British Columbia Itineraries

British Columbia is packed full of stunning natural landscapes, culture and history. From sightseeing to surfing at the beach, British Columbia provides endless options for travelers. However, this can make it hard to decide what to do on your trip. Below are some sample itineraries to help your perfect trip come into focus.

British Columbia in 1 Week

One week may feel short but it’s plenty of time to hit some of the classic British Columbia sights as well as experience some iconic outdoor activities.

Day 1-2, Vancouver: Visit historic gastown, enjoy a bike ride through Stanley Park.

Day 3-5, Rocky Mountaineer: Kamloops Lake, Hell’s Gate , Fraser Canyon, end in Banff National Park

Day 6-7, Banff National Park: Explore the stunningly beautiful National Park, Lake Louise, and Icefield Discovery Center. Stay the night in a luxury lodge

Day 8, Calgary: Visit the Calgary Tower for great views of the city and surrounding area, and take a walking tour of the downtown area.

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British Columbia in 2 Weeks

With 2 weeks in British Columbia, travelers can better immerse themselves in nature and culture. There’s more time to hit all your major interests whether that include active experiences like bike riding, nature viewing like whale watching or culture immersion like visiting a cultural center. With 2 weeks, you could do all three!

Day 1-2, Vancouver: Visit historic gastown, enjoy a bike ride through Stanley Park.

Day 3-5, Vancouver Island: Ferry trip to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, enjoy the Butchart Gardens in and take a scenic walking tour. Get active with the many activities such as whale watching, bear spotting boat rides, kayaking, and visit the Cathedral Grove in Tofino for beautiful hiking trails.

Day 6-8, Whistler: Sea-to-Sky Highway, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about native traditions, Cache Creek for stunning scenery, historic Kamloops.

Day 9-10, Banff National Park: Stay in a mountain resort, and marvel at the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Spot diverse wildlife and take invigorating hikes through the beautiful wilderness. Other highlights: Kananaskis Valley, Bow Falls, hoodoo rock formations.

Day 11-12, Jasper: Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Glacier drive, Maligne Canyon trail.

Day 13-14, Bella Coola: Spot wild Grizzly Bears, take a wildlife rafting tour, enjoy hikes and nature walks.

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