Jewels of Western Canada Self-Drive

Spend a day at leisure in Vancouver. There's plenty to see in this cosmopolitan city. Some of our suggestions include; walking or cycling around Stanley Park, which has a collection of replica totem poles, an aquarium and views over English Bay and Vancouver Harbour; ...

Today you're booked on the 'Mail Run' - a seaplane that departs from Vancouver and acts as a shuttle between the city and the Gulf Islands that dot the Strait of Georgia. You'll join locals on this scenic flight and take in fantastic views of downtown Vancouver and th...

Collect your hire car from downtown Vancouver this morning. Your car hire package includes insurance and a GPS navigation system. On your way out of the city, you drive past Stanley Park and over the Lion's Gate Bridge before continuing along the scenic Sea to Sky Hig...

Spend a full day exploring Whistler. You may wish to take the cable car up to the summit of Whistler Mountain and then the Peak-to-Peak gondola over to Blackcomb Mountain - the views from here over the town and the surrounding mountains and lakes are incredible. Furth...

Today you depart Whistler and drive for around seven hours (excluding stops) through the arid ranch lands of British Columbia's interior, passing the small towns of Pemberton and Lillooet, as well as the mighty Fraser River. This is the Cariboo area, and was once reno...

Spend today exploring the striking Wells Gray Provincial Park, where craggy mountains rise above evergreen forests, lakes and steaming waterfalls. You can hike along some of the many trails, looking out for wildlife such as moose, black and grizzly bears, elk and deer...

Travel east along the North Thompson River and into the Rockies - the drive will take around four and a half hours (excluding stops). En route you may wish to stop at Blue River for a one hour jet boat trip with a guide to spot some of the river's wildlife, which may ...

Spend the day in Jasper National Park. You may wish to visit Maligne Lake and Canyon - a boat trip to Spirit Island presents one of the best views in the Rockies, taking in the distinctive blue lake fringed by mountains. There are many walking trails to follow; we can...

This morning take a two and a half hour guided float trip along the beautiful Athabasca River. The route follows that of fur traders who ventured here around 200 years ago, and your guide provides a commentary on the area's history and wildlife. You may encounter smal...

Drive for four hours (excluding stops) south along the spectacular Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Lake Louise. The route climbs from the low forested valley up to the treeline, passing all three life zones of the Rockies - the Montane, Sub-Alpine and Alpine. You may...

Spend a day enjoying the glorious scenery around Lake Louise. Many walking trails offer hours of wildlife viewing and varied scenery to enjoy - one of the best leads you uphill towards Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes for some fantastic alpine views. Alternatively, take the...

Drive from Lake Louise to the town of Banff, about an hour away. We recommend following the scenic Bow Valley Parkway, where you can drive at a leisurely pace and pause for photographs. You may encounter wildlife such as bears and deer, which can sometimes block the r...

Spend today exploring Banff and the surrounding area. You may wish to visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, where Canada's National Park system began in 1885. Naturally occurring hot springs are found both in the cave and outside in an emerald basin, with a...