31 days in Canada Itinerary

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Notre-Dame Basilica and Montreal Botanical Garden. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Old Montreal, stroll around Mount Royal Park, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and see the world from above with Helicraft.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Montreal travel route app.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to Montreal is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuwait City to Montreal is minus 8 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Kuwait City in August, with highs in Montreal at 30°C and lows at 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel to Niagara Falls.

Indisputably one of the world's most impressive natural sights, Niagara Falls straddle the United States/Canada border, marking the spot at which a thundering river plunges over a major escarpment.

Kids will enjoy Niagara Falls Canada and Horseshoe Falls. Venture out of the city with trips to Hillside Trail (in Waterloo) and Elora Rapids & Adventure Tours (in Elora). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Journey Behind the Falls, get to know the fascinating history of White Water Walk, see the world from above with National Helicopters - Niagara Falls Heli-Tours, and take in panoramic vistas at Skylon Tower.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Niagara Falls road trip planning tool.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Montreal to Niagara Falls takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Calgary.

Known as the "Stampede City" thanks to its world-famous annual rodeo, Calgary remains a tale of two cities.

Kids will enjoy The Calgary Zoo and Royal Tyrrell Museum. Next up on the itinerary: tour the old-fashioned way with Jasper Train & Tour, contemplate the long history of Fort Calgary, wander the streets of Stephen Avenue Walk, and stroll around Rath Bicycle.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Calgary online trip maker.

Do a combination of train and flight from Niagara Falls to Calgary in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Niagara Falls in August, things will get little chillier in Calgary: highs are around 26°C and lows about 11°C. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Banff National Park.

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

Kids will enjoy Hydra River Guides and Bow Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Banff National Park: Yoho National Park (Paget Peak & Takakkaw Falls). Spend the 20th (Fri) wandering through the wild on The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation. There's lots more to do: trek along Plain of Six Glaciers, head outdoors with Via Ferrata, explore the activities along Lake Agnes, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentinel Pass.

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You can take a bus from Calgary to Banff National Park in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. Traveling from Calgary in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Banff National Park, with lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Family-friendly places like Stanley Park and Granville Island will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Vancouver: Whistler (Whistler Bungee, Zipline, &more). There's much more to do: take in the views from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, take in panoramic vistas at Vancouver Lookout, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Anthropology, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Vancouver Aquarium.

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You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Banff National Park to Vancouver in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Banff National Park to Vancouver, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Banff National Park in August: high temperatures in Vancouver hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Victoria.

Many urban centers call themselves "Garden City," but thanks to its many manicured parks filled with native and exotic plants, Victoria probably deserves than moniker more than most.

Kids will enjoy The Butchart Gardens and Kayaking & Canoeing. Step out of Victoria with an excursion to Cowichan Valley trail in Lake Cowichan--about 1h 25 min away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Royal BC Museum, stop by Munro's Books, explore the historical opulence of Craigdarroch Castle, and view the masterpieces at Eagle Feather Gallery.

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You can fly from Vancouver to Victoria in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or ride a ferry. While traveling from Vancouver, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Victoria, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 15°C. On the 30th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.