Hot Springs and Glaciers in Canada!

Banff

 By Claude Robillard - Flickr

Take yourself on an extreme Vacation in Canada... Extreme because this roadtrip goes from Hot spring temperature extremes to Glacier temperature extremes.  But other than those extremes, the roadtrip will be reasonably relaxing.  Sightsee magnificent glaciers by day and soak yourself in delightful hot springs by night!

This journey begins in Calgary.  Pick up an RV in Calgary and after exploring Calgary in your own time, head out  into Banff.   This is a spectacular journey and you are sure to see some magnificent sights traveling through the foothills.  Before your arrival in Banff you'll emerge through the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, passing small mountainous towns and Indian Reserves, incredible sights! 

Spend a cosy night in your RV in either Calgary before you depart;

• Calgary West Campground

or in Banff:

• Sundance Lodges
• Spring Creek RV Campground 

(L)Banff Upper Hot Springs (R) Banff
(L) By KAZ2.0 - Flickr & (R) By Satoru Kikuchi - Flickr

Banff is a truly spectacular place to explore with so much to offer the tourist.  Take the Gondola high into the mountains for panoramic views of Banff and have a bite to eat in the cafe at the top.  Here is your chance to take a dip in the Banff Upper Hot Springs.  The nightlife, shopping and cafes are great,  not to mention the outdoor activities.  Take a hike or guided walking tour, go on a fishing trip, take a horse trail ride or rent a kayak and have a paddle.   If it's winter, cross country ski, snowmobile or take a canyon Ice Walk.

Lake Louise
By HBarrison - Flickr

When you've spent enough time in Banff, travel through the national park following the famous Icefields Parkway.  You will come across Lake Louise, a truly beautiful and breathtaking lake.  It's waters are melted glaciers and ice from surrounding areas.  Take some incredible pictures and if you want, spend the night. 

• Lake Louise Campground, Banff National Park is an option.

Keep heading north toward Columbia Icefield where you'll pass many glaciers, cool blue melted ice lakes and pristine rivers.   At Columbia Icefield ensure you join the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure at some point.

In Columbia Icefield you can spend a cosy night in your RV at:

• Columbia Icefield Campground, Jasper National Park.

Travel from Columbia Icefield into British Columbia or "BC".  Magnificent scenery will pass you by,  but the awesome thing about an RV is your freedom.  Park up with a view of beautiful scenery, put out some deck chairs and have a cup of coffee from the RV.  Perfect.

Lake Magog (2 hours from radium)
By Jeff Pang - Flickr

Radium could be the most relaxing town in Western Canada.  Here you can soak your body in the world renowned Radium Hot Springs, the perfect way to relax after a hard day of looking at spectacular scenery.

After winding down in the hot springs, spend a night in your RV at:

•  'The Canyon - RV resort on Sinclair Creek.' 
• or Radium Valley Vacation Resort

From Radium you can head up into Yoho National Park or Glacier National Park, but if the journey must come to an end, head back to Calgary.  This is a 7 hour drive on the road you came on,  so perhaps spend a night somewhere on the way.

Find an RV for your Glacier and Hot Springs adventure at RV Rental Sale Finder Canada. 

Have a fantastic journey!