20 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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): learn more about the world around you at Pacific Museum of Earth, enjoy the sand and surf at Wreck Beach, and then kick back and relax at Jericho Beach.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Vancouver itinerary tool.

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 changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in January, expect Vancouver to be a bit warmer, temps between 8°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive to Whistler.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Britannia Mine Museum, admire the sheer force of Shannon Falls Provincial Park, and then stroll around Stawamus Chief Park. On your second day here, take a memorable tour with Tours, then trek along Whistler Valley Trail, and then play a few rounds at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Whistler holiday planning website.

You can drive from Vancouver to Whistler in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Vancouver in January, expect Whistler to be slightly colder, temps between 1°C and -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Tofino.

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 18th (Wed): walk around Tonquin Park, then take an in-depth tour of Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Tofino Brewing Company. On the 19th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Rubio, browse the exhibits of Roy Henry Vickers Gallery, enjoy the sand and surf at Schooner Cove, then enjoy the sand and surf at Cox Bay Beach, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Tofino trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Whistler to Tofino takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Whistler in January: highs in Tofino hover around 9°C, while lows dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to drive to Parksville.

With access to both the sea and mountains, vacations in Parksville appeal to hikers, swimmers, bird-watchers, and amateur photographers.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): stroll around Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, walk around Parksville Community Park, then make a trip to Old Country Market, and finally admire the majestic nature at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Parksville road trip app.

You can drive from Tofino to Parksville in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to Telegraph Cove.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): go for a stroll along the water at Telegraph Cove, then examine the collection at The Whale Interpretive Centre, and then get a dose of the wild on Tide Rip Grizzly Tours.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Telegraph Cove online day trip planner.

You can drive from Parksville to Telegraph Cove in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of flight and car. In January in Telegraph Cove, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can fly to Kelowna.

At the heart of British Columbia's wine country, Kelowna is at once both urban and rural, featuring a modern downtown encircled by picturesque hills carpeted with vineyards and orchards.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): sample some tasty brews at Roots & Vines Tour Co., then learn about winemaking at Dirty Laundry Vineyard, and then get engrossed in the history at Peachland Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon): get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, do a tasting at The View Winery and Vineyard, then learn about winemaking at CedarCreek Estate Winery, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Okanagan Lake.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Kelowna trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Telegraph Cove to Kelowna takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to drive 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 24th (Tue): do a tasting at Monte Creek Ranch Winery and then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Kamloops itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Kelowna to Kamloops takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Revelstoke.

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): whizz through the canopy at Skytrek Adventure Park and then walk around Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Revelstoke vacation builder site.

You can drive from Kamloops to Revelstoke in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Revelstoke are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre, fly down the slopes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, then get out on two wheels at BMX Pump Track, and finally take a memorable tour with Tours.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Golden trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Revelstoke to Golden in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Revelstoke to Golden is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Revelstoke in January, with highs in Golden at -5°C and lows at -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Jasper National Park.

The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, sprawling Jasper National Park encompasses more than 10,000 sq km (4,200 sq mi) of largely unspoiled mountain wilderness.

On the 27th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Jasper Riding Stables, then contemplate the waterfront views at Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, then stroll through Freewheel cycle, and finally hike along Jasper Discovery Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Bald Hills, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pocahontas Coal Mine Trail, then take in the dramatic scenery at Sunwapta Falls, and finally trek along Old Fort Point Loop Trail.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Jasper National Park trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Golden to Jasper National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Golden in January, expect nights in Jasper National Park to be little chillier, around -15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, examine the collection at Banff Park Museum, then stroll through Fenland Trail, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Vermilion Lakes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge, then deepen your understanding at Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, then contemplate the long history of Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and finally hone your skills at Banff Norquay Summer Sightseeing and Via Ferrata.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Banff National Park trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Jasper National Park in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Banff National Park: temperatures range from -7°C by day to -16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can drive 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.

On the 31st (Tue), fly down the slopes at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, then take in the awesome beauty at Ha Ling Peak, then stop by Canmore Museum, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at WhiteFish - BowRiver - ElkFlats Loop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Wed): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, view the masterpieces at Fireweed Glass Studio, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Policeman's Creek Boardwalk.

To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Canmore trip planner.

Canmore is just a stone's throw from Banff National Park. When traveling from Banff National Park in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Canmore, with highs around -3°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (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 (Thu), explore the world behind art at Glenbow Museum, then examine the collection at Gasoline Alley Museum, and then walk around Bowness Park. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the landscape on two wheels at Calgary Pathway System and then head off the coast to Prince's Island Park.

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Traveling by car from Canmore to Calgary takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to -2°C, and evening lows to -15°C. On the 3rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.