Explore Canada: Travel Guides & Road Trip Itineraries
Looking for ideas for your next trip across Canada? We’re an Alberta-based family of four on a mission to explore all 10 Canadian provinces and three territories with our kids. So far, we’ve visited 8 out of 10 provinces, completed two cross-Canada road trips and found some of our favourite places by taking the time to stop along the way.
Here, we’re sharing our firsthand Canada travel guides, family-friendly road trip itineraries and practical tips to help you plan your own adventures, including places worth the detour that you might otherwise drive right past.
Explore Canada by Region
Canada has so many incredible places to explore. Choose a region below to find our firsthand travel guides, favourite stops and road trip ideas to help you plan your next adventure.
Plan Your Next Canadian Road Trip
Here are four of our favourite Canadian road trip itineraries, all based on our firsthand experiences travelling across Canada with our kids.
Calgary to Vancouver Road Trip
A scenic drive through the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia.
β° 4 days
Banff to Jasper Road Trip
Explore Banff and Jasper National Parks and drive the incredible Icefields Parkway.
β° 7 days
Southern Saskatchewan Road Trip
Our 3-day itinerary through Southwestern Saskatchewan, including Cypress Hills.
β° 3 days
Northern Ontario Road Trip
Explore Northern Ontario’s beautiful lakes, small towns and outdoor adventures.
β° 10 days
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Our Favourite Places to Visit in Canada
After two cross-Canada road trips and countless family adventures, we’ve found plenty of places we’d happily visit again. Here are some of our favourite destinations, with firsthand travel guides to help you plan your own visit.
Need Help Planning Your Canada Road Trip?
Planning a road trip across Canada can take a lot of time, especially when you’re travelling with kids. That’s why I created The Ultimate Canada Road Trip Guide for Families, based on our own experiences exploring Canada.
Inside, you’ll find:
- 20+ road trip itineraries across Canada
- 500+ family-friendly stops and attractions
- An interactive Google Map to help plan your route
- Family-friendly hikes, packing lists and practical travel tips
More Canada Travel Guides
Looking for more places to explore? Browse our latest Canada travel guides, including family-friendly activities, outdoor adventures and practical tips to help you plan your next trip.