Totem Peaks Self Drive

13 Nights

Vancouver, BC

Explore hundreds of kilometres of gigantic forests, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountains of Western Canada, taking in the highlights of Vancouver and Victoria. Amidst the stunning scenery runs the Inside Passage, a legacy from the glacier era. This grandiose corridor of cliffs, greenery and ice opens onto Vancouver Island, one of the most beautiful islands on the North American Pacific Coast.

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Highlights

  • Marvel at the dizzying heights of the Capilano Canyon or explore the city of Vancouver
  • Drive past spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks and beautiful lakes en-route to the Revelstoke
  • Drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to the Canadian Rockies
  • Marvel at the stunning beauty of Lake Louise en-route to the bustling resort town of Banff
  • Experience the Columbia Icefield- one of the largest masses of ice south of the Arctic Circle.
  • Follow the Yellowhead Highway meandering past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies
  • Travel from Prince George through Smithers to Prince Rupert and then cruise to Port Hardy
  • Enjoy the quaint sea-side towns of Vancouver Island as you travel down from Campbell River to Victoria
  • Day 1 - Arrival in Vancouver
  • Day 2 - Vancouver
  • Day 3 - Vancouver to Penticton
  • Day 4 - Penticton to Revelstoke
  • Day 5 - Revelstoke to Banff
  • Day 6 - Banff National Park
  • Day 7 - Banff to Jasper
  • Day 8 - Jasper to Prince George
  • Day 9 - Prince George to Smithers
  • Day 10 - Smithers to Prince Rupert
  • Day 11 - Prince Rupert to Port Hardy (Cruise)
  • Day 12 - Port Hardy to Campbell River
  • Day 13 - Campbell River to Victoria
  • Day 14 - Victoria to Vancouver
  • Additional Information

Arrive Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick-up your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the front desk and check-in. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Vancouver.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey

Property Location Located in Surrey (Guildford), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey is close to Guilford Town Centre and Central City Shopping Centre. This hotel is within close proximity of Holland Park and Guildford Golf and Country Club.

You will have the entire day to tour Vancouver and the surrounding area. Some suggestions: Stanley Park, the MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park. Overnight in Vancouver.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey

Property Location Located in Surrey (Guildford), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey is close to Guilford Town Centre and Central City Shopping Centre. This hotel is within close proximity of Holland Park and Guildford Golf and Country Club.

Scenic drive to Penticton in the Okanagan Valley, known for its lush orchards, beaches and hot, dry climate. Overnight in Penticton.

Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre

Penticton Lakeside Resort is a full service hotel in Penticton that offers luxurious amenities, clean, spacious rooms, and a spectacular view of Okanagan Lake. We offer a number of dining options, nearby attractions, and room accommodations to ensure that you can thoroughly enjoy your stay with us.

Morning at leisure to enjoy the Okanagan Valley. Then drive past spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks and beautiful lakes en route to the Revelstoke area. Overnight near Revelstoke.

Three Valley Lake Chateau

Property Location With a stay at Three Valley Lake Chateau in Revelstoke, you'll be on a lake and close to Victor Lake Provincial Park. This beach hotel is within the vicinity of SkyTrek Adventure Park and Enchanted Forest.

Drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to the Canadian Rockies. Yoho National Park marks the provincial border and meets Canada’s first national park here. Kicking Horse Pass is sure to be a scenic highlight of the park. Before you continue on to the bustling resort town of Banff, we suggest a visit to Lake Louise. Overnight in Banff.

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape. Whether you're looking for a relaxing après-ski sanctuary or a big night on the town, our contemporary designed rooms pair clean, minimalist design with cozy Rocky Mountain-inspired elements to create the ideal accommodation for exploring the best of Banff.

Entire day is free to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to Banff Natural History Museum. You may also try river rafting or take a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka. Overnight in Banff.

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape. Whether you're looking for a relaxing après-ski sanctuary or a big night on the town, our contemporary designed rooms pair clean, minimalist design with cozy Rocky Mountain-inspired elements to create the ideal accommodation for exploring the best of Banff.

Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake en route. Enjoy glorious photo opportunities of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and alpine meadows as you travel this route considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Overnight in Jasper.

Lobstick Lodge

Located within the town of Jasper, Lobstick Lodge is near all the area's major attractions. With 139 spacious guestrooms and rooms with kitchenettes, this Jasper resort offers an excellent family restaurant, meeting and catering facilities, an indoor pool and sauna, 3 outdoor Jacuzzis, 1 indoor Jacuzzi and a fitness center. Lobstick Lodge is also a great skiing destination with friendly, knowledgeable staff.

The Yellowhead Highway meanders past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, and descends into the vast forests of northern British Columbia. Follow the northern arm of the Fraser River through the Cariboo Region. Overnight in Prince George.

Ramada Plaza Prince George

Property Location With a stay at Ramada Plaza Prince George in Prince George, you'll be minutes from Fort George Park and Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre and Cottonwood Island Park.

Travel the rugged wilderness terrain of the interior mountain ranges. Overnight in Smithers.

Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge

Nestled among the majestic mountains of the beautiful Bulkley Valley, first-class hospitality and a warm welcome await you at Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers, BC. A full-service lodge offering a variety of guestrooms and suites with convention and meeting facilities to meet all your needs. Enjoy Smithers' dining at its finest with Noir Kitchen and Bar, and Don Cherry's Sports Grill. Extensive catering menus are tailored to satisfy the demands of any special event. Located minutes from downtown shops and restaurants, Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge boasts historic walking tours, picturesque hiking trails, outstanding mountain biking, scenic golfing and all the amazing attractions of the Bulkley Valley on our doorstep.  

Follow the scenic Skeena River Valley to the active port city of Prince Rupert. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Crest Hotel

Housed in a former 1950s motel, this high-end harbourside hotel is a 7-minute walk from Rotary Waterfront Park and 3.6 km from the Prince Rupert VIA Rail station. 

Enjoy a full-day ocean cruise on board BC Ferries along the British Columbia coastline. The famous Inside Passage cruise terminates in Port Hardy. Overnight in Port Hardy.

*For departures with the Inside Passage sailings before June 10 and after September 4, the cruise will depart in the afternoon and overnight will be on board the ferry in your selected accommodation type. The cruise will end in the morning at Port Hardy.

Kwa`Lilas Hotel

The Kwa’lilas Hotel (meaning a ‘place to sleep’) is a premier First Nations four-star destination hotel located on the North Island. The hotel features 85 guestrooms plus meeting space to accommodate up to 150 people. A curated selection of authentic local Aboriginal art can be found throughout the hotel celebrating local traditions, stories and culture. Hotel guests can also choose to participate in a selection of eco-adventure tours and cultural experiences guided by community members and local experts.

Continue along the coast, past quaint seaside towns such as Courtenay, Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Nanaimo. In Duncan, visit the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre and in Chemainus, you can see the famous murals. As you approach Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, you will travel along the scenic Malahat Drive, which affords generous vistas of the water and the Gulf Islands beyond. Overnight in Victoria.

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Discover Victoria at its finest through an authentic local experience in the heart of downtown, steps from the Inner Harbour. With deeply entrenched roots in the local community and a strong sense of environmental responsibility, we strive to share all that makes Victoria special with each and every guest. Our owner, Mr. Clive Piercy, has a long history on Vancouver Island that began when his grandfather started J. Piercy & Co. back in the mid-1800s. To this day, we remain true to those origins in all that we do - from supporting local farmers to sponsoring local events. Our rooftop grill has been voted in the top ten restaurants with a view in BC, and our cocktail lounge off the lobby has been named one of the top ten hotel bars in the world three times. Experience the best of Victoria through a truly local hotel.

Continue along the coast, past quaint seaside towns such as Courtenay, Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Nanaimo. In Duncan, visit the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre and in Chemainus, you can see the famous murals. As you approach Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, you will travel along the scenic Malahat Drive, which affords generous vistas of the water and the Gulf Islands beyond. Overnight in Victoria.

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Discover Victoria at its finest through an authentic local experience in the heart of downtown, steps from the Inner Harbour. With deeply entrenched roots in the local community and a strong sense of environmental responsibility, we strive to share all that makes Victoria special with each and every guest. Our owner, Mr. Clive Piercy, has a long history on Vancouver Island that began when his grandfather started J. Piercy & Co. back in the mid-1800s. To this day, we remain true to those origins in all that we do - from supporting local farmers to sponsoring local events. Our rooftop grill has been voted in the top ten restaurants with a view in BC, and our cocktail lounge off the lobby has been named one of the top ten hotel bars in the world three times. Experience the best of Victoria through a truly local hotel.

Before you leave Victoria’s charms and the beauty of the Inner Harbour, we recommend you visit Butchart Gardens, a magnificent display of flowers and shrubs set in an old stone quarry. Enjoy a mini-cruise on BC Ferries guiding you around the many Gulf Islands, through the Strait of Georgia to mainland British Columbia for some last-minute shopping. Overnight near Vancouver International Airport.

Pacific Gateway Hotel

Property Location With a stay at Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, you'll be on a river and minutes from Aberdeen Centre and Richmond Night Market. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Richmond Olympic Oval and Richmond Centre Mall.

YOUR FLY / DRIVE INCLUDES:

- Accommodation for 14 nights
- Day 11 Ferry crossings (under height car and passengers): Inside Passage cruise Prince Rupert to Port Hardy (depart: 07:30, arrive: 23:30, 15 hours. Off-peak season: depart: 11:00, arrive: 09:00, 22 hours). Note: In order to pre-book the Inside Passage, it is imperative that clients indicate the size of the vehicle and full passengers' names at time of booking. Summer season: Day cabins (Outboard: DAYCPSH1 $110.80 per cabin; Inboard: DAYCABIN $83.09 per cabin) may be requested for 2018, subject to availability.
- Day 14 Ferry crossings Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen (1 hour 35 minutes)
- A personalised Jonview Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides and customised day-by-day routing maps
- Provincial Taxes and Federal GST

NOT INCLUDED:
- Airport transfers
- Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
- Park entrance fees
- Car rental, taxes and insurance