Vancouver Circular 10

Vancouver Circular 10 – A scenic, relatively short, route in the beautiful provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, that focuses on the Canadian Rockies National Parks (Jasper, Yoho and Banff) and the city of Vancouver.

Day 1 – Land in Vancouver and and spend the afternoon in the city
Lodging location: Vancouver

Day 2 – Start driving to the Canadian Rockies, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Clearwater

Day 3 – Continue driving to the Canadian Rockies 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: Jasper

Day 4 – Visit Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper

Day 5 – Enjoy a day of activities in Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper

Day 6 – Drive south along the Icefields Parkway through Jasper National Park to Banff National Park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Lake Louise

Day 7 – Travel in the Lake Louise region and in Yoho National Park that is located nearby
(Try reserving a spot on the bus to Lake O’hara located in Yoho)
Lodging location: Lake Louise

Day 8 –  Spend the morning near Lake Louise and drive to Banff (directly or through route 1A), 1 hour drive
Lodging location: Banff

Day 9 – Enjoy a day of activities in the town of Banff and it’s surroundings
Lodging location: Banff

Day 10 – Start driving back to Vancouver and on the way visit Mount Revelstoke National Park or  Glacier National Park of Canada, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Revelstoke

Day 11 – Continue driving to Vancouver, 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Vancouver

Day 12 – Enjoy the day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver

Day 13 – 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.