Road trips and self drives

Freedom to see Canada the way you want

There’s nothing quite like sitting behind the wheel as you drive some of the most scenic roads in the world. Whether it’s the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the Icefields Parkway or the Cabot Trail, driving gives you the freedom to choose your own adventure and see Canada your way. Our Canadian Insiders have re-imagined the road trip to include a complete itinerary. We can personalize your Canadian vacation to suit you.

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Why you should do a road trip in Canada

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The freedom of the open road

We love the freedom of a roadtrip, what we don’t love is finding ourselves at the end of a day scrambling for a place to stay, or wasting our time figuring out what to do. Our Canadian Insiders take care of the details so you can focus on the adventure.

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Best of the west from sea to sky

Planning a trip to western Canada? You could plan ten trips and still only experience a fraction of what there is to see. We’ll help you pick the best route from coastal vistas to mountain peaks.

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Experience the charm of the east

Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador offer so much diversity in what you can see, taste and experience.

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Refresh on a rail and road trip combo

Combining one of Canada's famous rail journeys with your driving itinerary will give you the best of both worlds.

Unforgettable drives of discovery

You never know what will be around the corner on a Canadian road trip. Keep your camera ready for those memorable moments.

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Get the right car for the journey

If you need a few extra seats to give everyone and their teddy bear plenty of room or simply more space for luggage, we’ve got you covered.

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Plan your trip with a Canadian Insider

You know that friendly character you met in the local café who told you to visit that well-kept regional secret which turned out to be the best part of your holiday? That's us.

Have everything organized for you

By this stage, you're already having dreams about mountains, moose and maple trees. We combine your personal preferences with our insider knowledge to save you hours of pointless internet trawling.

Get help when you need it

You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.

Canada's Quirkiest Roadside Attractions

The next time you’re driving in Canada, be sure to designate one of your passengers to keep an eye on the side of the road. If they’re lucky, they might spot a T-Rex, a humongous beaver, a coin far bigger than a house or a towering part-man-part-log that looks like it could scoop up and eat your car without even putting its axe down.

Read on for our favourite Canadian roadside attractions and where to find them; then plan your trip accordingly. Don’t forget to pull over and snap some photos if you find one, especially if it’s one we haven’t heard about.

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