Unfortunately, I do not know much aboot Vancouver, but I hear good things and recommend you take a couple of days to experience it.
10 years ago, my sisters and I did a road trip across Canada (BC - East Ontario). I believe we did it in about 10 days, so it is doable. we were there in July and there were some days that it was warm, but the nights could be cool, so May will probably be a little cooler. Here are the highlights of our trip:
Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba were pretty much the friendliest places I've ever been in my life so feel free to ask for advice on seeing the sites while you're there.
In Alberta we spent two nights just outside Banff national park and two nights in Jasper National Park. In Jasper, we stayed at Miette Hot Springs, which was a very nice little community tucked away in the mountains with large pool-like hot springs. This was mid-july, but we were delighted that there was a little snow while we were in the springs. We stayed in cabins, but I think there was a campground nearby. I would spend AT LEAST two days in Banff/Jasper. Gorgeous. Lake Louise is pretty spectacular and you can walk along glaciers in a few places.
Also in Alberta is Calgary, which is a nice City, and Edmonton is still one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen, not to mention among the friendliest.
Oh, THE highlight of our trip (being from Buffalo) was visiting the "Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump" near the sourthern end of Alberta, towards BC. It is a random museum describing the methods Native Americans used to kill buffalo by herding them off a cliff. It is just out in the complete middle of nowhere, but seems to be a somewhat popular tourist destination.
Saskatchewan there is not much to see, aside from the fact there is not much to see! The people there are very friendly as well and I'm sure in spring, the colors of all the farm fields (sunflowers) will be gorgeous for driving. In Manitoba, also not a lot to see but the sky, but very friendly folks. We stayed at a campground near Winnipeg called Bird Hill Provincial Park I think... It is a long drive across the three provinces, but as four girls, we found ways to entertain ourselves. Things like going into random stores or stopping at each sign on entering the provinces.
If you're looking for adventure and to be completely in the middle of nowhere, we took the northern route through Ontario and there is next to NOTHING up there except for giant kamikaze bugs. We stayed in Lake Fushimi Provincial Park. It was definitely an experience I'll never forget, bordering on Deliverance, but was also fun. There is nothing around for miles and miles so be sure to pack food if you go.
Further into Ontario is Algonquin National Park which is absolutely beautiful and pleasant.
Feel free to message me for further info and watch out for the Moose!
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