Vancouver Circular 12 – 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 – Enjoy the day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 3 – Start driving to the Canadian Rockies, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Clearwater
Day 4 – 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 5 – Visit Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 6 – Enjoy a day of activities in Jasper National Park
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 7 – Drive south along the Icefields Parkway through Jasper National Park to Banff National Park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 8 – Travel and hike in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 9 – Visit Yoho National Park
(Try reserving a spot on the bus to Lake O’hara located in Yoho)
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 10 – Spend the morning near Lake Louise and drive to Banff (directly or through route 1A), 1 hour drive
Lodging location: Banff
Day 11 – Enjoy a day of activities in the town of Banff and it’s surroundings
Lodging location: Banff
Day 12 – 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 13 – Continue driving to Vancouver, 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 14 – Enjoy the day in Vancouver
Lodging location: Vancouver
Day 15 – 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.
