Holiday destination
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful city set between mountains and the Pacific, with Stanley Park and Granville Island close to the centre. It is the starting point for spectacular journeys into the Canadian Rockies, via Kamloops and Valemount to Jasper and Banff, by rail or road.
Region: Canada
Trip types on sale: Fly Drive.
Places
Banff
A mountain town in the Canadian Rockies.
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A mountain town in Jasper National Park.
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An overnight stop on the rail journey through the Rockies.
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A small mountain village near Mount Robson.
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Best time to go
Who it suits
Getting there
Practical
- Time: 8 hours behind the UK most of the year; Banff and Jasper are 7 hours behind.
- Currency: Canadian dollar
- Language: English.
Typical daytime highs
- Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 13 to 18°C in spring (March to May).
- Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 21 to 23°C in summer (June to August).
- Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 13 to 19°C in autumn (September to November).
- Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 6 to 8°C in winter (December to February).
These are typical ranges, not a forecast.
Things to do
- Walk or cycle around Stanley Park
- Explore Granville Island
- Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola
- Take a scenic rail journey into the Rockies
- See Maligne Lake near Jasper
- Look for wildlife in Banff National Park
Questions
How long is the flight to Vancouver?
About 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours non-stop from London.
Can I travel to the Rockies by train?
Yes, scenic rail journeys link Vancouver with Jasper and Banff.
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