Canada 9-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

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Drive the beautiful Sea-to-Sky Highway from Whistler to Vancouver
Map of Western Canada Rockies to Pacific Road Trip - 9 Days
Western Canada Rockies to Pacific Road Trip - 9 Days

On this nine-day self-drive itinerary through western Canada, you'll travel from Alberta's cowboy capital of Calgary to British Columbia's Pacific coast. Kick off the trip in the Rockies as you make your way between the charming mountain towns of Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, and Whistler, embarking on an itinerary of outdoor adventures along the way. After a week of hiking, gondola rides, wildlife safaris, and hot springs, you'll wind down in cosmopolitan Vancouver with food and boat tours.

Drive along the iconic Icefields Parkway, surrounded by mountains and glacial lakes, to get to Jasper
Map of Western Canada Self-Drive Highlights: Calgary to Vancouver - 9 Days
Western Canada Self-Drive Highlights: Calgary to Vancouver - 9 Days

Immerse yourself in Western Canada's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities on this memorable nine-day road trip. You'll kick things off with a top-notch dinner in Calgary Tower's revolving restaurant, then drive to Banff for a sunset and stars walking tour. The UNESCO-listed Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are next on your list, and you'll tick off the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies before driving to Kelowna for vineyard tours and the peaks of the Okanagan Valley.

Vancouver Island's beaches are perfect for a summer break
Map of Self-Drive Summer Adventure on Vancouver Island - 9 Days
Self-Drive Summer Adventure on Vancouver Island - 9 Days

Wildlife, nature, and hikes in national parks abound on this nine-day, relaxed summer trip to Vancouver Island. Your vacation begins in Victoria, where a trip to Butterfly Gardens and a whale watching cruise is followed by a drive to the island's west coast. Stay in Tofino for sand, sea, surf, and a seaplane to Maquinna Provincial Park's hot springs. Finish back in the capital and hop over to Salt Spring Island for a leisurely penultimate day exploring the island's galleries and beaches.

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