35 days in Canada & United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips journey planner
Start: Banff National Park, Canada
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Calgary, Canada
— 1 day
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Vancouver, Canada
— 4 nights
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Seattle, United States
— 4 nights
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Minneapolis, United States
— 7 nights
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Boston, United States
— 8 nights
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Quebec City, Canada
— 3 nights
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L'Anse aux Meadows, Canada
— 7 nights
Drive to Deer Lake, Fly to Toronto
End: Toronto, Canada
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Calgary, Canada — 1 day
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Stampede City
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 18th (Tue): get to know the resident critters at The Calgary Zoo and then enjoy breathtaking views from Calgary Tower.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Calgary trip itinerary builder app.
Banff National Park to Calgary is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Banff National Park in April; daily highs in Calgary reach 13°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Vancouver.
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Vancouver, Canada — 4 nights
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Hollywood North
Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.Vancouver is known for parks, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Stanley Park, explore the striking landscape at Vancouver Seawall, take a stroll through Granville Island, and meet the residents at Vancouver Aquarium.
To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Vancouver holiday maker app.
Fly from Calgary to Vancouver in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Calgary to Vancouver. Traveling from Calgary in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Vancouver, with lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Seattle.
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Seattle, United States — 4 nights
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Emerald City
Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Mount Vernon (Tulip Town & Roozengaarde Display Garden). There's still lots to do: shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, work some fitness into your day at Discovery Park, stroll through Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Seattle trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Vancouver to Seattle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a shuttle. In April, daytime highs in Seattle are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis, United States — 7 nights
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The City of Lakes
Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Minneapolis: Rochester (Gonda Building & Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, steep yourself in history at James J. Hill House, and take in nature's colorful creations at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Minneapolis road trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Seattle to Minneapolis takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle to Minneapolis, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in April, expect Minneapolis to be slightly colder, temps between 14°C and 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Boston.
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Boston, United States — 8 nights
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Beantown
Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.Venture out of the city with trips to Ogunquit (Perkins Cove & Marginal Way Walkway), Tributary Brewing (in Kittery) and Sandwich (Sandwich Glass Museum & Heritage Museums & Gardens). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, appreciate the history behind New England Holocaust Memorial, and stroll around Boston Common.
For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Boston sightseeing planner.
Getting from Minneapolis to Boston by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Minneapolis to Boston. May in Boston sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to fly to Quebec City.
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Quebec City, Canada — 3 nights
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With a World Heritage-listed old town, Quebec City remains a walkable and safe hub of culture, commerce, and education offering a blend of fascinating history and a range of tourist-oriented activities.On the 12th (Fri), get to know the fascinating history of Old Quebec and then stop by Terrasse Dufferin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, admire the sheer force of Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, and then stop by Quartier Petit Champlain.
For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Quebec City road trip planning website.
Fly from Boston to Quebec City in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Boston in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Quebec City: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to L'Anse aux Meadows.
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L'Anse aux Meadows, Canada — 7 nights
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Offering access to the remains of an 11th-century Viking settlement, L'Anse aux Meadows tourism draws history buffs from afar.Get out of town with these interesting L'Anse aux Meadows side-trips: Raleigh (Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve & Pistolet Bay Provincial Park), Battle Harbour National Historic District (in Battle Harbour) and Pinware River Provincial Park (in L'Anse-au-Loup). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of L'Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site, trek along Nuddick Trail, head off the coast to Quirpon Island, and browse the exhibits of Gaia Art Gallery.
To see photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the L'Anse aux Meadows online journey builder.
Traveling by car from Quebec City to L'Anse aux Meadows takes 29 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Newfoundland Standard Time (NST), which is usually a 1.5 hour difference. Traveling from Quebec City in May, things will get a bit cooler in L'Anse aux Meadows: highs are around 9°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Side Trips
Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, The Viking Shop, Battle Harbour National Historic District, Pinware River Provincial Park
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