# Canadian Rockies with a Calgary return · Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer [Canonical itinerary]() Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer - Region: North America - Trip format: Return gateway loop - Nights: 13 - Interests: Arts & Theatre, Nature, History, Food & Drink, Science ## Route and nights - Calgary · 3 night(s) - Banff · 4 night(s) - Jasper · 4 night(s) - Calgary · 2 night(s) Tradeoff: An extra night in each middle base gives you room for a missed connection, weather or a second interest. Compare: Drive or verified shuttle combinations ## Day-by-day agenda Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates. ### Day 1 · Calgary Check in and keep the first evening near your base. Overnight: Calgary ### Day 2 · Calgary Glenbow programming candidate and public art Overnight: Calgary ### Day 3 · Calgary Bow River pathways Overnight: Calgary ### Day 4 · Banff Transfer from Calgary to Banff. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Banff ### Day 5 · Banff Town and national park history Overnight: Banff ### Day 6 · Banff Town café and a slower meal Overnight: Banff ### Day 7 · Banff Lake and mountain viewpoints with shuttle checks Overnight: Banff ### Day 8 · Jasper Transfer from Banff to Jasper. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Jasper ### Day 9 · Jasper Railroad-town heritage and local visitor information Overnight: Jasper ### Day 10 · Jasper Accessible valley and mountain sites subject to local reopening Overnight: Jasper ### Day 11 · Jasper Glacial landscape interpretation and a dark-sky candidate Overnight: Jasper ### Day 12 · Calgary Transfer from Jasper to Calgary. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Calgary ### Day 13 · Calgary Market lunch and a neighborhood meal Overnight: Calgary ### Day 14 · Calgary Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.