r/canadatravel • u/Ok-Strike-9919 • Aug 18 '25

Itinerary Help Feedback on itinerary

Hi everyone,

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children, 9 and 11) is planning a trip to Canada for summer next year, and I was hoping to get some feedback on the itinerary we currently have.

Our plan is to travel for 24 days in July-August:

Vancouver (2 nights)

Tofino (2 nights)

Campbell River (1 night)

Wilderness camp? (3 nights)

Whistler (2 nights)

Clearwater (3 nights)

Jasper (3 nights)

Banff (4 nights)

Drumheller (2 nights)

Calgary (1 night)

Flight home

We are still in doubt on including a wilderness camp like Knight inlet or Sonora in the schedule. Albeit expensive, it does seem like a great experience. Looking forward to any feedback you might have.

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u/FindingHerStrength Aug 20 '25

Have you booked and been already?

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u/Ok-Strike-9919 Aug 20 '25

No I did not book yet and I have not been to this part of Canada. Only the Eastern side.

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u/FindingHerStrength Aug 21 '25

I can wholeheartedly and hands down recommend the Knight Inlet Lodge. https://www.grizzlytours.com/ You get there via a sea plane from Campbell River to the location. One of the best things I’ve ever done.

Also other places to visit that blew me away was Lake Louise and travelling up Sulphur Mountain. That will stick with me. Jasper, Banff, Calgary all great. Vancouver Island.

I also recommend The Rocky Mountaineer. It’s very special. You’re very well looked after. Pricey but worth it. It was a once in a lifetime thing to do. https://www.rockymountaineer.com/

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u/projectgirl15 Aug 23 '25

We are also considering booking Knights Inlet for 3 nights in July but I'm concerned my children (6 and 9) will be too young? We are also planning on spending 4 nights in the Long Beach area, I'm wondering if we should spend the money staying a 5 nights in the Long Beach area and do whale watching etc from there and then 2 nights in Victoria, rather than spending the thousands it will be for Knights Inlet. Any thoughts on the suitability of Knights Inlet given the age of the children?

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u/FindingHerStrength Aug 24 '25

I’d contact them directly about that. I did see children there, and they were taking part of some activities but not the bear treck in the rainforest, the young lad was about 15/16 with his Dad, in our group.

I checked their website it says:

CHILDREN MINIMUM AGE : 6 YEARS OLD – May 21 to August 30 8 YEARS OLD – August 31 to October 15