Kootenay Rockies Holidays

Two provinces, two weeks and not far off 2000 miles of open road: this is a round-trip from Vancouver to the Rockies (and back) of unreal proportions. The landscapes it covers are wildly varied; you’ve got oceanside cityscapes and mighty mountains as well as the somewhat surprising rolling desert of the Okanagan Region where grape vines grow in their regimented lines. We’ve hit the spots you shouldn’t miss like Banff and Jasper but also diverts a little off the well-trodden trail to Waterton Lakes, the Kootenay Rockies and the Cariboo Mountains

Get a glimpse of everything that makes BC magical, be it headliners or surprising hidden gems, and cover some serious (but scenic) miles as you make an epic inland loop from Vancouver. Follow sea-to-sky highways and mill around mountain resorts; hit trails and chase waterfalls; and hop between tasting rooms and wineries in central British Columbia's beautiful and often unexpected Okanagan Region. This is one of those holidays where the journey is the adventure. We’ve packed plenty in – nine stops in all – but have kept the drives manageable so you can make those unexpected en route stops that become the stand-out moments.

This is a sensational Canadian road trip, just as scenic and exciting as you imagine. Soaring mountains and bright blue lakes hold challenges for adventurers, and there are sweeping vistas from high-up vantage points for those who want to sit back and enjoy the view. On this self-guided road trip, you’ll hop westwards from Calgary until you reach gorgeous Vancouver on the Pacific coast. This itinerary is also available in reverse, allowing you to experience the same journey from the opposite starting point.

This epic journey is one of those holidays where the experiences are as much in the journeys as in the destinations. Travel on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer, visit magnificent Banff and Jasper National Parks, cross the wilds of British Columbia aboard the Skeena Train, and sail the famed Inside Passage on one of the most scenic ferry journeys.