8 days in Canada Itinerary

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 (Sat): don't miss a visit to Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site and then relax and rejuvenate at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour and then fly down the slopes at Sunshine Village.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Banff National Park online travel route planner.

Richmond to Banff National Park is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In April, Banff National Park is a bit cooler than Richmond - with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Art Country Canada Gallery, contemplate the waterfront views at Grassi Lakes, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Canmore trip planner.

Canmore is just a short distance from Banff National Park. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Drumheller.

Keep an eye out for prehistoric beasts lurking in dark corners during your trip to Drumheller.

On the 3rd (Wed), take some stellar pictures from Orkney Viewpoint, look for gifts at Jurassic Store Fossil World, and then see the interesting displays at Fossil World Discovery Museum.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Drumheller online visit planner.

Getting from Canmore to Drumheller by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Canmore in May, with highs in Drumheller at 22°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Grande Prairie.

Grande Prairie is a city in northwest Alberta, Canada within the southern portion of an area known as Peace River Country. To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Grande Prairie trip planning tool.

You can drive from Drumheller to Grande Prairie in 7.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tumbler Ridge.

On the 5th (Fri), learn more about the world around you at Tumbler Ridge Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Tumbler Ridge sightseeing tool.

Traveling by car from Grande Prairie to Tumbler Ridge takes 2.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grande Prairie to Tumbler Ridge due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 4°C. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Prince George.

Prince George, with a population of 74,003, is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is the "Northern Capital" of BC. Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, and the crossroads of Highway 16 and Highway 97, the city is the service and supply hub for one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada and plays an important role in the province's economy and culture.HistoryThe origins of Prince George can be traced to the North West Company fur trading post of Fort George, which was established in 1807 by Simon Fraser and named in honour of King George III. The post was centred in the centuries-old homeland of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, whose very name means "people of the confluence of the two rivers."1800sThroughout the 19th century Fort George remained unchanged, while Fort St. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): appreciate the history behind Mr. PG Statue.

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You can drive from Tumbler Ridge to Prince George in 5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Prince George can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.