Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast Fly-Drive

Around 2 hours driving excluding stops

Leave Vancouver and follow the magnificent Sea-to-Sky Highway toward Whistler. The route travels alongside Howe Sound before climbing into the Coast Mountains.

Recommended stops include Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish. Continue to Whistler and spend the remainder of the day exploring its pedestrian village, mountain trails and lakes.

Approximately 380miles | Around 5½–6 hours

Travel east through the Coast Mountains and the dramatic landscapes of British Columbia’s interior. The journey passes mountain communities, forests, ranch country and changing river valleys.

Arrive in Clearwater, the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by nature.

Approximately 220 miles | Around 3½–4 hours, excluding sightseeing

Begin the day with a visit to Wells Gray Provincial Park. The essential stop is Helmcken Falls, where the Murtle River plunges dramatically into a deep canyon.

Continue through the North Thompson Valley toward Mount Robson Provincial Park. On a clear day, enjoy views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before entering Alberta and Jasper National Park.

The following day is dedicated to Jasper. Suggested experiences include Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake. Wildlife may be encountered throughout the park, but visitors should always observe animals from a safe distance.

Approximately 200 miles | Allow a full day with sightseeing stops

Today’s journey is one of the great highlights of the tour. Follow the Icefields Parkway south through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Suggested stops include Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls, the Columbia Icefield area, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake when accessible. Allow plenty of time for viewpoints, short walks, wildlife and changing mountain weather.

Use the following day to explore Banff National Park. Visit Lake Louise and travel to Moraine Lake using the required reserved shuttle when operating. Other possibilities include Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, the Banff Gondola, Johnston Canyon and the shops and restaurants of Banff Avenue.

Two nights in Banff.