Just hours after leaving Seattle we set up our lakeside camp in Paul Lake Provincial Park in the heart of British Columbia. Take a stroll along the water's edge or refresh yourself with a swim in the mountain water. Surrounded by glaciers we make our way over Rogers Pass and into Yoho National Park.
Explore the Emerald Lake area or stroll the many nearby trails. Yoho is home to the Kicking Horse river and an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure for the whole family (optional). Banff National Park has it all - ride the cable car to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you can take in a 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape. At the bottom, soak in the mountain's natural hot springs before a fun family night in town.
We'll have time to explore the turquoise waters of Lake Louise or take a hike to the tea house and be rewarded by the best chocolate cake in Canada. On our way to Jasper National Park, we drive along the Icefields Parkway, perhaps the most beautiful road in the world. Strap on your crampons for a fun and safe guided-walk on Athabasca glacier.
Despite its remote location Jasper still buzzes with energy. Rent bicycles for an easy ride along mountain lakes, streams, and meadows. Catch a glimpse of an elk or a bighorn sheep on your hike, or get a taste of Canadian hospitality as you wander the streets of Jasper.
The scenic Yellowhead Highway brings us to the edge of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Eat a bison burger, take a horseback ride, canoe the wilderness, and stand on the edge of Helmcken Falls. Heading west, Vancouver's beauty looms on the horizon as we approach the coast of British Columbia. This vibrant city offers something for everyone - rich Native American history, beautiful parks and exciting streets of museums and shops. Explore Gastown and Canada Place, cycle or stroll through the seaside Stanley Park, one of the largest and most beautiful city Parks in the world. Saying goodbye to Canada, we head back to Seattle where our adventure ends.
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