Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and pick up your rental car for the journey ahead. After checking into your hotel, spend the evening on your own exploring the rodeo city's downtown area or wandering along the Bow River pathway system.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Calgary on your own
Landmarks Bow River - Day 2
Calgary to Banff National Park
Head out early for the drive to Banff National Park, about 130 km northwest through the foothills. You'll start seeing the Rocky Mountains come into view as you approach. Once there, settle into your accommodation and take in the surroundings with lakes and mountain peaks all around.
Optional Activities
- Explore Banff National Park landscape
Landmarks Banff National Park Rocky Mountains 
- Day 3
Banff National Park
Dedicate this day to exploring Banff National Park. Wildlife like moose and black bears roam the area, so keep your eyes open while driving the park roads. In the afternoon, head to Lake Louise, where you can walk along the shoreline and get photos with the mountain backdrop.
Optional Activities
- Explore Banff National Park
- Visit Lake Louise
Landmarks Lake Louise Banff National Park - Day 4
Banff to Jasper National Park
Drive the famous Icefields Parkway heading north, covering about 290 km through mountain valleys. Stop at the Columbia Icefield where you can see the massive glacier field, then visit Athabasca Falls to see the powerful water rushing over the rocks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Drive the Icefields Parkway
- Visit Columbia Icefield
- View Athabasca Falls
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Falls 
- Day 5
Jasper National Park
Spend time in the Jasper area with plenty of options to choose from. Walk through Maligne Canyon to see the dramatic gorge, or head to Maligne Lake where you can hike the shoreline or take a boat tour if you prefer being on the water.
Optional Activities
- Hike along Maligne Canyon
- Walk around Maligne Lake
- Boat trip on Maligne Lake (approximately 90 minutes)
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper to Wells Gray Provincial Park
Drive west for about 321 km passing Mount Robson on your way to Wells Gray Provincial Park. You'll pass through ranch country and some quiet stretches before arriving at your accommodation for the next two nights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- View Mount Robson
Landmarks Mount Robson Wells Gray Provincial Park - Day 7
Wells Gray Provincial Park
Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park and its volcanic landscape shaped by glaciers long ago. The park has over 40 waterfalls scattered throughout, so you can stop at roadside viewpoints or tackle some of the hiking trails if you want more adventure.
Included Activities
- Use of canoes and mountain bikes during stay at Terra Nostra Guest Ranch
- Access to Wells Gray Provincial Park
Optional Activities
- Hike various trails (over 200 km of trails available)
- Canoe tour
- Rafting tour
- Mountain bike tour
Landmarks Wells Gray Provincial Park - Day 8
Wells Gray to Terra Nostra Guest Ranch
Drive west past large cattle ranches heading toward Williams Lake, then take Highway 20 through the Cariboo region near Nimpo Lake. By evening you'll reach Terra Nostra Guest Ranch situated by the lake with mountain views.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Williams Lake Nimpo Lake Coast Mountains - Days 9 - 10
Terra Nostra Guest Ranch
You have two days at Terra Nostra Guest Ranch on over 100 hectares of land. Try horseback riding, go canoeing on the lake, hike the property, or book an optional trip toward Mount Waddington, the province's highest peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Use of canoes and kayaks during stay
- Use of mountain bikes during stay
Optional Activities
- Hiking tours
- Canoeing tours
- Horseback riding
- Excursion to vicinity of Mount Waddington
Landmarks Mount Waddington - Day 11
Terra Nostra to Williams Lake
Head back toward Williams Lake traveling about 270 km east on Highway 20 through the Chilcotin. Stop at Bull Canyon Provincial Park to see the steep cliffs and the river gorge carved from ancient lava rock, or detour to Farwell Canyon to see the colorful sandstone formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Bull Canyon Provincial Park
- View Battle Mountain cliffs
- Detour to Farwell Canyon at Riske Creek
Landmarks Bull Canyon Provincial Park Battle Mountain Farwell Canyon Chilcotin River - Day 12
Williams Lake to Whistler
Drive about 400 km south on Highway 20 and then the Sea-to-Sky Highway toward Whistler. You'll reach the famous resort town by evening and check in for a two-night stay with plenty of options for the days ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks Whistler 
- Day 13
Whistler
Take a free day to explore Garibaldi Provincial Park and its alpine terrain. Ride the gondola up to access the high meadows and colorful lakes without a strenuous climb, then walk around the peaks and wildflower areas.
Optional Activities
- Hike through Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Use gondola to reach alpine meadows with glistening lakes and mountain peaks
Landmarks Garibaldi Provincial Park - Day 14
Whistler to Vancouver Island
Drive the winding Sea-to-Sky Highway south for about 182 km, stopping for photos of the fjord-like scenery between the mainland and Vancouver Island. Head to Horseshoe Bay and take the ferry to Nanaimo, then continue to Port Alberni for two nights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry trip from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (passenger and car)
Optional Activities
- Photo stops along Sea-to-Sky Highway
Landmarks Sea-to-Sky Highway Horseshoe Bay Nanaimo Vancouver Island - Day 15
Port Alberni
Visit Pacific Rim National Park to see the rainforest and wild beaches. Long Beach offers a great walk along the sand, and you can book a whale watching tour at the Broken Islands where gray whales, humpbacks, sea lions and otters show up.
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour at Broken Islands
- Walk along Long Beach
Landmarks Pacific Rim National Park Broken Islands Long Beach - Day 16
Port Alberni to Victoria
Drive about 195 km south to Victoria, the provincial capital. Walk through the downtown area checking out Victorian architecture, small shops along the alleys, and spend time at the Inner Harbour waterfront area watching the boats.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Victoria's Victorian buildings
- Walk through winding alleyways
- Visit small stores
- Experience Inner Harbour
Landmarks Victoria Inner Harbour Victoria - Day 17
Victoria to Vancouver
Take the ferry across to Vancouver, about 1.5 hours on the water. Once you arrive, explore Stanley Park and its seawall, wander through Gastown's historic streets, check out China Town, and walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry trip across Strait of Georgia (passenger and car)
Optional Activities
- Visit Stanley Park
- Explore Gastown
- Visit China Town
- Walk Capilano Suspension Bridge
Landmarks Stanley Park Gastown China Town Capilano Suspension Bridge Strait of Georgia - Day 18
Vancouver
Your road trip ends today. Return the rental car and head to the airport for your departure from Vancouver. If you want to extend your trip, there are options available to stay longer.
Optional Activities
- Individual extension
