Day 1: Vancouver → Okanagan Valley
Drive east to the Okanagan Valley, exploring rugged backroads around Fintry Provincial Park and Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park. Camp by one of the lakes in the area.
Camping: Fintry Provincial Park or Okanagan Lake.
Day 2-3: Okanagan Valley → Glacier National Park (BC)
Head northeast to Glacier National Park. Discover off-the-beaten-path roads and trails.
Camping: Illecillewaet Campground.
Day 4-5: Glacier National Park → Kootenay National Park
Continue to Kootenay National Park. Explore remote routes like The Inkaneep FSR and Deadman’s Canyon. Hike backcountry trails like Sinclair Canyon.
Camping: Wild camping or Redstreak Campground.
Day 6-7: Kootenay National Park → Banff National Park
Drive through the Bow Valley Parkway into Banff National Park. Explore Bow Valley Provincial Park and quieter trails like Healy Creek.
Camping: Tunnel Mountain Campground or a more remote spot.
Day 8-9: Banff → Kananaskis Country
Head into Kananaskis for challenging off-road trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and Elbow Valley. Find remote camping spots along the way.
Camping: Wild camping or Sundance Campground.
Day 10: Kananaskis → Vancouver
Drive back to Vancouver, taking the scenic route through Yoho or Revelstoke National Park.