Road Trip
- Transport Mode: Road
- Companies: Budget Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Duration: Approximately 12 hours
- Distance: 1,200 kilometers (about 746 miles)
- Costs: Estimated costs including car rental, fuel, and tolls: €150 for car rental (1 day), €160 for fuel, and €10 for tolls. Total: €320
- Roads/Routes: Take the Trans-Canada Hwy (Highway 1) west out of Calgary, merging onto Highway 19 towards Port Alberni.
Pro Tip: Plan your trip to leave early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic through the mountain passes and schedule breaks at scenic spots like Yoho National Park for a scenic experience.
For this journey from Calgary to Port Alberni, driving offers the most rewarding way to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Canadian Rockies and the Vancouver Island coastline. Ensure to check for weather conditions, particularly in winter, as some routes may be affected by snow. Rest stops and gas stations are scattered along the route, but it’s beneficial to plan for fuel and food breaks.