14 Days in British Columbia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Itinerary #1: Vancouver to Calgary Mountain Adventure

This is the perfect road trip to truly experience the mountains of British Columbia. You won't feel rushed and will have enough time to explore the highlights around Whistler, Jasper, and the Canadian Rockies. You'll also pass through some lesser-known highlights, such as Wells Gray Provincial Park and Joffre Lakes. Once you reached the Rockies, you'll have shorter driving days so you can explore the countless trails that escape the crowds and take you up to alpine lakes. See the full itinerary. 

Itinerary #2: Calgary to Vancouver: Rockies, Kootenays, & Okanagan

You can also drive across British Columbia from east to west, starting from Calgary and ending on the coast in Vancouver. This route begins with the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, best experienced by hitting the trails and hiking up into alpine. After the Rockies, drive through the scenic mountain towns and lakes of the Kootenays, stopping for a couple of nights in Nelson. From here, you'll leave the mountains for the desert hills of the Okanagan Valley, the warmest region of British Columbia, where you can explore the countless wineries and orchards before ending in Vancouver. See the full itinerary. 

Itinerary #3: Vancouver Island Road Trip

If stunning coastline, whale watching, sea kayaking, and coastal rainforest are your jam, this route is for you. Start the adventure with a floatplane flight to northern Vancouver Island for some of the best whale watching in the province. Then, head to Quadra Island to explore the beaches and coves by foot or kayak. Before reaching the Pacific Rim, stop for a couple of nights to see the mountains and waterfalls of Strathcona Provincial Park, British Columbia's oldest park. The trip culminates in the Pacific Rim where the rainforest meets rugged coastline. Cozy up in your lodge next to the coast for a few days before returning back to Vancouver. See the full itinerary.