5-day Road Trip Itinerary from Montreal to Vancouver in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Toronto, Ontario
    5 hours (504 km) from Montreal, Quebec

    Explore the vibrant streets of Toronto, Canada's largest city. Visit the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and check out the distillery district.

  2. Day 2: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
    9 hours (800 km) from Toronto, Ontario

    Take a scenic route along the Lake Superior coastline to reach Sault Ste. Marie. Here you can visit the Agawa Canyon Tour Train, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and attend the Canadian Bushplane Days Festival.

  3. Day 3: Thunder Bay, Ontario
    6 hours (689 km) from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

    Drive along the stunning Trans-Canada Highway to reach Thunder Bay. Must-visit places are the Terry Fox Memorial, the Fort William Historical Park and the Amethyst Mine Panorama.

  4. Day 4: Regina, Saskatchewan
    14 hours (1,459 km) from Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Spend the day crossing the Prairies to reach Regina. Visit the RCMP Heritage Centre and the Wascana Centre for beautiful scenery and various outdoor activities.

  5. Day 5: Banff, Alberta
    7 hours (710 km) from Regina, Saskatchewan

    Experience the breath-taking Rockies by visiting Banff National Park. Must-see places include the Banff Upper Hot Springs, the Johnston Canyon, and the Banff Gondola.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • CN Tower (2 hours, $40)
  • Hockey Hall of Fame (2 hours, $20)
  • Distillery District (2 hours, $25)
  • Agawa Canyon Tour Train (10 hours, $110)
  • Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre ($12)
  • Thunder Bay Terry Fox Memorial (1 hour, Free)
  • Fort William Historical Park (2 hours, $25)
  • Amethyst Mine Panorama (2 hours, $25)
  • RCMP Heritage Centre (2 hours, $12)
  • Wascana Centre (2 hours, Free)
  • Banff Upper Hot Springs (2 hours, $10)
  • Johnston Canyon (3 hours, Free)
  • Banff Gondola (3 hours, $60)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $364

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider spending a few days exploring each city in more detail. If you have less time, eliminate Regina from the itinerary. Also, keep in mind alternate attractions in case any of the above locations are closed during your visit.

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