The wonders of Western Canada

Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customizable

Country

Canada

Suggested duration

15 days / 13 nights

Ideal periods

June to September

Written request

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The spirit of the journey

From Vancouver to Calgary, you will travel across the Canadian West to discover the highlights of British Columbia and Alberta. The highlight of this touring itinerary will be the famous Icefields Parkway, winding through the Rockies between Banff and Jasper National Parks.

Explore the natural beauty of the country as you cross Western Canada from the ocean to the mountains. Turquoise lakes, glaciers, lush forests, snow-capped peaks and waterfalls shape a landscape of ever-present, untamed nature.

You will also observe a varied and abundant wildlife. Elk, caribou, beavers and black bears share the high country, while seals and whales rule the Pacific coast.

This self-drive itinerary is ultimately just one of the many route options Western Canada has to offer. We can adapt it according to the season, your budget and, of course, your own preferences.

Day by day

Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customizable

VANCOUVER
The main metropolis of western Canada, Vancouver stands out for its superb location between Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River delta.

WHISTLER and GARIBALDI PROVINCIAL PARK
You will spend 2 nights in accommodation set slightly back from the town centre, overlooking Lake Nita, giving you access to Garibaldi Provincial Park. The park’s rich geological history, varied vegetation, snow-capped mountains, iridescent waters, abundant wildlife and striking panoramas make it an essential stop in the region.

CLEARWATER and WELLS GRAY PROVINCIAL PARK
Walk through Wells Gray Provincial Park and discover a subalpine landscape of dwarf trees and fragile vegetation.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK
On the road to Jasper, we recommend stopping at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, rising to 3,954 metres.

Rocheuses canadiennes vers Jasper, Canada

Parc national de Jasper

Le parc national de Jasper, classé au Patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco est le plus grand des parcs nationaux canadiens, dans les Montagnes Rocheuses. Le parc national Jasper est une vaste zone sauvage située dans les Rocheuses canadiennes, dans la province de l'Alberta. Elle comprend des glaciers, des lacs et des sommets, notamment le mont Edith Cavell culminant à 3 363 m d'altitude. Partant de la ville de Jasper, la route Icefield Parkway traverse la forêt subalpine et l'immense champ de glace Columbia. Il est possible de pratiquer diverses activités de plein air, notamment la randonnée, le camping et le ski. Le wapiti, l'élan, le mouflon canadien et l'ours font partie de la faune indigène.

Parc National de Banff

Banff National Park sits at the heart of the Rockies, in southwestern Alberta, 128 km from Calgary. It was named “one of the best destinations to visit in the world in 2017” by the prestigious National Geographic magazine. Expect to fall head over heels from the very first mountain, the very first breath. You'll fall for this region, brimming with treasures each more striking than the last:

Moraine Lake, located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, is considered by some to be the most beautiful spot in the Canadian Rockies.
The Upper Hot Springs pools sit right at the heart of Banff; the water is kept at a temperature of roughly 38°C.
Although it has become a major tourist draw, a stop at Lake Louise for a few photos is a must. With the snow-capped Victoria Glacier in the background, your photos will rival the finest postcards.
40 kilometres north of Banff, after a short fifteen-minute hike, a spectacular view awaits at Peyto Lake. Accessible from the Icefield Parkway, the trail leads to a truly remarkable viewpoint.