{"id":699,"date":"2021-11-15T15:48:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T10:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T09:43:42","slug":"western-canada-road-trip-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Canada in 3 weeks &#8211; Road Trip Plan from Vancouver to Canadian Rockies and Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Know_before_you_go\" >Know before you go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Vancouver_%E2%80%93_Canadian_Rockies_%E2%80%93_Vancouver_Road_trip_overview\" >Vancouver &#8211; Canadian Rockies &#8211; Vancouver Road trip overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#How_much_time_will_you_need\" >How much time will you need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Vancouver_%E2%80%93_Canadian_Rockies_%E2%80%93_Vancouver_Road_Trip_Map\" >Vancouver &#8211; Canadian Rockies &#8211; Vancouver Road Trip Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#The_Best_Way_to_Travel_Around_Western_Canada\" >The Best Way to Travel Around Western Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Travelling_in_a_motorhome_Here_is_what_you_should_know_about_the_campgrounds\" >Travelling in a motorhome? Here is what you should know about the campgrounds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#My_recommended_3-week_road_trip_itinerary_from_Vancouver_to_Vancouver\" >My recommended 3-week road trip itinerary from Vancouver to Vancouver<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_1_-3_Vancouver_to_Whistler_on_the_Sea_to_Sky_Highway\" >Day 1 -3: Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_3-4_Whistler_to_the_Okanagan_Valley\" >Day 3-4: Whistler to the Okanagan Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Vernon_Night_3\" >Accommodation in Vernon (Night 3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_4-5_Revelstoke_and_Glacier_National_Park\" >Day 4-5: Revelstoke and Glacier National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Must-dos_around_Revelstoke\" >Must-dos around Revelstoke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Revelstoke_night_4\" >Accommodation in Revelstoke (night 4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_5-8_Yoho_National_Park_Lake_Louise\" >Day 5-8: Yoho National Park &amp; Lake Louise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Best_things_to_do_in_Yoho_National_Park_and_Lake_Louise\" >Best things to do in Yoho National Park and Lake Louise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Lake_Louise_Night_5_6_7\" >Accommodation in Lake Louise (Night 5, 6 &amp; 7)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_8-10_Canmore_and_Kananaskis_Country\" >Day 8-10: Canmore and Kananaskis Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Things_to_do_around_Canmore\" >Things to do around Canmore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Canmore_Night_8_9\" >Accommodation in Canmore&nbsp; (Night 8&amp;9)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_10-13_Banff_The_Bow_Valley_Parkway\" >Day 10-13: Banff &amp; The Bow Valley Parkway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Things_to_do_around_Banff\" >Things to do around Banff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Banff_Night_10_11_12\" >Accommodation in Banff (Night 10, 11 &amp; 12)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_13_14_The_Icefields_Parkway\" >Day 13 &amp; 14: The Icefields Parkway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_14-18_Jasper_National_Park\" >Day 14-18: Jasper National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Things_to_do_in_Jasper_National_Park\" >Things to do in Jasper National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Jasper_Night_14_15_16_17\" >Accommodation in Jasper (Night 14, 15, 16 &amp; 17)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_18-19_Jasper_to_Clearwater_via_Mount_Robson\" >Day 18-19: Jasper to Clearwater via Mount Robson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Clearwater_Night_18\" >Accommodation in Clearwater (Night 18)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Day_19-21_Clearwater_to_Vancouver_via_Joffre_Lakes_Provincial_Park\" >Day 19-21: Clearwater to Vancouver via Joffre Lakes Provincial Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Accommodation_in_Vancouver_Night_20\" >Accommodation in Vancouver (Night 20)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>I initially came to Canada on a Working Holiday Visa to do a road trip across the entire country.&nbsp;Since the visa allowed me a whole year for my stay I thought my plan should be manageable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I quickly learned it wasn&#8217;t. Canada is&nbsp;massive and&nbsp;unless I planned to spend the whole time behind the wheel sightseeing from the window of my car I quickly had to change my strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to&nbsp;shift my focus toward the&nbsp;Canadian Rockies and Western Canada, particularly the two most beautiful Canadian Provinces:&nbsp;<strong>Alberta and British Columbia.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>I&nbsp;spent over&nbsp;14 months traveling between BC and Alberta. I&#8217;ve completed countless hikes and photographed many of&nbsp;the iconic spots in the Rockies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have put together an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outdoor Guide to the Canadian Rockies and Beyond<\/a>&nbsp;and with a clear conscience, I can tell you it will be your best online resource for planning your road trip across Western Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861869599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_before_you_go\"><\/span>Know before you go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2415.jpg\" alt=\"The Mistaya River - road trip itinerary via the Canadian Rockies, starting and ending in Vancouver\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mistaya River along the Icefields Parkway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing how popular Canada is in the summer, the number one piece of advice I can give you is to plan your trip&nbsp;well in advance.&nbsp; Especially if your holidays fall within the busiest months of July and August. Often by January, many hotels are booked out for the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always my guides are completely free and if you find them useful, it would be awesome if you use the affiliate links provided in this post to book your accommodation, car rental, or motorhome. You are also welcome to share it with whoever might find it helpful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding the road trip plan or need advice, leave them in the comments! I always answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12251021299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vancouver_%E2%80%93_Canadian_Rockies_%E2%80%93_Vancouver_Road_trip_overview\"><\/span>Vancouver &#8211; Canadian Rockies &#8211; Vancouver Road trip overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The itinerary starts in Vancouver, one of the biggest transport hubs in Western Canada. It then heads north on the &#8220;Sea to Sky Highway&#8221;, stopping in Squamish and Whistler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending a few days in the mountains it will take you&nbsp;into the Okanagan Valley, famous for wine and geothermal hot springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterward, it&#8217;ll be time to focus on the best part of the road trip &#8211; the Canadian Rockies. You will spend some time around quaint little mountain towns: Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise travel through the world-famous Icefields Parkway, and visit the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies &#8211; Jasper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back west to Vancouver&nbsp;this guide will take you via Wells Gray Provincial Park and back along the Sea to Sky Highway to give you a chance to see all the things you didn&#8217;t manage to see on the way up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11901601899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_will_you_need\"><\/span>How much time will you need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sulphur-Skyline-Jasper-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sulphur-Skyline-Jasper-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sulphur-Skyline-Jasper-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sulphur-Skyline-Jasper-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sulphur-Skyline-Jasper-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sulphur Skyline near Jasper National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you plan on being in the car most of the time,&nbsp;I wouldn&#8217;t recommend trying to tackle this distance in less than two&nbsp;weeks.&nbsp;Three weeks however is in my eyes an optimal time.&nbsp;We all tend to rush through our lives, so giving yourself time to take it all in every once in a while will do you some good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more time, consider&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vancouver-island-road-trip-guide\/\">visiting Vancouver Island<\/a>&nbsp;or completing one of the&nbsp;awesome backcountry trips in the Canadian Rockies<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-multiday-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this journey isn&#8217;t exactly what you&#8217;re after, I have also made itineraries for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vancouver-calgary-road-trip-itinerary-part-1\/\">voyage from Vancouver to Calgary<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-2-weeks-road-trip-guide\/\">Calgary to Calgary road trip focused solely on the Canadian Rockies.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861870599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vancouver_%E2%80%93_Canadian_Rockies_%E2%80%93_Vancouver_Road_Trip_Map\"><\/span>Vancouver &#8211; Canadian Rockies &#8211; Vancouver Road Trip Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the map of the whole itinerary.&nbsp;By clicking on the top left of the map you will find separate layers&nbsp;marking the route, photography spots, hikes, points of interest, and many campsites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To hide\/show different layers&nbsp;mark the check box next to the layer&#8217;s name. You can also click on the icons on the map to see the names of the places. I will be talking about them as I break the itinerary down day by day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1GDY4hG27msLzu2OwRckAkk_yjRtvSbmD&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861871099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Way_to_Travel_Around_Western_Canada\"><\/span>The Best Way to Travel Around Western Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Roadside-Views-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9987\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Roadside-Views-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Roadside-Views-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Roadside-Views-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Roadside-Views-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Yoho Valley Road leading to Takakkaw Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Rent a motorhome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Indisputably the best way to travel around Canada is in a Motorhome. With a camper, you\u2019re never left with hotel bills and you\u2019ll have the opportunity to be in the right place at the right time only having to pay small campsite fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning your road trip you can&nbsp;search through all the biggest campervan rental companies using&nbsp;the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/canada\/vancouver-rv-rental\/?affiliate=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Motorhome Republic<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>booking search engine.&nbsp;A real-time saver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> This itinerary travels in the region of 3,000 km. This information is important as you have to prepay for your kilometers if you rent a campervan.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Hire a compact car and stay in hotels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to rent a smaller compact car and bring your camping gear (or stay in hotels)&nbsp;use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/locations\/canada\/vancouver?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Discover Cars<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;It&#8217;s my go-to website&nbsp;when booking a car.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your motorhome doesn\u2019t already include it make sure you buy a compulsory<strong>&nbsp;Discovery Parks Pass&nbsp;<\/strong>which costs ca. 150$ per vehicle and includes up to 7 people. The toll gate where you can pick one up is when you&#8217;ll be driving on the Meadows in the Sky Parkway as you enter Mount Revelstoke, National Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861871499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travelling_in_a_motorhome_Here_is_what_you_should_know_about_the_campgrounds\"><\/span>Travelling in a motorhome? Here is what you should know about the campgrounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9776\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"answer3\">When it comes down to campsites in Canada, you&#8217;re spoilt for choice, especially near all the spots enlisted in this plan. The majority of them are equipped with toilets and shower facilities as well as electric sites for those traveling in bigger motorhomes that require electrical hookups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend campsites operated by Canada&#8217;s Park Authorities. Most of the campsites in the province of British Columbia are around 45$ per site per night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campsites in Alberta are slightly cheaper and you can expect to pay around CAD 40\/per site per night. One site can fit up to 6 people so traveling in a group can be advantageous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the peak summer months (July and August) you will&nbsp;find it very handy to book the&nbsp;sites at least 3-4 months in advance. The sooner the better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All bookings in British Columbia can be made on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.env.gov.bc.ca\/bcparks\/reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC Parks Reservation Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All bookings in the National Parks can be made on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parks Canada Reservation Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All bookings in Alberta (outside of national parks boundaries) can be made on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reserve.albertaparks.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alberta Parks Reservation Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861871899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_recommended_3-week_road_trip_itinerary_from_Vancouver_to_Vancouver\"><\/span>My recommended 3-week road trip itinerary from Vancouver to Vancouver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861872599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_-3_Vancouver_to_Whistler_on_the_Sea_to_Sky_Highway\"><\/span>Day 1 -3: Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"10042\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10042\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"10014\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scenic-Flight-Garibaldi-Provincial-Park-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10014\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scenic-Flight-Garibaldi-Provincial-Park-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scenic-Flight-Garibaldi-Provincial-Park-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scenic-Flight-Garibaldi-Provincial-Park-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scenic-Flight-Garibaldi-Provincial-Park-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"10044\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10044\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been following my website for a while you&#8217;ll know that I am not a city fan. I always design my road trips around nature. This one is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I have heard good things about Vancouver I always tell anyone who plans a road trip and has a very limited time frame, to not waste&nbsp;it on cities. They are all similar after all. If you want to see cities with lots of history go to Europe.&nbsp;When&nbsp;you come to Canada focus on its beautiful landscapes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first venture will be the drive along the Sea to Sky highway.&nbsp;You will spend your first two nights around this area.&nbsp;This road will be your gateway to Squamish and Garibaldi Provincial&nbsp;Park, eventually ending in the resort town of Whistler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have gone into much more detail on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-sea-to-sky-highway-canada\/\">Sea to Sky Highway in a separate post<\/a>&nbsp;outlining the best stops and activities to do along the way, as well as top picks for accommodation!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861874399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3-4_Whistler_to_the_Okanagan_Valley\"><\/span>Day 3-4: Whistler to the Okanagan Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2423.jpg\" alt=\"Morning views over the Okanagan Valley\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Whistler to&nbsp;the Okanagan it&#8217;s a 400 km\/5 hour drive via the Pacific Coastal Mountains and the rolling hills and valleys of the Okanagan. You will continue northeast on Highway 99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of my favorite stops along the way are Nairn Falls and the tiny Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. If you leave Whistler early you can plan a stop at either for a quick hike. You&#8217;ll be&nbsp;driving back the same way, so if you don&#8217;t have time to stop here on the way up, you can do so at the end of your road trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the microclimate and milder temperatures than the rest of the country,&nbsp;the Okanagan Valley with its countless wineries and fruit orchards became the&nbsp;Napa Valley&nbsp;of Canada.&nbsp;Purchasing&nbsp;fruit in the local markets along with wine tasting at one (or several) vineyards are some of the must-dos here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2424.jpg\" alt=\"A deer spotted in the winery\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vernon, Kelowna, and Penticton are all cities in the Okanagan and boast many of the same attributes. They all lie on the shore of Okanagan Lake and each has its wineries and vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a very relaxing place when you venture out away from the city centers, life moves slowly and it&#8217;s a nice chance to relax after exploring Whistler. Spoil yourself and book a tour around some vineyards. You can also&nbsp;<strong>stock up on wine<\/strong>&nbsp;and fresh fruit for the rest of your road trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861875799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Vernon_Night_3\"><\/span>Accommodation in Vernon (Night 3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/super-8-vernon.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/super-8-vernon.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Super 8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/fairfield-inn-amp-suites-vernon.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/fairfield-inn-amp-suites-vernon.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fairfield Inn and Suites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/sparkling-hill-wellness-ltd.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/sparkling-hill-wellness-ltd.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sparkling Hill Resort<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11903418899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4-5_Revelstoke_and_Glacier_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 4-5: Revelstoke and Glacier National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2427.jpg\" alt=\"Driving through Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountain Range\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your next&nbsp;destination after the Okanagan will be Revelstoke with a break in between for a soak in the hot springs. You will take 97 North first then Highway 6 East towards Nakusp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a stunning drive through hilly meadows. You can start to feel the earth around you getting bigger, rougher, and more jagged. This whole area has been created by the force of nature. One of them is the intense geothermal activity happening underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When driving from the Okanagan Valley to Revelstoke you should stop at the&nbsp;Halcyon Hot Springs or Nakusp Hot Springs&nbsp;for a chance to soak in the mineral-rich water. Nothing&nbsp;defines&nbsp;a &#8220;holiday&#8221; better than relaxing in a geothermal pool while gazing at the beautiful views ahead. Wouldn&#8217;t you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2429.jpg\" alt=\"Halcyon Hotsprings. A must stop on Western Canada Road trip.\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halcyon Hot Springs on the Upper Arrow Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On this section of the road trip, there are two ferry crossings both of which take you across Upper Arrow Lake. Both are free of charge and leave at regular intervals.&nbsp;The first,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Needles Ferry&nbsp;leaves every 30 minutes all day and the second the&nbsp;Shelter Bay Ferry&nbsp;leaves every hour finishing at midnight and starting again at 5 am.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They both operate on a first come first serve basis and no prior bookings are required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the second ferry crossing, it&#8217;s an hour&#8217;s drive to Revelstoke &#8211; the gateway to the Glacier National Park, where you will spend your 4th night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11904392899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must-dos_around_Revelstoke\"><\/span>Must-dos around Revelstoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meadows in the Sky Parkway<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revelstoke-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9985\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revelstoke-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revelstoke-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revelstoke-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Revelstoke-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 26km parkway is a windy uphill drive that is home to many viewpoints and lots of wildlife. If you are not a hiker, this is your chance to summit a mountain without any effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grizzly bears are a common sight near the summit and a myriad of hiking trails can be enjoyed at the top with incredible mountain vistas. Hint. Head there in the morning to skip the crowds and for the best chances to spot wildlife!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road is open from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 am &#8211; 5.30 pm between May 20th and June 15th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 am &#8211; 5 pm June 16th to September 7th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 am &#8211; 5 pm between September 8th and October 11th when it closes for the season winter season.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roger&#8217;s Pass<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2430.jpg\" alt=\"Roger&#039;s Pass in Glacier National Park. Vancouver - Canadian Rockies - Vancouver Road trip guide\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roger&#8217;s Pass in Glacier National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of the stunning drives in British Columbia. Roger&#8217;s Pass is a famous mountain pass along Trans Canada Highway Number 1 across the&nbsp;<strong>Selkirk Mountains in Glacier National Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be driving through it when heading to your next destination: Yoho National Park. Make sure you have your camera ready because, after each turn on this stretch of the road, your mouth will be opening wider!&nbsp;Oh, and&nbsp;we are just getting started!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861911499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Revelstoke_night_4\"><\/span>Accommodation in Revelstoke (night 4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/the-cube-boutique-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/the-cube-boutique-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Cube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/revelstoke-box-582-112-east-first-street.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/revelstoke-box-582-112-east-first-street.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Regent Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/best-western-plus-revelstoke.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Best Western<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861876499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5-8_Yoho_National_Park_Lake_Louise\"><\/span>Day 5-8: Yoho National Park &amp; Lake Louise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Yoho National Park and Lake Louise are only a 20-minute drive apart, they are in two different provinces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since accommodation in Yoho is even more scarce than in Lake Louise, my advice would be to base yourself there and explore from there. It will also save you from too many check-ins and checkouts!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11903419399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_things_to_do_in_Yoho_National_Park_and_Lake_Louise\"><\/span>Best things to do in Yoho National Park and Lake Louise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit Lake O&#8217;Hara on a day trip<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have some determination in you, as well as tons of patience you absolutely should <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"707\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit Lake O&#8217;Hara<\/a>. I&#8217;ve been there twice already and it&#8217;s one of those places I plan on&nbsp;going back to in the upcoming year. Why? Because it&#8217;s freaking beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fragile area is however subjected to limited visits and saying that the reservation system is a bit outdated would be an understatement. That&#8217;s why you will need patience to book your visit! If I sparked your interest in you check out&nbsp;my guide to Lake O&#8217;Hara. It will tell you how to score a spot and visit this region of Yoho National Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check out Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Emerald-Lake-Winter-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9552\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Emerald-Lake-Winter-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Emerald-Lake-Winter-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Emerald-Lake-Winter-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Emerald-Lake-Winter-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of insanely blue and turquoise lakes in the Canadian Rockies and Emerald Lake is no exception. Where do you think it got its name from?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the Takakkaw Falls. The whole picnic area at the base of the falls makes for a perfect lunch spot. If like me you are an avid hiker I would highly recommend squeezing in the Iceline trail in your itinerary. It starts near the base of the falls. Whenever I read any recommendations for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">day hikes in the Rockies<\/a>, the Iceline trail always scores at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hike around Lake Louise&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Little-Beehive-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9762\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Little-Beehive-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Little-Beehive-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Little-Beehive-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Little-Beehive-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of hikes in Banff National Park and some of the best of them are around&nbsp;the Lake Louise area. Plenty of companies offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-louise-l104211\/lake-louise-full-day-hiking-experience-t391132\/?partner_id=TYYOXUU&amp;cmp=TTDCanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided tours<\/a> too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re interested in an easy lakeside stroll or ticking off the summit of a nearby mountain I compiled&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-lake-louise\/\">a list of my favorite hikes around Lake Louise<\/a>&nbsp;so you can get an idea of what you might fancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that parking at Lake Louise is very limited and spaces often fill up before sunrise. Once they do the vehicles are turned around. It&#8217;s better to book a <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/visit\/parkbus\/louise\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/visit\/parkbus\/louise\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shuttle service with Parks Canada<\/a> to ensure you get there stress-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See the World Famous Moraine Lake&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9797\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9797\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-16-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-16-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-16-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9794\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9794\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-9-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moraine-Lake-9-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moraine Lake&nbsp;is often the&nbsp;highlight for many visitors to the Canadian Rockies but take this as a warning. Only a few years ago during summer seasons, the parking lot at Moraine Lake or Lake Louise would fill up even before sunrise. This leads to traffic jams and overuse of the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Starting in 2023<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, Moraine Lake Road will be closed to personal vehicles year-round. From June to mid-October, only Parks Canada shuttles, Roam Public Transit, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s?partner_id=TYYOXUU&amp;cmp=TTDCanada&amp;q=Banff&amp;et=227155&amp;lc=284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial bus tours<\/a>&nbsp;are permitted to travel on the road<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you will need to plan if you want to include Moraine Lake in your Canadian road trip. Visit the Parks Canada website to learn everything about the shuttle service to Moraine Lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861939099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Lake_Louise_Night_5_6_7\"><\/span>Accommodation in Lake Louise (Night 5, 6 &amp; 7)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-lake-louise.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-lake-louise.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HI &#8211; Lake Louise Alpine Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/deer-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/deer-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Deer <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/deer-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/deer-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/t0l-1e0-111-lake.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/t0l-1e0-111-lake.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chateau Lake Louise<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861917299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8-10_Canmore_and_Kananaskis_Country\"><\/span>Day 8-10: Canmore and Kananaskis Country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You finally made it to the Bow Valley! I bet Whistler seems like a century away. Canmore is where I spent the majority of my time when living in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call this place home for the next few days and thank me later! Don&#8217;t worry about driving past Banff either we&#8217;ll be visiting it on the way back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canmore is also an ideal gateway&nbsp;into Kananaskis Country &#8211; an area in the Canadian Rockies that very few international tourists visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kananaskis Country is an amalgamation of over 10 provincial parks surrounding Canmore, many of which used to be inside the border of Banff National Park until its reduction in size in 1911.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11903420999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_around_Canmore\"><\/span>Things to do around Canmore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scenic flight around Mount Assiniboine<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Assiniboine-Provincial-Park-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8060\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Assiniboine-Provincial-Park-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Assiniboine-Provincial-Park-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Assiniboine-Provincial-Park-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Assiniboine-Provincial-Park-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the restriction on air traffic in the national parks, it&#8217;s not possible to do a scenic flight there, but because Canmore (and Kananaskis Country) lie outside of the national park boundaries flight options are available around here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure of where to go, my suggestion would be to do a&nbsp;scenic flight around Mount Assiniboine.&nbsp;Alpine Helicopters is one of the companies operating directly from Canmore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check out some jaw-dropping hikes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tent-Ridge-35-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10135\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tent-Ridge-35-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tent-Ridge-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tent-Ridge-35-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tent-Ridge-35.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Canmore and Kananaskis Country are my favourite places to hike in the Canadian Rockies. I know I am repeating myself, but seriously, guys, they are just too good not to share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my post about&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-hikes-canmore-and-kananaskis\/\">best hikes in Canmore and Kananaskis Country<\/a>, which was a whole year in the making. I didn&#8217;t want to miss anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice your photography skills&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;the idea of hiking makes you cringe and you are more into photography,&nbsp;I&#8217;ve also got an article on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/\">best photography spots in and around Canmore<\/a>. Some of them don&#8217;t require any effort to get to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2548.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3319\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2548.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2548-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2548-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, wolves no longer inhabit the Bow Valley (Banff and Canmore), mainly due to irresponsible human activity. Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates and houses wolfdogs from all over North America, and it gives you a chance to learn more about these creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the animals in the sanctuary aren&#8217;t strictly 100% wolf, some of these wolfdogs are extremely high-content and impossible to tell apart. It&#8217;s a fun activity for people of all ages and really illuminates the problem of rearing wolfdogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"393707\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"CAD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Yamnuska_widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861878499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Canmore_Night_8_9\"><\/span>Accommodation in Canmore&nbsp; (Night 8&amp;9)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/ramada-inn-suites-canmore.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/ramada-inn-suites-canmore.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ramada<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/blackstone-mountain-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/blackstone-mountain-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blackstone Mountain Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/solara-resort.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/solara-resort.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Solara Resort<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861990299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10-13_Banff_The_Bow_Valley_Parkway\"><\/span>Day 10-13: Banff &amp; The Bow Valley Parkway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2442.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfall in Johnston Canyon. \" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s next on the agenda? Well, pick up sticks and head 20 minutes along the Trans-Canada Highway to Banff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banff National Park is as beautiful as they say, however to me personally the little town of Banff is a&nbsp;little overrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a shopping strip on the main street, notorious summer traffic jams, and parking problems, it doesn&#8217;t really scream holiday. I sometimes wonder why would anyone want to travel halfway across the World just to go shopping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe as a tourist, I&#8217;d view things differently but after being a resident of the Bow Valley for a while, my view is kind of skewed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, Banff is probably what you&#8217;ve been dreaming of when planning your trip to the Canadian Rockies&nbsp;so the last thing I want to do is to get you worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little bit of planning and booking&nbsp;your accommodation well in advance, you&#8217;ll have lots of fun here too! That&#8217;s why I&#8217;ve put together this itinerary. That handy piece of advice also goes for places like Whistler, Canmore, and Jasper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861990599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_around_Banff\"><\/span>Things to do around Banff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bow Valley Parkway&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Grizzly-Bear-on-Bow-Valley-Parkway-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9566\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Grizzly-Bear-on-Bow-Valley-Parkway-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Grizzly-Bear-on-Bow-Valley-Parkway-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Grizzly-Bear-on-Bow-Valley-Parkway-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Grizzly-Bear-on-Bow-Valley-Parkway-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bow Valley Parkway is a shorter&nbsp;version of the Icefields Parkway, but don&#8217;t worry. You won&#8217;t be left high and dry in the awesome views department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 50 km stretch of road between&nbsp;Banff and Lake Louise&nbsp;is home to&nbsp;Morant&#8217;s Curve, Castle Junction, and my favorite &#8211; Johnston Canyon.&nbsp;The<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Bow Valley Parkway is also one of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/where-to-spot-wildlife-in-canadian-rockies\/\">the best places to spot wildlife in the Canadian Rockies.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that&nbsp;From March 1st to June 25th, travel is not permitted between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. on the 17-kilometer section of the parkway from Johnston Canyon Campground to the Fireside Picnic Area. This is to ensure the area remains a high-quality home for wildlife. Remember to always keep your eyes on the road at any time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best and most environmentally friendly way to explore the Bow Valley Parkway is by joining an e-bike guided tour connected with Johnston Canyon Walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"399759\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"CAD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"E-Bike_Tour_banff_widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See&nbsp;the best photography spots<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Jack-Lack-16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10200\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Jack-Lack-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Jack-Lack-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Jack-Lack-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Jack-Lack-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Banff is a dream location for photographers and I defy any itinerary not to include it. Its quaint high street gets pretty crowded in the summertime and so do many of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-banff-national-park\/\">the photography spots in Banff<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit the locations is as early as possible. The iconic photography locations close to Banff village are Vermillion Lakes, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Surprise Corner, and the viewpoint up on Mount Norquay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sulphur Mountain Gondola &amp; Banff Hot Springs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sulphur-Mountain-Banff-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10170\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sulphur-Mountain-Banff-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sulphur-Mountain-Banff-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sulphur-Mountain-Banff-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sulphur-Mountain-Banff-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t get a chance to stop at Nakusp or Halcyon hot springs now is your chance. If you did, oh well you can always go again! The hot springs are located at the foot of the aptly named Sulphur Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of the gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountains is 62$ per person which personally I think is a tad pricey. If you&#8217;re able, give your legs some exercise instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of strenuous switchbacks for 5.5 km (3.4 mi), offer short glimpses through the trees of surrounding valleys but will be nothing compared to the view when you make it&nbsp;to the Upper Gondola Terminal on Sulphur Mountain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the visit to the hot spring&nbsp;for later! There is no better way to relax after some exercise than to soak in the hot springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861990799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Banff_Night_10_11_12\"><\/span>Accommodation in Banff (Night 10, 11 &amp; 12)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/banff-international-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/banff-international-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Banff International Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/moose-and-suites.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/moose-and-suites.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The M<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/moose-and-suites.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/moose-and-suites.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oose Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/fairmont-banff-srpings.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/fairmont-banff-srpings.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fairmont Banff Springs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861991999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_14_The_Icefields_Parkway\"><\/span>Day 13 &amp; 14: The Icefields Parkway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9854\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parkers-Ridge-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parkers-Ridge-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parkers-Ridge-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parkers-Ridge-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parkers-Ridge-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"9601\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Icefields-Parkway-Road-Views-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9601\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Icefields-Parkway-Road-Views-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Icefields-Parkway-Road-Views-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Icefields-Parkway-Road-Views-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Icefields-Parkway-Road-Views-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"9810\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mount-Christie-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9810\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mount-Christie-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mount-Christie-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mount-Christie-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mount-Christie-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time for the Icefields Parkway! If you haven&#8217;t heard of it already you are up for a treat.&nbsp;<strong>If you think what you&#8217;ve seen so far was impressive, wait for the Parkway!<\/strong>&nbsp;This road is the cherry on top of the cake. I really mean it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 232 km stretch of road connects Lake Louise and Jasper encompassing what the Canadian Rockies are about: glaciers, jagged peaks, and lakes with such beautiful colors, it will be hard for your mind to grasp it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have created a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/icefields-parkway-travel-guide\/\">separate guide dedicated to Icefields Parkway<\/a>, including the best places to stop and all campsites, hostels, and lodges you can stay at along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do everything in your power to travel along this road for at least two days! 230 kilometers may not seem like a lot, especially in a country as big as Canada, but there are so many beautiful spots along the way, that it would be a shame to just only spend one day on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hint:&nbsp;<strong>Accommodation on the parkway is very limited<\/strong>&nbsp;so make sure to book as far in advance as possible!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861992899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14-18_Jasper_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 14-18: Jasper National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9032\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wow, so you&#8217;ve just completed what National Geographic called &#8220;One of the Most Spectacular Drives in the World&#8221;. How does it feel? Pretty good right? Well, there&#8217;s even more to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jasper is a small town that lies on the northern point of the Icefields Parkway. Its picturesque streets are home to many restaurants and its location makes it a great hub to nestle down for a few days whilst you explore the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11903421599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_in_Jasper_National_Park\"><\/span>Things to do in Jasper National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take the Skytram up to Whistler&#8217;s Summit<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Jasper-Skytram-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9641\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Jasper-Skytram-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Jasper-Skytram-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Jasper-Skytram-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Jasper-Skytram-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as Squamish, Whistler, and Banff, Jasper has its own gondola too. It costs CAD 45$ and offers spectacular panoramic views from the top. You can hike&nbsp;to the top but it\u2019s a 1000m elevation difference from the town. I haven\u2019t yet attempted it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once&nbsp;at the top&nbsp;you can continue by foot another 200m in elevation gain to the summit of Whistlers Mountain or try the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/indian-ridge-hike-jasper-national-park\/\">Indian Ridge hike<\/a>. An 8 km return hike to a spectacular ridgeline offering even more extensive views. On a clear day, you can even see Mount Robson!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check out one of these excellent hiking trails around Jasper<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-Lakes-Trail-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9396\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-Lakes-Trail-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-Lakes-Trail-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-Lakes-Trail-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-Lakes-Trail-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jasper National Park is the biggest of the 7 parks that are collectively honored with the title of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canadian Rockies and more area equals more hiking trails. Jasper has some of the best in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-hikes-jasper-national-park\/\">hiking trails in Jasper<\/a>&nbsp;that you&#8217;ll never be able to do all of them but you&#8217;ll certainly be able to give some of them a go. Some of the most popular ones in the area are the stroll along Maligne Canyon,&nbsp; The Valley of Five Lakes, Bald Hills &amp; Sulphur Skyline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit&nbsp;iconic photo locations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2452.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If photography is your cup of tea then Jasper has some seriously epic locations for you. Reflecting lakes, raging rivers and jagged mountains are common here but to make the most of your time in Jasper, read my article,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-jasper-national-park\/\">Where to get killer photographs in Jasper National Park.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go kayaking on Maligne Lake or take a cruise to Spirit Island&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9011\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spirit Island is one of those iconic locations in the Rockies that always appears on everyone&#8217;s Instagram feed. If you are looking for an easier way to get there, then a cruise is your answer. You can pre-book them online (if you are traveling in the high season booking in advance is a good idea).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"29290\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"CAD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Maligne_lake_cruise_widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keen photographers will&nbsp;be saddened to hear that the cruises are not licensed to operate at sunrise or sunset. If you want to experience those times you have to get there via Canoe, Kayak, or a boat with an electric motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hardly doubt any of us travel with one in their bag so I&#8217;ve gone more into the possibilities on my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/maligne-lake-paddle-trip-guide\/\">multi-day paddling guide to Maligne Lake<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road leading from Jasper to Maligne Lake is also a stunner and black bears are a common sight here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2453.jpg\" alt=\"Spirit Island on Maligne Lake - A Road Trip Guide via the Canadian Rockies starting and ending in Vancouver\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spirit Island on Maligne Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861993499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Jasper_Night_14_15_16_17\"><\/span>Accommodation in Jasper (Night 14, 15, 16 &amp; 17)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-jasper.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-jasper.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HI &#8211; Jasper<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/amethyst-lodge-jasper.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/amethyst-lodge-jasper.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Crimson<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/jasper-1-old-lodge-road.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/jasper-1-old-lodge-road.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861994099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_18-19_Jasper_to_Clearwater_via_Mount_Robson\"><\/span>Day 18-19: Jasper to Clearwater via Mount Robson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7825\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading west out of Jasper along Highway 16, you&#8217;ll pass the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. The visitor center is ideally located to snap a picture of it or get some last-minute trail information if you&#8217;re planning on doing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-berg-lake-trail\/\">the Berg Lake Trail<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; another awesome&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-multiday-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">multi-day&nbsp;hike in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking or biking part of it, to Kinney Lake only, is an alternative for those with less time on their hands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Waterfalls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"10257\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10257\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-7-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"10254\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10254\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-3-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"10252\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10252\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-8-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-8-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wells-Grey-Provincial-Park-8-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next stop &#8211; Clearwater is the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park. After checking into your accommodation or campsite you can visit one of the famous waterfalls along Clearwater Valley Road. The first of which is Spahat Falls, the second is Moul Falls and last, but certainly not least, the iconic Helmcken Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bears can often be sighted on these trails and at the roadside so keep an eye out for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>White Water Rafting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeling adventurous then consider going White Water Rafting along the Clearwater River. The river has everything from Class 1 calm water to extreme Class 6 canyons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861994699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Clearwater_Night_18\"><\/span>Accommodation in Clearwater (Night 18)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/dutch-lake-motel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/dutch-lake-motel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dutch Lake Motel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/ace-western-motel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/ace-western-motel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ace Western Motel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/clearwater-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/clearwater-lodge.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Clearwater Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861995399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_19-21_Clearwater_to_Vancouver_via_Joffre_Lakes_Provincial_Park\"><\/span>Day 19-21: Clearwater to Vancouver via Joffre Lakes Provincial Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9666\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Joffre-Lakes-BC-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9666\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Joffre-Lakes-BC-14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Joffre-Lakes-BC-14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Joffre-Lakes-BC-14-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Joffre-Lakes-BC-14-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"10041\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10041\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-13-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sea-To-Sky-Gondola-Squamish-13-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"812\" data-id=\"9833\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nairn-Falls-BC-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9833\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nairn-Falls-BC-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nairn-Falls-BC-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nairn-Falls-BC-1-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nairn-Falls-BC-1-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s finally time for the last leg of your awesome road trip! If you are running out of time you can follow Highway number 5 from Clearwater and join Trans Canada Highway 1 and be back in Vancouver within 5 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend however to travel back the same way you came up, that is highway 99. The views along this road are way more spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t stopped at Joffrey Lakes at the start of your journey you should certainly do it now. This tiny provincial park packs one hell of a punch!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Joffre Lake, framed spectacularly below the hanging Matier Glacier, is only a 5-minute walk from the trailhead car park. The next two lakes are a bit harder to get to, but worth every effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10 km return (6.5 miles) hike to the Upper Joffre Lakes&nbsp;should take around 3.5 hours to complete (even though at the trailhead it says it&#8217;s 4 hours one way!).&nbsp;It&#8217;s one of the&nbsp;top hikes in British Columbia so make sure you don\u2019t miss out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stay your last night in either Pemberton or if your flight leaves early the next day, consider staying your last night in Vancouver.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11861995599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Vancouver_Night_20\"><\/span>Accommodation in Vancouver (Night 20)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-vancouver-central.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-vancouver-central.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hi &#8211; Vancouv<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-vancouver-central.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hi-vancouver-central.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">er Central<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hermitage.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hermitage.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">L&#8217;Herm<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hermitage.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/hermitage.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">itage Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/jw-marriott-parq-vancouver.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/jw-marriott-parq-vancouver.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">JW Marriott Parq Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! I hope you will have an epic time travelling through Western Canada. As always any feedback is welcome.&nbsp;If you have any questions about this itinerary leave a comment below.&nbsp;I am always happy to help out! You can also find a lot more information in my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-travel-guide\/\">Canadian Rockies and Beyond Travel Guide!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to extend this road trip, consider&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vancouver-island-road-trip-guide\/\">visiting Vancouver Island<\/a>&nbsp;or completing one of these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-multiday-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">awesome backcountry trips in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>. 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