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): get reinvigorated at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Fenland Trail, then hit the slopes at Sunshine Village, then don't miss a visit to Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site, and finally stop by Canadian Fashion Xperience.

For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Banff National Park journey 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 to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Richmond in April, expect Banff National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 9°C and -4°C. On the 1st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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 1st (Mon), take in the awesome beauty at Ha Ling Peak, then explore the activities along Grassi Lakes, then glide through natural beauty at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Canmore trip itinerary planning app.

Canmore is just a stone's throw from Banff National Park. In May, daytime highs in Canmore are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): examine the collection at Royal Tyrrell Museum and then see the interesting displays at Fossil World Discovery Museum.

To see other places to visit and tourist information, read Drumheller trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Canmore to Drumheller takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Canmore in May, things will get a bit warmer in Drumheller: highs are around 22°C and lows about 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 traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Grande Prairie trip planning site.

Drive from Drumheller to Grande Prairie in 7.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Tumbler Ridge.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Quality Falls Hiking Trail and then see the interesting displays at Tumbler Ridge Museum.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Tumbler Ridge day trip planning site.

Getting from Grande Prairie to Tumbler Ridge by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Grande Prairie to Tumbler Ridge, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Tumbler Ridge can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling 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. Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Northern Lights Estate Winery.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Prince George day trip app.

Getting from Tumbler Ridge to Prince George by car takes about 5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Prince George are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sat) before leaving for home.