There are so many beautiful places to stop and visit along these routes, but here are a few highlights:

Click on the underlined route below for a Google Map Link showing the route and duration.

Click on each individual destination for a link with more information.

Places to Visit via Vancouver

Hells Gate A historic part of the mighty Fraser River.

Kumsheen White Water Rafting Halfway to Horsefly and a good spot to break the journey.

Skihist Provincil Park A great spot to stretch your legs.

Desert Hills Farm A great place for lunch and fresh produce.

Horstings Farms Another great place for lunch and fresh produce.

Places to Visit via Calgary - Banff to Kamloops

Banff Quite famous!

Banff Gondola A beautiful viewpoint.

Moraine Lake Instagram-famous lake so expect a lot of tourists (like you!)

Takakkaw Falls Second tallest waterfall in Canada and an easy walk from the parking lot.

Three Valley Gap Ghost Town - spooky!

Crazy Creek Hot Pools Resort A good stopover halfway between Calgary and Horsefly.

Crazy Creek Suspension Bridge A beautiful viewpoint to stretch your legs.

Desert Hills Farm A great place for lunch and fresh produce.

Horstings Farms Another great place for lunch and fresh produce.

Places to Visit via Calgary - Banff to Jasper

Banff Gondola A beautiful viewpoint

Moraine Lake Instagram Famous Lake

Columbia Ice Fields Largest Ice Field in the Rockies (even in Summer)

Ice Field Parkway An amazing drive through the Canadian Rockies. Sure to see lots of wildlife (unless Elinor is traveling with you)

Jasper Beautiful mountain drive.

Barkerville Out of the way, but a historic part of the Cariboo Gold Rush.