{"id":72234,"date":"2022-11-22T10:09:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T14:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=72234"},"modified":"2023-03-21T23:13:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T03:13:30","slug":"7-amazing-canadian-road-trips-you-should-try-one-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72234\/7-amazing-canadian-road-trips-you-should-try-one-day\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Amazing Canadian Road Trips You Should Try One Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada is one of the most breathtaking countries in the world. In its vastness, there\u2019s no shortage of experiences to encounter. There are rugged coastlines, pristine lakes, towering mountains, and picturesque small towns. And the best way to take them all in is by taking the scenic route via a land trip.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada has an extensive road network, which is enough to circle the world 22 times! As such, you have plenty of opportunities for fun and epic road trips at The Great White North. Planning can be intimidating, especially if you\u2019re doing it for the first time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you clueless about where to go for a road trip in <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/canada-guide\/\">Canada<\/a>? Read on and we\u2019ll share some of the best experiences you should not miss. As a bonus, we\u2019ll also give you some tips on how you can plan your trip.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7 Road Trips at The Great White North&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to take a break from the daily hustle and explore Canada through a road trip, below are some of the options that should be on your radar.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name itself should already give you a vivid picture of what to expect from this Canadian getaway (see the featured image above). Also called Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway has winding roads that pass through five biogeoclimatic zones. It\u2019s an intensely scenic route that will take you from coastal areas to rainforests.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a length of 101.36 miles (163.13 kilometers), a road trip along the Sea to Sky Highway will take one to three days. You can start your drive in downtown Vancouver, then head to North and West Vancouver. The trip can also stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/britishcolumbia.com\/plan-your-trip\/regions-and-towns\/vancouver-coast-mountains\/horseshoe-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horseshoe Bay<\/a>, wherein a waterfront playground can be a great pitstop. Going further, you might also want to stop at Porteau Cove Provincial Park, Britannia Beach, Squamish, Brackendale, and Whistler.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to go on a hassle-free trip <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/epicrides.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">along the Sea to Sky Highway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider boarding a direct and affordable express bus. Check the schedules online and plan your next getaway now.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/22712\/things-to-do-in-nova-scotia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things to do in Nova Scotia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You don\u2019t have to pick just one. For the ultimate experience, consider going on a road trip at the Cabot Trail and along the stops, you\u2019ll have a lot of fun. It\u2019s a 186-mile (298-kilometer) highway with stunning coastal and valley views while also offering plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make the most of your trip, we recommend spending at least three to five days. You\u2019ll have a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy, including hiking. Local seafood is not to be missed as well, which will include a feast on lobsters, crabs, clams, and oysters. More so, there are exciting music, sporting, and food events depending on the time of your trip.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an outdoor enthusiast, you\u2019ll surely enjoy hiking on one of the many trails, which may sometimes end with a majestic view of the glorious sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch this to get a glimpse of what to expect:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8B0Wju2EjYQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Fundy Coast in New Brunswick&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bay of Fundy is one of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sevennaturalwonders.org\/north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seven natural wonders of North America<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, it\u2019s popular for having the world\u2019s highest tide, with up to one hundred billion tons of water flowing in and out of the bay two times a day. It\u2019s a must-see in New Brunswick, and one of the best ways to experience such is by taking a road trip to the Fundy Coast.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a length of 286 miles (460 kilometers), the drive at Fundy Coast can take seven to ten days, depending on the stops you plan along the way. Most will start their journey in Moncton. While you can plan many stops, one that you must not miss is The Hopewell Rocks. Nonetheless, it\u2019s best to check the tide table to experience this attraction at its best.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another must-do activity is kayaking in sea caves. After you\u2019re done, you can get the most sumptuous and hearty clam chowder in a restaurant by the coastline, or you can also have an enjoyable lunch at a private beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch this amazing place:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2gPJe9M-1wM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Dempster Highway in Yukon&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching at a length of 458 miles (740 kilometers), the unpaved route of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dempsterhighway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dempster Highway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another great addition to your Canadian road trip bucket list. It\u2019s perfect for people who are looking for off-the-beaten-track destinations. From abundant wildlife to dramatic landscapes, it has plenty to offer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your trip, Tombstone Territorial Park is one of the best stops. Here, you\u2019ll enjoy scenic vistas and exciting wildlife sightings. Next, you\u2019ll be crossing the Arctic Circle. The best time to be here is during the summer solstice, which is when the sun circles the sky and does not set. You can then continue your drive to Inuvik where you can check the Igloo Church.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to make your trip even more fun is to tour the goldfields. You can see for yourself the result of the large-scale mechanized mining at Dredge No. 4. And at one point in your tour, you can even have a first-hand experience with gold-panning. Whatever you find is yours to keep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Icefields Parkway in Alberta&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72236\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72236\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72236 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amazing-Canadian-Road-Trips-You-Should-Try.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing Canadian Road Trips You Should Try\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72236 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amazing-Canadian-Road-Trips-You-Should-Try.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing Canadian Road Trips You Should Try\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amazing-Canadian-Road-Trips-You-Should-Try.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amazing-Canadian-Road-Trips-You-Should-Try-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amazing-Canadian-Road-Trips-You-Should-Try-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amazing-Canadian-Road-Trips-You-Should-Try-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Icefields Parkway in Alberta. Photo by Britanny Jayne from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journeying through the Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, the Icefields parkway is undoubtedly one of the most scenic road trips in the world. It has a length of 144 miles (232 kilometers), which you can easily cover in a day. Nonetheless, with plenty of amazing stops along the way, it\u2019s best to have a couple of days.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among others, here are some of the points of interest you might want to include in your itinerary: Bow Lake, Saskatchewan River Crossing, Weeping Wall, Parker Ridge, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Le Gasp\u00e9sie Peninsula in Quebec&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have seven days to spare exploring Quebec and surrounding areas, you might want to try a road trip to the Le Gasp\u00e9sie Peninsula one day. It goes beyond Quebec City, so you\u2019ll have a lot of things to do aside from exploring French heritage.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the highlights of this road trip is a visit to Perce UNESCO Global Geopark. It\u2019s a great place to admire stunning rock formations. The Forillon National Park is also popular, which has hiking trails and forests teeming with wildlife. Meanwhile, at the Reford Gardens, you can see over 3,000 varieties of exotic and native plants.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Watch this lovely clip to get excited:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WhUkGnKQOAs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Lake Superior Circle Tour in Ontario&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping up our list is the Lake Superior Circle Tour, which has a length of 1,300 miles (2,092 kilometers). You can spend one week here and feel like you still need more time. It goes around the largest natural freshwater lake in the world. It does not only cover Ontario, but the lake also crosses three states in the U.S. \u2013 Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the attractions that you can add to this road trip are the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, Kakabeka Falls, Thunder Bay, White River, and Batchawana Bay. You can start and end this trip in Sault Ste. Marie.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips for Your Canadian Road Trip&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you head out of the Empire State and jet off on a road trip to the Great White North, here are some tips to have the best experience.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Inspect Your Vehicle&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be driving for a long time, so your vehicle should be in perfect condition. This way, you can stay safe and sound. Whether you\u2019re bringing an RV or sedan, you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4wdlife.com\/tech-talk\/how-often-to-change-brake-pads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should always check the brake pads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, you must inspect the tires, making sure they have the right pressure and you have a spare. Check the levels of all liquids as well, and gas up.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Think About Your Vehicle Choices&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only have a sedan, you might want to consider other vehicle options, especially if you\u2019re traveling as a group. Comfort and safety should be your priority. You might want to consider renting a motorhome or RV instead if it makes sense. Meanwhile, if you\u2019re going solo and you want more adventure, you might want to go on a motorbike.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Plan the Time&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Canada is a great destination year-round, it can get extremely cold in some areas. Time your road trip perfectly. Aside from the weather, consider peak times as well, which you might want to avoid if you hate the crowd.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Check Your Documents&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/30187\/9-things-to-do-before-your-leave-for-a-road-trip\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before leaving for a road trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure to inspect your documents. From your driver\u2019s license to vehicle registration, everything must be in order to avoid trouble. It\u2019s also best if you can keep a copy of your car insurance.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Know What to Pack&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a checklist days before you leave. See to it that you have everything you need in your vehicle. Bring clothes that match the weather in your destination. Don\u2019t forget the food. If you\u2019re traveling with kids, bring toys and books to keep them entertained. Most importantly, your first aid or emergency kit is a must-have. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada is one of the most breathtaking countries in the world. In its vastness, there\u2019s no shortage of experiences to encounter. There are rugged coastlines, pristine lakes, towering mountains, and picturesque small towns. 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