Jasper National Park, Alberta
(Driving Time: 5 hours, Distance: 290 miles)
- I'll be blown away by the stunning glaciers, alpine meadows, and turquoise lakes that make up this Canadian Rockies gem, with endless hiking trails and wildlife-spotting opportunities.
Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia
(Driving Time: 2 hours, Distance: 120 miles)
- This untamed wilderness area boasts thundering waterfalls, lush cedar forests, and volcanic landscapes that are perfect for camping, fishing, and exploring off the beaten path.
Barkerville Historic Town, British Columbia
(Driving Time: 1 hour, Distance: 60 miles)
- I can step back in time at this incredibly well-preserved 19th-century gold rush town, where costumed interpreters bring the Wild West era to life.
Bowron Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia
(Driving Time: 2.5 hours, Distance: 155 miles)
- An epic multi-day canoe circuit awaits me in this remote wilderness paradise, known for its chain of pristine lakes, jaw-dropping mountain vistas, and abundant wildlife.
Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 230 miles)
- I'll be dwarfed by the massive Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, while exploring alpine meadows, glacial lakes, and rugged hiking trails.
Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, British Columbia
(Driving Time: 4.5 hours, Distance: 275 miles)
- This vast, untamed wilderness offers unparalleled opportunities for wilderness camping, grizzly bear viewing, and exploring the epic Hunlen Falls, one of Canada's highest waterfalls.