8 days in Cancun & Canada Itinerary

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Cancun, Mexico
— 1 night
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Vancouver, Canada
— 2 nights
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Banff National Park, Canada
— 3 nights
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Toronto, Canada
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Cancun, Mexico — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the ancient world of Zona Arqueologica El Rey and then browse the different shops at La Isla. Keep things going the next day: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Interactive Aquarium and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Delfines.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Cancun trip itinerary maker site.

Toronto, Canada to Cancun is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Toronto in April: high temperatures in Cancun hover around 34°C and lows are around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Vancouver.
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Vancouver, Canada — 2 nights

Hollywood North

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): wander the streets of Gastown, wander the streets of Granville Island, and then stroll through Kitsilano Beach. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Stanley Park and then take in the dramatic natural features at Vancouver Seawall.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Vancouver vacation builder.

You can fly from Cancun to Vancouver in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cancun to Vancouver, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Cancun in April: high temperatures in Vancouver hover around 16°C and lows are around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Banff National Park.
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Banff National Park, Canada — 3 nights

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sunshine Village and Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Change things up with a short trip to Lake O' Hara in Yoho National Park (about 1h 10 min away). There's still lots to do: get interesting insight from Kingmik Dog Sled Tours, indulge in some personalized pampering at Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Louise.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Banff National Park online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Vancouver to Banff National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Vancouver to Banff National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Vancouver in April, you will find days in Banff National Park are slightly colder (9°C), and nights are much colder (-4°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Toronto.
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Toronto, Canada — 1 night

New York City of Canada

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): examine the collection at Royal Ontario Museum, then see the interesting displays at Hockey Hall of Fame, and then make a trip to CN Tower.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Toronto journey planner.

Fly from Banff National Park to Toronto in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Banff National Park to Toronto, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Banff National Park in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 3°C in Toronto. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
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Canada travel guide

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Most people remember their holiday in Canada by the country's great outdoors, yet this sprawling land of hulking mountains and rocky coastlines also boasts numerous modern cities, home to some of the world's finest dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Made for leisurely road trips, North America's biggest country features vast landscapes still unspoiled by mass tourism. A tour of Canada reveals a place packed with diverse cultures, living in tolerance and enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the world. If the vastness of those natural landscapes overwhelms you at any point during your Canada vacation, head to the openhearted cities of Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal, ideal destinations for art lovers, history buffs, shopaholics, fashionistas, and impassioned foodies.
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