Canada Nomads

Welcome to Canada!

You’ll arrive at Vancouver International Airport. We recommend arriving in the afternoon so you can enjoy your first evening in this city set between the ocean and the mountains.

You can choose to stay at the guesthouse we’ve selected for you (an option you can add when booking), or arrange your own accommodation in Vancouver.

This first night gives you time to recover from jet lag. Spend the evening exploring downtown, strolling along the waterfront, or enjoying your first Canadian meal.

Your adventure begins! Pick up your fully equipped car around 9:30 a.m. from our local partner, then head inland.

Your route takes you towards Hope. Along the way, stop at the famous Othello Tunnels, former railway tracks carved into the rock in the heart of spectacular gorges. Then continue to Merritt, an authentic town surrounded by ranches.

End the day in the Salmon Arm area, where you’ll spend your first night in a rooftop tent by a lake.

Today, you're heading into the mountains! Start by exploring Revelstoke, a charming little mountain town. Then cross Glacier National Park via Rogers Pass, where immense glaciers stretch down into the valleys. End the day in the Golden area, at the gateway to the Rockies.

Head to Yoho National Park, just outside Golden. Stop at Natural Bridge, a rock arch carved by the Kicking Horse River, then discover Emerald Lake, whose emerald-green waters are framed by snow-capped peaks. At the end of the day, you’ll enter Banff National Park, where you’ll spend two nights.

A full day to discover the wonders of Banff National Park!

Get up early to admire Moraine Lake, one of the most photographed lakes in the world, then take the shuttle (if booked) to Lake Louise, another gem of the Rockies.

In the afternoon, explore the beautiful lakes and landscapes surrounding Banff, then head back to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the village.

Set off along one of the world’s most scenic roads: the Icefields Parkway, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Along the way, take in Bow Lake, surrounded by majestic peaks, followed by the famous Peyto Lake, known for its wolf-head shape and electric-blue waters. More viewpoints and sweeping mountain scenery await along the way. Spend the night camping in the heart of the mountains.

Spend a full day exploring Jasper National Park! Along the way, admire the impressive Tangle Creek Falls, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls, three beautiful waterfalls in the heart of the Rockies. You’ll also discover Medicine Lake, surrounded by mountains and forests, before heading to the small town of Jasper to enjoy its atmosphere and browse its shops. Spend the night at a campsite in Jasper National Park.

Leave Jasper National Park behind and head towards Kamloops. Along the way, stop at Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on to Wells Gray Provincial Park, known for its many waterfalls. Don’t miss Spahats Falls, an impressive waterfall tucked away in the heart of a canyon.

Spend the night in the Kamloops area.

Head to Whistler! Along the way, travel through the varied landscapes of British Columbia and stop at the Seton Lake Lookout, which offers great views of the lake’s turquoise waters and the surrounding mountains.

Arrive in Whistler, the mountain resort that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. Stroll through the village and enjoy its spectacular alpine setting. Spend the night in the area.

Spend a day in nature around Whistler! If you’ve booked it, join a black bear-watching excursion with local guides.

In the afternoon, take the Sea to Sky Highway, one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads, towards Squamish. Stop at Shannon Falls, a 335-metre waterfall, then admire the Stawamus Chief, a huge granite monolith popular with climbers.

Head to Vancouver Island! Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay for a scenic crossing to Nanaimo.

Once on the island, drive through ancient forests to the Pacific coast and make your way to Ucluelet and Tofino, former fishing villages known for their wild beaches and rainforests.

Hike along the Wild Pacific Trail, between cliffs and ocean, then stroll through the Rainforest Trail, surrounded by thousand-year-old trees.

Take a walk along Long Beach, a vast sandy beach bordered by forests and swept by Pacific waves.

If you’ve booked it, join the boat trip to spot whales, sea otters and sea lions.

In the afternoon, explore Cathedral Grove, an ancient forest where some trees are over 800 years old, and stop by Little Qualicum Falls.

Head to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia! Along the way, stop at Goldstream Provincial Park, where giant trees and a spectacular waterfall await.

Continue to Mount Douglas for panoramic views of Victoria and the surrounding islands, then explore Victoria, an elegant city with British charm, a historic downtown, a lively harbour and a laid-back coastal feel.

Last day of your road trip! Take the ferry from Victoria to the mainland, crossing the islands of the Strait of Georgia.

Back on the mainland, visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, where suspension bridges wind through a forest of giant cedars. Then head up to Grouse Mountain for sweeping views over Vancouver.

Wrap up your adventure at Stanley Park, Vancouver’s green oasis, on foot or by bike. Return your car at the end of the day and spend your final night in Vancouver.

You can stay at the guesthouse we’ve selected for you (add this option when booking), or arrange your own accommodation in Vancouver.

The adventure comes to an end!

Unfortunately, it’s time to head home… Depart for Vancouver International Airport according to your flight schedule. If your flight is later in the day, make the most of your final morning with one last walk around Vancouver.

On the plane, you’ll have time to look back on those 14 unforgettable days in Western Canada.