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Best of British Columbia Road Trip
Take an incredible, self-guided loop of beautiful British Columbia
This road trip has everything from city bustle to serene tranquillity. One day, you’re cycling the seawall in Vancouver, and then you’re hiking in Whistler. Then you’re bear spotting in the wilderness. Then you’re fishing on the Campbell River. Then you’re surfing in Tofino. Then you’re having tea in a posh hotel in Victoria. It’s a trip that ticks off some of the unmissable highlights of BC – and you’ll want to come back for more.
Itinerary overview
Vancouver
A cultural treasure trove
This cosmopolitan city on the water is known for its enviable lifestyle and a solid reputation fo...
Whistler
An outdoor playground
The name and reputation of this renowned mountain resort are whispered in hallowed tones far beyo...
Egmont
The Sunshine Coast
A four-hour drive and a ferry crossing bring you to one of British Columbia's most accessible wil...
Campbell River
Cross to Vancouver Island
Drive to Powell River, where you’ll board a ferry to Vancouver Island. In the North Central regio...
Tofino & Ucluelet
The wild west coast
With the rainforest on one side and the Pacific on the other, these two towns share a similar str...
Victoria
An idyllic little city
A four-and-a-half-hour drive brings you to Victoria at the southern point of Vancouver Island. Br...
Add a cruise
Set sail after your Canadian adventure
The majority of Alaska cruises set off from Vancouver so this itinerary can easily be added to a ...
Vancouver
A cultural treasure trove
This cosmopolitan city on the water is known for its enviable lifestyle and a solid reputation for delicious food and its blossoming arts, theatre, and music scenes. The rosy-cheeked locals (fresh from escapades on the surrounding mountains and sea) speak highly of their beautiful city. Don’t leave Vancouver until you explore Granville Island, a creative hub of Vancouver and home to a beloved market. Take a floatplane flight to Vancouver Island or appreciate Vancouver’s coastal rainforest as you tiptoe across the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Allow three days to explore the city or more if you also plan to visit Vancouver Island.
Whistler
An outdoor playground
The name and reputation of this renowned mountain resort are whispered in hallowed tones far beyond ski circles. It’s dominated by two looming mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb, linked by the Peak 2 Peak Gondola that whooshes visitors along an impossibly high wire. Pretty Whistler Village has all the feel of an alpine village, with gabled rooftops, plazas, and block-paved streets. If you think Whistler is just about skiing, think again. Come summer, as many mountain bikers hit the slopes as skiers in winter. And even if you’re not quite as actively inclined, there are leisurely gondola rides, gentle ice skating, and easy hikes to enjoy. For proper R&R, luxury spas standby to ease away any lingering stresses with pampering treatments.
Egmont
The Sunshine Coast
A four-hour drive and a ferry crossing bring you to one of British Columbia's most accessible wilderness areas, Egmont. This is your gateway to spectacular fjords, inlets, hiking, and wildlife. Days are spent whizzing around the water on a zodiac or negotiating fast-flowing saltwater rapids. There are opportunities to kayak, hike, bike, or take a scenic floatplane tour to admire the scenery from above.
Campbell River
Cross to Vancouver Island
Drive to Powell River, where you’ll board a ferry to Vancouver Island. In the North Central region, Campbell River has been dubbed Outdoors HQ. It’s a moniker that does it justice – there’s all manner of fresh air escapades here. But perhaps the one that brings it most acclaim is sports fishing. After all, all five species of Pacific salmon are found in the fast-flowing waters here. This may be the world's salmon fishing capital, but if you’re not an angler, there’s still plenty to do. Explore the nearby Strathcona Provincial Park, which features hiking trails through old-growth forests and mountain ranges. Look out for kayaking and paddleboarding, and look up to spot eagles circling.
Tofino & Ucluelet
The wild west coast
With the rainforest on one side and the Pacific on the other, these two towns share a similar stretch of rugged coastline on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Numerous spectacular and often deserted wild beaches dot the coastline around Tofino and Ucluelet. Take a drive and hop from one to another, or head out searching for the whales and bears found in these parts.
Victoria
An idyllic little city
A four-and-a-half-hour drive brings you to Victoria at the southern point of Vancouver Island. Brits will feel a sense of familiarity here. Fish and chips are a menu staple, afternoon tea is touted as a necessity, and pubs and double-decker buses complete a London-inspired picture. But you don’t have to scratch hard to reveal an altogether more nuanced city beneath the surface of old British colonialism. Head out on a wildlife cruise searching for whales or explore the Butchart Garden – a designated National Historic Site of Canada. Grab a bike (or at least a comfy pair of shoes) and follow the Songhees Walkway, admiring the views.
Add a cruise
Set sail after your Canadian adventure
The majority of Alaska cruises set off from Vancouver so this itinerary can easily be added to a voyage northward. We work with a selection of handpicked cruise lines that operate round-trip and one-way trips along the majestic coastlines of British Columbia and the USA’s ‘last frontier’, including Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line. For more information, contact one of our Personal Travel Experts.
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