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Need suggestion: glacier in BC (lemmy.ca)
submitted 8 hours ago by zhenbo_endle@lemmy.ca to c/buycanadian@lemmy.ca
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I'm an Ontario resident, and I had been planing a trip to Alaska. For obvious reason, I'm re-routing to BC for glacier.

I have several doubts about this trip:

  1. As a first-time traveller for glacier, which park/route do you suggest?
  2. I'm not a fan of hiking. Can I stay on the driveway?
  3. I'm planning a 5-day trip. Is it too short?

Thank you!

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[–] bearish@sh.itjust.works 5 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Glacier national park (the Canadian one) Banff/jasper Icefields parkway

All are spectacular, all are close to each other, and can be enjoyed from the vehicle/a short walk if thats your thing.

Depending on when you plan to travel, some roads/parking areas may be closed. They start to open in April, generally.

Five days is probably fine, especially if you aren't into hiking and just plan on driving.

[–] zhenbo_endle@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Thank you bearish!

I'd fly to Calgary, rent a car, and drive to Glacier National Park. If time permits, I'd also visit Banff National Park

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 hours ago

Johnston Canyon is a good stop near Banff if you don't mind hiking for a few hours.