57 days in Banff National Park & Whitby Itinerary

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.

Explore Banff National Park's surroundings by going to Jasper National Park (Athabasca Glacier, Wilcox Pass, &more), Golden (Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Yoho National Park (Hamilton Falls, Iceline Trail, &more). There's still lots to do: cruise along Icefields Parkway, take in the dramatic scenery at Bow Falls, learn more about the world around you at Banff Park Museum, and steep yourself in history at Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

To see photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Banff National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Toronto to Banff National Park is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Toronto to Banff National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in May, you will find days in Banff National Park are slightly colder (15°C), and nights are colder (-1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Whitby.

Whitby is a town in Durham Region. Explore Whitby's surroundings by going to Vaughan (Canada's Wonderland, Lake Wilcox Brewing Co., &more), Markham (Room Escape Games, Joyride 150, &more) and Peterborough (Evans Contemporary, Zap Attack Laser Tag, &more). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Primitive Designs, explore the activities along Lake Ontario, see the interesting displays at The SS Keewatin, and learn about all things military at Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Whitby day trip website.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Banff National Park to Whitby in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Banff National Park to Whitby. In May, Whitby is a bit warmer than Banff National Park - with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.