16 days in Canada 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Yaletown and Lighthouse Park. Visit Kitsilano Beach and English Bay Beach for some beach relaxation. There's still lots to do: explore and take pictures at Granville Island, take a stroll through Gastown, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and explore the striking landscape at Vancouver Seawall.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vancouver is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sao Paulo to Vancouver is minus 5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Vancouver can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): view the masterpieces at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then get interesting insight from Tours, and finally glide through natural beauty at Callaghan Country's Alexander Falls Touring Centre.

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You can drive from Vancouver to Whistler in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Vancouver in July, Whistler is a bit cooler at night with lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Victoria.

Many urban centers call themselves "Garden City," but thanks to its many manicured parks filled with native and exotic plants, Victoria probably deserves than moniker more than most.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Westholme Tea Company and Marshall-Inman Gallery. Let the collections at Royal BC Museum and Red Art Gallery capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Victoria side-trips: Duncan (Rembrandt's Chocolates & Duncan Farmer's Market), Sooke (East Sooke Regional Park, French Beach Provincial Park, &more) and Sombrio Beach (in Port Renfrew). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Craigdarroch Castle, view the masterpieces at Coast Collective Art Centre, admire the natural beauty at The Butchart Gardens, and ponder the world of politics at Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Whistler to Victoria in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Whistler, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Victoria, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 15°C. On the 12th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.

Visiting Moraine Lake and Takakkaw Falls will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Banff National Park side-trips: Yoho National Park (Spiral Tunnels & Natural Bridge). The adventure continues: head outdoors with Via Ferrata, explore the activities along Lake Agnes, trek along Bow Glacier Falls, and take in the dramatic scenery at Bow Falls.

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Getting from Victoria to Banff National Park by combination of flight and shuttle takes about 8 hours. Other options: take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Victoria to Banff National Park is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Victoria in July since evenings lows in Banff National Park dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.