Best of Canada's West

Days 1-2  Vancouver    
Fly into Vancouver, a picturesque city nestled between the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the snow-capped Coast Mountains. Stroll down lively Robson Street or perhaps take in splendid views of the skyline from Stanley Park.

Day 3  Vancouver to Victoria      
Pick up your car at the airport and drive to Tsawwassen to catch the ferry to Vancouver Island.

Day 4  Victoria      
Enjoy this pretty city, rich in maritime history. Perhaps visit the famous Butchart Gardens or book a whale watching cruise from the Inner Harbour.

Day 5  Victoria to Whistler  
Return to the mainland by ferry and drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to the world-famous alpine village of Whistler.

Days 6-7  Whistler    
This resort town offers a huge variety of activities to choose from including bear viewing, hiking and biking.

Day 8  Whistler to Sun Peaks      
Leave Whistler behind and travel through the gold rush towns of Lillooet and Cache Creek to reach the mountain resort of Sun Peaks.

Day 9  Sun Peaks    
Sun Peaks is a small and charming mountain resort with a friendly community. There are excellent golf courses, scenic hiking trails and a carpet of wildflower blooms if visiting in the height of summer.

Day 10  Sun Peaks to Jasper    
Journey through rolling ranch country to the majestic Canadian Rockies. If you have time upon arrival, soak up the sunset at Pyramid Lake.

Day 11  Jasper NP      
Explore Jasper National Park and enjoy a wealth of fantastic outdoor activities including hiking, rafting and fishing.

Day 12  Jasper to Banff      
Drive the spectacular Icefields Parkway, passing thundering waterfalls, turquoise lakes and magnificent glaciers. To catch a glimpse of the Athabasca Glacier, stop at the impressive Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of snow and ice south of the Arctic Circle. Venture out across the glacier on an Ice Explorer and take in spectacular panoramas from up on the Skywalk.

Day 13  Banff      
Discover the beautiful surroundings by taking the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for incredible views.

Day 14  Banff to Kelowna      
Drive to Kelowna through the Okanagan Valley, home to countless orchards and wineries.

Day 15  Kelowna      
Situated on the shores of Lake Okanagan, Kelowna is a good base from which to explore the surrounding wineries and enjoy some lakeside fun.

Days 16-17  Fly home      
Make the drive back to Vancouver and drop off your car in time for your flight home.