Road Trip Canada

Tour Overview

Oh Canada! From the Atlantic to the Pacific; from the cities to the wilderness including the Rockies, the Prairies and the Great Lakes. Meeting French, English and native cultures combined with your international travelling companions, this is a recipe for fun and excitement.

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Included Highlights

Canadian Road Trip Map

> Wilderness canoe trip (no experience necessary)
> Scenic Georgian Bay Ferry
> Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
> Sulphur Hot Springs
> Scenic walks and hikes
> Sightseeing in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Seattle
> National Parks - Banff/Lake Louise, Yoho and Jasper
> Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
> All transportation by private adventure vehicle
> 23 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag)

Optional Activities (paid locally)

> Canoeing US$35-US$75
> Whitewater rafting US$30-$200
> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> Mountain biking US$45-$95
> Horseback riding US$55-$115
> Baseball Game US$15-$40
> Outlet shopping: US$your credit limit!
> Western saloon evening US$10
> Aerial tramway ride US$10-US$30
> Guided glacier walk US$35-$175
> Scenic glacier flight US$225-$400
> Rollerblading US$10-$20
> Seattle Space Needle US$19
> Jet boat ride US$55
> CN Tower US$25-$35
> Explore Olde Town Quebec US$FREE
> Sample French Cuisine US$various
> Museums US$10-$20
> Capilano Suspension Bridge Park US$30
> Cycling in Stanley Park US$20

Mini Adventures

Our range of 3 - 4 day Mini Adventures are just the ticket for extending your tour and experiencing North America's most incredible 'must see' highlights. Check out the following adventures relevant to this tour.

NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON DC MINI

> Gaze upon The Statue of Liberty
> Tour the historical monuments in Washington DC
> Sightseeing tour of Philadelphia's highlights
> Included pizza meal in New York!
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City Tours

If you are spending extra time in our gateway cities, you can now plan in advance by pre-booking unique city sightseeing day tours in addition to your TrekAmerica trip.

NEW YORK & SEATTLE

All city day tours are operated by local experts who are dedicated to take you behind the scenes so you know it like a local! When booking your TrekAmerica trip, simply select your chosen city tour from the Tour Extras section on the online booking form.

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Private Departures

Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

This tour also departs from Seattle

Local Payments - Food Kitty: US$10 per day. En-route Accommodation: Approx US$30 x 1 night

Important: You will need adequate travel insurance to join this trip. Download our insurance tips pdf for more information.

Day 1-3: New York Area, Vermont & Quebec City

From the New York Area head north to the wilds of New England, for the first of many nights under the stars. Patisseries, churches, town squares and French-speaking Quebecers (fear not, most speak some English) add a European flavour and the dramatic Chateau Frontenac rules the roost. Explore the streets of North America's only surviving walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-5: Montreal

A true cultural mix is next on the agenda when visiting Montreal - the second largest city in Canada. Feel the charm of this 'European style' city with it's kicking summer festival season. You'll adore Montreal's bundle of eateries, trendy bars, live music and comedy venues in City Underground's 30km of subterranean stores. For the adventure seekers why not rip it up across Lachine Rapids by high-powered jet boat.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6: Ottawa

In Canada's capital, watch the changing of the guard, wander through Sparks Street Mall, the Rideau Centre and Sussex Street, or admire the outdoor vibe in this capital cities many green spaces. Don't forget to chow down on the deep fried dough snacks known as beaver tails!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7: Toronto

The native Hurons called this spot 'Toronto' or 'meeting place'. It still is, with over 70 nationalities mingling to vibrant effect. Pick up tasty tidbits at St Lawrence market, survey the head-spinning views from CN Tower, the world's tallest free-standing structure, and follow your ears around the stomping music scene to soak up the multicultural buzz.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 8: Niagara Falls

Words don't do the Falls justice. From the edge of Lake Ontario, the sensation of crashing water is stupendous and the noise immense, at America's greatest national attraction, Niagara Falls. Wait 'til you're down on the water aboard the 'Maid of the Mist' cruise, where the cascades pound, churn and foam right before your eyes. That's what you call a front row seat!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 9-12: Lake Huron & Lake Superior

Cross the placid waters of Lake Huron by the Georgian Bay Ferry then roll along forested 'Moose Alley'. Next onto your second Great Lake, Superior, where the sprawling sea will soon coax you into a canoe for a true wilderness adventure.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 13: Winnipeg

Check out Winnipeg Art Gallery, crammed with 9,000 Inuit sculptures, tapestries and paintings. Or hunt out the former rocking haunts of the Crash Test Dummies and Neil Young.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 14-15: Canadian Prairies

We love veering off the tourist trails. It puts places like Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat and Swift Current on our map. Shop in small-town general stores, while the local residents spin a yarn - You know you've gotten off the tourist track now.
Accommodation: 1 night camping + 1 en-route multi-share paid locally.

Day 16-17: Banff National Park

Get ready for two days in our first park, Banff. Boot up, saddle up and breathe in the crisp alpine air where nature's bonanza includes beavers, bears, porcupines and elk. You could hang out in the friendly town, though the pine-clad trails and steaming Sulphur Mountain hot springs will most likely convince you otherwise.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 18: Lake Louise

A nickname like the "gem of the Rockies" is a lot to live up to, but it's no sweat for Lake Louise. The imposing chateau looks on as mountains cluster round the turquoise surface. As for you, well, you could always hike out to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or inspect the scene by paddle power on an optional canoe trip.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 19: Yoho National Park

'Yoho' is a Cree word for 'wonder'; well, you might have guessed because the place is stunning Hike or negotiate the rapids of well-named Kicking Horse River. In any case, the tumbling cascades, glassy lakes and glinting peaks are drop-dead gorgeous... not to mention the glaciers.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 20-21: Jasper National Park

The widescreen scenery keeps on coming. The Icefields Parkway provides a peach of a drive through panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Jasper's wildlife puts up a fight for your attention too; the sharp-eyed may glimpse grizzlies, wolves or caribou. This sprawling natural expanse offers bike trails, helicopter flights and ice-walks through the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 22-24: British Columbia & Vancouver

Another night under an infinite, star-spangled sky before city life calls once more in Vancouver. There is ample time to explore all this vibrant metropolis has to offer. With its stunning combination of mountains and coastline, the city boasts outstanding views. Stride, rollerblade or pedal your way round Stanley Park, or relax and let the free shuttle take the strain. Walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge, 230 head-spinning feet above the river before checking out the city nightlife in Gas Town or the eclectic "Robsonstrasse".
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 25: Seattle

Pile into a coffee house for a frothy latte and one last reflection on your awesome adventure.

This tour ends at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

This tour also departs from Seattle

Book Your Trip Online

You can easily book your trek online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe and protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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