Air Travel
- Transport Mode: Direct Flight
- Companies: Air Canada, WestJet
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours (including layover)
- Distance: 1,400 km
- Costs: Approximately €350 - €500 (depending on booking speed and season)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Check for flights on weekdays for lower fares, and book your tickets in advance for the best deals.
Recommendation: For an efficient journey, consider flying from Cranbrook to Calgary and then connecting to a direct flight to Winnipeg. From Winnipeg, rent a car or take a bus to Winkler which is about 90 km away.
Road Travel
- Transport Mode: Road Trip
- Companies: Rental Cars - Enterprise, Hertz, Budget
- Duration: Approximately 18 hours (non-stop driving)
- Distance: 1,400 km
- Costs: Approximately €150 for rental + €120 for fuel (assuming €1.50/litre and 10 litres/100km); Total ~ €270
- Roads/Routes: Highway 93 to Highway 1, then via Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Winnipeg, followed by Highway 214 to Winkler.
Pro Tip: Plan rest stops along the way at beautiful sites such as Glacier National Park and Lake Louise for a scenic break.
Recommendation: While this option takes significantly longer, it provides a unique opportunity to experience the Canadian landscape and local attractions along the way.