12 days in Canada Itinerary

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: stroll around Stanley Park, wander the streets of Granville Island, contemplate the waterfront views at English Bay, and visit Gastown.

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London, UK to Vancouver is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Vancouver is minus 8 hours. In July, daytime highs in Vancouver are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Kamloops.

Frequent host of major sporting events, Kamloops calls itself the "Tournament Capital of Canada." Visitors come to watch curling and skating competitions, as well as fly fishing championships, bike races, and hockey tournaments.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): walk around McArthur Island Park, then examine the collection at Kamloops Museum and Archives, and then stroll around Riverside Park - Centre of the City.

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You can fly from Vancouver to Kamloops in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Revelstoke.

At first glance, Revelstoke may seem like it's in the middle of nowhere.

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Traveling by car from Kamloops to Revelstoke takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Revelstoke sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Golden.

Shining from its nook in the Rocky Mountain Trench, the town of Golden lives up to its name, with memorable scenery at every turn.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Getting from Revelstoke to Golden by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Revelstoke to Golden, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July, daytime highs in Golden are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Banff National Park.

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

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Traveling by car from Golden to Banff National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Golden in July, with highs in Banff National Park at 25°C and lows at 6°C. On the 31st (Mon), you'll travel to Canmore.

Bordered by the spectacular peaks of the Alberta Rockies, within a stone's throw of Banff National Park, the town of Canmore serves as an excellent base for outdoor adventures.

Canmore is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the activities along Grassi Lakes, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Canmore is just a short distance from Banff National Park. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Calgary.

Known as the "Stampede City" thanks to its world-famous annual rodeo, Calgary remains a tale of two cities.

On the 2nd (Wed), stop by Peasant Cheese Shop.

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You can drive from Canmore to Calgary in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Canmore in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Calgary. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.