How long is the The Canadian Crossing: Vancouver to Quebec route?

This route takes 15 days taking in 15 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Vancouver to Quebec City in British Columbia, Canada.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May-September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Very active. Very active — this route involves plenty of physical exertion.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Fast-paced — you'll cover plenty of ground each day.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Food & drink, Nature, Adventure.

The Canadian Crossing: Vancouver to Quebec

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The route · 15 stops

8 overnight bases · 5 day trips · 2 stops on the way

Vancouver

2 nights

Vancouver is the ideal spot to start your road trip as its right in the southwest corner of Canada with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) being just a 16 minute drive away. With it being a city as well as offering a stunning landscape, it gives the trip a chance to begin with a combination of city life, culture and dramatic West Coast scenery before continuing into the wider landscapes of Western Canada.Vancouver is the ideal spot to start your road trip as its right in the southwest corner of Canada with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) being just a 16 minute drive away. With it being a city as well as offering a stunning landscape, it gives the trip a chance to begin with a combination of city life, culture and dramatic West Coast scenery before continuing into the wider landscapes of Western Canada.

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Day trip from Vancouver

2
Stawamus Cheif Provincial Park
1h 49m · 124 km drive
This day trip perfectly breaks up the journey between Vancouver and the next destination: Whistler - allowing opportunity to get outdoors and explore. The park is best known for the Stawamus Chief, a huge granite rock face with hiking trails leading to amazing views over Howe Sound and the surrounding mountains.This day trip perfectly breaks up the journey between Vancouver and the next destination: Whistler - allowing opportunity to get outdoors and explore. The park is best known for the Stawamus Chief, a huge granite rock face with hiking trails leading to amazing views over Howe Sound and the surrounding mountains.
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On to Whistler

Whistler

2 nights

Incredible place to visit, opportunities for hiking, biking and skiing in certain months. The local village had lots to offer from shops to restaurants and gave a relaxed atmosphere.Incredible place to visit, opportunities for hiking, biking and skiing in certain months. The local village had lots to offer from shops to restaurants and gave a relaxed atmosphere.

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On the way

Lac des Roches Viewpoint
Quick stop4h 47m · 356 km
Great Viewpoints on this journey that you can stop off at lot of places but this was a personal fave
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4h 19m · 388 km drive to Jasper

Jasper

2 nights

Jasper adds a more remote and outdoorsy feel to the trip compared with the busier stops like Vancouver and Whistler.

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Day trips from Jasper

6
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
1h 25m · 104 km drive

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Lake Louise
Quick stop1h 42m · 129 km
A great place to stop and take in the views, with plenty of walking trails around the lake and opportunities for kayaking in the summer. The surrounding mountains and Victoria Glacier make it feel like a real highlight of the trip. It’s also close to Banff, so it fits easily into the journey.A great place to stop and take in the views, with plenty of walking trails around the lake and opportunities for kayaking in the summer. The surrounding mountains and Victoria Glacier make it feel like a real highlight of the trip. It’s also close to Banff, so it fits easily into the journey.

2h 9m · 158 km drive to Banff

Banff

3 nights

Banff is a great stop in the journey and one of the highlights of travelling through Western Canada. Surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, it has incredible mountain scenery, turquoise lakes and plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring the outdoors. The town itself has a lively atmosphere, with lots of restaurants, cafés, shops and places to relax after a day of exploring. It’s also a great base for visiting nearby attractions such as Lake Louise and the Banff Gondola.Banff is a great stop in the journey and one of the highlights of travelling through Western Canada. Surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, it has incredible mountain scenery, turquoise lakes and plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring the outdoors. The town itself has a lively atmosphere, with lots of restaurants, cafés, shops and places to relax after a day of exploring. It’s also a great base for visiting nearby attractions such as Lake Louise and the Banff Gondola.

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37h 45m · 3,532 km drive to Toronto

Toronto

2 nights

A flight from Calgary takes you to the East side of Canada and the city of Toronto

Day trip from Toronto

11
Niagara Falls
1h 51m · 130 km drive

5h 38m · 563 km drive to Ottawa

Ottawa

1 night

Ottawa gave us a chance to experience the capital city of Canada after spending so much time exploring the country's natural landscapes. It has plenty of history and culture, with highlights including Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and several museums and galleries.Ottawa gave us a chance to experience the capital city of Canada after spending so much time exploring the country's natural landscapes. It has plenty of history and culture, with highlights including Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and several museums and galleries.

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2h 16m · 199 km drive to Montreal

Montreal

1 night

The city is also known for its French influence, with areas like Old Montreal giving it a distinctive European feel.

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Day trip from Montreal

14
Biodôme de Montréal
22m · 7 km drive

2h 50m · 247 km drive to Quebec City

Quebec City

1 night

Quebec City is a great final stop, offering a completely different feel from the mountain scenery earlier in the trip. It’s known for its charming old streets, historic buildings and French-Canadian culture, particularly around Old Quebec. The city has plenty of restaurants, cafés and shops to explore, as well as the impressive Château Frontenac overlooking the St Lawrence River. It’s a relaxed and memorable place to finish the journey and experience a different side of Canada.Quebec City is a great final stop, offering a completely different feel from the mountain scenery earlier in the trip. It’s known for its charming old streets, historic buildings and French-Canadian culture, particularly around Old Quebec. The city has plenty of restaurants, cafés and shops to explore, as well as the impressive Château Frontenac overlooking the St Lawrence River. It’s a relaxed and memorable place to finish the journey and experience a different side of Canada.

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The Canadian Crossing: Vancouver to Quebec