r/canadatravel

A couple of weeks ago I asked what we could expect for our upcoming trip because of the mess Trump has created. Every single reply was nice and positive. We finished our trip and just returned home. From Vancouver to Penticton to Revelstoke to Lake Louise and finally Banff it was a fantastic and spectacular vacation. I mean not one single solitary problem. The whole trip literally went off without a hitch and everyone was so kind, welcoming and sincere. You as a country should be extremely proud of who you are as a nation and the type of people you are. Thank you so very much.

We're planning a Valentines trip to lake Louise and a bit more, but not sure what else? What's a logical second destination? Toronto? Montreal? We're open to any suggestions or corrections you might suggest.

For reference: Husband has never skied before or ice skated. I'm a beginner at both. He's up for it though. We're two guys, married, this is our 9th trip to Canada.

We've been to:

• Vancouver/Victoria Isl.
• Calgary 3 times (Rodeo) (+1/2 day in Banff town)
• Quebec City (Christmas) / Montreal (just a day and a half in Montreal)
• St John (1/2 day stop on Queen Mary 2)
• Halifax (1/2 day stop on Queen Mary 2)
• Churchill, Manitoba (polar bears)

Here's a guesstimate itinerary.

• 2/09 Tue Fly to ___________?
• 2/10 Wed
• 2/11 Thr Beginner Ice Skating Lesson, +?
• 2/12 Fri Fly to Calgary, travel to Lake Louise
• 2/13 Sat Spend day at Fairmont, Lake Louise / Sleigh ride, dog sledding, walking around the lake area
• 2/14 Sun Beginner Ski lessons at Lake Louise
• 2/15 Mon Travel to Calgary, fly home

EDIT: Thank you for the responses! It seems I was too ambitious, I think we'll stay in one region. That's what folks have said over and over.

Me and my wife are planning our vacation for summer next year and we have settled for Canada - Alberta/BC/Yukon + Alaska, but not precisely on the itinerary. We plan to spend roughly 3 weeks travelling and exploring and currently we are inclining to rent a campervan or RV.
Something about us:

• we are from Europe
• we love mountains and hiking and trailrunning
• we love wildlife, although my wife is kind of scared of bears
• we dont mind checking out the "instagram" spots, but we usually do it very early in the morning, if we cant we stay away from them
• we are more interested in the nature than in the city sightseeing
• we like to talk to locals in smaller villages and support their local businesses
• I spent a year working in Banff NP years ago, so I roughly have idea what this part of Rockies looks like
• we already travelled NZ south island in 3 weeks in campervan, so we do have some campervanning experience
• both of us are drivers

Now the itinerary ideas, these are all drafts and very rough sketches. The only thing that is set is maximum time is 21 days, but realistically 17-18 days on the road + 3 days extra for travelling to and from Canada:

1. Rockies into Vancouver Island - Calgary - Banff NP - Yoho NP - Jasper NP - Mt. Robson PP - Gold Rush Trail - Pacific Rim NP - Cathedral Grove - Vancouver
2. Calgary to Anchorage - Calgary - Banff NP - Yoho NP - Jasper NP - Mt. Robson PP - Dawson Creek - Alaska HW - Whitehorse - Kluane Lake NP - Matanuska Glacier - Anchorage
3. Alaska and Yukon - Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali NP - Fairbanks - Alaska HW - Top of the World HW - Dawson City - Whitehorse - Kluane Lake - Wrangell-St Elias NP - Kenai Fjords NP - Anchorage

Any suggestions and/or tips on the itineraries we currently have? I realize 2 and 3 are almost twice as long as 1, but if either 2 or 3 are more worth it, we can cut out some parts and make it shorter. These itineraries are just rough ideas, what we thought might be worth visiting.

I know it's not an intense hike and it's more of a large "hill" but are there recommendations of what to wear besides sneakers? Is this like a activewear type of walk?

Presently, I'm looking to travel to Banff and Lake Louise next year!!

What months are considered off season and/or shoulder season for visiting Banff and Lake Louise?

If I can save a bit a bit of money and avoid a few people I'd like to. I know it's always expensive and busy but still.

Hi

Last time I travelled to Asia two of my power strips blew up but the other worked fine. It's pretty scary when it happens.

I've been looking at the specs on power strips at Staples and Walmart but none of them are officially rated for 240 volts. However I know many work fine regardless.

Does anyone have any experience with traveling to a 220 or 240V country (ie most of the world) with a common 6 or 7 plug power strip and can you tell me which one? Thanks

Edit: These two look like they support 240V

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0991VKGD7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09Z6N1R72

Any recs for a 24h girls trip to Toronto? We will be staying downtown in the city and are hoping to explore during the day and go out to fun/ dancing bars and clubs at night!

Im looking to travel from a city on the island to a Thompson-Okanagan Valleys city on the coming Friday to spend thanksgiving weekend with my family. Problem is, i work till 5pm and there's no buses after 3.... and a $700, albeit return, flight is hilariously out of my budget. I do have a car, but itll need to be made highway ready and be put on a ferry and back, all of which will end up costing me just as much as the flight...

Im thinking of taking the ferry out to vancouver and then trying my hand at hitchhiking my way to kamloops.. what does everybody think, is it a valid idea?

Hi, I’m 27M from Panama.

I travel regularly due to work once every month nearby Levis area for about a 5 days. I have some hours spare after my job and I’m interested in making new friends.

Last time I asked to the people working in a restaurant and they didn’t know or recommend any places to make new friends.

Unfortunately I don’t speak french, so I know there might be a slight language barrier. I’ve noticed there are some people who don’t speak english at all.

Any good recommendations? People interested in hanging out or good social places, events, etc.?

I like to dance salsa, outdoor activities, live music and I’m very social.