Calgary to Vancouver 3 – An extremely scenic, classic, route in the beautiful provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, that combines high mountain peaks with the rugged ocean coast. The main focus of this route is the Canadian Rockies National Parks (Jasper, Yoho and Banff) and the Vancouver Island (including Pacific Rim National Park), in addition to the picturesque cities of Victoria and Vancouver.
Day 1 – Land in Calgary and drive to Banff, 1.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Banff
Day 2 – Enjoy a day of activities in the town of Banff and it’s surroundings
Lodging location: Banff
Day 3 – Drive to Lake Louise (through route 1A and Johnston Canyon) located in Banff National Park, 1 hour drive
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 4 – Travel and hike in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 5 – Visit Yoho National Park
(Try reserving a spot on the bus to Lake O’hara located in Yoho)
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 6 – Drive north along the Icefields Parkway through Banff National Park and to Jasper National Park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 7 – Visit Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 8 – Enjoy a day of activities in Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 9 – Start driving west and on the way visit Mount Robson Provincial Park or go on a boat tour near the small town of Blue River, 2.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Clearwater
Day 10 – Continue driving west towards the ferry dock to Vancouver Island, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Horseshoe Bay (near the ferry dock)
Day 11 – Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay) and drive to Tofino, 2.5 hours ferry ride plus 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Tofino
Day 12 – Spend the day around Tofino and in Pacific Rim National Park
Lodging location: Tofino
Day 13 – Enjoy one more day around Tofino and in Pacific Rim National Park
Lodging location: Tofino
Day 14 – Drive to Victoria and enjoy half a day in the city, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Victoria
Day 15 – Visit Victoria
Lodging location: Victoria
Day 16 – Take the ferry from Swartz Bay (near Victoria) to Vancouver (to Tsawwassen) and spend half a day in Vancouver, 1.5 hours ferry ride plus 1 hours drive
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 17 – Enjoy a day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 18 – Enjoy one more day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 19 – Fly Home
– In order to fill this route with content – see our and West Canada destinations page, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route
