Day 1
Calgary - Banff National Park
Pick up your separately booked campervan or motorhome in the Calgary area, the largest city in the province of Alberta, which hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics. Then continue to Banff National Park. 2 nights in Banff. Approx. 150 km.
Day 2
Banff National Park
Take a tour of one of Canada's oldest national parks. Take the cable car up Sulphur Mountain or take a trip to the glacial lake Lake Louise.
Day 3
Banff National Park - Cline River/Nordegg
With a bit of luck, you might spot one of the black or grizzly bears that are native to this region. Alternatively, you can also take the Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier. The Glacier Skywalk, a bridge with a glass floor, offers the perfect viewing platform. One night in Cline River. Approx. 230 km.
Day 4
Cline River/Nordegg - Jasper National Park
Drive along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. 2 nights in Jasper. Approx. 245 km.
Day 5
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park was founded in 1907 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Encounter moose, black bears and the trusting wapitis in the largest national park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Day 6
Jasper National Park - Clearwater/Wells Gray Provincial Park
Today you will pass the highest mountain in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Mount Robson, in the provincial park of the same name. 2 nights in Clearwater. Approx. 320 km.
Day 7
Clearwater/Wells Gray Provincial Park
The day is at your leisure. In the Wells Gray Provincial Park nature reserve, you can take a canoe trip on Clearwater Lake or let yourself be carried away by Helmcken Falls, the fourth highest waterfall in Canada.
Day 8
Clearwater/Wells Gray Provincial Park - Lillooet
The route takes you along the Gold Rush Trail and past various provincial parks. One night in Lillooet. Approx. 295 km.
Day 9
Lillooet - Whistler
Continue along clear mountain lakes to Whistler. Enjoy the view of Seton Lake on one of the most scenic train rides along the lake shore, which is framed by mountains. Whistler is a renowned ski resort which also offers sports enthusiasts a wide range of activities in summer. The well-known Mountain Bike Park is popular with beginners and advanced mountain bikers of all levels. Alternatively, Whistler invites you to take a relaxed exploration tour on foot, where you can explore the local stores and round off the day in a restaurant or bar. One night in Whistler. Approx. 130 km.
Day 10
Whistler - Sechelt/Gibsons
Enjoy the view of the impressive mountain landscape of Whistler on an alpine hiking tour or a leisurely gondola ride before continuing towards the coast. After the ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale (not included), you will reach your destination for the day, Sechelt. One night in Sechelt. Approx. 150 km.
Day 11
Sechelt/Gibsons - Lund (Powell River)
Take the ferry (not included) from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay. Continue north along the Sunshine Coast to Powell River. 2 nights in Lund (Powell River). Approx. 105 km.
Day 12
Lund (Powell River)
The Sunshine Coast is known for its countless bays and sandy beaches. Explore various provincial parks or relax in tranquil lagoons.
Day 13
Lund (Powell River) - Campbell River
Ferry crossing Powell River - Comox (not included). Make a stop at Seal Bay Nature Park on the way and hike to the sea lion beach. 2 nights in Campbell River. Approx. 85 km.
Today you can explore the self-proclaimed "salmon capital". In the nearby Elk Falls Provincial Park, you can marvel at the 25-metre-high Elk Falls waterfall.
Day 15
Campbell River - Ucluelet
You travel along the scenic Oceanside Route. You will pass beautiful harbors and beaches along the way. 2 nights in Ucluelet. Approx. 245 km.
The day is at your leisure. Ucluelet is connected to the village of Tofino by Long Beach, a kilometer-long stretch of beach as part of the Pacific Rim National Park. The many kilometers of sandy beach are only interrupted by wooded hilltops. In addition to a walk along the beach, you can also hike through the moss-covered rainforest of the Pacific Rim National Park, for example on the Rainforest Trail, or go bear spotting.
Day 17
Ucluelet - Nanaimo
Continue to Nanaimo. On the way you will pass the largest lake on Vancouver Island, Kennedy Lake. You can also experience various waterfalls on your way to your destination for the day, Nanaimo. Due to its location on one of the longest stretches of coastline in Canada, there are plenty of activities on or near the water. How about a boat tour, for example, to get to know the marine flora and fauna? With a bit of luck, you might spot whales, dolphins, seals and turtles. Alternatively, take a paddle tour to explore the harbor and small bays of the regional rivers and enjoy the sunset. One night in Nanaimo. Approx. 180 km.
Day 18
Nanaimo - Victoria
Follow the coastline along the east coast to Victoria. The city impresses with its Victorian buildings and maritime flair. During a stroll through Victoria's city center with its colonial-style buildings, the harbor area should not be missed. Here you will find the Parliament Building of the Province of British Columbia from 1897, which is well worth seeing, as well as the Fairmont Empress Hotel, a historic castle hotel built as a railroad hotel by the Canadian Pacific Railway. 2 nights in Victoria. Approx. 110 km.
Take a stroll through the English-style gardens, such as Butchart Gardens or Beacon Hill Park, which is also home to what was once the largest totem pole in the world.
Day 20
Victoria - Vancouver
Crossing in the morning with the separately booked ferry (not included) and return of the campervan or motorhome in the Vancouver area. Individual departure or start of your connecting stay. Approx. 105 km.