11 day itinerary
Canadian Rockies
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Itinerary
A road trip through the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable experience. Here's a suggested itinerary for 11 days:
Day 1: Arrive in Calgary and pick up your rental car. Spend the day exploring the city, visiting attractions like the or the . In the evening, head to Banff (about 1.5 hours' drive) and check into your hotel.
Day 2: Start your day with a visit to the , followed by a scenic drive along the . Stop at for a hike to the waterfalls, then continue on to . Spend the afternoon hiking around the lake or taking a canoe ride. Return to Banff for dinner.
Day 3: Take a day trip to , about an hour's drive from Banff. Visit the stunning and hike the for breathtaking views of glaciers and mountains. Return to Banff for dinner.
Day 4: Drive to Jasper (about 3.5 hours), stopping at the along the way. Take a guided tour onto the , then continue on to Jasper and check into your hotel.
Day 5: Spend the day exploring . Take a scenic drive along the , stopping at viewpoints and hiking trails along the way. Take a boat tour of Maligne Lake and visit . Return to Jasper for dinner.
Day 6: Drive to (about 1.5 hours), home to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Hike the for stunning views of the mountain and surrounding glaciers. Return to Jasper for dinner.
Day 7: Take a day trip to the beautiful town of Banff (about 3.5 hours' drive). Visit attractions like the , the , and the . Return to Jasper for dinner.
Day 8: Spend the day exploring the , one of the most scenic drives in the world. Stop at viewpoints like and , and take short hikes to waterfalls and glaciers. Return to Jasper for dinner.
Day 9: Drive to (about 4 hours), a beautiful area of mountains and valleys south of Banff. Hike the trails around or visit the for a relaxing soak. Check into your hotel in Kananaskis.
Day 10: Spend the day exploring . Take a scenic drive along the , stopping at viewpoints and hiking trails along the way. Visit the or go horseback riding. Return to Kananaskis for dinner.
Day 11: Drive back to Calgary (about 1 hour) and return your rental car. Spend the day exploring the city or visiting attractions like the or the . Depart in the evening.
I hope this itinerary helps you plan your road trip through the Canadian Rockies!