might want to ride the Gondola and the Pipe Mountain Coaster before or after dinner.
Time and weather permitting…
Accommodation: Sutton Place Hotel, Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Day 12: Tuesday 31 August 2027 – The Kootenays (includes 1 ferry crossing)
Riding: 273 Kilometres | 170 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 09:00 am. Today we ride south into the Kootenay Region of BC. We’ll cruise along Highway #23 to the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry, which will take us on a 30-minute crossing from Shelter Bay to Galena. We’ll then continue riding south along Highway #23 into the Town of Nakusp, where we’ll have a stop n’ stretch and a snack, and maybe ice cream. From there, we ride south along Highway #6, enjoying the amazing lake and mountain views, to the town of New Denver, where we will stop for 5 minutes for a briefing about riding the next 50km on one of the top 10 riding roads in Canada, Highway 31A, to the town of Kaslo. From Kaslo, we will continue on Highway #31 along the lake, past the Kootenay Ferry terminal in Balfour, and into the town of Nelson, where we will rest for the night. Dinner is on our own tonight, with lots of walking-distance options in Nelson.
Accommodation: Prestige Lakeside Resort
Day 13: Wednesday 1 September 2027 – More of The Kootenays (includes 1 ferry crossing)
Riding: 337 Kilometres | 210 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kickstands up at 08:30 am. Today we ride a short distance along the shores of Kootenay Lake to Balfour, then catch the Kootenay Lake Ferry for a 35-minute crossing 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. 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. Dinner is on our own tonight at a nice pub and restaurant at the resort.
Accommodation: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Day 14: Thursday 2 September 2027 – Into the Rockies and Back to Calgary
Riding: 312 Kilometres | 194 Miles
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Kickstands up at 08:30 am. Today we ride north into the Rocky Mountains along Highway #93, witnessing some spectacular scenery along the way. As we leave 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 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 all the way back to Calgary, where we’ll drop off any rental motorcycles and
check in 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 15: Friday 3 September 2027 – 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 and Ride The World Motorcycle Tours.
Please note that we reserve the right to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions that may arise during the tour; the daily schedule may be adjusted accordingly. Your tour remains our priority; we will ensure it meets your highest 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: Whistler Village Inn & Suites – Whistler, BC
Night 7: Harrison Hot Springs Resort – Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Night 8: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre – Penticton, BC
Night 9: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre – Penticton, BC
Night 10: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre – Penticton, BC
Night 11: Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, BC
Night 12: Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson, BC
Night 13: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
Night 14: Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, Calgary Airport – Calgary, AB
Summary of What’s Included:
Calgary Airport Transfers, 14 Nights’ Quality Accommodation, 17 Meals, Gratuities and Taxes for Included Meals, Motorcycle Fuel, Park Fees and Taxes, Attraction Fees and Taxes, Excursion Fees & Taxes, Ferry Fees and Taxes, Guides, Support Vehicle with Luggage, Refreshments, Water, Snacks and First Aid Kit, and all Other Taxes Except 5% G.S.T. Tax on total package price.
Not Included:
Airfare and 5% G.S.T. (Goods & Services Tax) on total package price, Guide and Support Vehicle Driver Gratuities, and anything not noted above…
Tour Dates:
| Tour | Date from | Date to | Booking deadline |
| Ride The Rockies and Best of BC – 14 Days | 20-Aug-27 | 2-Sep-27 | 1-Apr-27 |
Prices (CAD) Canadian Dollars
We supply the Harley Davidson Motorcycle/s from Calgary Harley Davidson.
| People | Motorcycle | Room | From CAD per person |
| 2 | 1 Harley Davidson | Twin / Double | CAD 10,499.00 + 5% GST |
| 1 | 1 Harley Davidson | Single | CAD 16,645.00 + 5% GST |
| 2 | 2 Harley Davidsons | Twin / Double | CAD 13,375.00 + 5% GST |
We supply BMW Motorcycle/s from Canadian Motorcycle Rentals.
| People | Motorcycle | Room | From CAD per person |
| 2 | 1 BMW | Twin / Double | CAD 9,819.00 + 5% GST |
| 1 | 1 BMW | Single | CAD 15,269.00 + 5% GST |
| 2 | 2 BMW | Twin / Double | CAD 11,999.00 + 5% GST |
Bring your Motorcycle/s.
| People | Motorcycle | Room | From CAD per person |
| 2 | 1 Motorcycle (yours) | Twin / Double | CAD 7,995.00 + 5% GST |
| 1 | 1 Motorcycle (yours) | Single | CAD 11,619.00 + 5% GST |
| 2 | 2 Motorcycles (yours) | Twin / Double | CAD 8,349.00 + 5% GST |
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Step #1: Begin booking your Ride with Freedom Biker Tours by completing the form below. We’ll contact you after you submit the form, and we’ll collect any deposit(s) then.
Step #2: If you’re not riding your own, you can rent from Calgary Harley-Davidson or Canadian Motorcycle Rentals. Freedom Biker Tours will help confirm your rental details. The rental contract is exclusively between the Tour Participant (renter) and the rental company. Freedom Biker Tours and Ride The World Motorcycle Tours assume no responsibility or liability.
All Rentals Must Be Confirmed By 1 April 2027
Motorcycle Rental Options
Option #1 – Calgary Harley-Davidson offers a choice of Harley-Davidson models. Book early to ensure your preferred model, subject to availability at the time of reservation.
*Click this link to view rental bike models at Calgary Harley-Davidson and what is included in your rental, as well as the Terms and Conditions
All rental bikes include driver floorboards, saddlebags, a passenger backrest, passenger foot pegs or floorboards, and highway pegs. Some Touring models come with a top Tour Pak, subject to availability.
All rental bikes include driver floorboards, saddlebags, a 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 renter’s discretion and must be purchased at the time of the initial reservation.
Included with the bike rental is the following:
• Roadside Assistance
• Insurance
• Unlimited Mileage
Helmets and Rain Gear (if you don’t bring your own)
Damage Deposit
At pick-up, each rental requires a CAD $2,500 damage deposit per bike. Calgary Harley-Davidson will take this deposit as a pre-authorisation on the tour participant’s credit card. This is not a charge; it is merely a pre-authorisation. We will release the pre-authorisation when the bike is returned undamaged.
Option #2 – Canadian Motorcycle Rentals offers BMW GS model bikes and includes a newer model, BMW Motorcycle with cruise control & more, Public Liability Insurance, Locking Left & Right Aluminium Pannier Luggage, Locking Aluminium Top Box (fits helmet), BMW GPS Cradle / Phone Mount, USB charging ports, Tire Repair Kit and 24 Hour BMW Roadside Assistance.
Be sure to visit the Canadian Motorcycle Rentals website for complete details, Terms and
Conditions.
Step #3: Make arrangements to get yourself to Calgary. If you fly into Calgary Airport, catch the complimentary shuttle to the hotel after you arrive and collect 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
The above information should be taken as a guide only, as things can change. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at Ride The World Motorcycle Tours.
All details were correct as at 14 October 2026.
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