22 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Fort Langley National Historic Site. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Granville Island and Gastown. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Vancouver: Centennial Beach (in Delta), Deep Cove (in North Vancouver) and Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (in Richmond). There's still lots to do: stroll through Jericho Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Crescent Beach, trek along West Vancouver Seawall, and snap pictures at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

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London, UK to Vancouver is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Vancouver are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly to Calgary.

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

Visiting Calgary Pathway System and Stand-Up Paddleboarding will get you outdoors. Your inner history buff will appreciate Bowness Park and Knox United Church. When in Calgary, make a side trip to see Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park in Cochrane, approximately Cochrane away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Gasoline Alley Museum, brush up on your military savvy at The Military Museums, sample the tasty concoctions at Minhas Brewery, and wander the streets of Stephen Avenue Walk.

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Traveling by flight from Vancouver to Calgary takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Vancouver to Calgary is 1 hour. Traveling from Vancouver in August, plan for little chillier nights in Calgary, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

On the 5th (Sat), examine the collection at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, see the interesting displays at Banff Park Museum, then stroll through Ink Pots Hiking Trail, and finally get reinvigorated at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge. On the 6th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the natural beauty at Cascade Gardens, admire the landmark architecture of Parks Administration Building, then get engrossed in the history at Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bow Falls.

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You can drive from Calgary to Banff National Park in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Calgary in August, expect little chillier with lows of 6°C in Banff National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): trek along Old Fort Point Loop Trail, then contemplate the waterfront views at Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, then surround yourself with nature on Jasper Riding Stables, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Annette Lake. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Pocahontas Coal Mine Trail, then hike along Cavell Meadows Trail, then trek along Bald Hills, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Maligne Canyon.

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You can drive from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Banff National Park in August, expect nights in Jasper National Park to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow 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 9th (Wed): stroll through Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail, admire the sheer force of Moses Falls, then see a world frozen in time at Three Valley Gap Ghost Town, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Revelstoke Nickelodeon Museum, then sample the fine beverages at Jones Distilling, then take an in-depth tour of Revelstoke Museum & Archives, and finally surround yourself with nature on Revelstoke Dogsled Adventures.

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Drive from Jasper National Park to Revelstoke in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Jasper National Park to Revelstoke. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Jasper National Park in August since evenings lows in Revelstoke dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) 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 11th (Fri), explore the activities along Quarry Lake, view the masterpieces at Fireweed Glass Studio, and then get interesting insight from Tours. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Elevation Gallery, then appreciate the views at Bow Valley Provincial Park, then admire the verdant scenery at Kananaskis Valley, and finally take in breathtaking views at Grotto Canyon.

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Traveling by car from Revelstoke to Canmore takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. In August, Canmore is little chillier than Revelstoke - with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Calgary.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): brush up on your military savvy at The Military Museums, examine the collection at Gasoline Alley Museum, then get to know the fascinating history of Bowness Park, and finally look for gifts at Highland Scottish Gift Shoppe. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): wander the streets of Stephen Avenue Walk, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Calgary Pathway System, then pause for some serene contemplation at Knox United Church, and finally step off the mainland to explore Prince's Island Park.

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Getting from Canmore to Calgary by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Canmore in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Calgary. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.