Feedback on Canada Trip Plan

coota1268 on 20/04/2017 - 13:46

Hey all – MY GF and I are travelling from Australia to Canada for a week or 2 in July/August (Summer), just after some additional feedback on my plan.
We’re not big adrenaline junkies, but would like to experience some Canadian Culture + “The Rockies”.
We intend to do NYC/Toronto/East Canada in a few years time.
After Canada, we are spending a week in Hawaii (To relax) before heading back home.
We’re 27 and looking for a “cost-effective” holiday…. i.e not 5-star, but not dirt cheap. Any feedback would be great.

Vancouver: 5 Days
Day 1:
Get over Jetlag
Stanley Park
Granville Island

Day 2:
Capillano Suspension Bridge (Maybe Lynn Canyon as it’s a free alternative)
Grouse Mountain

Day 3: Whistler
Gondola
Stawamus Chief
Shannons Falls
Squamish
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

Day 4: Vancouver Island (Victoria)
Butchart Park
Miniature World
Becon Hill Park
Breakwater
Unsure what else to do in Victoria, BC

Day 5: Fly to Calgary>Banff
Bow Falls
Lake Minnewaka
Hot Springs
Suprise Corner
Sulfur Mountain
Evening Wildlife Tour

Day 6: Icefield Parkways Day Tour
Peyto Lake
Crowfoot Glacier
Glacier Sky Walk
Glacier Walk

Day 7: Explore Lake Louise
Johnston Canyon (Hike)
LL Gondola
Moraine Lake
Plus additional Banff Stuff missed on first day

Day 8: Travel Banff>Calgary>Hawaii

Day 9 -14: Relax in Hawaii

Questions:
- Am I missing anything major in Vancouver area?
- Should I allow more time in Vancouver just to “experience”/Discover” the area?

Thanks

Travel

Comments

  • dogboy on 20/04/2017 - 15:02
    +1

    The Johnston canyon walk in Banff is pretty good although make sure you get cleats. My only comment on your itinerary is that it is extremely busy. You will probably be exhausted after the first 5 days and then the rest will be a blur.

  • boomramada on 20/04/2017 - 15:51

    Are you on a holiday or amazing race trial?

    Day 5: Fly to Calgary>Banff
    Bow Falls
    Lake Minnewaka
    Hot Springs
    Suprise Corner
    Sulfur Mountain
    Evening Wildlife Tour

    wow :)

  • ascotno1 on 20/04/2017 - 16:07
    +1

    I think that you are being a bit ambitious with that itinerary and you will certainly need that week in
    Hawaii on the way home to recover.

  • ggrant on 20/04/2017 - 17:18

    Calgary stampede July 7–16, 2017
    It's a big event, I had a broken leg while in calgary so didn't see it.

    Waterton National Park (on US border) might be too far out of the way, but it's beautiful.
    I second the sulfer Hot Springs , maybe near Banff.

    Stop in an indian shop if interested. Mocassins, headdress etc. I bought one back for fancy dress use.

  • thedriver on 21/04/2017 - 10:40

    (Ice) Hockey at Rogers Arena in Vancouver one evening. Hockey is quintessential Canadian. Get a seat somewhere between the center and blue line and grab a hot dog and poutine.

    It's 1.5 - 2 hours each way to Whistler. A taxi, the quickest is around $200. A bus probably $40ea.

    Hawaii isn't that relaxing… There's HEAPS to do there too!

    • bluedufflecoat on 21/04/2017 - 14:04

      Will it be in season in September? I'm planning a short 3-day stop in Vancouver. :)

  • scanuck on 23/04/2017 - 14:49

    Takkakaw Falls in Yoho National Park

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