13 days in Canada & Montana Itinerary

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Banff National Park, Canada
— 3 nights
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Canmore, Canada
— 2 nights
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Great Falls, United States
— 1 night
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Glacier National Park, United States
— 2 nights
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Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
— 2 nights
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Banff National Park, Canada — 3 nights

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, then examine the collection at Banff Park Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ink Pots Hiking Trail, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Bow Falls, then learn more about the world around you at Buffalo Nations Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Parks Administration Building, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Cascade Gardens.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Banff National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Calgary to Banff National Park is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In June, Banff National Park is little chillier than Calgary - with highs of 63°F and lows of 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Canmore.
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Canmore, Canada — 2 nights

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Avens Gallery and Fireweed Glass Studio. Get in touch with nature at Troll Falls and River Rafting & Tubing. Step out of Canmore with an excursion to Mt. Lorette Ponds in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park--about 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the verdant scenery at Kananaskis Valley, contemplate the waterfront views at Quarry Lake, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Ribbon Creek Trail.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Canmore trip planning site.

Canmore is just a stone's throw from Banff National Park. June in Canmore sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Great Falls.
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Great Falls, United States — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): explore the world behind art at C.M. Russell Museum, see a show at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and then immerse yourself in nature at Giant Springs State Park.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Great Falls road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Canmore to Great Falls takes 6.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Canmore in June; daily highs in Great Falls reach 76°F and lows reach 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park, United States — 2 nights

Crown of the Continent

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): cruise along Going-to-the-Sun Road, then get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook, then take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls, and finally admire the verdant scenery at Logan Pass. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Swiftcurrent Falls, then explore the activities along Fishercap Lake, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bullhead Lake.

For where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Glacier National Park trip planning app.

You can drive from Great Falls to Glacier National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In June in Glacier National Park, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Waterton Lakes National Park.
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Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Cameron Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Bertha Lake, and then make a trip to Waterton Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Thu): hike along International Peace Park Hike, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wall Lake Hike, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Carthew - Alderson Trail.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Waterton Lakes National Park online trip maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Glacier National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park. Traveling from Glacier National Park in July, you will find days in Waterton Lakes National Park are a bit cooler (77°F), and nights are about the same (48°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car back home.
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Canada travel guide

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Most people remember their holiday in Canada by the country's great outdoors, yet this sprawling land of hulking mountains and rocky coastlines also boasts numerous modern cities, home to some of the world's finest dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Made for leisurely road trips, North America's biggest country features vast landscapes still unspoiled by mass tourism. A tour of Canada reveals a place packed with diverse cultures, living in tolerance and enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the world. If the vastness of those natural landscapes overwhelms you at any point during your Canada vacation, head to the openhearted cities of Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal, ideal destinations for art lovers, history buffs, shopaholics, fashionistas, and impassioned foodies.
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Montana travel guide

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River Rafting & Tubing · Bodies of Water · Wildlife Areas
The Crown of the Continent
With a population of only one million, Montana remains an untouched natural paradise of snowcapped peaks, expansive forests, and alpine lakes, dotted with Old West ghost towns, Indian reservations, and progressive urban communities. Appreciate the state's unique charm and beauty with a trip to Glacier National Park, where you can come face-to-face with Montana wildlife among its high peaks. Head to the state's largest cities, Billings and Missoula, for an array of historical attractions and cultural sightseeing.
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