Hidden Gems of British Columbia & Banff National Park

Arrive in Vancouver, collect your hire car, and head to the Century Plaza Hotel for your three-night stay. Spend your days exploring Stanley Park by bike, browsing the stalls at Granville Island Market, or soaking up the atmosphere in historic Gastown. Fancy an adventure? Head to Capilano Suspension Bridge or even consider a day trip to Whistler. In the evenings, stroll the seawall at Coal Harbour or enjoy dinner on buzzing Robson Street.

Leave the city behind and enjoy a scenic drive through the Fraser Valley and Manning Provincial Park en route to Osoyoos, Canada’s only desert town. Stop for lunch at Harrison Hot Springs or take in views along the way. In Osoyoos, check in to Spirit Lodge, just minutes from the warm waters of Osoyoos Lake. Visit the NK’Mip Cultural Centre to learn about the local Indigenous heritage and take in panoramic views over the desert landscape.

Head north to Kelowna, taking in the changing landscapes of the Okanagan Valley. Consider a stop at the Kettle Valley Railway for a short cycle or guided tour across historic trestle bridges with sweeping views of Okanagan Lake. Along the way, you’ll pass countless boutique wineries that are perfect for a tasting or two. Once in Kelowna, enjoy a relaxing evening walk along the waterfront or dine with views over the lake.

If your energy levels are up to it enjoy a quick hike up Knox Mountain Park for sweeping views over Okanagan Lake. Continue driving through Vernon, where you may want to visit Kalamalka Lake. Take a break in Salmon Arm and stroll along the longest inland wooden wharf in North America. From there, it’s a beautiful drive through the Shuswap region into the Selkirk Mountains, where you’ll arrive in Revelstoke for an overnight stay at the Sutton Place Hotel. Time permitting, drive up Meadows in the Sky Parkway to Mount Revelstoke National Park for panoramic alpine

Continue east through the Rockies to your final stop, the iconic mountain town of Banff. Settle in at the Banff Inn and explore the surrounding beauty of Canada’s oldest national park. Wander down Banff Avenue, ride the gondola for panoramic views, and unwind in the Banff Upper Hot Springs. You’ll also have time to drive to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, two of the most photographed lakes in the world. Don’t miss the chance to take the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the world, with stops at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the Columbia Icefield along the way.

Check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport in time for your return
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