10 days in British Columbia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips British Columbia travel route planner
Start: Toronto
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Vancouver
— 3 nights
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Whistler
— 2 nights
Bus to Vancouver City Center, Fly to Tofino
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Tofino, Vancouver Island
— 1 night
Fly
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Victoria, Vancouver Island
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Toronto
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Vancouver — 3 nights
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Hollywood North
Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.Vancouver is known for parks, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, take in the awesome beauty at Grouse Mountain, sample the fine beverages at The Liberty Distillery, and take in the dramatic natural features at Vancouver Seawall.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Vancouver trip planner.
Toronto to Vancouver is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Vancouver is minus 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in December: high temperatures in Vancouver hover around 7°C and lows are around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can drive to Whistler.
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Whistler — 2 nights
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Home to one of the largest ski areas in North America, former logging town of Whistler provides activities and entertainment for avid nature lovers and adrenaline seekers.Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): see Off-Road Tours, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Here are some ideas for day two: glide through natural beauty at Whistler Blackcomb and then fly down the slopes at Bubly Tube Park.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Whistler trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Vancouver to Whistler in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Vancouver in December; daily highs in Whistler reach 0°C and lows reach -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Tofino.
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Tofino, Vancouver Island — 1 night
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A tiny settlement on Vancouver Island's wild western coastline, surfers' favorite Tofino occupies a scenic location at the edge of Clayoquot Sound, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pacific Rim National Park.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Tofino holiday maker site.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Whistler to Tofino in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Whistler in December; daily highs in Tofino reach 8°C and lows reach -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Victoria.
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Victoria, Vancouver Island — 3 nights
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Garden City
Many urban centers call themselves "Garden City," but thanks to its many manicured parks filled with native and exotic plants, Victoria probably deserves than moniker more than most.Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, then go for a walk through The Butchart Gardens, and then walk around Beacon Hill Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Inner Harbour and then examine the collection at Royal BC Museum.
To see photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Victoria planning site.
Getting from Tofino to Victoria by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tofino in December, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Victoria, with lows around 3°C. On the 12th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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British Columbia travel guide
Approximately four times as large as Great Britain, the westernmost Canadian province of British Columbia remains a sparsely populated land of soaring mountains, picture-perfect coastlines, and dense forests filled with a diverse wildlife. Ideal for active and adventurous vacationers, British Columbia holidays usually include a blend of wilderness experiences and tours of urban attractions. Most visitors come here to kayak, whale watch, ski, snowboard, golf, fish, surf, and hike through 4 national parks and 140 ecological reserves. For a comprehensive British Columbia tour, make sure your visit includes stops in Vancouver and Victoria, two big cities packed with modern attractions and perfectly positioned for exploring this part of North America.
