Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Vancouver to Calgary. If you're planning a road trip to Calgary, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Vancouver
drive for about 3 hours
12:49 pm Merritt
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:49 pm
drive for about 57 minutes
2:46 pm Kamloops
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:46 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
6:12 pm Revelstoke
stay overnight at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6 hours
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10:00 am leave from Revelstoke Mountain Resort
drive for about 1 hour
11:12 am stay at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:12 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:38 pm Banff
stay for about 1.5 hours
and leave at 3:08 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:38 pm arrive in Calgary
stay at Hotel Arts
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Merritt
Kamloops (5 answers)
restaurants around Kamloops:
The Noble Pig Brewhouse & Restaurant
Revelstoke (6 answers)
hotels around Revelstoke:
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (4 mentions)
Banff (71 answers)
Banff National Park (13 mentions)
Johnston Canyon (3 mentions)
Rocky Mountains (2 mentions)
Banff National Park of Canada (2 mentions)
restaurants around Banff:
Grizzly House Restaurant
Elk & Oarsman Restaurant & Pub
St James's Gate Irish Pub
Squish Sandwich Cellar
Balkan Restaurant
questions about Banff:
Where's a great spot for lunch in Banff?
Tips and advice for moving to Banff during summer months?
Is Banff Area worth visiting if you are not in to hiking?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Calgary.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hotel Arts, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.
Want to research more popular hotels in Calgary? Click the blue button below.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Calgary Tower, which was mentioned 3 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Want to research more popular restaurants in Calgary? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Calgary. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Calgary? (17 answers)
Melissa from St. John's, Newfoundland asked:
What to with a couple days in Calgary? (5 answers)
Chad from Richmond asked:
Is the Calgary stampede worth a visit? (4 answers)
Heather from Edmonton asked:
Calgary restaurant recommendations on a moderate budget? (3 answers)
Miriam from Seattle asked:
Best months for snow in Calgary? (3 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Calgary.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Calgary to Vancouver drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Vancouver to Calgary. Or get a full Vancouver to Calgary flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.
And if you know Vancouver well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Vancouver!
