๐ธ The Route in Pictures
Every stop on the Calgary โ Vancouver route โ from glacial turquoise lakes to dark-sky preserves to ocean cityscapes.
Scroll through every major stop โ 2,550 km of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Tap any card for the official visitor link.
Iconic glacial turquoise of Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The world's most photographed alpine scene โ and for good reason.
Parks Canada Banff Portal โ233 km of the world's most spectacular mountain highway โ glaciers, turquoise lakes, rushing waterfalls, and elk at every turn.
Plan the Drive โWorld's second-largest dark sky preserve. Nights 4 & 5 are our aurora-chasing windows โ set your alarms for midnight.
Jasper Dark Sky Guide โ141m plunge โ double Niagara's height, with a fraction of the crowds. BC's best-kept secret and the highlight of many past visitors' trips.
BC Parks Wells Gray โSunlit vineyards over sparkling Okanagan Lake. Mission Hill, Summerhill, organic tasting flights โ afternoon sun, lake views, pure bliss.
Tourism Kelowna โMountains meet ocean. Seawall walks, fresh Pacific seafood, Granville Island market, and the iconic downtown skyline to end the trip in style.
Stanley Park Map โDay 1โ3 ยท First basecamp in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
| Day | Location | Key Activities | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1โ3 | Banff / Canmore | Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, Sunshine Meadows hike | 1.5 hrs from Calgary |
| 3โ4 | Icefields Parkway | Athabasca Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake viewpoint | 3.5 hrs scenic drive |
| 4โ6 | Jasper | Aurora chasing, Valley of Five Lakes, Maligne Canyon | 1 hr from Icefields |
| 6โ7 | Wells Gray (Clearwater) | Helmcken Falls, Moul Falls, Trophy Mountain wildflowers | 4 hrs from Jasper |
| 8 | Kelowna / Okanagan | Myra Canyon rail trail, winery tasting flights, lake swimming | 3 hrs from Clearwater |
| 9โ10 | Hope โ Vancouver | Fraser Canyon drive, Cultus Lake, Stanley Park seawall | 4 hrs from Kelowna |
| 11 | Vancouver | Granville Island, Capilano Bridge, Gastown, final dinner | Fly home from YVR |