How to Travel in Canada: A Guide with Routes
Canada 🇨🇦 is a large country, so today I'm going to recommend a few travel routes, from Vancouver on the west coast to Toronto and Montreal in the east. Remember to save this post:
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1⃣️ Western Natural Scenery Route (10–12 days)
📍 Vancouver: Visit Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville Island. Spend 1–2 days here.
📍 Whistler (1.5 hours from Vancouver): Go skiing, mountain biking, or hiking. Spend 1–2 days here.
📍 Banff National Park: Fly from Vancouver to Calgary, then head to Banff National Park. Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and enjoy the hot springs in Banff.
📍 Jasper National Park: Travel from Banff to Jasper. Visit the Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
📍 Icefields Parkway: A road connecting Banff and Jasper, known as one of the most beautiful scenic roads in the world.
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2⃣️ Eastern Cultural Exploration Route (7–10 days)
📍 Toronto: Visit the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Royal Ontario Museum, or head to the Toronto Islands to enjoy the city views. You can also spend a day at Niagara Falls and take a boat tour.
📍 Ottawa: Canada's capital. Visit Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of History, and ByWard Market.
📍 Montreal: A great place to experience French culture. The Old Town, Saint Joseph's Oratory, and Montreal Botanical Garden are must-see attractions.
📍 Quebec City: The only walled city in North America, with a long history and French atmosphere. The Old Town is perfect for photography.
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3⃣️ Aurora + Natural Scenery Route (5–7 days)
📍 Yellowknife: If you're interested in the aurora, fly from Vancouver or Calgary to Yellowknife. The aurora is most spectacular in autumn and winter. Spend 2–3 days here.
📍 Banff National Park: Fly from Yellowknife to Calgary, then head to Banff to enjoy the glaciers, lakes, and other natural scenery.
📍 Jasper National Park: Drive from Banff to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway. Visit the glaciers and beautiful waterfalls, then return to Calgary.
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4⃣️ Cross-Canada Road Trip (15–20 days)
📍 Vancouver to Calgary: Drive along the Trans-Canada Highway, passing through Jasper, Banff, and other places to explore the natural scenery of the west.
📍 Saskatchewan and Manitoba: Experience Canada's prairies and unique rural scenery.
📍 Ontario: Arrive in Toronto, visit Niagara Falls, then head east to Ottawa.
📍 Quebec: Explore Montreal and Quebec City, and experience French culture.
📍 Nova Scotia: If you have time, head from Quebec to Nova Scotia to visit Halifax and Cape Breton.
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🥰 Useful Tips
🔸 Book in advance: Especially during the summer tourist season and fall foliage season, book hotels and transportation in advance.
🔸 Car rental: Renting a car is a great option for natural scenery routes and interprovincial travel.
🔸 Outdoor gear: If you plan to do outdoor activities, bring waterproof and cold-weather gear.