46 days in North America Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Escape the urban bustle at Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods National Monument. Explore hidden gems such as Marin Headlands and Lands End. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Sydney to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in June: highs in San Francisco hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, then take an in-depth tour of Titanic, and finally see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum. Keep things going the next day: visit The LINQ Promenade and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in June, expect Las Vegas to be warmer, temps between 46°C and 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

On the 21st (Mon), admire the sheer force of Kepler Cascades, take in the dramatic scenery at Gibbon Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Lehardy's Rapids, explore the striking landscape at Artists Paintpots, then explore and take pictures at Firehole Lake Drive, and finally make a trip to Petrified Tree. On your second day here, take in the natural beauty of West Thumb Geyser Basin, trek along Monument Geyser Basin, tour the pleasant surroundings at Observation Point Trail, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Lake Butte Overlook, and finally trek along Inspiration Point.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Getting from Las Vegas to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in June, things will get cooler in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 22°C and lows about 1°C. On the 23rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Get a sense of the local culture at Greenwich Village and 9/11 Memorial. Step off the beaten path and head to Speed Boats Tours and New York Public Library. There's much more to do: visit Dumbo, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, take a stroll through Times Square, and see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City trip site.

Getting from Yellowstone National Park to New York City by flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, you will find days in New York City are somewhat warmer (31°C), and nights are much warmer (21°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Halifax.

The largest city on Canada's eastern coastline, Halifax boast a rich maritime history and occupies a strategically important location with one of the world's greatest natural harbors.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, then steep yourself in history at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, then admire the natural beauty at Halifax Public Gardens, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada. Keep things going the next day: learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mary's Basilica, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Burying Ground.

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You can fly from New York City to Halifax in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from New York City to Halifax, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in June, things will get slightly colder in Halifax: highs are around 22°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel to St. John's.

One of Canada's oldest cities, St.

On the 30th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Newman Wine Vaults, appreciate the history behind National War Memorial, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Signal Hill, and finally admire the masterpieces at The Rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at MUN Botanical Garden, hike along Rennie's River Trail, stop by Heritage Shop Duckworth Street, then take an in-depth tour of Railway Coastal Museum, and finally enjoy the sea views from Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site.

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Traveling by flight from Halifax to St. John's takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Halifax to St. John's due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Halifax in June; daily highs in St. John's reach 18°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel to Montreal.

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.

Get some cultural insight at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal and Notre-Dame Basilica. Step off the beaten path and head to Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Parc de la Cite, take an in-depth tour of Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal, see the interesting displays at Grevin Montreal, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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You can fly from St. John's to Montreal in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, taxi, ferry, and train. The time zone changes from Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -1.5 hour difference. In July, Montreal is somewhat warmer than St. John's - with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Ottawa.

A major center of technology nicknamed "Silicon Valley North," Ottawa offers visitors a modern flavor with its range of trendy hotels, shops, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): browse the exhibits of Laurier House National Historic Site, take a stroll through ByWard Market, then get engrossed in the history at Bytown Museum, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Rideau Canal National Historic Site, take in the dramatic scenery at Hog's Back Falls, and then identify plant and animal life at Arboretum (Experimental Farm).

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Ottawa tour planning tool.

Traveling by car from Montreal to Ottawa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Toronto.

Possibly the world's most diverse city, Toronto houses over 80 ethnic communities speaking nearly 150 different languages or dialects.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Evergreen Brick Works, have some family-friendly fun at BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League, then wander the streets of Toronto Harbour, and finally take in panoramic vistas at CN Tower. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Nathan Phillips Square, then deepen your understanding at University of Toronto, then take a stroll through West Queen West, and finally wander the streets of Bloor West Village.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Ottawa to Toronto takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Winnipeg.

At the confluence of two rivers, Winnipeg started out as a small trading post in an area inhabited by indigenous tribes for thousands of years before the European arrival.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at English Garden, steep yourself in history at Sir Hugh John Macdonald House Dalnavert, then examine the collection at Winnipeg Railway Museum, and finally explore the galleries of Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum. Keep things going the next day: try your luck at Assiniboia Downs, then look for all kinds of wild species at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, and then steep yourself in history at The Forks National Historic Site.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Winnipeg road trip planner.

You can fly from Toronto to Winnipeg in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. July in Winnipeg sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Regina.

Named after Queen Victoria, cultured Regina serves as a provincial capital and boasts many manicured parks, which make it a pleasant place to visit throughout the year.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Mac the Moose Monument, then identify plant and animal life at Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, then examine the collection at Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Regina Beach Recreation Site. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Dessart Sweets, then walk around Kiwanis Waterfall Park, then admire the masterpieces at MacKenzie Art Gallery, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Regina trip planner.

You can fly from Winnipeg to Regina in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Winnipeg in July, Regina is little chillier at night with lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Yellowknife.

Every year scores of tourists take a trip to Yellowknife for a chance to observe the Northern Lights over a remote yet scenic landscape deep in Canada's Norwest Territories.

On the 13th (Tue), admire the sheer force of Cameron River Ramparts, play a few rounds at Yellowknife Golf Club, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Niven Lake Trail, and finally explore the galleries of Aurora Emporium Art Gallery. On your second day here, hike along Cameron Falls Trail and then wander the streets of Old Town.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowknife online day trip planner.

Fly from Regina to Yellowknife in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Regina in July, you will find days in Yellowknife are slightly colder (25°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Calgary.

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

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Big Rock Brewery, then look for all kinds of wild species at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre, then get a new perspective on nature at Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, and finally get your game on at BATL | The Backyard Axe Throwing League. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Bow River, take in panoramic vistas at Calgary Tower, then grab your bike and head to Calgary Pathway System, and finally wander the streets of Stephen Avenue Walk.

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Getting from Yellowknife to Calgary by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. July in Calgary sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Vancouver Downtown and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Step out of the city life by going to Kitsilano Beach and English Bay Beach. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Gastown, explore the activities along False Creek, kick back and relax at Sunset Beach, and take in nature's colorful creations at Nitobe Memorial Garden.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Vancouver online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Calgary to Vancouver by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Calgary to Vancouver. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Vancouver when traveling from Calgary in July, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Wharf Street. Get a sense of the local culture at Craigdarroch Castle and The Maritime Museum of British Columbia. There's still lots to do: visit a coastal fixture at Victoria Pier, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Andrew's Cathedral, stroll around Clover Point Park, and take in nature's colorful creations at Abkhazi Garden.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Victoria travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Vancouver to Victoria takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or ride a ferry. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Vancouver in July: highs in Victoria hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Museum of Flight and Bruce Lee Grave Site. Step out of the city life by going to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Alki Beach. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, admire the striking features of Sky View Observatory, examine the collection at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, and get lost in a book at Seattle Public Library.

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You can ride a ferry from Victoria to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. While traveling from Victoria, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can drive to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Step out of the city life by going to Forest Park and Hoyt Arboretum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Pearl District and Oregon Historical Society. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, appreciate the history behind Oregon Holocaust Memorial, wander the streets of Northwest (Nob Hill), and take in the views from Tilikum Crossing.

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Traveling by car from Seattle to Portland takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July in Portland, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.