Iconic Road-Trip of the world everyone can do - Trans-Canada Highway.

The Trans-Canada Highway is truly one of the most legendary road trips out there, offering a stunning cross-section of Canada's vast beauty—from coastal cliffs and mountain ranges to prairie fields and vibrant cities.

Starting in British Columbia and heading east is a great way to go, especially if you're renting an RV—you're easing into the trip with milder weather and fantastic scenery like Vancouver, the Okanagan Valley, and the Canadian Rockies right off the bat.

Here’s a 2 to 4-week Trans-Canada Highway RV itinerary starting in British Columbia and ending in St. John’s, Newfoundland. This trip mixes iconic cities, scenic parks, and cozy campgrounds—with options to expand or condense depending on how much time you have.

Canada is one of the best countries for RV road-tripping in the world,  with big wide open roads it's frankly a national pass time,  you will be amazed how many Canadians you meet exploring their own great outdoors as you travel.  RVing is an economical way to do such a long trip and still have luxury and comfort. 

O Canada! Our home and native land!

Week 1: British Columbia to Alberta

Days 1–3: Vancouver to Revelstoke - Distance: ~570 km
Highlights: Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Glacier National Park
Campground: Revelstoke Campground – Full hookups, mountain views

Days 4–5: Revelstoke to Banff - Distance: ~285 km
Highlights: Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Banff townsite
Campground: Tunnel Mountain Village II (Banff) – Excellent location with RV facilities

Day 6–7: Banff to Calgary - Distance: ~130 km
Highlights: Bow Valley, Calgary Tower, local cuisine
Campground: Calgary West Campground – Close to downtown, RV amenities

Week 2: Alberta to Manitoba

Three Isle Lake, Alberta.  Image credit - Destination Canada

Days 8–9: Calgary to Regina (via Medicine Hat) - Distance: ~760 km
Highlights: Wide open prairies, Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Campground: Kings Acres Campground (Regina) – Convenient, well-kept sites

Days 10–11: Regina to Winnipeg - Distance: ~575 km
Highlights: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, The Forks
Campground: Town & Country RV Park (Winnipeg) – Quiet, clean, good hookups

Week 3: Manitoba to Ontario

Days 12–14: Winnipeg to Thunder Bay - Distance: ~700 km
Highlights: Lake of the Woods, Kakabeka Falls
Campground: Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park – Stunning natural setting

Days 15–16: Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie - Distance: ~700 km
Highlights: Scenic Highway 17, Lake Superior’s north shore
Campground: KOA Sault Ste. Marie – Family-friendly, well-equipped

Week 4: Ontario to Newfoundland

Days 17–18: Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa (via Sudbury) - Distance: ~700 km
Highlights: Science North (Sudbury), Parliament Hill (Ottawa)
Campground: Camp Hither Hills (Ottawa) – Great for big rigs, close to city

Days 19–20: Ottawa to Quebec City - Distance: ~450 km
Highlights: Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls
Campground: Camping Transit – Just outside city, full RV amenities

Days 21–23: Quebec City to Moncton (via Fredericton) - Distance: ~850 km
Highlights: Bay of Fundy, Hopewell Rocks
Campground: Ponderosa Pines Campground (Moncton) – Well-reviewed, scenic

Days 24–26: Moncton to North Sydney & Ferry to Newfoundland - Distance: ~400 km to ferry terminal, then overnight ferry to Port aux Basques
Campground: Arm of Gold Campground (North Sydney) – Great stop before ferry

Days 27–28: Port aux Basques to St. John’s - Distance: ~900 km
Highlights: Gros Morne National Park, Signal Hill
Campground: Pippy Park Campground (St. John’s) – Beautiful setting, city access

🛑 Optional Shorter Route (2 Weeks)
End your trip in Winnipeg or Thunder Bay
Alternatively, fly into Calgary or Banff and finish in Ottawa or Quebec City

What are my vehicle options ?

Considering the open roads in Canada you won't feel too overwhelmed with a bigger vehicle and you might appreciate more space if you are travelling for 4 weeks.   Having said that,  all sizes are available so just get what your comfortable with.  The Cruise Canada C25 Standard Motorhome is great for 2 - 4 people travelling together,  with the beds always ready, bathroom and kitchen on hand and comfortable seats all around you can't really go wrong.

As we always advise, pay your respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which you travel,  their elders past, present and emerging.  Tread lightly on the beautiful natural environments that you visit and where you stay,  take only photo's and leave only foot prints. 

For more advise from the experts go to the Destination Canada official site.

Shelley Richardson

Shelley has been working in the travel industry for over 30 years, in aviation, for tour operators and since 2016 for DriveNow. Having travelled extensively worldwide, alone, as a couple and with her family, Shelley has experience to share about how to make the most of your holiday, especially road-trips to amazing destinations.

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