Vancouver Circular 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 Vancouver and spend a few hours in the city
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 2 – Enjoy the day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 3 – Start driving to the Canadian Rockies, 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Revelstoke
Day 4 – Continue driving to the Canadian Rockies and on the way visit Mount Revelstoke National Park or Glacier National Park of Canada, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Banff
Day 5 – Enjoy a day of activities in the town of Banff and it’s surroundings
Lodging location: Banff
Day 6 – Drive to Lake Louise (directly or through route 1A) and take a short hike in the Lake Louise region, located in Banff National Park, 1 hour drive
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 7 – Travel and hike in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 8 – Visit Yoho National Park
(Try reserving a spot on the bus to Lake O’hara located in Yoho)
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 9 – Drive north along the Icefields Parkway through Banff National Park and to Jasper National Park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 10 – Visit Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 11 – Enjoy a day of activities in Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 12 – 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 13 – Continue driving west towards the ferry dock to Vancouver Island, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Horseshoe Bay (near the ferry dock)
Day 14 – 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 15 – Spend the day around Tofino and in Pacific Rim National Park
Lodging location: Tofino
Day 16 – Enjoy one more day around Tofino and in Pacific Rim National Park
Lodging location: Tofino
Day 17 – Drive to Victoria and enjoy half a day in the city, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Victoria
Day 18 – Visit Victoria
Lodging location: Victoria
Day 19 – 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 20 – Enjoy a day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 21 – 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.
