I will be in the area in a couple of weeks or less and would like to plan an interesting itinerary.
2006-07-13 17:11:33 · 3 answers · asked by nico 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Vancouver
There are several ways to travel from Vancouver to Calgary.
The shortest is the Transcanada, (Hwy 1) to Hope, BC, then take Hwy 5 to Kamloops and back on Hwy 1 there.
Note, Hwy. 5 is a toll road, $10.00 for cars.
Or, from Hope you can take Hwy. 3 to Penticton and on through Vernon and Sicmoues (sp) where you come back on Hwy. 1 again.
However should you wish to see the Frank Slide you would have to stay on Hwy. 3 through to Lethbridge.
Suggestion, if you are a member of the automobile association go to their local office where you can get information and maps. Otherwise, go to Yahoo Maps, Mapquest.com or Goggle Maps.
Have a good trip.
2006-07-14 10:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From Vancouver take Highway 1 past Hope. Around Hope, you will then look out for highway 5 (Couquihalla), take that for about 3 hours to Kamloops when you will rejoin Highway 1 and cruise on that until Calgary. Stops along Highway 1 after Kamloops include Frank Slide, Lake Louis, Banff, and the Okanagan for fruit picking.
I have friends who have done the drive in 6.5 hours. My personal best was 8 hours last year. I didn't care much for the scenary as I do the drive every year, so for me, it's getting from point A to B in the shortest amount of time.
2006-07-14 02:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by Chinese Cowboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are two ways and the second less obvious way is really long and round'bout. Anyway, its called the trans canada highway. buy a map when your in Vancouver
2006-07-14 00:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋