CANADIAN ROAD TRIP

Itinerary

Day 1-3, Seattle, Vancouver & British Columbia

From Seattle, we cross the border to Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver. Sample the delights of Gastown or ride a bicycle through Stanley Park. We head into "Beautiful British Columbia", which truly lives up to its name. We set up camp along a pristine lake, where discussion flows of the upcoming week in the magnificent Canadian National Parks. Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-6, Jasper National Park & Lake Louise

We head to Jasper National Park where you have a chance to mountain bike through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers. Another visually stunning day awaits on the journey over the Icefields Parkway and through the heart of the Rockies - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Photographers will marvel at the turquoise hue of alpine lakes, countless peaks, forests and abundant wildlife. This superb route commands panoramic views of glaciers, forests and a chance to view wildlife before arriving at Lake Louise, the "gem of the Rockies". Visit the chateau or hike up to the tea house for incredible vistas. Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7-9, Yoho & Banff National Parks

Next is Yoho National Park where you can try an exhilarating white water rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River or enjoy the many breath taking hiking trails that has made Yoho famous. Our last park is Banff National Park, where everyone has a chance to go hiking or biking on its winding trails, ride the aerial tramway or to soak in Sulphur Mountain's soothing hot springs. Accommodation: Camping included

Day 10-16, Canadian Prairies, Winnipeg & Great Lakes

The anticipation builds as we reach Calgary before heading into the Canadian Prairies. Visiting towns such as Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat, and Swift Current and mixing with locals in bars or just down at the 'general store', you'll know you've gotten off the tourist track now. We travel up 'Moose Alley' and canoe on the unspoilt Great Lakes wilderness lands of Ontario before crossing Lake Huron on the Georgian Bay Ferry. Accommodation: 5 nights camping included | 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 17-18, Niagara Falls & Toronto

View the spectacular Niagara Falls next on the included Maid of the Mist boat trip before heading to the shopping Mecca and endless nightlife of Toronto,. Take in a baseball game at the Skydome or get a bird's eye view from the top of the world's tallest free-standing structure, the CN Tower. Accommodation: Camping included

Day 19-21, Ottawa & Montreal

Next, Canada's capital, Ottawa. No visit to any city is complete without sampling the local foods.and drinks! So we've left plenty of time for that. A true cultural mix is next on the agenda when visiting Montreal - the second largest city in Canada. Feel the charm of this 'European style' city with its narrow lanes and small cafes as well as being a major finance, business and art centre. Alternatively a thrilling jet boat ride on the Lachine Rapids will entertain adventure seekers. Accommodation: Camping included

Day 22-25, Quebec City, New England & New York area

Visit Quebec City and explore the streets of the old quarter, North America's only surviving walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We leave French Canada and head nsouth through New England before finishing our classic road trip in the New York area. Accommodation: Camping included Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in New York area on day 25.