Canada road trip with wilderness lodge

For bookings for travel in 2021 without prepayment. Longer reservations of the land program are possible in 2021. If you wish to book a flight with this trip, separate conditions may apply.

A road trip full of spectacular nature and wilderness to the most beautiful areas in western canada

in the pristine and wild west of canada you will experience beautiful mountain, coastal and rainforest hikes, indian reservations and the island world of the pacific coast.

you will visit the classic highlights of western canada, such as banff and jasper national parks in the rocky mountains, the pacific west coast of canada with the inside passage and the pacific rim national park, as well as the metropolises of calgary, vancouver and victoria. Original and remote areas in the wilderness of canada between the coast mountains and the west coast are highlights for explorers’ hearts. the spectacular arrival by seaplane to the wilderness lodge at tetachuck lake and the rapids of the redfern rapids is something very special for adventurers. the lodge is located far from civilization and offers rustic log cabins on the lake in a picture-perfect landscape surrounded by unspoiled nature. the perfect setting for a "get away from it all" feeling. at terra nostra guest ranch in the chilcotin, hiking, canoeing and optional horseback riding offer an unforgettable stay amidst stunning nature. on one of the most adventurous pass roads in canada, the legendary heckman pass, you will drive to the indian settlements in the bella coola valley. Every year millions of salmon migrate up the river to spawn (seasonal), the bears are waiting for you. bears and bald eagles are plentiful in the area. your canada road trip takes you through the discovery passage to vancouver island and the breathtaking island world in front of the magnificent pacific rim national park. a journey to the land of bears and moose, swordfish and humpback whales, bald and sea eagles awaits you.

arrival in calgary, canada

day 1: explore calgary, pick up your rental car
welcome to the rodeo metropolis calgary! the colorful town on the bow river is considered the gateway to the rocky mountains and is a great place to explore the imposing mountain range and the wilderness and coast of western canada. Calgary has many outdoor activities, festivals and cultural performances to offer. Pick up your rental car today.

1 hotel night in calgary

by rental car from calgary to banff

day 2-3: banff national park in the rocky mountains, alberta: discover the breathtaking nature and wildlife
the huge mountains of the rocky mountains are soon visible on a clear day. it is only a short drive on your canada road trip to banff in the oldest nature reserve in canada, founded in 1885. banff national park offers a dream landscape of turquoise mountain lakes surrounded by forests and the mountains the rocky mountains. most famous is lake louise, which is fed by the melt water of a glacier and offers with its azure blue color an ideal photo motif. the rockies are home to black bears and grizzlies, elk, wolves and wapitis. The wildlife has been protected for a long time, so the chances of encountering one of the many animals here are high. you have plenty of time to explore the natural beauty of the rocky mountains with its snow-capped peaks and picturesque waterfalls and lakes.

2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in banff

driving distance: ca. 130 km

your canada road trip continues

day 4-5: panorama road, columbia icefield glacier field, athabasca waterfalls, jasper national park in the rocky mountains, alberta, own explorations, optional: boat trip maligne lake
your canada road trip takes you to another rocky mountain hotspot, jasper national park. on the icefields parkway you reach the columbia icefield, with 325 sqkm the largest glacier field of the rockies. this scenic road offers beautiful views and leads you past rock formations to athabasca waterfalls. jasper national park offers a variety of outdoor activities in the midst of an impressive ecosystem full of picturesque lakes, endless forests, impressive glaciers and deep canyons. Hike through the maligne canyon or along the beautiful maligne lake. You can also take a ca. 90-minute boat trip to spirit island on maligne lake (optional, ca. 67 $ CAD).

2 nights in jasper national park/jasper in cozy cabins

driving distance: ca. 290 km

Wells gray provincial park

day 6: drive past the highest mountain of the rocky mountains., fantastic photo opportunities, waterfalls in wells gray provinvial park, optional boat tour
on your rental car trip you will drive past mount robson, the highest mountain in the canadian rocky mountains, which offers fantastic photo opportunities, to clearwater at wells gray park. the provincial park is more tranquil and known for its unique waterfalls. here you can take a boat trip on the thompson river (optional, from approx. 100 $CAD).

1 night with breakfast in a cozy guesthouse

driving distance: approx. 350 km

the wild west of canada

day 7-8: terra nostra guest ranch: remote area in western canada, unspoiled nature experience, optional horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, ranch life
your car trip through canada leads you further west, past the big ranches of the cariboo. the town of williams lake is located on the gold rush route to the klondike and is famous for the second largest rodeo in canada after calgary. take a break here before continuing on the famous freedom route past indian reservations to one of the most remote areas of western canada, the chilcotin high plateau. The very friendly people live on cattle and forestry in the middle of a wild, beautiful and rugged part of canada. terra nostra guest ranch offers you an unspoiled nature experience in the middle of the coast mountains. The ranch offers horseback riding (optional, approx. 70 $ CAD for 2 hours) and is ideal for hiking and canoeing in the surrounding mountains. enjoy nature, horses and ranch life.

3 nights full board (terra nostra guestranch)

driving distance: ca. 495 km

in the wilderness of canada

day 9-11: by seaplane to wilderness lodge, british columbia, log cabins on the lake, hiking, relaxing, wildlife watching, canoe tours
you drive only a few kilometers further west, then you reach nimpo lake. this is where your wilderness adventure begins. in a seaplane you fly to the tetachuck wilderness lodge. the wilderness lodge is only accessible by boat or bush plane and is located in one of the most remote areas of british columbia. in the middle of this picture book landscape you will stay in a log cabin on the lake. the log cabins offer a shower and toilet, some also have an open fireplace. here you can switch off from everyday life in the middle of the canadian wilderness away from civilization. in addition to individual hikes and wildlife watching, you can also take canoe and kayak tours. near the lodge bald eagles nest, moose and bears can be seen and caribou herds swim through the lake in spring and fall.

overnight stay with full board (tetachuck wilderness lodge o.a.)

driving distance: terra nostra guest ranch – seaplane base nimpo lake 41 km

By rental car to the indian settlement

day 12: bella coola valley, adventurous mountain trail, salmon hike depending on the season and bears
your canadian road trip will take you to the beautiful fjord landscape of british columbia and the indian settlement of bella coola. on an adventurous mountain road you will drive over the legendary heckman mountain pass on a good gravel road to the pacific fjords. drive through the valleys of tweedsmuir park and the norwegian settlement of hagensborg. the bella coola river is visited every year by hundreds of thousands of salmon, which migrate up here – depending on the season – and attract numerous bears. take the opportunity for a short hike through the picturesque rainforest.

1 hotel night with breakfast

driving distance: approx. 190 km

boat trip to vancouver island

day 13: discovery coast passage from bella coola to port hardy through the hakai nature reserve
early in the morning you will leave bella coola by boat. drive through the fjords of the pacific coast, through the magnificent hakai nature reserve and across the open ocean to the port city of port hardy on the north coast of vancouver island. in good weather this trip is a great nature experience. Watch out for whales, dolphins, otters and eagles, which you can spot with a little luck. arrive in port hardy in the late evening.

1 overnight stay in port hardy

rental car tour of vancouver island

day 14-15: vancouver island : optional whale watching and the coast of pacific rim national park, beach walks
you will drive through vast forests to telegraph cove, where you can take a whale watching tour to robson bight (optional, approx. 100 $ CAD). robson bight is considered the best place in the world to see sword whales. Afterwards you will drive south on vancouver island on a winding mountain road and along breathtaking coastal landscapes of the pacific rim national park. Here is the opportunity for a second whale watching tour at the broken islands (optional, ca. 100 $CAD). With a little luck you can observe gray, humpback and swordfish whales as well as sea lions and sea otters here. the endless sandy beach of long beach is worth for a beach walk.

2 nights in port alberni

driving distance: approx. 344 km + 126 km

car trip to the south of vancouver island

day 16: victoria, vancouver island: walking and exploring on your own initiative
your canada road trip takes you further south to vancouver island. the pretty harbor town of victoria is your destination today. stroll along the victorian buildings and enjoy the flair of this charming harbor city.

1 night with breakfast in victoria

driving distance: approx. 195 km

vancouver, british columbia

day 17: ferry ride to vancouver, drop off your rental car and explore the city
by ferry to the colorful metropolis of vancouver. Here you can drop off your car today. Enjoy some of the city’s many attractions. Stroll through the stores and cafes of vancouver and use the day for souvenir shopping. if city life doesn’t appeal to you, stanley park, one of north america’s largest and most beautiful urban parks, is a great place to visit.

1 night in vancouver

driving distance: ca. 33 km + 23 km

A wonderful canada trip comes to an end

Day 18: home or extension
your canada road trip ends today. enjoy the last moments in canada. extensions are possible on request.

included services:

• 17 days compact car rental (3 person fullsize car and 4 person minivan). "standard SUV"), incl. LDW insurance, unlimited mileage, local taxes, first fuel fill-up and entry 2. driver (other car rental categories bookable on request)
• 17 nights accommodation in selected hotels, ranches and. Cabins
• 10x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner
• fly in and out by seaplane to tetachuck wilderness lodge
• Discovery coast ferry bella coola – port hardy incl. Vehicle
• guidebook, information material and road maps incl. travel documents

Services not included:

• long distance flight to canada (we will be happy to make you an offer)
• optional services and national park fees
• other food/drinks
• gasoline, road and parking fees
• One way rental (z.Zt. For rentals from calgary airport to vancouver airport
• depending on vehicle from CA$ 150,- and from vancouver airport to calgary airport free of charge, payable on site, subject to change)
• Ferry trip victoria-vancouver (vehicle ca. CA$ 57,- / person approx. CA$ 17,-)
• fee ETA CA$ 7,- (electronical travel authorization)

Additional services

• International flight to canada

this program is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to consider your wishes and suggestions for changes. If the listed accommodations are not available, you will be offered alternatives.

This tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. In individual cases please contact us.