Day trips in Canada
Best day trips from Calgary
The best day trips from Calgary cover turquoise Rockies lakes in Banff, badlands dinosaurs in Drumheller, and alpine wilderness in Kananaskis Country.
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Best day trips from Montreal
The best day trips from Montreal: Quebec City, Mont-Tremblant, Eastern Townships and more. All within 2 hours with tours, tips and seasonal advice.
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Best day trips from Ottawa
The best day trips from Ottawa: Gatineau Park wilderness, Château Montebello, Kingston's Thousand Islands, Parc Omega wildlife, and Prince Edward County.
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Best day trips from Quebec City
The best day trips from Quebec City: Montmorency Falls, the farms of Île d'Orléans, Charlevoix's dramatic coast, and whale watching at Tadoussac.
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Best day trips from Toronto
The best day trips from Toronto: Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Blue Mountain and more. All within 3 hours drive with tips, tours and practical advice.
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Best day trips from Vancouver
The best day trips from Vancouver: Whistler, Victoria by ferry, Capilano Bridge and Grouse Mountain. All within 2 hours with tours, tips and transport.
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Montreal to Eastern Townships: wine, cider and rural Quebec
Day trip from Montreal to Eastern Townships: drive the wine route near Dunham, taste ice cider, visit Magog and Lake Memphremagog. 1.5 hours southeast.
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Montreal to Mont-Tremblant: the Laurentians in a day
Day trip from Montreal to Mont-Tremblant: ski 102 runs, hike the national park or relax in the resort village. 90-min drive north through the Laurentians.
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Montreal to Quebec City: the ultimate day trip guide
Day trip from Montreal to Quebec City: walk the walled Old Town, visit Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls and the Plains of Abraham. 2.5 hours by car.
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Toronto to Blue Mountain: ski, hike and spa in the Niagara Escarpment
Day trip from Toronto to Blue Mountain: ski Ontario's best resort, hike the Niagara Escarpment, visit Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. 90-min drive north.
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Toronto to Niagara Falls: the complete day trip guide
Day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls: boat cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, Niagara-on-the-Lake wine. 90-min drive or guided tour.
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Toronto to Thousand Islands: cruise, castles and the St. Lawrence
Day trip from Toronto to the Thousand Islands: boat cruise from Gananoque, Boldt Castle, kayaking and Kingston. 2.5 hours east on Highway 401.
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Vancouver to Capilano and Grouse Mountain: the North Shore in a day
Day trip from Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge, Cliffwalk, Grouse Mountain grizzly bears and city views. North Shore by transit, 30 min away.
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Vancouver to Victoria: ferry crossing, gardens and the Inner Harbour
Day trip from Vancouver to Victoria: BC Ferries crossing, Butchart Gardens, Fairmont Empress, whale watching and Fisherman's Wharf. Full planning guide.
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Vancouver to Whistler: Sea-to-Sky highway and world-class mountain
Day trip from Vancouver to Whistler: drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway, ski two mountains, ride PEAK 2 PEAK gondola or hike in summer. 2-hour drive north.
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