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The National Parks Circle Tour Minimize
Start & Finish: Vancouver
Duration: 4-7 days
Distance: 700 km


Drive the TransCanada Highway and you will pass through one National Park after another. There are no less than six --Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke, Banff and Jasper-- and each has its own distinctive qualities. There are roadside attractions that are designed for quick visits, but to truly appreciate these national treasures, plan to spend some time savoring each of them. There are numerous hiking trails and a multitude of other recreational possibilities.

 

Your trip begins here:

 

Harrison Hot Springs
  • 6 km north of Harrison Hot springs along Highway 7

Sasquatch Provincial Park

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Town of Harrison Hot Springs
  • Town of Kent
  • Boat / Canoe Rentals

 

 
Possible Detour: Tulameen
  • 33 km northwest of Princeton off Hwy 5A

Otter Lake Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Kettle Valley Railway
  • Hiking, canoeing, swimming, and a variety of other recreational activities.

Manning Provincial Park
  • 40km east of Hope along Highway 3

Cold Spring Campground
Hampton Campground
Mule Deer Campground
Lightning Lake Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking,
    horseback riding, swimming,
    and a variety of other
    recreational activities.
Possible Detour: Tulameen
  • 33 km northwest of Princeton off Hwy 5A

Otter Lake Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Kettle Valley Railway
  • Hiking, canoeing, swimming, and a variety of other recreational activities.

 

Osoyoos
  • Located 2km South of Osoyoos off Hwy 97

Hayes Point Provincial Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Spotted lake
  • Hiking, canoeing, swimming, and a variety of other recreational activities.
The east side of Osoyoos Lake is home to a sand desert that extends 48 kilometers north to Skaha Lake, and forms Canada’s only "pocket desert." The climate and terrain here is similar to Spain’s, leading to the adoption of Spanish building styles. The town’s name comes from the native word for "narrowing of the waters" because of its location at a narrowing of Osoyoos Lake. The town has 19 kilometers of sandy beach lining one of Canada’s warmest freshwater lakes.
Christina Lake, Gladstone Provincial Park
  • Approximately 20 km northeast of Grand Forks on Hwy 3

Texas Creek Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
  • Trans Canada Trail
Nelson
  • On Hwy 3A, 19 km east of Nelson

Sandspit & Redfish Provincial Campgrounds

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
  • Town of Nelson
  • Ainsworts Hot Springs
Nakusp
  • On Hwy 6

McDonald Creek Provincial Park

  • 10km south of Naksup (Hwy 6)
  • No reservations available
  • Open April-September

Summit Lake Provincial Park

  • 18km southeast of Naksup (Hwy 6)
  • No reservations available
  • Open May-September

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
  • Town of Nakusp
  • Hot Springs
Glacier National Park
  • On Hwy 1

St. Mary Campground

  • Reservable Campsites: 1.800.365.2267
  • Open April-September

Fishcreek Campground

  • Reservable Campsites: 1.800.365.2267
  • Open April-September

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
  • Town of Nakusp
  • Hot Springs
Golden
  • On Hwy 1

Golden Municipal Campground

  • Open May - October

Whispering Spruce RV Park & Campground

  • Open April - October

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • River rafting
  • Hang gliding
  • Horseback riding
  • Wildlife watching
  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
Lake Louise
  • On Hwy 1

Lake Louise Campground

  • No reservations available
  • Open all year

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Chateau Lake Louise
  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
Banff & Area
  • On Hwy 1
Tunnel Mountain Campground 
  • 2.4 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - October

2 Jack Main Campground

  • 12 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - September

2 Jack Lakeside Campground

  • 12 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - September

Castle Mountain Campground

  • 34 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - September

Protection Mountain Campground

  • 48 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open June - September

Johnston Canyon Campground

  • 25 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open June - September

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Town of Banff
  • Sulfur Mountain
  • Bow Falls
  • Banff Park Museum
  • A variety of recreational activities
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    • Jasper & Area
    • On Hwy 1

    Pocahontas Campground
    Whistlers Campground
    Wapiti Campground
    Wabasso Campground

    • Reservable Campsites: 1.877.737.3783 or
    • (www.pccamping.ca)
    • Closed during off Season
    • 6 additional campgrounds are all first come, first serve.

    Mount Robson Provincial Park

    • Robson Meadows Campground
    • Reservable Campsites: (www.discovercamping.ca)
    • Open May – September

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Icefield Parkways Visitors Centre
    • Mt Robson
    • Town of Jasper
    • Wildlife viewing
    • A variety of recreational activities
    		On every side the snowy heads of mighty hills crowded round, whilst, immediately behind us, a giant among giants and immeasurably supreme, rose Robson’s Peak" ( Milton and Cheadle, 1865 )

    Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia’s park system, is truly one of the world's crown jewels. The mountain, for which the park is named, guards the park's western entrance. At 3,954 meters, Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over the lesser surrounding peaks. Winter or summer, this is one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains. Just as the early trappers, hunters and xplorers felt in awe at the mountain's magnificence, travelers today experience the same feelings.
    Clearwater
    • On Hwy 5

    Wells Gray Provincial Park

    • No reservations available
    • Open May - October

    North Thompson River Provincial Park

    • No reservations available
    • Open May-September

    Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch

    • Reservable campsites: 250.674.3096 or
    • (www.buffaloranch.ca)
    • Open all year

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • River rafting
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Canoeing
    • Waterfall Hiking
    • Guided Adventure Tours
    • variety of recreational activities
    100 Mile House
    • On Hwy 97

    Canim Lake Resort

    • Reservable Campsites: 280.397.2355 or
      (www.canim.com)
    • Open all year

    Bridge Lake Provincial Campground
    ATV Tours

    • No reservations available
    • Open May-September

    Green Lake Provincial Campground

    • Reservable Campsites: (www.discovercamping.ca)
    • Open May – September

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Fishing
    • Fly-in Sightseeing tours
    • Horsebackriding
    • Canoeing
    • ATV Tours
    • A variety of recreational activities
    Lillooet
    • Located at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 99

    Cayoosh Creek Campground

    • Reservable Campsites: 1.877.748.2628 or (www.cayooshcampground.com)
    • Open all year
    • Fraser Cove Campground
    • Reservable Campsites: 250.256.0142 or (www.frasercove.com)
      Closed in winter

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Seton Lake
    • Hat Creek Ranch
    • River Rafting
    		At one time Lillooet was the largest settlement in British Columbia. In fact, at the height of the BC Gold Rush in 1860, Lillooet was one of the largest urban centers west of Chicago. Its importance is evident in that it is the location of mile "0", marking the beginning of the famous Cariboo Trail. Miners and traders used this route into the interior and it was vitally important during the Cariboo Gold Rush. Lillooet is situated on the banks of the mighty Fraser River, affording visitors a wonderful display of nature's beauty. Those who arrive from the south either by rail or road are privy to some of B.C. most awe inspiring sights of everything from roaring river canyons to majestic mountains.
    Pemberton
    • Located along Highway 99

    Nairn Falls Provincial Park

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Joffre Lakes (Hiking)
    		Possible Detour: Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park
    • 50km north-east of Mt. Currie
    • 17km gravel road to campsite

    Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Town of Darcy
    Whistler
    • Located along Highway 99

    Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

    • No reservations available
    • Closed during off season

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Whistler & Blackcomb Mtns.
    • Whistler Village
    • Hummer Safari
    Squamish
    • Located along Highway 99

    Alice Lake Provincial Park

    Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

    • No reservations available
    • Closed during off season

    Porteau Cove Provincial Park

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Squamish
    • Railway Museum
    • The Chief (Hiking)
    • B.C. Mining Museum
    Coquitlam
    • Located along Highway 1

    Capilano RV Park (under the Lion’s Gate Bridge)

    Burnaby Cariboo RV Park

    • Reservable Sites: 1-800-667-9901 (www.bcrv.com)
    • Open all year

    Points of Interest & Activities:

    • Grouse Mountain
    • Capilano Suspension Bridge
    • Lynn Canyon
    • Deep Cove
    • Downtown Vancouver

    Campground is highly recommended by Go West guests.

     

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