Vancouver Road Trip Itineraries
Start your road trip from Vancouver
Vancouver is one of the best starting points for a road trip in Canada. Within a few hours, you can reach alpine lakes, mountain passes, coastal rainforests, and remote campgrounds.
This page brings together our most popular road trip itineraries from Vancouver, designed for travellers who want to explore beyond the crowds, without missing out on British Columbia’s most iconic destinations.
All routes are based on real trips our customers take every season across British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies.
Why these itineraries are different
Most BC road trips follow the same crowded stops. These don’t.
Each itinerary is designed to give you the best of both worlds:
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Iconic destinations like Banff, Tofino, and Whistler
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Less crowded alternatives and hidden spots along the way
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A curated selection of campgrounds chosen specifically for 4×4 campers
You’ll see the highlights, without feeling like you’re following a tourist checklist.
Our most popular Vancouver road trips
10 Day Vancouver Island Road Trip Itinerary (Victoria & North Island)
Take the ferries to the Islands, visit coastal rainforests and the Pacific Ocean.
Best for: Ocean views and relaxed travel
Distance: 1,400 km
Ideal season: July to September
Landscape: Coastline, rainforest, beaches
7 Day BC Road Trip Itinerary from Vancouver (Overlanding route)
An off the beaten path trip to the interior with stunning landscape and hidden gems
Best for: Gravel roads, away from the crowds and dry weather
Distance: 1,300 km
Ideal season: May-June September-October
Landscape: Desert, lakes, canyon, backroads
6 Day Road Trip from Vancouver (Southern BC Loop)
A complete British Columbia experience in under a week.
Best for: Dry weather, Mountains and Fall Colors
Distance: 1,200 km
Ideal season: May-June September-October
Landscape: Mountains, lakes, canyons, backroads
Where you can actually camp
One of the biggest challenges with peak season road trips is finding campsites.
Our itineraries are built around:
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Campsites that fit a car or small camper
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Easier-to-book campgrounds (Private, Provincial and National Parks)
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Flexible options (including first-come, first-served)
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Campgrounds located on unpaved roads, inaccessible to other rental vehicles
You’re not limited to RV parks and highways which opens up far better locations.
Ready to start your road trip?
Explore British Columbia the way it’s meant to be seen
Book your 4×4 camper and follow one of these itineraries, or adapt it to your own adventure.
