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.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Banff National Park day trip planning website.

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 difference when traveling from Richmond to Banff National Park is 1 hour. 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 enough time to 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), glide through natural beauty at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, then explore the activities along Grassi Lakes, and then stop by Tin Box. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the verdant scenery at Bow Valley Provincial Park, then wander the wide-open spaces of Cross Zee Ranch, then contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Lake, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Canmore trip itinerary builder.

Canmore is very close to Banff National Park. In May, daily temperatures in Canmore can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Wed) before leaving for 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): see the interesting displays at Fossil World Discovery Museum, then examine the collection at Valley Doll Museum & Gifts, and then look for gifts at 3rd Avenue Arts.

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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. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Canmore in May; daily highs in Drumheller reach 22°C and lows reach 5°C. On the 3rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Grande Prairie.

Grande Prairie is a city in northwest Alberta, Canada within the southern portion of an area known as Peace River Country. On the 4th (Thu), get engrossed in the history at Heritage Discovery Centre, get a new perspective on nature at Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, then stroll around Muskoseepi Park, then play a few rounds at Morningview Park Golf Course, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Art Gallery of Grande Prairie.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grande Prairie trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Drumheller to Grande Prairie takes 7.5 hours. In May in Grande Prairie, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Tumbler Ridge.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): learn more about the world around you at Tumbler Ridge Museum.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Tumbler Ridge trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Grande Prairie to Tumbler Ridge takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Grande Prairie to Tumbler Ridge, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 4°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for 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. On the 5th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Mr. PG Statue.

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Getting from Tumbler Ridge to Prince George by car takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 3°C. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.