Hi: I will be flying to Calgary from Toronto and then want to take a road trip all the way to Vancouver. i am traveling with my wife and a 18 months old son in early May. I have been to Toronto many times but this is the first time i ll be visiting Alberta and BC.
i have following questions to make my trip plan(any idea/recommendation/suggestion) will be appreciated
1) is it a good option to travel by car in the month of May with a small child. will the roads be clear. How long is the road journey from calgary to vancouver . how will be the weather in Alberta and BC
2) i want to pass through the places like jasper, banff, Lake Louise. but i have heard that banff to vancouver and banff to jasper are different path. so what route should i take if i want to visit both the places. Some body suggested me to go to Calgary - banff - vancouver and on return take a route to vancouver - jaspar - edminton. will it be good enough, where as some one said choose calgary-banff-jaspar-vancouver(even though it will take more time but it will be worth and that since i am willing to take a stop over it will not be tiring). what do you recommend
3) if i want to take a stop over ride on any of the places mentioned above which is the best place to stay for a night or 2.
4) which other place is alberta should i look up for on my way other than the places mentioned above?
5) are there any good city(ies)/places to visit from vancouver in BC . how many days should i keep for vancouver what about vancouver surroundings. where should i go ?
I know i have asked lot of question but hope to receive many good suggestions.
i have following questions to make my trip plan(any idea/recommendation/suggestion) will be appreciated
1) is it a good option to travel by car in the month of May with a small child. will the roads be clear. How long is the road journey from calgary to vancouver . how will be the weather in Alberta and BC
2) i want to pass through the places like jasper, banff, Lake Louise. but i have heard that banff to vancouver and banff to jasper are different path. so what route should i take if i want to visit both the places. Some body suggested me to go to Calgary - banff - vancouver and on return take a route to vancouver - jaspar - edminton. will it be good enough, where as some one said choose calgary-banff-jaspar-vancouver(even though it will take more time but it will be worth and that since i am willing to take a stop over it will not be tiring). what do you recommend
3) if i want to take a stop over ride on any of the places mentioned above which is the best place to stay for a night or 2.
4) which other place is alberta should i look up for on my way other than the places mentioned above?
5) are there any good city(ies)/places to visit from vancouver in BC . how many days should i keep for vancouver what about vancouver surroundings. where should i go ?
I know i have asked lot of question but hope to receive many good suggestions.