CANADA’S WEST COAST HIGHLIGHTS – CALGARY TO VANCOUVER
You will experience the outstanding natural beauty of Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, and the Alpine feel of Whistler in British Columbia, before heading to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.
Between Lake Louise and Jasper, you will drive the Icefields Parkway (140 miles long), one of the most scenic drives in the world.
EXAMPLE ITINERARY – AROUND 800 MILES – 14 NIGHTS
Day 1 – Fly UK to Calgary
Day 2 – A day in Calgary
Day 3 – Drive Calgary to Banff – 78 miles (2 hours)
Day 4 – Explore Banff National Park
Day 5 – Drive Banff to Lake Louise area – 36 miles (1 hour)
Day 6 – Drive Lake Louise to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway – 145 miles (4 hours)
Day 7 – Explore Jasper National Park
Day 8 – Drive Jasper to Kamloops via Blue River and Clearwater – 275 miles (6 hours)
Day 9 – Explore Kamloops area
Day 10 – Drive Kamloops to Whistler – 186 miles – (5 hours)
Day 11 – Explore Whistler
Day 12 – Drive Whistler to Vancouver – 75 miles (2 hours)
Days 13 & 14 Sightseeing in Vancouver
Day 15 – Fly home
HIGHLIGHTS
- Spectacular scenery of Banff and Jasper National Parks
- Beautiful lakes: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Emerald Lake to name just a few
- Drive on the extremely scenic ‘Icefields Parkway’ between Lake Louise and Jasper
- Bustling city of Vancouver
INCLUDES
✅ Return economy flights from London (please enquire about alternative departure airports)
✅ Fully insured compact car (larger vehicles on request)
✅ 14 nights in your chosen standard of accommodation
✅ Guide book
NOTES
This self-drive holiday is best travelled between June and September but can also be travelled out of season for those not minding cooler temperatures although Winter is not recommended due to snow.
GREATEST PARKS AND VANCOUVER ISLAND – VANCOUVER TO VANCOUVER
You will experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies and the Coastal regions on this self-driving tour of West Canada’s Greatest Parks.
In Whistler take the Gondola to experience unbelievable views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes, and snow-capped peaks. Whistler has many quaint cafes, restaurants, shops and there is a distinct Alpine feel here.
From Vancouver Island there are plenty of Whale Watching opportunities.
EXAMPLE ITINERARY – AROUND 1700 MILES – 18 NIGHTS
Day 1 – Fly UK to Vancouver
Day 2 – A day in Vancouver
Day 3 – Drive Vancouver to Penticton – 258 miles (5.5 hours)
Day 4 – Explore Penticton area
Day 5 – Drive Penticton to Revelstoke – 163 miles (4.5 hours)
Day 6 – Drive Revelstoke to Banff – 176 miles – (4.5 hours)
Day 7 – Explore Banff National Park
Day 8 – Drive Banff to Jasper via Icefields Parkway – 180 miles (5 hours)
Day 9 – Explore Jasper National Park
Day 10 – Drive Jasper to Clearwater – 197 miles (5 hours)
Day 11 – Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park
Day 12 – Drive Clearwater to Whistler – 265 miles (7 hours)
Day 13 – Explore Whistler
Day 14 – Drive Whistler to Horseshoe Bay (64 miles – 2 hours), followed by ferry to Departure Bay (2 hours) then drive to Parksville (22 miles – 1 hour)
Day 15 – Drive Parksville to Tofino – 107 miles (3 hours)
Day 16 – Explore Tofino
Day 17 – Drive to Victoria – 197 miles (5 hours)
Day 18 – Sightseeing in Victoria
Day 19 – Drive Victoria to Departure Bay (72 miles – 2 hours), followed by ferry to Horseshoe Bay (2 hours), then drive to Vancouver Airport (22 miles – 1 hour) – fly home
HIGHLIGHTS
- Bustling city of Vancouver
- The spectacular scenery of Banff and Jasper National Parks and Wells Gray Provincial Park
- Drive on the extremely scenic ‘Icefields Parkway’ between Lake Louise and Jasper
- The Alpine feel at Whistler
- Stunning coastline of Vancouver Island
INCLUDES
✅ Return economy flights from London (please enquire about alternative departure airports)
✅ Fully insured compact car (larger vehicles on request)
✅ 18 nights in your chosen standard of accommodation
✅ Guide book
NOTES
This self-drive holiday is best travelled between June and September but can also be travelled out of season for those not minding cooler temperatures. Winter is not recommended due to snow.
WHISTLER AND VANCOUVER ISLAND – VANCOUVER TO VANCOUVER
Whistler is a fabulous destination. Primarily it is a ski resort in the winter, but there’s so much to do all year round. Fantastic scenery of mountains, lakes and forests. Whistler has a European Alpine resort feel with quaint shops and cafes.
Head to Vancouver Island where you will spend 7 nights exploring this beautiful place. Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia and is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Clayoquot Sound is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with acres of temperate rainforests, this is also a fabulous location for kayaking.
EXAMPLE ITINERARY – AROUND 700 MILES – 14 NIGHTS
Day 1 – Fly UK to Vancouver
Day 2 – Drive Vancouver to Whistler – 75 miles (2.5 hours)
Days 3 & 4 – Time to explore Whistler area
Day 5 – Drive Whistler to Horseshoe Bay (64 miles – 2 hours), followed by ferry to Departure Bay (2 hours), then drive to Victoria (72 miles – 2 hours)
Day 6 – Sightseeing in Victoria
Day 7 – Drive Victoria to Tofino – 197 miles (5 hours)
Days 8 & 9 – Explore Tofino area
Day 10 – Drive Tofino to Campbell River – 168 miles (4 hours)
Day 11 – Explore Campbell River area
Day 12 – Drive Campbell River to Departure Bay (95 miles – 2 hours), followed by ferry to Horseshoe Bay (2 hours), then drive to Vancouver (13 miles – 0.5 hour)
Days 13 & 14 –Time in Vancouver
Day 15 – Fly home
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Alpine feel at Whistler
- Victoria the provincial Capital of British Columbia
- The stunning sights of Vancouver Island
- Bustling city of Vancouver
INCLUDES
✅ Return economy flights from London (please enquire about alternative departure airports)
✅ Fully insured compact car (larger vehicles on request)
✅ 14 nights in your chosen standard of accommodation
✅ Guide book
NOTES
This self-drive holiday is best travelled between June and September but can also be travelled out of season for those not minding cooler temperatures. Winter is not recommended due to snow.
EAST COAST HIGHLIGHTS AND NEW YORK STATE, AMERICA – TORONTO TO TORONTO
This is an ultimate tour of the East Coast of Canada including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec and the New York state in America. From the Canadian side visit Niagara Falls then head into NY state towards the Finger Lakes, there are many Wineries in this region.
From Alexandria Bay you can take a boat trip around the spectacular 1000 Island region before coming back into Canada. Take walks through charming Old Montreal and Old Quebec. Visit the Parliament buildings in Ottawa or take a boat trip along the inter-connecting rivers and canals.
EXAMPLE ITINERARY – AROUND 1250 MILES – 14 NIGHTS
Day 1 – Fly UK to Toronto
Day 2 – Drive Toronto to Niagara Falls – 80 miles (2 hours)
Day 3 – Drive Niagara Falls to Finger Lake region – 136 miles (4 hours)
Day 4 – Explore the Finger Lake area
Day 5 – Drive Finger Lake to Alexandria Bay – 154 miles (3.5 hours)
Day 6 – Drive Alexandria Bay to Montreal – 157 miles (3.5 hours)
Day 7 – Montreal sightseeing
Day 8 – Drive Montreal to Quebec City – 159 miles (3.5 hours)
Day 9 – A day in Quebec City
Day 10 – Drive Quebec City to Trois Rivieres – 80 miles (2 hours)
Day 11 – Drive Trois Rivieres to Ottawa – 197 miles (4.5 hours)
Day 12 – Drive Ottawa to Kingston – 108 miles (2.5 hours)
Day 13 – Drive Kingston to Toronto – 164 miles (3.5 hours)
Day 14 – Explore Toronto
Day 15 – Fly home
HIGHLIGHTS
- Niagara Falls
- New York State visiting the Finger Lake region and Alexandria Bay before heading back into Canada
- Cities of Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa & Toronto
INCLUDES
✅ Return economy flights from London (please enquire about alternative departure airports)
✅ Fully insured compact car (larger vehicles on request)
✅ 14 nights in your chosen standard of accommodation
✅ Guide book
NOTES
This self-drive holiday is best travelled between June and September but can also be travelled out of season for those not minding cooler temperatures. Winter is not recommended due to snow.