Canada Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

Explore 26 self-drive trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Canada.

Discover Canada's vast and diverse landscapes through these carefully curated self-drive itineraries, allowing you to discover the country's beauty at your own pace. If you'd like to explore the Canadian Rockies, consider an itinerary like this 5-day drive through Banff and Jasper, where you can visit the Moraine Lake and walk across the Athabasca Glacier. For those interested in a cultural and culinary exploration, something similar to this 7-day journey from Montréal to Québec City and Mont-Tremblant gives you the chance to experience charming old towns, authentic local cuisine, and beautiful natural settings. If you have 15 days to dedicate to your trip, consider an itinerary like this self-drive from the Rockies to the Pacific, where you'll visit Vancouver's suspension bridge and whale watch off the coast of Tofino.

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Snap postcard-perfect pics of the Canadian Rockies' blue alpine lakes

Self-Drive Western Canada: Vancouver to Calgary - 10 Days

Marvel at western Canada's beauty on this adventurous 10-day journey through British Columbia and Alberta. Set off from Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway and enjoy stunning landscapes on your way to Whistler. Go hiking and wildlife-spotting in Jasper National Park and cruise across the turquoise waters of Lake Maligne. Soak in hot springs, climb summits, and walk across glacial ice, then head to the charming town of Banff for gondola rides and two-stepping at the local saloon.

Autumn on the Icefield Parkway in Jasper National Park, Alberta

Western Canada Panorama: Calgary to Vancouver Road Trip - 10 Days

See the best of two provinces and three national parks on this spectacular 10-day road trip through the Canadian Rockies. Setting out from Calgary, you'll drive west along some of the world's most scenic highways, traveling through a landscape of rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and wide-open skies. Your adventure ends at the Pacific, where nature meets metropolis in the coastal gem of Vancouver.

If you can, get in an early morning to watch the sun rise over Lake Moraine at Banff National Park

Western Canada Road Trip: From the Rockies to the Pacific - 14 Days

Embark on a two-week road trip through western Canada. Start in Alberta, where you'll explore Banff and Jasper National Parks, admiring their clear lakes in the Rocky Mountains. Drive west to British Columbia to tour Vancouver City before enjoying nearby natural attractions like Grouse Mountain. Then, cross over to Vancouver Island to visit its pretty capital, Victoria, and the laid-back surf town of Tofino.

Alaska & Yukon Summits Road Trip - 5 Days

North America's Golden Circle route offers some of the continent's grandest scenery and best wildlife, with opportunities for viewing the midnight sun or aurora borealis depending on the time of year. With this five-day adventure tour, you'll travel between Alaska and the Yukon, encountering White Pass and Chilkat Pass (and their villages) used during the Klondike Gold Rush. You'll also reach Haines by ferry and continue to the edges of Kluane National Park, boasting Canada’s highest peak.

Western Canada Road Trip: From the Rockies to the Pacific - 15 Days

Beginning and ending in Vancouver, this epic 15-day road trip takes you on a counter-clockwise journey through Western Canada's greatest hits. Explore the pristine wilderness of five national parks as you wind your way through diverse and remarkable landscapes—from the rugged Canadian Rockies to the old-growth rainforests of Vancouver Island—with plenty of adventurous excursions in between.

Enjoy the scenic views of Mont-Tremblant in the fall

Self-Drive Eastern Canada: Montréal, Québec City & Mont-Tremblant – 7 Days

Discover eastern Canada's natural and historical treasures on this self-drive tour. Touchdown in Montréal, where French-soaked history and food tours await, before driving to UNESCO-listed Québec City. You'll enjoy a day trip to the tranquil Île d'Orléans and continue to Mont-Tremblant, a nature-lover's paradise. Here, you'll traverse forested bike trails and soak in Scandinavian spas beneath the stars.

Banff National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with hundreds of glaciars

Explore Canada's National Parks: Banff & Jasper - 5 Days

Welcome to western Canada, chock-full of spectacular national parks and diverse wildlife. This five-day road trip starts in Calgary as you set off for Banff National Park through the Canadian Rockies. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore the park and its glacially-fed lakes before visiting the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Then it's on to Jasper National Park, where you'll base yourself in the charming mountain town of Jasper for hiking, wildlife spotting, and a boat trip to the famous Spirit Island.

View of British Columbia's Grouse Mountain

British Columbia Road Trip: From Vancouver to Kelowna - 7 Days

Get a taste of British Colombia during this week-long road trip chock full of summits and lakes. Start in Vancouver, where you'll explore Granville Island and cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Visit the chalet village of Whistler and see its towering twin peaks by gondola. Discover Okanagan Valley's sumptuous views as you visit nearby markets and go wine tasting. Finish your trip exploring the shores of Shuswap Lake and the pristine wilderness of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park,

Admire the transitioning leaves of the Québec forests during the autumn

Discover Québec's Wildlife & Nature on a Fall Road Trip – 14 Days

Discover Québec's wildlife and nature on this two-week fall road trip. The journey takes you from Montréal to Québec City via stunning parks, river gorges, and fjords. Along the way, you'll soar above the Saint-Maurice River on a seaplane, hike among blazing fall foliage in the Charlevoix region, and visit mighty Montmorency Falls. Wildlife encounters await on safari in Parc Oméga, a whale watching cruise, and a unique black bear spotting experience.

Rent a canoe to paddle one of Canada's most iconic lakes

Scenic Drive Through Western Canada: From the Rockies to the Pacific - 10 Days

Hit the road for a spectacularly scenic 10-day road trip that starts and finishes in Vancouver. Wind through the Okanagan Valley, stopping for wine tasting and hot springs, then enjoy the quaint town of Banff before taking a gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain. See the Athabasca Glacier, witness the alpine lakes of Jasper National Park, and spot wildlife on the way to Whistler. Head into the mountains for bear-watching and hiking, then take the famed Sea-to-Sky Highway back to Vancouver.

Amphirite Point Lighthouse in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island

Summer in British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria & Ucluelet - 7 Days

Spend a week in and around Vancouver, where you'll find something for everyone on this well-balanced, self-drive trip. Start in Vancouver to visit Granville Island and cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Traverse the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island to explore Victoria with its gardens and totems. Hike along Ucluelet's shores after a whale watching trip off Tofino's coast. Return to Vancouver and finish your trip with a dip in Harrison Hot Springs' healing mineral waters.

Trek the Consolation Lakes Trail from Moraine Lake for stunning Canadian scenery

Western Canada's Scenic Hikes: Canadian Rockies & Okanagan Valley - 14 Days

Experience some of the most scenic trails in the Rockies on this glorious two-week tour around western Canada. Start in Canmore with hikes near Banff before visiting the town itself. View alpine lakes, snow-capped summits, and glaciers as you climb trails in Yoho National Park. Enjoy the impressive panoramas of Banff National Park as you trek above Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Ride the rapids near Revelstoke before heading to the Okanagan Valley for wine tasting and fruit picking.

Explore British Columbia's Nature: Whistler, Ucluelet & Victoria - 7 Days

Get in touch with nature as you spend a week exploring British Columbia on this self-drive tour. Reach new heights at Grouse Mountain's summit for extraordinary views of Vancouver, the sea, and the mountains. Go ziplining above the treetops near Whistler and observe black bears in the alpine mountains. Go whale watching off Tofino's coast. Then make your way through the old-growth forests of Vancouver Island to Victoria, where you'll finish your journey with a visit to the famed Butchart Gardens.

Harmony Lake, Whistler, British Columbia

Western Canada Mountain Road Trip: Vancouver to Whistler - 5 Days

Spend five days in western Canada, starting in Vancouver, where you'll visit museums, historic landmarks, and trendy neighborhoods. Then, take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to the picturesque village of Whistler. Hike, bike, ski, or take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to enjoy the outdoors before returning to Vancouver and touring Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

Pass the beaches, vineyards, and farms of Prince Edward County on your way to Québec

Road Trip Across Ontario & Québec: Cities, Lakes & Countryside - 8 Days

In eight days and four cities, you'll explore some of eastern Canada's cultural and natural highlights with this self-drive itinerary. Begin in Niagara Falls, where you'll experience the cascades by zipline and helicopter. Spend a day touring Toronto's landmarks, then drive to bucolic Prince Edward County to relax on the beach or tour award-winning vineyards. In Montréal, sample local delights on a food tour before ending in Québec City with a whale watching excursion on the St. Lawrence.

Drive the Trans-Canada Highway from Calgary to Banff

Self-Drive Adventure in the Canadian Rockies: Calgary & Banff - 6 Days

Explore western Canada by car on this six-day self-drive trip through the Canadian Rockies. Kick off in the rodeo capital of Calgary with a morning hot-air balloon ride and a self-guided tour around the city. Then, hit the road toward the mountain haven of Banff, where you'll dive head-first into its alpine wilderness. Go horseback riding through the Bow Valley, hike to mountaintop tea houses, soak in historic hot springs, and witness sunrise at Lake Moraine, famed for its incredible beauty.

Admire Toronto's iconic skyline on a dinner cruise on Lake Ontario

Road Trip Across Ontario & Québec: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montréal, Québec City & Ottawa - 13 Days

Discover beautiful natural landscapes and vibrant cities on a 13-day road trip covering Ontario and Québec highlights. Beginning and ending in multicultural Toronto, you'll ride a glass elevator up the iconic CN Tower, practically touch thundering Niagara Falls, cruise amid 1,800 islands in the Thousand Islands archipelago, down poutine and amble historic French streets in Montréal and Québec City, and check out landmarks like Parliament Hill in Canada's capital, Ottawa.

Explore Québec city's highlights and see sights such as Château Frontenac

Self-Drive Eastern Canada Highlights: Montréal, Ottawa, Mont-Tremblant & Québec City - 11 Days

Explore eastern Canada's historic cities and national parks on this easy-paced road trip. It begins with food and city tours in Montréal and a drive to Ottawa for history, culture, and the capital's landmarks. Stays in Mont-Temblant and Québec City are next, where you'll summit Mont Tremblant's peak in a scenic gondola and discover the pristine lakes and rugged peaks of the Jacques-Cartier National Park before circling back to Montréal.

On your drive to Montréal from Gananoque, make a short detour on the scenic Long Sault Parkway

Road Trip Across Ontario & Québec: From Niagara Falls to Baie-Saint-Paul - 11 Days

On this activity-packed road trip, cover the highlights of two of Canada's eastern provinces, Ontario and Québec. You'll begin in Toronto with a self-guided city tour before driving to marvel at misty Niagara Falls. Then you're off on the road once more to scenic Gananoque to cruise amid thousands of islands, to buzzy Montréal for guided tours and Québécois cuisine, to Baie-Saint-Paul for leisurely hikes with epic vistas, and lastly, to Québec City for history-fueled walks and spotting breaching whales.

Drive the beautiful Sea-to-Summit Highway from Whistler to Vancouver

Western Canada Rockies to Pacific Road Trip - 9 Days

On this nine-day self-drive itinerary through western Canada, you'll travel from Alberta's cowboy capital of Calgary to British Columbia's Pacific coast. Kick off the trip in the Rockies as you make your way between the charming mountain towns of Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, and Whistler, embarking on an itinerary of outdoor adventures along the way. After a week of hiking, gondola rides, wildlife safaris, and hot springs, you'll wind down in cosmopolitan Vancouver with food and boat tours.

Drive along the iconic Icefields Parkway, surrounded by mountains and glacial lakes, to get to Jasper

Western Canada Self-Drive Highlights: Calgary to Vancouver - 9 Days

Immerse yourself in Western Canada's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities on this memorable nine-day road trip. You'll kick things off with a top-notch dinner in Calgary Tower's revolving restaurant, then drive to Banff for a sunset and stars walking tour. The UNESCO-listed Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are next on your list, and you'll tick off the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies before driving to Kelowna for vineyard tours and the peaks of the Okanagan Valley.

Choose a trail in Yoho National Park, like the Lake O'Hara Shoreline Trail that takes you to Lake O'Hara

Alberta Road Trip Highlights: National Parks, Wildlife & Active Adventures - 13 Days

This 13-day road trip to and from Calgary introduces you to some of Alberta's most stunning natural landscapes, hikes, and wildlife through four national parks. Discover cowboy culture in Cowtown (Calgary), drive the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park, where whitewater rapids and mighty glaciers await, and hike amid the lush green surrounds of Yoho National Park. You'll soak in mineral-rich hot springs, horseback ride along Bow River, and spot mule deer in the southern Alberta prairies.

See sights including Lake Moraine on your epic Canadian road trip

Road Trip Across British Columbia & Alberta: Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops, Jasper & Banff - 11 Days

Combine the awe-inspiring natural wonders of the Rockies and plenty of outdoor adventures and self-guided hikes on this relaxed 11-day road trip across British Columbia and Alberta. Experience the highlights of Vancouver and Whistler, then drive to Kamloops for award-winning vineyards and the Mara Canyon Trail. Unwind in hot springs and discover Jasper's beautiful National Park, then finish in Banff to see the outstanding Moraine Lake and navigate the Columbia Icefield.

Relish three nights in historic Québec City on your road trip from Montréal

Self-Drive Highlights of Montréal & Québec City - 8 Days

Drive a segment of Canada's Québec province on this scenic eight-day road trip from Montréal to Québec City. You'll explore Montréal's charming Old Port, join a food tour in Mile End, and wander the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal before you pick up your rental and drive to Québec City, the province's capital. Enjoy a walking tour of its historic district and discover Jacques-Cartier National Park independently, pausing to sample maple taffy at a typical sugar shack on your return trip to Montréal.

Vancouver Island's beaches are perfect for a summer break

Self-Drive Summer Adventure on Vancouver Island - 9 Days

Wildlife, nature, and hikes in national parks abound on this nine-day, relaxed summer trip to Vancouver Island. Your vacation begins in Victoria, where a trip to Butterfly Gardens and a whale watching cruise is followed by a drive over to the island's west coast. Stay in Tofino for sand, sea, surf, and a seaplane to Maquinna Provincial Park's hot springs. Finish back in the capital and hop over to Salt Spring Island for a leisurely penultimate day exploring the island's galleries and beaches.

Spend two nights in British Columbia's beautiful capital, Victoria

Ultimate British Columbia Road Trip: Vancouver, Whistler, Ucluelet, Tofino & Victoria - 11 Days

Spend 11 days driving across British Columbia to visit five iconic cities, starting in Vancouver with a self-guided city tour. Drive to Whistler via the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola and look for bears in the Olympic Park. Hop over to Vancouver Island, where you can hike the Rainforest Trail, look for whales in Tofino, and take a seaplane in Victoria. You'll finish with a relaxed couple of nights in Vancouver, enjoying the city's attractions at leisure.

Spend three days exploring Mont-Tremblant on foot and on skis

Winter Adventures in Québec: Montréal, Mont-Tremblant, Québec City & Mauricie - 11 Days

Bundle up for an 11-day winter road trip across Québec, starting in the province's largest city, Montréal. Explore at your own pace and join a guided tour of the Jean-Talon Market before driving to Mont-Tremblant, where you can spend the next three days skiing. In Québec City, visit landmarks like Montmorency Falls and the Hôtel du Glace, North America's only ice hotel. Leave the city behind for the day to go dogsledding, then end with an array of winter sports, like snowmobiling, in Mauricie

With two nights in Tofino, head to Cox Bay to surf the Pacific or catch the setting sun

Western Canada Road Trip: From the Rockies to the Pacific - 13 Days

On this 13-day road trip of Western Canada, you'll drive a loop beginning and ending in Vancouver to some of British Columbia and Alberta's most iconic sites. You'll hit the road to the Okanagan Valley for a leisurely wine tour, marvel at the wilderness and wildlife of national parks like Yoho, Banff, and Jasper, watch whales, walk amid giants (Douglas firs), and enjoy the coastal scenery of Vancouver Island. You'll discover 10,000-year-old ice, spot black bears, and learn about First Nations culture.

Drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to get to Whistler

Road Trip Across British Columbia: Whistler, Ucluelet, Tofino, Victoria & Vancouver - 8 Days

British Columbia has plenty of scenic highways, natural wonders, and vibrant cities to explore on this eight-day road trip that starts with a scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler. Ride a gondola across the alpine peaks, then it's off to Vancouver Island for a hike in the national park and whale watching cruises. Back on the mainland, Vancouver's landmarks await. Discover local markets, cycle through Stanley Park, and cross the swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge to wrap up your trip.

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