60 days in Canada Itinerary

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.

Get in touch with nature at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and Thierry Rimbault Guide de Peche. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Old Quebec and Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ). Get out of town with these interesting Quebec City side-trips: Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre (in Sainte Anne de Beaupre), Reserve Nationale de Faune du Cap‑Tourmente (in Saint-Joachim) and Reserve naturelle du Marais-Leon-Provancher (in Neuville). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Place Royale, witness the site of a historic battle at The Battlefields Park, appreciate the history behind Do Re Mi Fa Sol la Si Do Quebec, and steep yourself in history at Royal Battery.

To see maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Quebec City trip planning website.

Manchester, UK to Quebec City is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Quebec City is minus 5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Quebec City are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to fly to Montreal.

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Step out of the city life by going to Alaskan Adventure Dog Sledding and Parc de la Frayere. Notre-Dame Basilica and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Montreal side-trips: Tessier Beach (in Sainte Agathe des Monts), Musee International d'Art Naif (in Magog) and PAUS Spa Experience - Sherbrooke (in Sherbrooke). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, make a trip to Old Montreal, and stroll around Mount Royal Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Montreal tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Quebec City to Montreal takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Montreal, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ottawa.

A major center of technology nicknamed "Silicon Valley North," Ottawa offers visitors a modern flavor with its range of trendy hotels, shops, and restaurants.

Parliament Hill and Buildings and Rideau Canal National Historic Site are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at Omega Park and Gingerbread Man. Go for a jaunt from Ottawa to South Glengarry to see Gray's Creek Conservation Area about 1h 30 min away. There's much more to do: stop by ByWard Market, explore the galleries of Orange Art Gallery, examine the collection at National Gallery of Canada, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Notre Dame Basilica.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Ottawa road trip planner.

Getting from Montreal to Ottawa by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Toronto.

Possibly the world's most diverse city, Toronto houses over 80 ethnic communities speaking nearly 150 different languages or dialects.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Distillery Historic District and Casa Loma. Step out of the city life by going to Butterfly Conservatory and Horseshoe Falls. Change things up with these side-trips from Toronto: Back 10 Cellars (in Beamsville), Niagara Falls (Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk, &more) and Foreign Affair Winery (in Vineland). There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from CN Tower, see the interesting displays at Hockey Hall of Fame, wander the streets of Kensington Market, and explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of Ontario.

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Getting from Ottawa to Toronto by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Calgary.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary and Prince's Island Park. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Glenbow Museum and Royal Tyrrell Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Calgary: Shallow Water Drift Co. - Day Boat Trips (in Langdon), Studio West Bronze Foundry & Art Gallery (in Cochrane) and Mclean Creek Provincial Recreation Area (in Bragg Creek). There's much more to do: stroll around Fort Calgary, browse the different shops at Stephen Avenue Walk, admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Calgary Zoo, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Calgary Temple.

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Fly from Toronto to Calgary in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Toronto to Calgary, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in June, expect Calgary to be slightly colder, temps between 24°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough 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.

Get in touch with nature at Bow Valley Parkway and Sunshine Village. Get a sense of the local culture at Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Banff Park Museum. There's lots more to do: admire the majestic nature at Lake Louise Summer Gondola, look for all kinds of wild species at Valley of the Ten Peaks, hike along Mount St. Piran, and take in the dramatic scenery at Bow Falls.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Banff National Park day trip planning site.

Getting from Calgary to Banff National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Calgary in June, things will get a bit cooler in Banff National Park: highs are around 20°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to Victoria.

Many urban centers call themselves "Garden City," but thanks to its many manicured parks filled with native and exotic plants, Victoria probably deserves than moniker more than most.

You'll get in some beach time at China Beach and French Beach Provincial Park. Get in touch with nature at Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching and East Sooke Regional Park. And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through The Butchart Gardens, learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, explore the historical opulence of Craigdarroch Castle, and take an in-depth tour of Metchosin Pioneer Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Victoria trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from Banff National Park to Victoria takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Banff National Park in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Victoria, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Nanaimo.

Widely regarded as one of Canada's most livable cities, Nanaimo remains both an industrial center and a tourist hub on Vancouver Island.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): walk around Beach Front Park and then get a dose of the wild on Vancouver Island Whale Watch. On the next day, stroll through Cowichan Valley trail.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Nanaimo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Victoria to Nanaimo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Victoria in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nanaimo, with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive 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.

Visiting Long Beach and Dolphin & Whale Watching will get you outdoors. Relax by the water at Chesterman Beach and Florencia Bay. Step out of Tofino with an excursion to Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet--about 44 minutes away. On the 16th (Sun), hike the day away at West Coast Trail. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cox Bay Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Wickaninnish Beach, and identify plant and animal life at Maquinna Provincial Marine Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Tofino day trip planning website.

You can drive from Nanaimo to Tofino in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Nanaimo in July: high temperatures in Tofino hover around 21°C and lows are around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Campbell River.

Locals may joke Campbell River represents civilization's end on scenic Vancouver Island, yet the city remains a lively hub of tourism consistently packed with nature enthusiasts from every corner of the globe.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): walk around Nymph Falls Nature Park and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Campbell River tour app.

Getting from Tofino to Campbell River by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. While traveling from Tofino, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Campbell River, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Telegraph Cove.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Whale Interpretive Centre and then surround yourself with nature on Tide Rip Grizzly Tours.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Telegraph Cove vacation planning app.

Traveling by car from Campbell River to Telegraph Cove takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Campbell River in July, expect Telegraph Cove to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Squamish.

Easily accessible from both Whistler and Vancouver, little Squamish sits in the middle of one of Canada's scenic natural areas, affectionately called the "Sea to Sky Country." A vacation in Squamish provides the perfect opportunity to try a range of outdoor activities, so it's not surprising the town calls itself the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada." Visitors get their dose of adrenaline by rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, golfing, whitewater rafting, or kite surfing in the area.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Britannia Mine Museum and Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse. Escape the urban bustle at Princess Louisa Inlet and Stawamus Chief Park. Change things up with a short trip to Tantalus Provincial Park in Wynndel (about 34 minutes away). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take in the dramatic scenery at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, take a pleasant ride with Diamondhead Outfitters, and immerse yourself in nature at Alice Lake Provincial Park.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Squamish trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Telegraph Cove to Squamish in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, train, and bus. While traveling from Telegraph Cove, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Squamish, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

You'll get in some beach time at Kitsilano Beach and English Bay Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Granville Island and Museum of Anthropology. Get out of town with these interesting Vancouver side-trips: Chilliwack (Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve & Fishing Charters & Tours). There's still lots to do: stroll around Stanley Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Wreck Beach, don't miss a visit to Vancouver Lookout, and admire the landmark architecture of Bloedel Conservatory.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Vancouver travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Squamish to Vancouver takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Vancouver sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.