15 days in Calgary, Kelowna & Nelson Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Calgary: Banff (Bow Falls & Lake Minnewanka). On the 20th (Wed), spend a day of historical exploration at Heritage Park Historical Village. There's more to do: get to know the resident critters at The Calgary Zoo and step off the mainland to explore Prince's Island Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Calgary road trip site.

Manchester, UK to Calgary is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Manchester in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Calgary, with lows of 5°C. You'll set off for Kelowna on the 21st (Thu).

Kelowna is known for wineries, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, do a tasting at Quails' Gate Winery, stroll around Knox Mountain Park, and explore the stunning scenery at Myra Canyon Park.

To find more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Kelowna trip planning site.

Getting from Calgary to Kelowna by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Calgary to Kelowna. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Nelson.

Change things up with these side-trips from Nelson: Kootenay National Park (Numa Falls & Sinclair Canyon and the Redwall Fault), The SS Moyie National Historic Site (in Kaslo) and Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort (in Ainsworth Hot Springs).

For reviews and other tourist information, use the Nelson trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Kelowna to Nelson in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Nelson can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Calgary.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): enjoy breathtaking views from Calgary Tower, then walk around Fort Calgary, then get engrossed in the history at Glenbow Museum, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Minhas Brewery.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Calgary journey maker site.

Traveling by car from Nelson to Calgary takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Nelson to Calgary is 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Nelson in September: high temperatures in Calgary hover around 20°C and lows are around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.