Canada (Rockies and BC)
North America - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Okanagan, Vancouver Island
Strengths: Mountains, lakes, wildlife, easy roads, great for families
Weaknesses: Peak season: crowded and expensive, costly motorhomes, possible wildfires
Children and safety: Bears, book campgrounds months ahead, possible wildfire smoke
Weather: Warm days 20-25 °C, cool nights
Book ahead: 9-12 months (park campgrounds open in January)
Key facts
- Best time to go: June to September
- Flight from Milan: about 10 hours
- Rain days in August: 9
- Daylight hours in August: 14.5
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): eTA required
- International licence: Recommended
- Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Language: English
- Roads: Paved, some gravel
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 5
- Child friendly: 5
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 4
- Logistics ease: 5