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Exploring Western Canada
Angela Liguori’s Guide to the Best Summer Road Trips in Western Canada
You’ve explored so much of Canada by road — what makes Western Canada such a special region for summer adventures? Exploring by road is the best way to experience Western Canada! The drives can make for long days, but that’s all part of the adventure. You can find beautiful views you never even knew existed, little mountain towns, quaint shops, and local food along the way. What makes it so special is the variety of experiences you can have in one trip. You can go from glacier lakes and high alpine views to a rugged coastline and ocean breeze all within a few days.
I also love how accessible the beauty of Canada can be. Of course, there are incredible places that require long hikes or backcountry trips to reach, but you can drive along some of the most incredible roads and be wowed right from your window. The Icefields Parkway in Alberta is one of those roads that will make you pull over many, many times. The Sea to Sky Highway, especially paired with the ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo, is another favorite of mine. You can head up to Northern BC for incredible (and rugged) views or go to Vancouver Island to drive along the coastline.
What’s your ideal Western Canada road trip itinerary or route? To me, the most ideal Western Canada road trip route would be from Vancouver to Cal-
gary (or the other way around)—with an extension on either side to the Prairies or Vancouver Island. This combines the mountains, coast, and forest altogether. If you started in Vancouver, you could spend some time in the city, then head up the Sea to Sky Highway to Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. If you had more time, you could go over to Vancouver Island via the ferry (try to get a sunset sailing for beautiful views) to spend some time. Then, start the 10-to-12-hour journey to Banff. Stopping along the way in places like Chilliwack Read the entire (amazing hiking), Kelowna (for Q&A with Angela on great wineries), Revelstoke, and truenorthliving.ca. Golden. Once you get to Banff and spend time there, you could extend your trip to the Prairies as well (on my bucket list!).
Why Canada’s Waterfalls Park Is a Must-See for Any B.C. Road Trip For road trippers travelling the Vancouver to Jasper corridor, Wells Gray Park offers waterfalls, wilderness, and uncrowded outdoor adventure.
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el ls Gray Pa rk, known as Canada’s Waterfalls Park, is a can’t-miss destination on the Rainforest to Rockies route. Nestled in the North Thompson Valley, in the wild heart of the B.C. Interior, Wells Gray Park offers immersive nature experiences without the crowds. While its rugged beauty and dramatic landscapes might suggest otherwise, Wells Gray is accessible, uncrowded, and welcoming. Here, there’s space to explore — no congestion or long lines. Visitors can discover the park’s 42 named waterfalls, including Helmcken Falls (the fourth-highest in Canada), and enjoy both
easy-access viewpoints and backcountry exploration. Adventurers can go whitewater rafting on wild rivers, canoe or kayak Murtle Lake’s calm waters, or hike the Trophy Meadows Trail to explore alpine wildflowers. More than just a scenic stop, Wells Gray Pa rk Skip the crowds and discover invites travellers to slow Canada’s Waterfalls Park. down and stay a while. Plan your Wells Gray adventure at wellsgray.ca. With a range of accommo d at ion s , g u ide d This article was sponsored experiences, and countby Tourism Wells Gray. less outdoor adventures, it’s a destination worth exploring for several days.
WRITTEN BY Tania Amardeil
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Freelance photographer and outdoor storyteller Angela Liguori shares her favourite Western Canada road trips, hikes, wildlife encounters, and summer escapes.