A rented camper is your ticket to Canada's most spectacular landscapes. Here are three legendary route suggestions for an unforgettable trip.
🏔️ Tour 1: The Classic – The Rocky Mountains in Alberta & British Columbia
This route takes you to the iconic highlights of the Canadian Rockies, from Calgary to Vancouver (or vice versa).
Duration: 14-21 daysRoute: approx. 1,200 kmIdeal for: First-time visitors, hikers, wildlife and nature photographersDay 1-3: Banff National Park (from Calgary)Start in Calgary and drive to Banff National Park. Explore the town of Banff, take the gondola up Sulphur Mountain and visit the world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with their unreal turquoise water.Day 4-6: Icefields Parkway & Jasper National ParkDrive the Icefields Parkway, one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world. Stop at Peyto Lake and the Athabasca Glacier, where you can take a tour on the ice. In Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake await you.Day 7-9: Wells Gray & WhistlerContinue to British Columbia to Wells Gray Provincial Park, known for its impressive waterfalls such as Helmcken Falls. Your next destination is the famous Olympic ski resort of Whistler.Day 10-14: Vancouver Island & VancouverTake the ferry to Vancouver Island. Visit the capital Victoria and drive to Tofino on the rugged west coast, a paradise for surfers and whale watchers. End your tour in vibrant Vancouver.
🌊 Tour 2: The East – Ontario & Québec
This tour combines the metropolises of eastern Canada with the impressive nature of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.
Duration: 10-14 daysRoute: approx. 1,500 kmIdeal for: Culture enthusiasts, families, city & nature combinersDay 1-3: Toronto & Niagara FallsExplore Toronto with the CN Tower and take a whole day for a trip to the mighty Niagara Falls. A boat tour with the "Hornblower" is an unforgettable, wet experience.Day 4 & 5: Algonquin Provincial ParkDrive to Algonquin Park, a huge natural area with thousands of lakes. Rent a canoe and paddle through the wilderness - with a little luck you will see moose or beavers. A must for anyone who wants to rent a campervan in Canada.Day 6 & 7: Ottawa & MontréalVisit the Canadian capital Ottawa with Parliament Hill. Then drive to Montréal in the province of Québec. Explore the historic Old Town (Vieux-Montréal) and enjoy the French flair.Day 8-10: Québec City & TadoussacDrive to Québec City, the only fortified city in North America (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Your destination is Tadoussac at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, one of the best places in the world for whale watching.
🦞 Tour 3: Atlantic Canada – Nova Scotia & the Cabot Trail
This route takes you through the maritime province of Nova Scotia with its Scottish-influenced culture and rugged coastline.
Duration: 7-10 daysRoute: approx. 900 km (from Halifax)Ideal for: Lovers of rugged coasts, music fans, gourmetsDay 1 & 2: Halifax & Peggy's CoveStart in the vibrant capital Halifax. Take a trip to the picturesque fishing village of Peggy's Cove with its famous lighthouse.Day 3-5: The Cabot Trail on Cape Breton IslandDrive the Cabot Trail, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in North America. The road winds along steep cliffs and through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look out for bald eagles and moose.Day 6 & 7: Lunenburg & the South ShoreVisit the colorful port town of Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Explore the South Shore with its charming fishing villages and taste fresh lobster (Lobster).