There are two ways to reach Vancouver from Calgary by road:
a. Option 1 - faster
Total distance 971 KM
Time: 11 and 1/2 hours
Route Map: Calgary to Kamloops on HWY 1 & Kamloops to Vancouver on HWY 5
b. Option 2 - slower but picturesque
Total distance 1048 KM
Time: 14 hours
Route Map: Calgary to Kamloops on HWY 1 & Kamloops to Whistler on BC 99 & Whistler to Vancouver on BC 99
a. Option 1 - faster
Total distance 971 KM
Time: 11 and 1/2 hours
Route Map: Calgary to Kamloops on HWY 1 & Kamloops to Vancouver on HWY 5
b. Option 2 - slower but picturesque
Total distance 1048 KM
Time: 14 hours
Route Map: Calgary to Kamloops on HWY 1 & Kamloops to Whistler on BC 99 & Whistler to Vancouver on BC 99
We opted for option 1 on our onward journey and the second one on the way back. The route takes you through The Banff National Park and The Yoho National Park. For first timers or for those who are visiting Canada at their own pace, it might be a good option to visit attractions in these parks as well. We made a stop in Yoho, at the famous Takakkaw Falls. It is a steep uphill narrow road to the falls from Field, British Columbia, which is approximately 15 KM.
Trip Attractions - Day 1
1. Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park
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| Takakkaw Falls, Field, Yoho National Park |
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| At the bottom of the Takakkaw Cataracts |
Vancouver Attractions - Day 2
1. Capilano Suspension Bridge
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| Capilano Entrance |
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| Totem Pole |
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| Trading Post @ Capilano |
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| The Suspension Bridge |
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| Rain forest Walk |
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| The bridge as seen from the rain forest |
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| Tree top adventure |
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| Cliffwalk @ Capilano |
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| The Cliffwalk |
2. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden
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| Sun Yat Sen Garden |
3. The Bloedel Conservatory
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| The Conservatory from outside |
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| As tiny as your thumb |
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| Tiny Pair! |
4. Queen Elizabeth Park
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| QEP 1 |
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| QEP2 |
Vancouver Attractions - Day 3
1. Vancouver Aquarium
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| Jelly Fish |
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| Beluga Show |
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| Dolphin Show |
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| Colourful |
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| Penguins |
2. Stanley Park
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| Carriage Rides |
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| Yatch |
3. Prospect Point & Cafe
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| Prospect Point |
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| Lion's Gate Bridge - Amazing View From Prospect Point |
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| Misty Mountain Tops |
4. Lighthouse, Trek and Totems
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| Random Shots |
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| Totems |
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| Lion's Gate Bridge |
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| Lighthouse |
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| Industry |
5. Ferry To Victoria
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| Late Night Ferry on The Pacific |
Victoria Attractions - Day 4
1. Butch art Garden
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| Butchart Gardens Entrance |
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| BG 1 |
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| BG - Garden Gazebo |
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| BG 2 |
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| BG 3 |
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| BG 4 |
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| Honey Bee |
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| Ross Fountain 1 |
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| Ross Fountain 2 |
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| BG 5 |
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| BG 6 |
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| BG 7 |
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| BG 8 |
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| BG 9 |
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| BG 10 |
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| Rose Garden |
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| Butchart Family's Home |
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| Japanese Garden |
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| Japanese Garden |
2. Miniature World
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| Miniature village |
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| Miniature - Train across the Prairies |
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| MG - Earlier Times |
3. Victoria Downtown and British Columbia Assembly
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| The Empress |
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| BC Assembly Building |
4. Beacon Hill Park
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| Beacon Hill |
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| An Old Bridge |
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| BH 1 |
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| Peacock |
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| BH 2 |
5. Fort Rodd Hill Lighthouse and Fisgard Lighthouses
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| Fort Rodd Hill |
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| Near The Lighthouse |
Whistler - Day
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| From the ferry on the Pacific |
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| Blackcomb Gondola (Cable Car) |
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| Change Over to Next Gondola |
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| Longest and Highest Peak to Peak in the world |
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| Blackcomb |
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| Hike Up |
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| Downtown Whistler |
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| On The Drive Back BC 99 |
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| These Narrow Bridges Are Common on BC 99 |
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| On the Bridge |
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| The Moon Peaks Out |
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