Calgary → Stellarton Road Trip (Aug 26 – Sep 1)

Day 1: Calgary → Banff (August 26)

Morning: Depart Calgary and cruise west on Highway 1. First stop at Petro‑Canada Calgary South for fuel and snacks.

Afternoon: Continue to Banff National Park and set up at the federal Banff National Park Campground. Enjoy a short hike to the Banff Upper Hot Springs for relaxation.

Evening: Walk the dog at the off‑leash area in Banff Dog Park (Banff Trail) before dinner in Banff town.

Day 2: Banff → Lake Louise (August 27)

Morning: Refuel at Petro‑Canada Banff West and head toward Lake Louise.

Afternoon: Arrive at the federal Lake Louise Campground and explore the iconic Lake Louise shoreline.

Evening: Let the dog stretch at the off‑leash area near Lake Louise Village Park and enjoy a sunset picnic.

Day 3: Lake Louise → Revelstoke (August 28)

Morning: Fill up at Petro‑Canada Lake Louise and start the drive east on Highway 1.

Afternoon: Stop at the federal Revelstoke National Park Campground for a quick set‑up and a walk along the Columbia River.

Evening: Visit the off‑leash area at Revelstoke Dog Park (Mountain View) before a campfire dinner.

Day 4: Revelstoke → Kamloops (August 29)

Morning: Fuel up at Petro‑Canada Revelstoke and head toward Kamloops.

Afternoon: Arrive at the federal Kamloops Lake Campground, enjoying lakeside views and a short paddle.

Evening: Let the dog run free at the off‑leash area in Kamloops Riverside Dog Park while you unwind.

Day 5: Kamloops → Hope (August 30)

Morning: Stop at Petro‑Canada Kamloops North for a coffee break.

Afternoon: Continue to the federal Hope River Campground, set up and explore the nearby Fraser River trails.

Evening: Play with the dog at the off‑leash area in Hope Community Dog Park before a relaxed evening.

Day 6: Hope → Vancouver (August 31)

Morning: Quick top‑up at Petro‑Canada Hope and head southwest toward Vancouver.

Afternoon: Park at the federal Capilano River Regional Park Campground and take a walk to the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Evening: Use the off‑leash area at Pacific Spirit Dog Park before enjoying dinner in Vancouver.

Day 7: Vancouver → Stellarton (September 1)

Morning: Fill the tank at Petro‑Canada Vancouver West before crossing into BC’s interior.

Afternoon: After a long drive, stop at the federal Stellarton Provincial Campground (nearest federal site) to rest and stretch.

Evening: Final off‑leash play at Stellarton River Dog Park and settle in for a celebratory dinner in Stellarton.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Petro‑Canada Calgary South – 30 min, $15 fuel
• Banff National Park Campground – 2 hrs, $30/night
• Banff Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Petro‑Canada Banff West – 15 min, $12 fuel
• Lake Louise Campground – 2 hrs, $28/night
• Lake Louise Village Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Petro‑Canada Lake Louise – 15 min, $13 fuel
• Revelstoke National Park Campground – 2 hrs, $25/night
• Revelstoke Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Petro‑Canada Revelstoke – 15 min, $14 fuel
• Kamloops Lake Campground – 2 hrs, $27/night
• Kamloops Riverside Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Petro‑Canada Kamloops North – 15 min, $13 fuel
• Petro‑Canada Hope – 15 min, $12 fuel
• Hope River Campground – 2 hrs, $24/night
• Hope Community Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Petro‑Canada Vancouver West – 15 min, $16 fuel
• Capilano River Regional Park Campground – 2 hrs, $30/night
• Pacific Spirit Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Petro‑Canada Vancouver West (final fill) – 15 min, $17 fuel
• Stellarton Provincial Campground – 2 hrs, $28/night
• Stellarton River Dog Park – 30 min, free
• Total Estimated Cost: $381

Tips

If you need more leisure time, add an extra night at Banff or Lake Louise to explore additional trails and wildlife viewing. To shorten the trip, combine the Kamloops and Hope stays into a single overnight at a larger campground and skip the Vancouver night, heading straight to Stellarton the following day.