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Western Canada (Vancouver to Calgary)

1 itinerary · 0 open departures · 0 missions

The Vancouver to Calgary corridor cuts through some of the most dramatic scenery in North America, spanning British Columbia's Pacific coast and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Vancouver is celebrated for its cosmopolitan food scene, mountain biking, and easy access to world-class skiing at Whistler, while the interior route passes through valleys, glaciers, and iconic parks like Banff and Jasper. The journey — often made via the Sea-to-Sky Highway or the Trans-Canada — is a road-trip classic, drawing travellers for hiking, wildlife spotting, kayaking, and winter sports. Calgary serves as the eastern gateway to the Rockies and is known for its energy, frontier culture, and the legendary Calgary Stampede.

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Western Canada (Vancouver to Calgary) · 12 days

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Canadian Rockies Trail — Self-Launched Version

A 12-day independent version of G Adventures' "Canadian Rockies Trail": Vancouver → Victoria → Whistler → Clearwater → Jasper → Lake Louise → Banff → Calgary. You'll swap the private touring van for BC Ferries, the Rocky Mountaineer-adjacent VIA Rail corridor, and the Brewster/Sundog shuttle network, stay in hostels and budget lodges instead of comfort hotels, and self-book the glacier ice walk, river safari and hot springs. Costs are approximate, per person, excluding international flights.

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