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.

On the 20th (Sun), learn more about the world around you at Pacific Museum of Earth, then enjoy the sand and surf at Wreck Beach, and then stroll through Jericho Beach.

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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 moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Toronto in November, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 5°C in Vancouver. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (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 21st (Mon): steep yourself in history at Britannia Mine Museum, then explore the striking landscape of Shannon Falls Provincial Park, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Stawamus Chief Park. Keep things going the next day: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then hike along Whistler Valley Trail, and then play a few rounds at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Whistler trip planner.

You can drive from Vancouver to Whistler in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or fly. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Vancouver in November: high temperatures in Whistler hover around 3°C and lows are around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (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. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Rubio, take in the exciting artwork at Roy Henry Vickers Gallery, kick back and relax at Schooner Cove, then stroll through Cox Bay Beach, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Getting from Whistler to Tofino by combination of bus and flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Whistler in November, with highs in Tofino at 11°C and lows at 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Parksville.

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

On the 25th (Fri), walk around Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, then stroll around Parksville Community Park, then make a trip to Old Country Market, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.

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Drive from Tofino to Parksville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can go by car to Telegraph Cove.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (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.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Telegraph Cove holiday planning app.

Drive from Parksville to Telegraph Cove in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car. In November in Telegraph Cove, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): get a tailor-made plan with Roots & Vines Tour Co., learn about winemaking at Dirty Laundry Vineyard, and then take an in-depth tour of Peachland Museum. Keep things going the next day: take a memorable tour with Tours, then learn about winemaking at The View Winery and Vineyard, then do a tasting at CedarCreek Estate Winery, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Okanagan Lake.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Kelowna online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Telegraph Cove to Kelowna in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can 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 29th (Tue): do a tasting at Monte Creek Ranch Winery and then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Drive from Kelowna to Kamloops in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Revelstoke.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): kick your exploration up a notch at Skytrek Adventure Park and then cruise along Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Revelstoke trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Kamloops to Revelstoke takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. November in Revelstoke sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre, then hit the slopes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, then do some two-wheel cruising with BMX Pump Track, and finally get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

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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. In November, Golden is slightly colder than Revelstoke - with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can 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 2nd (Fri), take a memorable tour with Jasper Riding Stables, then explore the activities along Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, then grab your bike and head to Freewheel cycle, and finally trek along Jasper Discovery Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat): stroll through Bald Hills, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pocahontas Coal Mine Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Sunwapta Falls, and finally hike along Old Fort Point Loop Trail.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Jasper National Park trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Golden to Jasper National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Golden in December, expect a bit cooler with lows of -18°C in Jasper National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, get a new perspective on nature at Banff Park Museum, then stroll through Fenland Trail, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Vermilion Lakes. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge in some personalized pampering at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge, then learn more about the world around you 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 see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Banff National Park road trip tool.

Getting from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Jasper National Park in December, plan for little chillier days in Banff National Park, with highs around -10°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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 6th (Tue), ski along the peaceful trails at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Ha Ling Peak, then take an in-depth tour of Canmore Museum, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at WhiteFish - BowRiver - ElkFlats Loop. On the 7th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, take in the exciting artwork at Fireweed Glass Studio, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Policeman's Creek Boardwalk.

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Canmore is just a short distance from Banff National Park. Traveling from Banff National Park in December, expect nights in Canmore to be about the same, around -16°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Glenbow Museum, examine the collection at Gasoline Alley Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Bowness Park. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the landscape on two wheels at Calgary Pathway System and then step off the mainland to explore Prince's Island Park.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Calgary travel planning site.

You can drive from Canmore to Calgary in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Canmore in December, expect nights in Calgary to be about the same, around -15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around -2°C. On the 9th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.