You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
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Go on your dream holiday together with your family through beautiful Western Canada. Experience Vancouver, spot brown and grizzly bears on your way to famous natural parks Jasper and Banff National Park, and enjoy all the beauty that Canada has to offer.
Best travel time: Mid-May to mid-October (June-Mid-September is high season)
Moderate travel pace
The average driving distance is 3-5 hours per day
The types of accommodations are cottages and lodges
Stay with the locals at 14 different locations
During your trip, your kilometres (and flights) are fully CO2 compensated
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in the high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
Vancouver
3 nights
Vancouver is one of the few places on earth where you can ski, surf, and spot orcas while hiking. And all of that in one day!
Victoria - Vancouver Island
2 nights
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located at the southern end of Vancouver Island and is known as one of the most picturesque cities in Canada and North America. From historic castles to gardens and museums, you just can't get enough.
Ucluelet - Vancouver Island
3 nights
Ucluelet is the hidden gem of Vancouver Island. This old fishing village is partially surrounded by the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, making it the ideal base for all kinds of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, surfing, and wildlife watching.
Campbell River - Vancouver Island
2 nights
Campbell River is the gateway to Strathcona Park, the Discovery Islands and the northwest region of Vancouver Island. These wilderness areas are home to a variety of wildlife, including killer whales, dolphins and bald eagles.
Telegraph Cove - Vancouver Island
2 nights
The village is characterised by wooden houses and jetties, surrounded by an eye-catching landscape of pine trees. Telegraph Cove is the starting point for kayakers and whale-watchers looking for orcas in Johnstone Strait.
Nanaimo
2 nights
Nanaimo is centrally located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. The harbour is the central point of the city, where seaplanes take off and land, boats come and go, and walking paths run along the coast.
Coast Mountains
3 nights
The vast wilderness of the Coast Mountains has one of the largest populations of grizzly and black bears in Canada. You can also spot wolves, sea eagles, and other wildlife here.
Okanagan Valley
3 nights
As well as the many wine tastings, festivals, and farmers' markets in Okanagan Valley, you can enjoy numerous sandy beaches and a variety of outdoor and water activities during the summer months. Go swimming and boating at Okanagan Lake or hike to the top of Giant's Head Mountain.
Southern Rockies
4 nights
The Southern Rockies is characterised by unparalleled beauty, consisting of glittering glaciers and lakes, white mountain peaks, colourful alpine meadows, an array of wildlife.
Banff National Park
3 nights
Admire the emerald waters of Lake Louise, walk among the flowers of the Sunshine Meadows or take a scenic drive along the Icefield Parkway. In Banff National Park, you can go hiking, bird watching, mountain climbing, canoeing, fishing, and even skiing.
Jasper National Park
3 nights
Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. It is home to fragile ecosystems and the world-famous Columbia Icefield. It is also teeming with wildlife, including the healthiest population of grizzly bears and moose in all of North America.
Wells Gray Provincial Park
2 nights
The park covers an area of 541,516 hectares and is famous for its many awe-inspiring waterfalls, colourful alpine meadows, and vast lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts will have a great time here. You can go kayaking, horse riding and there are hiking trails for all levels.
Chilliwack
2 nights
Like most towns in the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack is home to many farms. You can visit them on your own with the Circle Farm Tour, which takes you to the most welcoming farms in Chilliwack.
You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
For the best local tips and advice, visit one of our online presentations. Meet our travel specialists and have all of your questions answered.
Questions? Speak to one of our specialists by phone Mon - Sat 0900 until 2100. You can discuss your travel plans in detail where and when it suits you, also in the evenings and on weekends on a no obligation basis.