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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British Columbia is known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. Travel solo and experience the splendour of the metropolis, Vancouver. Travel further through extraordinary natural landscapes and visit the beautiful natural parks. And pay extra attention to the water surface during your visit to Vancouver Island, you might even spot a whale or an orca.
Best travel time: May - October
Relaxed travel pace
The average driving distance is 3-4 hours per day
Types of accommodations are ranches and B&Bs
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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!
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.
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.
Desolation Sound
3 nights
Desolation Sound consists of white peaks, forest-covered islands, and countless eye-catching bays and inlets. In the summer months, the water temperature rises to 27°C, making for great snorkelling, kayaking, and swimming.
Squamish
2 nights
Squamish lies at the northern end of Howe Sound and is surrounded by mountains such as the Stawamus Chief, a huge granite monolith. It is a climber's paradise but is also home to more than a hundred mountain bike trails.
Whistler Valley
2 nights
In the winter, you can enjoy the largest ski area in North America, and in the summer months, you can indulge in the many mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through wild nature here.
Chilcotin
3 nights
The golden grasslands, forested mountains, glaciers, and rivers make Chilcotin the Wild West of Canada. Here, you can explore the wild nature like Lucky Luke, galloping on a horse.
Wells Gray Provincial Park
3 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.
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.
Banff National Park
4 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.
Southern Rockies
2 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.
Calgary
2 nights
Calgary is located in the eastern foothills of the Canadian Rockies, where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet. Thanks to a rich Frontier past, the city is also known as Cowtown. Its most famous attraction is the annual Calgary Stampede rodeo show.
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.