9 Day Trips from Canada Worth the Early Start

Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city - Montmorency Falls: spectacular, but tightly timed

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,718 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Travel by coach from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, with stops at Île d’Orléans, a chocolate shop, and the Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum. Guides such as Martin and Daniel add local stories and humor. Expect a busy 4.5-hour outing with limited time at each stop.

“Martinique was great . Glad we did the tour. Gave us a better view of Quebec!! It also was very cold , January , and the heated bus was essential.”

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From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

2.From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,669 reviews · 12 hours · from $36Best value

Travel from 1001 Rue du Square Dorchester in Montreal to Quebec City and Montmorency Falls on a 12-hour English-language tour. Expect a comfortable coach, a three-hour ride each way with a rest stop, guided sightseeing with local guides such as Chantal, Katia, and Roger, plus three hours to explore Old Quebec on your own.

“The whole trip was amazing, but I really wish we could mainly cut back on the lecture because nowadays we can Google everything. I wish we were able to spend more time at the waterfalls. The 30 minutes is too short for that experience. Our guide did an excellent job.”

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Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

3.Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,437 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 12 hours traveling by coach from Montreal to Quebec City and Montmorency Falls. A guide introduces Old Quebec, Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, Petit Champlain, and the falls, then you get roughly three hours to explore on your own. Hotel pickup may be available, but you must confirm it 24 hours ahead.

“Quebec was amazing!!! The weather was wonderful. Our driver and guide were both kind and personable.”

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

4.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,242 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $232

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries, with a scenic 90-minute crossing, three hours in Victoria, and 90 minutes at Butchart Gardens. Your driver-guide, such as Tim, Gavin, or Carol, handles the ferry logistics and adds commentary along the way. Hotel pickup is available.

“Gavin, our guide was experienced and knowledgeable. We did this tour on O Canada Day so the crowds were a bit overwhelming. Our guidance was spot on and we had a great time! The gardens were absolutely beautiful and VICTORIA ISLAND was great fun! It was a delightful day all around.”

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Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver

5.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Vancouver to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and admission to the Sea to Sky Gondola. You get 90 minutes at the gondola, three hours in Whistler Village, and a short stop at Shannon Falls. Guides may include Tim, Kyle, Rob, Casey, or Gavin.

“Friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. Our tour today exceeded our expectations, and we were very pleased with the entire day.”

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Vancouver: Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler Day Trip

6.Vancouver: Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 636 reviews · 11 hours · from $156

Travel from downtown Vancouver to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway with a live English-speaking driver-guide such as Clarkey, Ian, Betty, or Dave. See Shannon Falls, ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, cross the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, and enjoy about four hours in Whistler Village. Hotel pickup, gondola admission, and coach transport are included.

“Very good trip, bus was a bit tight for leg room. Clarky was a great guide & very smooth driver.”

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Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

7.Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $86Top rated

Spend 10 hours touring Banff National Park by comfortable van with local guides such as Angel, Marco, Mario, Teddy, or Luis. See Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in summer, or Johnston Canyon’s frozen falls from October to June, with two hours in Banff town and time for wildlife, photos, and short walks.

“This was an amazing trip. Our guide Super Mario was indeed super and was great at explaining everything and bringing us to the best places for the best photos!! Thank you, Super Mario for such an amazing experience!!!!🥰”

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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

8.From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 11 hours · from $276

Spend 11 hours on the Icefields Parkway with an English-speaking guide, traveling from Banff to the Athabasca Glacier by comfortable minibus. Ride an Ice Explorer onto the ice, cross the Glacier Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley, and stop at Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Waterfowl Lakes. Guides such as Jake, Emma, Rob, and Kelsey are known for lively local commentary.

“This trip was just perfect!! Sebastian was absolutely the best guide ever!! He was full of interesting and useful info and pleasant and helpful with everything. He made a long drive so much better. We were impressed by his knowledge and history of the area! Our guide at the glacier, Marc, was also fabulous! Funny, helpful and just nice! He too was knowledgeable and entertaining. The entire day could not have been more perfect! Kudos to everyone involved!! PS. I emailed several questions before our trip and everyone was answered timely and was very helpful. Staff was just great. This is the second trip we took and both were just…”

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Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

9.Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $525

Take a 35-minute Harbour Air floatplane from downtown Vancouver to Victoria, then ride a narrated bus to Butchart Gardens. Admission and return transport are included, with free time in Victoria before your flight back. Plan carefully: flights are weather-dependent, luggage is limited to 25 pounds, and booked return times may not be flexible.

“Excellent guides and airline partners. Need to have vouchers before entering gardens. 20 minute wait because of supervisor needing to confirm because there were no paper vouchers.”

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9 Day Trips from Canada Worth the Early Start

Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

1.Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

2.From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

3.Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

4.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver

5.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver

Vancouver: Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler Day Trip

6.Vancouver: Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler Day Trip

Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

7.Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

8.From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

9.Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

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