15 days in Vancouver, Banff National Park & Whistler Itinerary

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Vancouver is known for parks, nature, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Stanley Park, kick back and relax at Kitsilano Beach, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and snap pictures at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Vancouver is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver is minus 5 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Rio de Janeiro in March: high temperatures in Vancouver hover around 12°C and lows are around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Banff National Park.

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

Banff National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hit the slopes at Sunshine Village, get all the equipment you need at SkiBig3 Adventure Hub, trek along Johnston Canyon, and look for gifts at Banff Indian Trading Post.

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Getting from Vancouver to Banff National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Vancouver in March, plan for slightly colder days and cooler nights in Banff National Park: temperatures range from 1°C by day to -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Whistler.

Home to one of the largest ski areas in North America, former logging town of Whistler provides activities and entertainment for avid nature lovers and adrenaline seekers.

Whistler is known for nature, adventure, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: glide through natural beauty at Whistler Blackcomb, contemplate the waterfront views at Lost Lake, see Off-Road Tours, and enjoy some diversion at Whistler Sliding Centre.

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You can fly from Banff National Park to Whistler in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Banff National Park in March: high temperatures in Whistler hover around 7°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.