A road trip from Calgary to Vancouver takes you through some of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. These major cities are easy to fly in and out of and there are even some rental companies that offer pick up in one and drop off in the other. Keep reading for the best stops from the memorizing Rocky Mountains to the rugged West Coast with a short detour through wine country!
Picture this: you're sitting in a perfect glass dome, sipping on wine, looking out at the gorgeous Canadian Rockies. You're passing crystal blue rivers dotted with salmon, epic mountains, all the while having gourmet food.
We share exactly what it's like to travel on Rocky Mountaineer's First Passage to the West train journey from Vancouver to Banff in this detailed review.
A road trip from Calgary to Vancouver takes you through some of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. These major cities are easy to fly in and out of and there are even some rental companies that offer pick up in one and drop off in the other. Keep reading for the best stops from the memorizing Rocky Mountains to the rugged West Coast with a short detour through wine country!
Here are my tips for planning a Calgary to Vancouver Road trip, including where to stay, what to do and driving the Icefields Parkway.
Picture this: you're sitting in a perfect glass dome, sipping on wine, looking out at the gorgeous Canadian Rockies. You're passing crystal blue rivers dotted with salmon, epic mountains, all the while having gourmet food.
My Rocky Mountaineer review of the luxury train ride from Vancouver, British Columbia to Banff, Alberta ("First Passage to the West").
Considering taking a trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train and wondering what the Gold Leaf service is all about? Or perhaps you're looking for a unique luxury trip and wondering if seeing the Canadian Rockies by train is right for you? Here's what to expect when you travel on the Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf service and how it differs from the Silver Leaf level.
Do you love trains? Do you love them in that Sheldon Cooper way that you can't get enough of them and you need to go on the ultimate train journey? Look
A road trip from Calgary to Vancouver takes you through some of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. These major cities are easy to fly in and out of and there are even some rental companies that offer pick up in one and drop off in the other. Keep reading for the best stops from the memorizing Rocky Mountains to the rugged West Coast with a short detour through wine country!
Western Canada is a region brimming with natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a rich cultural heritage. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to the picturesque
Do you love trains? Do you love them in that Sheldon Cooper way that you can't get enough of them and you need to go on the ultimate train journey? Look
A road trip from Calgary to Vancouver takes you through some of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. These major cities are easy to fly in and out of and there are even some rental companies that offer pick up in one and drop off in the other. Keep reading for the best stops from the memorizing Rocky Mountains to the rugged West Coast with a short detour through wine country!
A road trip from Calgary to Vancouver takes you through some of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. These major cities are easy to fly in and out of and there are even some rental companies that offer pick up in one and drop off in the other. Keep reading for the best stops from the memorizing Rocky Mountains to the rugged West Coast with a short detour through wine country!
A road trip from Calgary to Vancouver takes you through some of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. These major cities are easy to fly in and out of and there are even some rental companies that offer pick up in one and drop off in the other. Keep reading for the best stops from the memorizing Rocky Mountains to the rugged West Coast with a short detour through wine country!
Picture this: you're sitting in a perfect glass dome, sipping on wine, looking out at the gorgeous Canadian Rockies. You're passing crystal blue rivers dotted with salmon, epic mountains, all the while having gourmet food.
Before you book your Rocky Mountaineer train trip, read our insider tips detailing which class of service is the best for you - GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf..
To make the most of your valuable time here, consider following my two-week road trip around the Canadian Rockies designed for photography lovers.
Are you getting ready for your a travel adventure in a beautiful Canada? Here's my travel guide to best things to do, see and try!
A luxurious way to experience the Rockies is to ride the Rocky Mountaineer train over 2-3 days. Start in Vancouver. Finish in Banff or Jasper
Taking the Rocky Mountaineer train from Banff to Vancouver is a great way to see a beautiful part of Canada on a Canadian rail tour.
Take a road trip across Canada and stop at every single Canadian National Park along the way! Your guide to visiting over 30 national parks on one epic trip.
A trip to Alberta wouldn’t be complete without doing a road trip in the Canadian Rockies. The drive from Calgary to Jasper is one of the best road trips in Canada, passing through the heart of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Here's our recommended Alberta road trip itinerary for 8 days in the Canadian Rockies.
Taking a Canadian Rockies train trip is definitely worthy of your travel bucket list. I recently had the opportunity to travel on the amazing Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West route. You can take this train from Vancouver to Banff or the return route from Banff to Vancouver.
The ultimate guide to the best celiac-friendly gluten free restaurants and bakeries in Vancouver BC. Croissants, sourdough bread, & fish and chips!
Travelling from Vancouver to Jasper by train – a trip thorough the Canadian Rockies on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian, the overnight rail journey that’s a budget alternative to the Rocky Mountaineer.
Yoho National Park offers hiking trails, from Takakkaw Falls and Wapta Falls to longer hikes to the Leanchoil Hoodoos and Sherbrooke Lake.
Vancouver is home to some of the world's best restaurants. Check out the ultimate foodie guide to Vancouver here!
A retreat for the weary and frazzled, Alberta hot springs soothe sore muscels and rejuvenate spirits. Here's the best places to take a dip.
Find out why Golden BC is the perfect place to explore the Rocky Mountains of Canada with 6 National Parks close by and lots of things to do!
A list of over 40 waterfalls near Vancouver you can hike to. Includes hiking directions and difficulty for waterfall hikes from Pemberton to Hope.
Looking for the best Banff view without the crowds of tourists? A best kept secret Banff view point in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Vancouver, the Britsh Columbia city with everything. Mountains, parks with beaches, friendly people, great summers, actual seasons (read; rain), food to satisfy even a fussy eater (Craig) and cool neighbourhoods waiting to be explored. So, with all this potential activity, what do you do with one day in Vancouver? »…
Come along with me as I take a train across Canada and introduce you to the most luxurious train in Canada - The Rocky Mountaineer!
