Highlights
Explore British Columbia and Alberta on this fabulous self drive trip, which includes the vibrant and foodie city of Vancouver, the scenic countryside and superb vineyards of the Okanangan Valley, and spectacular mountain scenery of the Rockies.
• Take a Whale Watching trip off Vancouver
• Cycle Stanley Park and cross the Suspension bridge in Vancouver
• Relax on the beach, and lunch at a bistro in the vineyard-filled Okanangan Valley
• Take a wine tour to the vineyards in the Okanangan Valley
• White water rafting; horse riding, mountain biking in the Rockies
• Relax in Banff’s Hot Springs
• Spectacular scenery of the Rockies
Itinerary
Below is a suggested itinerary for self-drive trip in Western Canada, however, please get in touch as we can arrange completely bespoke itineraries based on your exact requirements.
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Days 1-3: Vancouver
Explore downtown Vancouver: people-watch at a pavement café, window-shop along Robson Street, then cut down to the waterfront for panoramic sea and mountain vistas. Hire bikes and cycle Stanley Park and the sea wall. Visit Granville Island. Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and spend some time exploring the walkways and forest. Or take a whale watching trip, looking for porpoises, orca, sea lions, seals, bald eagles.
Day 4-6: Kelowna
Hire a bike and cycle the Kettle Valley Rail Trail amid the vineyards, passing over impressive trestle bridges and through tunnels, or rent a speedboat, canoe, or SUP on the lakeside. There are many walking options in the region, from gentle lakeside trails to more challenging mountain hikes – often worth the effort for the stunning views over the lakes.
Day 6-8: Wells Gray
Wells Gray Provincial Park, where craggy mountains rise above evergreen forests, lakes and steaming waterfalls. Hike along one of the trails to one of the many waterfalls, looking out for moose, black and grizzly bears, elk and deer. Horse riding and boat trips are available too.
Days 9-11: Jasper
Drive the spectacular Icefields Parkway: photo opportunities at viewpoints of brilliantly coloured glacial lakes, gushing waterfalls, snow-topped mountains and wildlife. Ideas for stops include Lake Louise for gondola ride, canoeing or a hike, the spectacular teal waters of Moraine Lake, Herbert Lake, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake; Glacier Skywalk, the Sunwapta Falls with gorgeous mountain backdrop. Keep eyes peeled for mountain goats, elk, black and grizzly bears..
Day 12-14: Banff
The bustling town of Banff is a base for a multitude of outdoor activities. Enjoy a fantastic whitewater rafting experience – choose from exciting grade 3-4 rapids or gentler grade 2-3; bathe in the Upper Hot Springs; rent a canoe or bike on the Vermillion Lakes – a great place for wildlife spotting, or hike the Bow River Falls & Hoodoos Trail.
Photo credits: Destination BC, Destination BC/Momme Halb, Destination BC/Hubert Kang, Destination BC/ Andrew Strain, Pursuit Glacier Adventure/MikeSeehagel, Noel Hendrickson
Cost and pricing
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