The Vancouver Adventure

Vancouver to Edmonton

Canada has so much to offer its visitors: cosmopolitan and busy nightlife for the city lovers and beautiful scenery with incredible wildlife for the nature seekers. Whether you are travelling by car or motorhome, the country will surpass any expectations!

Vancouver is a bustling and very ethnically diverse city, which reflects on its thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Visit the Richmond Night Market for delicious food from different cultures.

Stanley Park is North America's third-largest park. Walk around the Seawall and experience magnificent views of the Vancouver skyline. Don’t miss the Brockton Point Totem Poles as they have high historical significance for First Nations.

A visit to Science World and Vancouver Aquarium is a perfect day out for families.

Start: Vancouver

Finish: Edmonton

Duration: 15666km – 5 Days

Day 1: Vancouver to Kelowna

Distance: 391km

Time: 4hrs 18minutes

Time to leave Vancouver. Take the Trans Canada Highwayand enjoy the stunning mountain views. A quick stop to see the Othello Tunnels shouldn't take too long and the views are worth the short detour.

While in Kelowna, go for a wine tour at one of the many wineries around the town. There are many beautiful parks and gardens to see: Myra Canyon Park offers scenic views, and Kasugai Japanese Garden is a peaceful retreat featuring beautiful stonework, mini waterfalls and a pond stocked with large Koi fish.

Okanagan Lake deserves a visit. Enjoy a variety of water sports such as stand-up paddleboard, wake boat, sailboat, pedal-boat and kayaking. The lake is also a great fishing spot for Kokanee, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Rainbow Trout.

Recommended Accommodation:

• Days Inn by Wyndham

• Accent Inns

Campsites:

• Kelowna Urban Farm and RV Park

Day 2: Kelowna to Revelstoke

Distance: 197km

Time: 2hrs 30minutes

Revelstoke is a popular ski destination year-round mountain destination for nature enthusiasts; take in the stunning views of rugged mountains, crisp glaciers, lush forests and waterfalls. Visit the Revelstoke Railway Museum and Three Valley Heritage Ghost Town. The Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail displays magnificent cedar trees and other plants in an enjoyable short stroll.

Two nearby national parks, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Park offer adventurers world-class snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking.

Recommended Accommodation:

• Basecamp Resorts Revelstoke

• Coast Hillcrest Hotel

Campsites:

• Revelstoke Campground

Day 3: Revelstoke to Lake Louise

Distance: 383km

Time: 4hrs 35minutes

On the way to Lake Louise, make a quick stop at Radium Hot Springs to soak in their natural pools. The hot springs are located in the middle of a mountain with trees all around it.

Lake Louise’s dramatic background, it's clear turquoise waters makes this place something special. The region has many other picturesque and serene lakes that deserve a visit, including Peyto, Herbert and Moraine Lake. If time is on your side, a hike to Fairview Lookout is the perfect spot to see the magnitude of the region.

The Samson Native Gallery showcases art, paintings, and sculpture from renowned First Nations artists and various gifts. The Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe offers a variety of sweets and treats with a classic old fashion charm.

Recommended Accommodation:

• Lake Louise Inn

• Mountaineer Lodge

Campsites:

• Lake Louise Campground

Day 4: Lake Louise to Jasper

Distance: 232km

Time: 2hr 45 minutes

Stay on Icefields Parkway and head north to Jasper. Stop at Sunwapta Falls for a quick 20-minute walk (1.3km) and check the stunning views of the three waterfalls spread over the Sunwapta River.

Jasper is the world's second-largest dark sky preserve and on any clear night it feels you can see millions of stars in the sky. Camping under the stars or a visit to Jasper Planetarium will enrich this experience.

Take the seven-minute ride up Whistlers Mountain on the Jasper SkyTram to an elevation of 2,285 metres. At the top, you will have one of the best views in the entire Canadian Rockies, surrounded by six mountain ranges.

The Glacier Skywalk is a cliff-edge walkway where a glass floor separates you from a 280m drop.

Recommended Accommodation:

• Chateau Jasper

• Jasper Inn & Suites

Campsites:

• Whistlers Campground

Day 5: Jasper to Edmonton

Distance: 365km

Time: 3hrs 41minutes

Head south via Icefields Parkway and take a quick detour to Athabasca Falls. The waterfall and surroundings are beautiful all year around, even when the water is frozen in winter.

Head North via Yellowhead Highway and enjoy the last leg of this road trip. Make a stop at the Beaver Boardwalk, located at the west end of Maxwell Lake. There is an elevated observation tower that overlooks the beaver lodge with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Patient observers can watch the beaver colony members take the branches and float them along a canal paralleling the boardwalk.

When in Edmonton, stroll around Whyte Avenue and West Edmonton Mall for good restaurants and shopping. For the culture enthusiasts, visit the Muttart Conservatory and Royal Alberta Museum.

Elk Island National Park is the perfect place to observe bison, birds and more local wildlife.

Recommended Accommodation:

• Holiday Inn Express

• Sandman Signature

Campsites:

• Shakers Acres RV Park

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