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Canadian Rockies Explorer

Discover the stunning Canadian Rockies. Ride a Red Jammer bus, walk on a glacier, and soar to mountain peaks on this epic journey.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the stunning Canadian Rockies, from Glacier National Park to Banff and Jasper, where breathtaking peaks, lakes, and wildlife create an unforgettable adventure.
  • Ride a historic Red Jammer bus along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, taking in spectacular mountain vistas and alpine scenery.
  • Walk on the Athabasca Glacier with an exciting Ice Explorer vehicle ride, then experience the thrill of the Glacier Skywalk’s cliff-edge views.
  • Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for panoramic views, then explore the Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and charming mountain lodges.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Calgary, Canada
Day 2: Calgary | Waterton Lakes National Park | Glacier National Park, U.S
Day 3: Glacier National Park
Day 4: Glacier National Park | Whitefish
Day 5: Whitefish
Day 6: Whitefish | Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Canada
Day 7: Lake Louise | Jasper
Day 8: Jasper
Day 9: Jasper | Banff
Day 10: Banff
Day 11: Calgary | Depart for U.S.

Host

Grese Robert

Robert Grese

Professor Emeritus, School for Environment and Sustainability

U-M Role

I am retired as an active professor, now serving as professor emeritus in the School for Environment and Sustainability. I taught in the landscape architecture program there for 34 years from 1986-2020. I also served as director of Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum roughly from 2000-2020. I taught various design courses in landscape architecture and ecological restoration and have long had special research interests in landscape history, conservation, and ecological design.

What Excites You About the Trip?

I have long loved traveling through the Rockies, having worked in Glacier National Park right out of high school and having returned there via train numerous times. Traveling through the Canadian Rockies has long been on my bucket list, and both my wife and I are anxious to try out the Canadian rail lines.

Waitlist Only
Aug. 19-29, 2026

Starting price

$7,891

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Canada

Activity Level

Medium
Aug. 19-29, 2026

Starting price

$7,891
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Canada

Activity Level

Medium

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