Canadian Rockies & Vancouver Island Road Trip

From May 1, 2025 to October 10, 2025

From May 1, 2026 to October 10, 2026

12 Days / 11 Nights
Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver
Price from USD $2,470 per person

INTRODUCTION

Explore the very best of Alberta and British Columbia on this 12-day Western Canada road trip between Calgary & Vancouver.

Discover spectacular mountains, emerald lakes and charming mountain towns, then travel to Vancouver Island's rugged west coast for sensational scenery and wildlife excursions.

This 12-day itinerary has been carefully created to take you through the most scenic highways in the regions, and allows you to choose your own tours in Victoria, Tofino, Jasper and Banff for a personalized experience. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Vancouver to Victoria
Day 2
Victoria | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Butchart Gardens Admission
 
Option 2. Eat like a Canadian Food Tour
 
Option 3. Whale Watch Cruise
 
Option 4. High Tea at the Empress Hotel
Day 3
Victoria to Tofino/Ucluelet
Day 4
Tofino | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions
 
Option 1. Coastal Bear Watch Cruise
 
Option 2. Whale Watching Cruise
Day 5
Tofino/Ucluelet to Whistler
Day 6
Whistler | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Whistler Guided Lunch Tour
 
Option 2. River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour
 
Option 3. Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Bear Safari in Whistler Olympic Park
Day 7
Whistler to Sun Peaks Resort
Day 8
Sun Peaks Resort to Jasper
Day 9
Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
 
Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise
 
Option 2. Jasper River Float
 
Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk
Day 10
Jasper to Banff | Ice Explorer + Skywalk
 
Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk
Day 11
Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Banff Gondola
 
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
 
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
 
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Day 12
Banff to Calgary

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12 Days / 11 Nights
Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver

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INTRODUCTION

Explore the very best of Alberta and British Columbia on this 12-day Western Canada road trip between Calgary & Vancouver.

Discover spectacular mountains, emerald lakes and charming mountain towns, then travel to Vancouver Island's rugged west coast for sensational scenery and wildlife excursions.

This 12-day itinerary has been carefully created to take you through the most scenic highways in the regions, and allows you to choose your own tours in Victoria, Tofino, Jasper and Banff for a personalized experience. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Vancouver to Victoria
Day 2
Victoria | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Butchart Gardens Admission
 
Option 2. Eat like a Canadian Food Tour
 
Option 3. Whale Watch Cruise
 
Option 4. High Tea at the Empress Hotel
Day 3
Victoria to Tofino/Ucluelet
Day 4
Tofino | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions
 
Option 1. Coastal Bear Watch Cruise
 
Option 2. Whale Watching Cruise
Day 5
Tofino/Ucluelet to Whistler
Day 6
Whistler | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Whistler Guided Lunch Tour
 
Option 2. River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour
 
Option 3. Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Bear Safari in Whistler Olympic Park
Day 7
Whistler to Sun Peaks Resort
Day 8
Sun Peaks Resort to Jasper
Day 9
Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
 
Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise
 
Option 2. Jasper River Float
 
Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk
Day 10
Jasper to Banff | Ice Explorer + Skywalk
 
Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk
Day 11
Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Banff Gondola
 
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
 
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
 
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Day 12
Banff to Calgary

MAP

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DETAILED ITINERARY

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INCLUDED

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REVIEWS

Thanks for a great holiday. The Rockies - awesome, Victoria- beautiful. Whistler- magic. All the itinerary was excellent. Well done team!!

Mark Sydney, Australia

We LOVED Canada and look forward to coming back and doing the same route in the spring or autumn. In fact we would even consider doing it again in winter as it was so stunningly beautiful. After booking the trip and advising the date we wanted, I was very impressed with Karen's professionalism and prompt service, nothing was too much trouble. When we requested things from her, all the information given to us was accurate and up to date. I don't know how I will ever thank you all at Canada by Design for everything you did for us and making a trip of a life time surpass our wildest expectations!

Ann Australia

My wife and I had 10 days on Vancouver Island and the Rockies organised by Jennifer. It was excellent. The accommodation was very good, some of it apartment type which allowed freedom to do a bit of our own cooking. The included activities were first rate and with two nights at each stop the whole trip was very relaxed. Everything went smoothly. I highly recommend this company, They will tailor a trip to meet individual needs.

Mel New Zealand

Canadian Rockies & Vancouver Island Road Trip
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