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125 Quotes About Canada That You Will Love

Breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural diversity, delicious food, historic wonders… The beauty of the Great White North might be difficult to convey through words, but these quotes about Canada paint just the right picture!

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Inspirational Quotes About Canada

Canadians are known for being some of the nicest people in the world. So, being the “nice Canadian” that I am, I have put together the ultimate captions guide to help you beat writer’s block 😉

Best Canada Quotes

Let’s kick off this list with some of my favorite sayings!

• Tim Hortons. The first stop of every road trip in Canada.  
• Canada: The world’s best-kept secret.
• Discovering Canada, one adventure at a time.
• Embracing the wild and free in Canada.
• Canada is always a good idea.
• Home is where the maple leaf is.
• From coast to coast, Canada never disappoints.
• You can’t buy happiness, but you can live in Canada. And that’s pretty much the same thing.
• Experience the magic of Canada’s wildlife, where encounters with nature are extraordinary.
• Sorry, not sorry for all the maple syrup puns.

• Canada – where the mountains meet the sea.
• Discovering Canada’s hidden gems, one road trip at a time.
• In Canada, it’s beer, hockey, and then everything else.
• Hockey, poutine, and all things Canadian.
• From snow-capped peaks to pristine lakes, Canada is a photographer’s dream.
• Chasing waterfalls and adventure in the heart of Canada.
• Canada, where nature paints its most magnificent landscapes.
• Life is better in flannel and hiking boots

Short Quotes About Canada

We all have short attention span nowadays. Keep it brief and to the point.

• Oh, Canada!
• Meanwhile, in Canada.
• The Great White North.
• Canadian vibes.
• I’m on the Eh Team.
• Canadian adventures.
• Falling for Canada all over again.

• Lakes, mountains, and good vibes.
• Moose country.
• Canada is hockey.
• Hockey nation.
• Welcome to Canada, eh!
• The True North strong and free.
• Lost in Canada’s beauty.
• Just another Tuesday in Canada.
• Poutine love.
• Living the Canadian dream.

Quotes About Being Canadian

Show off local trips and why you’re blessed to call Canada home.

• Made in Canada.
• Canadian Made. Canadian Raised.
• On behalf of all Canadians, sorry for being so awesome all the time.
• I’m Canadian. What’s your superpower?
• Every time I hear a mean joke about being Canadian, I go to the hospital and get my feelings checked for free.
• Canadian girls do it better.
• Proud to be Canadian.
• Canadian pride.
• Proud to be a Canuck.
• Proud to be a part of the Can-eh-da club.
• Keep calm and… I’m Canadian. I’m always calm.
• I’m not saying Canadians are better than Americans. I’m saying we have free healthcare.

Destination-Specific Canada Captions

• I’ll BC-ing you later.
• Vancouver is always a good idea.
• Dear Vancouver, I love you but we need to talk about the rain.

• Wandering through the enchanting landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.
• It’s a Banff thing, you wouldn’t understand.
• I’m not a photographer, but I can picture us in Banff.
• No bad days in Banff.
• Banff: Where adventure begins.
• Don’t go chasing Niagara Falls.
• A bad day in Toronto is still better than a good day anywhere else.
• There’s so much to CN do in Toronto.
• I’m in a good place right now. Not emotionally, I’m just in Toronto.
• P.S. I love Toronto.

• La vie est belle à Montreal.
• I came, I saw, I conquered… a poutine in Montreal.  
• Someone was talking badly about Canada, but I was having Nunavut!
• Yukon see the Northern lights from here!
• Having a Fundy time!

For more quotes on the west coast, see my “ Vancouver Quotes ” post.

Other Canada Instagram Captions

Need more ideas for Instagram? I gotchu!

• The beauty of Canada takes my breath away.
• Falling more in love with Canada every day.
• Life is better with a side of poutine.
• Capturing the vibrant colors of Canada’s autumn foliage.
• The mountains are calling and I must go.
• Making the most of every moment in Canada.
• Chasing waterfalls and making memories in Canada.
• Where the air is crisp and the scenery is breathtaking.
• From coast to coast, Canada never fails to impress.
• The perfect balance of city and country life.

• Canada, where the landscapes are as diverse as the people.
• Discovering new wonders in every province.
• The best kind of road trip is a Canadian one.
• Toques, Tim Hortons, and true love for this country.

Canada Puns

A laugh a day keeps the doctor away. And I mean… Who doesn’t love a good pun and funny jokes about Canada!

• Hi Canada, very ice to meet you!
• This trip cost us deerly, but it was worth it.
• I can’t be-leaf how beautiful Canada is! 
• Canada is eh okay.
• Canada is Double Double the fun. (Double Double is a classic drink at Tim Hortons.)

• Having a part-eh.
• Nice to peak you.
• May the forest be with you.
• Canadian weather is snow joke.
• There’s snow place like the mountains.

• It’s the moose wonderful time of the year.
• I Canada believe this place!
• Aboat time.
• What the puck!
• Canadians are ‘eh holes.
• Me + Canada: Weed be good together.
• Don’t go bacon my heart.
• I just found out Canada isn’t real. Turns out, it was all maple leaf.
• Life is better when we hockey stick together.

More Funny Quotes About Canada

• Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s maple leaves.
• One day, Canada will take over the world. Then, you’ll all be sorry.
• What are the two seasons in Canada? Winter and July!
• You know you’re in Canada when you describe location based on which Tim Horton’s it is by.
• Social distancing. Please stand 46 Timbits apart.
• If you didn’t roll up the rim, did you even have coffee?
• What do you call a sophisticated American? A Canadian.
• What’s the difference between a Canadian and a unicorn? Nothing, they’re both fictional characters.
• In Canada, winter isn’t a season, it’s a lifestyle.

Famous Quotes About Canada

You’d be surprised at how many influential figures are Canadians, or love visiting the Great White North. Here’s what all the famous celebrities, writers, and world leaders are saying about Canada.

• “Canada is not just a place on the map, it’s a feeling of warmth and unity.” – Justin Trudeau.
• “Canada will always be home to me.” – Céline Dion.
• “Canada is the essence of not being afraid to be yourself.” – Bryan Adams.
• “I always tell people that if I move anywhere, it would be Toronto.” – Kendrick Lamar.
• “Canada is a really big melting pot of cultures, so we ended up with a giant mosaic of different music.” – Alessia Cara.
• “Every Canadian has a complicated relationship with the United States, whereas Americans think of Canada as the place where the weather comes from.” – Margaret Atwood.
• “It’s only November, and I can’t remember the last time I was warm.” – Jessica Martinez.
• “Real Canada is where people wear sweaters for survival, not style.” – Mark Leiren-Young.
• “Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party.” – Robin Williams.
• “It is wonderful to feel the grandness of Canada in the raw.” – Emily Carr.
• “It’s Niagara Falls. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Who wouldn’t want to walk across it?” – Nik Wallenda.
• “Canada’s the best country in the world.” – Justin Bieber.
• “And some places you been before are so great that you don’t even mind going back. Some places you been before you don’t ever want to go back, you know, like Montreal in the Winter.” – Morgan Freeman.
• “Canada is one of the most impressive countries in the world.” – Barack Obama.
• “I believe the world needs more Canada.” – Bono.
• “When I’m in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like.” – Jane Fonda.
• “I love Canada, always.” – Melanie Fiona.

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194 Quotes about Canada: Instagram Captions 2024

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Are you looking for quotes about Canada? You are at the right spot. In this post, we will share Canada Instagram captions, puns, sayings, and of course, popular Canada quotes for use on social media, notebooks, wall art, and beyond!

Canada is more than a country, it stands for tolerance, multiculturalism, and inclusivity. Widely known as a peaceful nation, loved for its polite demeanor, and wittingly teased for braving the cold weather, cute-sy loonies, and toonies, eh – we are still a FUN bunch of people!

Read on: 194 famous Canada quotes to inspire you today to like, love, and visit us!

194 Inspirational Canada Quotes | Canada Instagram Captions | Quotes about Canada

Canada Travel Quotes Instagram

First, we will share some cool captions to use on your Instagrammable photo when you are traveling and enjoying the beauty of Canada!

1. “Discovering Canada on a road trip – checking off hidden gems, cities, and amazing parks.” (on a road trip )

2. “Ready for the ultimate Canadian Rockies road trip? Picture deep blue lakes, stunning views of snow-capped mountains, and breathtaking canyons. We can’t wait to take you on the adventure of a lifetime”. #CanadianRockiesRoadTrip

3. “From poutine and Nanaimo Bars to BeaverTails and craft beer, it’s no wonder Canada is known for its delicious food and drinks! Come explore all the unique treats our country has to offer”. #CanadaFoodAndDrinks

4. “Witnessing the dance of the Northern Lights in the breathtaking landscapes of Canada” (when you see the Aurora Borealis in Canada )

5. “Ahh, that cozy winter feeling! Get your fill of Canada’s snow-covered beauty with this breathtaking shot of our picturesque landscapes”.( Winter Trip to Canada )

6. “Canada looks like a painting come to life when the fall season arrives! From the vibrant changing leaves to cozy sweaters, enjoy every second of this beautiful season! #canadafall” ( Canada fall vacation )

Inspirational Canada Quotes

Canada has always been there to help people who need it. Justin Trudeau

8. “Who would have thought it would be possible to run across Canada on one leg, eh? I wanted to try the impossible and show that it could be done.” – Terry Fox

9. “It is wonderful to feel the grandness of Canada in the raw.” – Emily Carr

10. “Canada is hockey.” – Mike Weir

11. “Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them.” – Pierre Trudeau

12. “Your Canadian roots define you for all of your life, no matter where you go, no matter what you do.” – Alanis Morissette

13. “Canadian pride may not rest on our sleeves, but it resides deeply in our hearts”. – Steve Miller

14. “ I grew up in the north woods of Canada. You had to know certain things about survival. Wilderness survival courses weren’t very formalized when I was growing up, but I was taught certain things about what to do if I got lost in the woods. – Margaret Atwood

15. “Canada is the only country in the world that knows how to live without an identity.” – Marshall McLuhan

The fact is Canadians understand that immigration, that people fleeing for their lives, that people wanting to build a better life for themselves and their kids is what created Canada, it’s what created North America. JUSTIN TRUDEAU

17. “Canadian cities looked the way American cities did on television”. – William Gibson

18. “More than ever was I convinced that the old way of seeing was inadequate to express this big country of ours, her depth, her height, her unbounded wildness, silence too strong to be broken – nor could ten million cameras, through their mechanical boxes, ever show real Canada. It had to be sensed, passed through live minds, sensed and loved.” – Emily Carr, Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr

19. “God has made Canada one of those nations which cannot be conquered and cannot be destroyed, except by itself.” – Norman Angell

20. “Canada is one of the planet’s most comfortable, and caring, societies.” – Times Magazine

21. “Without a doubt, it [Canada] is the land God gave to Cain.” – Mordecai Richler, Solomon Gursky Was Here

22. “Canada is a free country, after all.” – Rebecca McNutt, The Collected Smog City Book Series

23. “My dream is for people around the world to look up and to see Canada like a little jewel sitting at the top of the continent.” – Tommy Douglas

I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind. John G. Diefenbaker

25. “Canada has two emblems – the beaver and the maple.” – John W. Dawson

26. “Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.” – Kim Campbell

27. “Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world.” – Jack Layton

28. “I take tips from Canada on a lot of things.” – Barack Obama

29. “I believe the world needs more Canada.” – Bono

30. “Let us be French, let us be English, but most importantly let us be Canadian!” – John A MacDonald 

31. “We owe the Aboriginal peoples a debt that is four centuries old. It is their turn to become full partners in developing an even greater Canada. And the reconciliation required may be less a matter of legal texts than of attitudes of the heart.” – Romeo LeBlanc

Anytime I meet people who got to make the deliberate choice, whose parents chose Canada, I’m jealous. Because I think being able to choose it, rather than being Canadian by default, is an amazing statement of attachment to Canada. Justin Trudeau

33. “Canada is free and freedom is its nationality.”  – Wilfrid Laurier

34. “Canada is one of the most impressive countries in the world.”  – Barack Obama

35. “When I’m in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like.” –  Jane Fonda

36. “Every Canadian has a complicated relationship with the United States, whereas Americans think of Canada as the place where the weather comes from.” – Margaret Atwood

37. “Canada has a passive-aggressive culture, with a lot of sarcasm and righteousness. That went with my weird messianic complex. The ego is a fascinating monster. I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet”. – Alanis Morissette

Canada Cool Captions Instagram

Here are some of the cool Canada captions for Instagram and other social media channels!

38. “You can’t buy happiness, but you can live in Canada. And that’s pretty much the same thing”

39. “I’m Canadian. What’s your superpower?”

40. “Home is where the maple leaf is.”

41. “Aboat time.” 

42. “Oh, Canada!”

43. “Keep calm and…I’m Canadian. I’m always calm.”

44. “One day, Canada will take over the world. Then you’ll all be sorry.”

45. “Canada: The world’s best kept secret.”

46. “I always beleaf in you, Canada.”

47. “Meanwhile, in Canada”

48. “I left my heart in Canada”

49. “If you didn’t roll up the rim, did you even have coffee?”

50. “Tim Hortons. The first stop of every road trip in Canada.”

51 . “On behalf of all Canadians, sorry for being so awesome all the time”

52. “Canada is double-double the fun.”

Canada Puns and Jokes : Funny Canada Captions

53. “Canada is eh okay.”

54. “Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party”. – Robin Williams

55. “Life is better when we hockey stick together.”

56. “Hi Canada, it’s ice to meet you!”

57. “I’m on the Eh Team”

58. “Cana-duh.”

59. “Canadians are ‘eh holes.”

60. “Isn’t it Trudeau?”

61. “Canada is a-moosing.”

62. “Canadian weather is snow joke.”

63. “I Canada believe this place”

64. “Having a Fundy time!”

65. “Happy Birthd’eh, Canada!”

66. “Happy Canada D’eh!”

67. “Having a part-eh”

68. One day, Canada will take over the world. Then you’ll all be sorry.”

69. “Someone is talking badly about Canada, but I was having Nunavut!”

70. “We’re strong believers in peacekeeping. Except on the ice.”

71. “You’re just America-on-ice.” – Andrew O’Hagan

72. “It’s the moose wonderful time of the year”

73. “I don’t even know what street Canada is on”. – Al Capone

74. “Canada was built on dead beavers.” – Margaret Atwood

75. “I’m on a lobster roll.”

76. “Canada is always a good idea.”

77. “Made in Canada.”

78. “Canada is the only country founded on the relentless pursuit of the rodent.” – Preston Manning

Canada Winter Quotes

79. “Canadians are fond of a good disaster, especially if it has ice, water, or snow in it. You thought the national flag was about a leaf, didn’t you? Look harder. It’s where someone got axed in the snow.” – Margaret Atwood

80. “Snow in April is abominable,” said Anne. “Like a slap in the face when you expect a kiss”.- Writer Lucy Maud Montgomery in Anne of Ingleside

81. “I came from Canada, where it’s freezing cold for seven months out of the year”. – Rachelle Lefevre

82. “Not until I came to Canada did I realize that snow was a four-letter word”. – Canadian-Argentine writer Alberto Manguel

Canada is not a country for the cold of the heart or the cold of feet. PIERRE TRUDEAU

84. “It’s only November, and I can’t remember the last time I was warm.” – Jessica Martinez

85. “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck

86. “And some places you been before are so great that you don’t even mind going back. Some places you been before you don’t ever want to go back, you know, like Montreal in the Winter.” – Morgan Freeman

87. “Real Canada is where people wear sweaters for survival, not style.” – Mark Leiren-Young

88. “I would say a must-do in Canada would be to go skiing at Whistler in Vancouver. You could take a chair lift for, like, a half-hour to the top of this mountain, and you ski down; it takes like so long to get to the bottom. You go past the clouds. It’s absolutely incredible” . – Sebastian Bach

89. “Canadian winters are long. Life is hard and so is ice”. – Douglas Coupland

90. ”To survive the Canadian winter, one needs a body of brass, eyes of glass, and blood made of brandy.” – Louis Armand de Lom d’Arce Lahontan

91. “Canada’s climate is nine months winter and three months late in the fall.” – Evan Esar

Quotes about multiculturalism in Canada & its diversity

Wonderful multicultural life quotes in Canada. 

92. “Canada is a really big melting pot of cultures, so we ended up with a giant mosaic of different music.” – Alessia Cara

93. “Canadians come from every corner of the world, speak two official languages and hundreds more, a practice many faiths, and represent many cultures. Multiculturalism is at the heart of Canada’s heritage and identity – and as Canadians, we recognize that our differences make us strong.” – Justin Trudeau

94. “To become a country, and truly call ourselves Canada, it means we must become one.“ – Gord Downie

95. “There is a Canadian culture that is in some ways unique to Canada, but I don’t think Canadian culture coincides neatly with borders.” – Stephen Harper

96. “We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.“ – Catherine Pulsifer

97. “In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity and mutual respect.” –  Bill Clinton

98. “Canada is today the most successful pluralist society on the face of our globe, without any doubt in my mind…That is something unique to Canada. It is an amazing global human asset.” – Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

99. “Two races share today the soil of Canada. These people had not always been friends. But I hasten to say it. There is no longer any family here but the human family. It matters not the language people speak, or the altars at which they kneel”. – Wilfrid Laurier

100. “North of the 49th parallel we value equality; south of it, they treasure freedom”. – Michael Adams

101. “Strange, how in all those apocalyptic movies, when their society breaks down into lawlessness and anarchy, Canada is always the haven of safety, the place people want to escape to.” – Jenifer Mohammed

Proud to be Canadian: Quotes by famous individuals

Use these inspirational quotes from famous Canadians for your Instagram or Facebook captions! They are perfect for Canada Day celebrations or just to showcase your LOVE for the Great White North!

102. “I’ll be a Quebecker-Canadian. I’m from Quebec, and every time I go to a country, I say that. It’s my roots, my origins, and it’s the most important thing to me.” – Celine Dion

103. “I think Canada has a great story, and I’m glad to tell it”. – Justin Trudeau

104. “ My upbringing in Canada made me the person I am. I will always be proud to be a Canadian” .- Jim Carrey

105. “For a small population, Canada has always had a very strong and vibrant style”. – Coco Rocha

106. “I love Canada, always”. – Melanie Fiona

107. “It would seem I wouldn’t have written anything if I weren’t influenced by Canada’s history, its weather, the landscape, and its stories”. – Anne McDonald

108. “I remember being upset because I was finally legal to drink in Canada, and I decided to throw that all away and move to America, where I had to wait another two years. I came here to improve and to try to join the Groundlings.” – Ryan Reynolds 

109. “I think every entrepreneur in Canada owes the next generation a road map of how to do it again.” – Kevin O’Leary

110. “I’m happy being Canadian and I’m proud of where I come from. So I’ll keep my passport.” – Autumn Phillips

111. “Canada’s the best country in the world.” – Justin Bieber

112. “It’s the time of year when Canadians mate”. – Craig Ferguson

113. “I drink maple syrup. Then I’m hyper so I just run around like crazy and work it all off.” – Rachel McAdams

114. “You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” – Wayne Gretzky, hockey player

I absolutely love Canada, and I wouldn’t live anywhere else. It’s half American and half European, and I really enjoy that. And the people are just fantastic – nicer than any people in the world. SONDRA Radvanovsky

116. “I’m so proud to be Canadian. I’ve been to 58 countries, and they’re wonderful countries, but Canada is the best. –  Paul Henderson

117. “I have a maple leaf tattoo over my heart, quite literally, and my two favorite things on Earth are being in Canada and making movies”. – Jay Baruchel

118. “I’m not a hockey fan, which is probably why I had to leave Canada in the first place.” – Ryan Reynolds

119. “I’m obsessed with the countryside: woods, forests, fields, lakes, mountains. I’m really into folk music and folklore. But more so I’m into electronic music. I’m into bands that have both aspects, like Boards of Canada is a perfect example. You could listen to that type of music running through a woods. It’s kind of what I wanted to achieve”. – Ellie Goulding

120. “Canada is a good country to be from. It has a gentler slower pace – it lends perspective”. – Paul Anka

121. “I’m a Canadian. Outside Canada, I carry the flag. Canadian nationalism isn’t as insidious as American nationalism, though. It’s good-natured. It’s all about maple syrup, not war”. – Feist

Agreeable people are warm and friendly. They’re nice; they’re polite. You find a lot of them in Canada. Adam Grant

123. “We went for a weekend last fall and got a flat tire and these two farmers with bright red faces insisted on fixing it, then springing for dinner, then starting a college fund for the babies”. – George Saunders

124. “I have visited nearly 60 countries and lived in the U.S.S.R., Russia, and the U.S.A., and I have never experienced anything as good as what we have. Only in the Anglosphere countries – the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – is there anything comparable. I am amazed at how relaxed we are about giving this away”. – Peter Hitchens

125. “The nice thing about being detained in Canada is it’s like being in a Days Inn; it’s very clean and very nice.” – Bill Ayers

126. “I love Canada. It’s a wonderful political act of faith that exists atop a breathtakingly beautiful land.” – Yann Martel

127. “I look at Canada like a second home.” – Prince Andrew

128. “Everything about Canada makes me proud to be Canadian”. – Jason Priestley

129. “In Canada, it’s beer, hockey, and then everything else”. – Edge

130. “Canada is a broad land – broad in mind, broad in spirit, and broad in physical expanse.” – Harry S. Truman

I love being Canadian. I think growing up in Canada gives you a world perspective that I certainly enjoy. RYAN GOSLING

132. “We welcome people from all nations to come in and share.” – Peter Stoffer

133. “I love Canada. It makes a nice hat for America. When America runs out of water, it’s the first place I’ll go.” – Ryan Reynolds

134. “I think that we are blessed to live here in Canada.” – Julie Payette

Canada Travel Quotes and Food

135. “The fact that over 50 percent of the residents of Toronto are not from Canada, that is always a good thing, creatively, and for food especially. That is easily a city’s biggest strength, and it is Toronto’s unique strength”. – Anthony Bourdain

136. “I’m from Canada, so Thanksgiving to me is just Thursday with more food. And I’m thankful for that.” – Howie Mandel

137. “In any world menu, Canada must be considered the vichyssoise of nations — it’s cold, half-French, and difficult to stir.” – James Keate

138. “We have never been a melting pot. The fact is we are more like a tossed salad. We are green, some of us are oily, and there’s a little vinegar injected when you get up to Ottawa.” – Armold Edinborough

139. “It is the constant attempt in this country [Canada] to make fundamental science responsive to the marketplace. Because technology needs science, it is tempting to require that scientific projects be justified in terms of the worth of the technology they can be expected to generate. The effect of applying this criterion is, however, to restrict science to developed fields where the links to technology are most evident. By continually looking for a short-term payoff we disqualify the sort of science that … attempts to answer fundamental questions, and, having answered them, suggests fundamentally new approaches in the realm of applications”. –  John C. Polanyi

Toronto Canada Quotes 

140. “I always tell people that if I move anywhere it would be Toronto.” – Kendrick Lamar

141. “You know what, I’d done an interview show when I was like 16 or 17. One of my first jobs. I did interviews for this television show in Toronto.” – Keanu Reeves

142. “Toronto is home; nothing beats home.” – Ellen Wong

143. “Canada is a country of ingredients without a cuisine; we’re a country with musicians without an indigenous instrument; Toronto’s a city that doesn’t even have a dish named after it.” – Mike Myers

144. “I love Toronto. I love it. I love Toronto. I love Canada. I can’t wait to get back. Can’t wait to have some Timbits”. – Aisha Tyler

145. “I love Toronto, It’s the best city.” – Jacqueline MacInnes Wood

146. “I like B.C. because it’s so beautiful, but I think Toronto’s the greatest place because every corner of the world is here.” – Rupi Kaur

147. “There are some cities that you go to that bring something out of you. Toronto is one of them.” – Kevin Owens

148. “Everything that comes out of Canada musically, I support. I support Toronto 100% because I’m on the side of the music.” – Tory Lanez

149. “Everywhere I go, every city, they’re always like, ‘What’s in the water in Canada? What’s in the water in Toronto?” – Alessia Cara

150. “If people ask me, ‘What do you think could improve in Toronto dining,’ I’d say there’s nothing to improve on.” – David Chang

151. “If you’re big in Montreal, you’re big in Quebec. If you’re big in Toronto, you’re big in Canada. But if you’re big in New York, you’re big in the rest of the world.” – Shane Smith

152. “Toronto is obviously Drake city.” – Kris Wu

153. “I travel the world, and I can see in Toronto the cooking is very personal. These people cook with their hearts.” – Alain Ducasse

154. “And when things are not going well in Toronto, you’re going to hear about it. And you’re going to say things are not good at all, where it’s really not that bad.” – Matt Sundin

155. “When I think of myself, I think of Toronto. My music would never sound the way it does if it weren’t for Toronto.” – Drake

156. “Toronto is my favourite city in the world.” – Poo Bear

157. “I’m a huge fan of Canadian rock-and-roll. When I was growing up, Rush came out with a record called Hemispheres, and I must have listened to that record for two years straight. Even when I was asleep I had it on. So, yeah, whenever I hear a Rush tune, the first thing I think of is Toronto.” – Kiefer Sutherland

158. “I think it’s because Toronto is the Gothenburg of Canada, with the trends and the music and everything. I feel very at home when I’m there. Everyone has always been so kind to me.” – Jens Lekman

159. “I left my heart in Toronto”

160. ” A bad day in Toronto is still better than a good day anywhere else.”

161. “You can leave Toronto but it will never leave you”

Montreal Quotes

162. “Without Montreal, Canada would be hopeless”. – Anthony Bourdain

163. “Montréal is a great city, a terrific city.” – Robert De Niro

164. “Montreal is just so multicultural and ethnic and diverse, and it’s what makes us special. I say ‘us’ like I still live there, but I still do feel like a Montrealer.” – Antoni Porowski

165. “Yeah, I was born in Montreal and I go back to Vancouver and Toronto a lot, so I have a sense of being Canadian, and I was raised by two Canadians, and my wife is Canadian, so yeah, I feel it.” – Jason Reitman

166. “Food from Quebec is not known to be amazing. Actually, even though you can eat really, really well in Montreal, it’s crazy. It’s one of the best cities I eat in, but typical Quebec food is like food from people that work in the woods. It’s potatoes, meat and sauce.” – Charlotte Le Bon

167. “I feel like family in Québec and Montréal, and by the way, Montréal is my favourite city in the world! It’s the only place that combines all the good things about Europe and America, with none of the bad!” – Holly Cole, Jazz Singer

168. “There is something special about Montréal, I don’t know what it is because I didn’t spend enough time here, but the band is attracted by the city. Maybe it’s because of the dual culture which, in a way, reminds us of Ireland, or because Montréal is more a cultural centre than a political centre, or simply because Montréal has some of the most beautiful women I ever saw in my life.”- Bono, lead singer of U2

169. “I was impressed all my life. Because of the Montreal Canadiens’ past, it means a lot because it was a team I cherished as a kid. It was my dream playing for the Montreal Canadiens – it was my dad’s team.” – Guy Lafleur

170. “You know what’s nice about Montreal? Not only is it a beautiful city, but you have Cuban cigars.” – Jamie Farr

171. “This is my home territory. I still find it the most colourful and exciting city on the continent. I love Montréal. I love the clash of the two cultures, I love the scenery—I love every blessed centimeter of Montréal, if that doesn’t sound too extravagant. It’s a city I’m very attached to.” Irving Layton

172. “Montréal, this wonderful town….Pearl of Canada, Pearl of the world.” – Mikhail Gorbachev , former Soviet President 

173. “French girls, especially those from Montreal, are known to be the most beautiful women in the world.” – Maryse Mizanin

Canadian Rockies & Banff Quotes for Instagram Captions

174. “These mountains are a whole different thing in themselves. Every minute it’s a different place.” – Dan Hudson

175. “This camp sky is a five billion star hotel.” 

176. “I guess the most beautiful sound in the Canadian Rockies is just silence.” – Eddie Hunter

177. “Going to the lake. Bear with me.”

178. “Having fun is so impor-tent.”

179. “A little tranquil lake is more significant to my life than any big city in the world.” – Munia Khan

Niagara Quotes

180. “It seems that I have always been ahead of my time. I had to wait nineteen years before Niagara was harnessed by my system, fifteen years before the basic inventions for wireless which I gave to the world in 1893 were applied universally.” – Nikola Tesla

181. “All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator’s power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements.” – John James Audubon

182. “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.” – Harry Emerson

183. “At last, fortissimo!” – Austrian composer Gustav Mahler

184. “Miss Farrell has a voice like some unparalleled phenomenon of nature. She is to singers what Niagara is to waterfalls .” – Alfred Frankenstein

185. “Their roar is around me. I am on the brink Of the great waters—and their anthem voice Goes up amid the rainbow and the mist .” – Niagara by Grenville Mellen

186. “It’s Niagara Falls. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Who wouldn’t want to walk across it?” – Nik Wallenda

Quotes about Vancouver  

187. “Vancouver is home. I spent a huge amount of time here as a kid growing up with my mom, with my grandparents who lived here.” – Justin Trudeau

188. “I love the whole layout of Vancouver and the super-friendly people who live there.” – Hannah Teter

189. “I absolutely love Vancouver! One, because the city is beautiful and very easily walkable, and two, because the city keeps giving me work!” – Julie McNiven

190. “Without question it may be said of Vancouver that her position, geographically, is Imperial to a degree, that her possibilities are enormous, and that with but a feeble stretch of the imagination those possibilities might wisely be deemed certainties.” – Homer

191. “ I love just how beautiful Vancouver is. I mean, everywhere you look it’s just mountains and ocean.”- Emma Bell

192. “I’m amazed every time I come back to Vancouver at how much it’s changed. You go away for a month and there’s three more skyscrapers.” – Bryan Adams

193. “My favourite place in the world to run is Stanley Park in Vancouver. One loop around there is perfect.” – Matthew Morrison

194. “Vancouver is gorgeous; I’ve never been to any place like it.” – Jason Ralph

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Mayuri Kashyap is an Indian Canadian traveler, writer and photographer based in Alberta. She moved to Toronto as a student in 2009, and has been calling Canada home ever since. She started the blog - Canada Crossroads - to share her travel and living experiences in the Great White North!

A History graduate and an MBA, Mayuri is a destinations marketing expert. She loves traveling with her husband, Salil and soaking in experiences across Canada, India and Europe.

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"Welcome to the land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and warm hospitality. Canada, a country that captivates the hearts of adventurers and wanderers alike. As you embark on your journey through the great white north, let these Canada trip quotes and captions for Instagram be your guide, capturing the essence of your experiences and the beauty that surrounds you. Whether you're exploring the rugged mountains of the Rockies, immersing yourself in the rich history of Quebec City, or marveling at the picturesque beauty of Banff National Park, Canada offers endless opportunities for awe-inspiring moments and unforgettable memories."

Canada Trip Quotes:

• "Canada, where nature paints its most magnificent landscapes."
• "Discover the true essence of wilderness in the breathtaking landscapes of Canada."
• "In Canada, adventure awaits at every corner, from mountains to coastlines."
• "Let the spirit of exploration guide you through the vast beauty of Canada."
• "Canada, a land of diverse cultures and endless possibilities."
• "Immerse yourself in Canada's warm hospitality and friendly people."
• "From snow-capped peaks to pristine lakes, Canada is a photographer's dream."
• "Experience the magic of Canada's wildlife, where encounters with nature are extraordinary."
• "In Canada, every season offers a unique and unforgettable experience."
• "Canada, where history and heritage intertwine with natural wonders."

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram:

• "Lost in the wilderness of Canada, where serenity knows no bounds. 🌲🏔️"
• "Chasing waterfalls and adventure in the heart of Canada. 💦✨"
• "Capturing the vibrant colors of Canada's autumn foliage. 🍁📸"
• "Witnessing the dance of the Northern Lights in the vast skies of Canada. 🌌🌟"
• "Embracing the tranquility of Canada's pristine lakes. 🏞️💙"
• "Exploring the charming streets of Canada's historic towns. 🏘️🌸"
• "Wandering through the enchanting landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. 🏔️✨"
• "Savoring maple syrup and poutine, the flavors of Canada. 🍁🍟"
• "Adventuring through Canada's national parks, where nature reigns supreme. 🌳🦌"
• "Leaving footprints on the untamed shores of Canada's rugged coastlines. 🌊🐚"

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Canada Travel Captions for Instagram:

• "From the bustling streets of Toronto to the tranquility of Banff, Canada has it all. 🌆🏞️"
• "Discovering the magic of Canada's hidden gems, one road trip at a time. 🚗✨"
• "Immersing ourselves in the rich Indigenous cultures of Canada. 🌺🪶"
• "Canada's iconic landmarks leave a lasting impression on every traveler. 🗼🍁"
• "Traversing the breathtaking Icefields Parkway, a journey through Canada's natural wonders. ❄️🛣️"
• "Admiring the architectural marvels of Canada's vibrant cities. 🏙️🎡"
• "Exploring the rugged beauty of Canada's coastal wilderness. 🌊🌲"
• "Skiing down the powdery slopes of Canada's world-class ski resorts. ⛷️❄️"
• "Cruising through Canada's majestic fjords, where awe-inspiring beauty unfolds. ⛵🏔️"
• "Unearthing the stories of Canada's past in its captivating museums and historic sites. 🏛️📚"

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram with Family:

• "Creating cherished memories with my loved ones against the backdrop of Canada's beauty. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️"
• "Exploring the wonders of Canada together, creating lifelong bonds and adventures. 🌟🗺️"
• "Making unforgettable family moments in the vast landscapes of Canada. 🌲📸"
• "Sharing laughter and joy with my family as we discover the treasures of Canada. 😄🇨🇦"
• "Adventuring through Canada's family-friendly attractions, where wonder and excitement await. 🎢🌈"
• "Teaching my children the wonders of nature in Canada's national parks. 🌿🦌"
• "Building sandcastles and collecting seashells on Canada's pristine beaches. 🏖️🐚"
• "Enjoying quality time with my family amidst Canada's picturesque scenery. 🏞️❤️"
• "Exploring Canada's charming towns and embracing the warmth of its local communities. 🏘️👪"
• "In Canada, every moment with my family is a treasure to cherish forever. 💫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦"

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram with Friends:

• "Embarking on epic adventures with my squad in the breathtaking landscapes of Canada. 🌄👫"
• "Cheers to the unforgettable memories made with my friends in Canada's lively cities. 🥂🎉"
• "Discovering hidden gems and secret spots in Canada with my adventure-seeking friends. 🗺️✨"
• "Exploring Canada's food scene, one delicious bite at a time, with my besties. 🍽️🍻"
• "Laughing, exploring, and making lifelong memories with my friends against the backdrop of Canada's beauty. 📸🌲"
• "From hiking trails to city streets, Canada is best experienced with friends by your side. 👭🌟"
• "Celebrating friendship and embracing new experiences in the diverse landscapes of Canada. 🌈🏔️"
• "Discovering the hidden treasures of Canada's vibrant neighborhoods with my adventurous friends. 🌆🗺️"
• "In Canada, every moment with my friends is an adventure waiting to happen. 🎒👯"
• "Grateful for the laughter, the shared moments, and the unforgettable experiences in Canada with my amazing friends. ❤️🇨🇦"

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram with Husband:

• "Hand in hand, exploring the wonders of Canada with my partner in crime. ❤️🌲"
• "Unforgettable moments with my love, surrounded by Canada's breathtaking beauty. 💑✨"
• "Adventuring through Canada's landscapes, creating memories that will last a lifetime. 🏞️📸"
• "From romantic strolls through charming streets to cozy nights under the stars, Canada is our perfect getaway. 🌃🌌"
• "Exploring Canada's hidden gems with my partner, discovering new wonders together. 👫🗺️"
• "In the heart of Canada, we find adventure, love, and endless possibilities. 🇨🇦💕"
• "Capturing our love story against the backdrop of Canada's enchanting landscapes. 📷🌅"
• "Making memories in Canada with my best friend, my confidant, and my forever travel companion. 👩‍❤️‍👨🌟"
• "In Canada, every moment with my husband is a new chapter in our adventure of love

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram with Wife:

• "Exploring the wonders of Canada hand in hand with my forever adventure partner. ❤️🍁"
• "In Canada, every moment with my wife is a dream come true. 💑✨"
• "Creating beautiful memories with my soulmate amidst Canada's breathtaking landscapes. 🌲🌄"
• "Lost in the beauty of Canada's nature, with my wife by my side. 🏞️❤️"
• "Celebrating love and togetherness in the heart of Canada's enchantment. 🌟🇨🇦"
• "In Canada, our love story unfolds against the backdrop of nature's masterpiece. 📸🌿"
• "Cherishing romantic moments in Canada's charming towns and vibrant cities. 🌆🌹"
• "Hand in hand, we discover the wonders of Canada's hidden gems, forever intertwined. 👫🗺️"
• "With my wife, every adventure in Canada becomes a magical journey of love. 💫❤️"
• "Grateful for the love and joy we share in the embrace of Canada's beauty. 🌈🇨🇦"

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram with Loved Ones:

• "Sharing unforgettable moments with my loved ones in the breathtaking landscapes of Canada. ❤️🍁"
• "Embracing the beauty of Canada's nature with the people who matter most to me. 🌲✨"
• "In Canada, every experience is richer when shared with loved ones. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌟"
• "Creating lifelong memories with cherished family and friends against the backdrop of Canada's wonders. 📸🏞️"
• "Capturing moments of joy, laughter, and love with my loved ones in Canada's embrace. 😄🌈"
• "Exploring Canada's diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes with the ones I hold dear. 👪🌍"
• "In the heart of Canada, bonds grow stronger, and memories become treasures. ❤️🇨🇦"
• "Grateful for the shared adventures and unforgettable experiences with my loved ones in Canada. 🙏💫"
• "Surrounded by love and laughter, we embark on an unforgettable journey through Canada. 🚗✨"
• "In Canada, moments with loved ones are the truest treasures of our journey. 💖🗺️"

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Canada Trip Captions for Instagram for Romantic Couple:

• "Lost in the romance of Canada's breathtaking landscapes, hand in hand with my love. 💑🌲"
• "Creating our own love story amidst the beauty and serenity of Canada. 📖❤️"
• "In the heart of Canada, our love blooms like the vibrant wildflowers. 🌸🌿"
• "Chasing sunsets and adventure with my partner in love and in life. 🌅✨"
• "Embracing the magic of Canada's landscapes, where love and nature intertwine. 🌿❤️"
• "Whispering sweet nothings amidst Canada's tranquil lakes and majestic mountains. 🏞️💞"
• "Capturing moments of love and connection against the backdrop of Canada's natural wonders. 📸🌄"
• "In Canada's embrace, our love story unfolds in the most extraordinary ways. 🌟💑"
• "Exploring Canada's romantic hideaways, where sparks fly and hearts entwine. ✨❤️"
• "Grateful for the love that grows stronger with every step we take in the beauty of Canada. 🙏🇨🇦"

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Famous Quotes About Canada:

• "Canada is not just a place on the map, it's a feeling of warmth and unity." - Justin Trudeau
• "The world needs more Canada." - Barack Obama
• "Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party." - Robin Williams
• "Canada is the essence of not being. Not English, not American, it is the mathematic of not being." - Mike Myers
• "Canada will always be home to me." - Celine Dion
• "Canada is the homeland of equality, justice, and tolerance." - Kim Campbell
• "Canada is a place of infinite promise." - John Diefenbaker
• "Canada is the essence of purity." - Alice Munro
• "Canada is the linchpin of the English-speaking world." - Winston Churchill
• "Canada is the only country in the world that knows how to live without an identity." - Marshall McLuhan

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Inspiring Captions About Canada:

• "In Canada, dreams come alive against the backdrop of majestic landscapes."
• "Canada inspires us to embrace diversity and celebrate unity."
• "In the vastness of Canada's nature, we find solace and inspiration."
• "Canada's beauty is a reminder that there is magic in simplicity."
• "Exploring Canada's untamed wilderness fuels our sense of adventure and wonder."
• "Canada teaches us to appreciate the little things and find joy in the present moment."
• "In Canada, we discover the true meaning of resilience and harmony with nature."
• "Canada's spirit of inclusivity and acceptance inspires us to build a better world."
• "Every step in Canada is a step towards self-discovery and personal growth."
• "Canada's landscapes whisper stories of courage, exploration, and endless possibilities."

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Canada Travel Quotes:

• "Canada is a symphony of nature's beauty, waiting to be explored."
• "In Canada, you'll find the perfect blend of adventure, tranquility, and awe-inspiring landscapes."
• "Traveling through Canada is like flipping through a postcard of breathtaking scenery."
• "Canada's vastness and diversity will leave you in awe at every turn."
• "Embark on a journey through Canada and let its landscapes ignite your sense of wanderlust."
• "Canada's charm lies in its ability to make you feel small yet connected to something greater."
• "Traveling to Canada is an invitation to discover nature's masterpieces on a grand scale."
• "From the vibrant cities to the untouched wilderness, Canada offers an adventure for every traveler."
• "Canada is a tapestry of cultures, where each region tells a unique story."
• "Exploring Canada is like unlocking a treasure trove of natural wonders and captivating experiences."

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• "Canada, where adventure meets serenity, creating unforgettable memories."
• "In Canada, every step is an invitation to explore the beauty that surrounds us."
• "Let Canada's landscapes ignite your spirit of wanderlust and embrace the unknown."
• "A journey through Canada is a journey of self-discovery and appreciation for nature."
• "Canada beckons with open arms, ready to unveil its hidden gems to the curious traveler."
• "Embark on a Canadian adventure and let the wilderness captivate your heart and soul."
• "Traveling through Canada is like stepping into a world of breathtaking wonders."
• "In Canada, the beauty of nature is a reminder of the vastness and wonder of our planet."
• "Canada invites you to leave footprints on its untamed landscapes and make memories that last a lifetime."
• "Discover the true essence of freedom and exploration in the vastness of Canada."

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Canada Street Food Quotes:

• "Indulge in Canada's street food scene and savor the flavors of multiculturalism."
• "Canada's street food is a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite."
• "From poutine to butter tarts, Canada's street food offers a delicious journey of culinary delights."
• "Get a taste of Canada's cultural diversity through its vibrant and mouthwatering street food."
• "In Canada, the streets are lined with food trucks and vendors offering a world of flavors."
• "Exploring Canada's street food scene is a delicious way to immerse yourself in the local culture."
• "Canadian street food is a melting pot of flavors, where traditional dishes meet innovative twists."
• "From BeaverTails to Nanaimo bars, Canada's street food will satisfy your sweet tooth."
• "Canada's street food vendors are the culinary artists that bring the country's flavors to life."
• "Treat your taste buds to a mouthwatering adventure with Canada's diverse and delectable street food."

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Canada Tourism Quotes:

• "Canada's tourism is a gateway to awe-inspiring landscapes and unforgettable experiences."
• "Discover the allure of Canada's tourism, where nature takes center stage in a grand performance."
• "Canada's tourism industry showcases the country's rich cultural heritage and natural wonders."
• "Immerse yourself in Canada's tourism offerings and let the beauty of the country leave you breathless."
• "Canada's tourism is an invitation to explore the diverse landscapes and vibrant cities that define the nation."
• "Embark on a journey of discovery through Canada's tourism destinations, where adventure awaits at every turn."
• "Canada's tourism industry offers endless possibilities for exploration, relaxation, and cultural immersion."
• "From coast to coast, Canada's tourism destinations cater to every traveler's wanderlust and interests."
• "Let Canada's tourism industry guide you through a tapestry of experiences, from historic sites to breathtaking natural wonders."
• "Canada's tourism is a testament to the country's hospitality, welcoming visitors with open arms and unforgettable moments."

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Canada Tour Quotes:

• "Embark on a tour of Canada and unlock the country's hidden treasures and captivating stories."
• "A guided tour through Canada is a curated experience that unveils the best of the country's landscapes and culture."
• "Let a tour guide lead you through Canada's iconic landmarks and off-the-beaten-path gems."
• "A Canada tour is an immersive journey that immerses you in the country's history, nature, and vibrant cities."
• "Experience the magic of Canada's diverse regions through a thoughtfully planned tour."
• "Join a tour in Canada and let knowledgeable guides share their insights and local secrets."
• "A guided tour in Canada is an opportunity to connect with fellow travelers and create lifelong memories."
• "Explore Canada's wonders with a curated tour that ensures you don't miss a single highlight."
• "Choose a tour in Canada and let the experts handle the logistics while you focus on enjoying the experience."
• "Embark on a Canada tour and let the country's beauty and charm unfold before your eyes."

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Canada Road Trip Quotes:

• "Hit the open road and embark on a Canadian adventure that will redefine your love for road trips."
• "Canada's scenic roads are the perfect backdrop for an epic road trip filled with breathtaking vistas."
• "The freedom of the open road in Canada leads to hidden gems and unforgettable discoveries."
• "Let the rhythm of the road guide you through Canada's diverse landscapes and charming towns."
• "A road trip in Canada is an invitation to embrace spontaneity and venture into the unknown."
• "Embark on a Canadian road trip and let the journey be as exhilarating as the destination."
• "Canada's winding roads offer the perfect escape, where the journey itself becomes a cherished memory."
• "Get lost in the beauty of Canada's landscapes as you navigate the twists and turns of unforgettable road trips."
• "A road trip in Canada is an opportunity to create a soundtrack of adventure and joy."
• "In Canada, road trips are a gateway to freedom, exploration, and endless possibilities."

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Canada City Quotes:

• "Canada's cities are vibrant tapestries of culture, history, and modernity."
• "Experience the urban charm of Canada's cities, where diverse neighborhoods and iconic landmarks await."
• "Canada's cities are a melting pot of cultures, inviting you to explore and embrace multiculturalism."
• "From the bustling streets of Toronto to the historic charm of Quebec City, Canada's cities offer unique experiences."
• "Discover the cosmopolitan allure of Canada's cities, where world-class dining, arts, and entertainment thrive."
• "Canada's cities are architectural marvels, blending old-world charm with contemporary design."
• "Explore the hidden corners of Canada's cities and uncover the local gems that make them truly special."
• "Immerse yourself in the energy and diversity of Canada's cities, where every street tells a story."
• "Let the rhythm of Canada's cities guide your urban adventures and ignite your sense of exploration."
• "Canada's cities are gateways to new experiences, where traditions meet innovation and history meets progress."

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Love Canada Quotes:

• "Canada, a land that steals hearts with its beauty, warmth, and genuine hospitality."
• "In Canada, love blossoms amidst the stunning landscapes and welcoming communities."
• "Falling in love with Canada is inevitable, as its beauty captivates hearts and leaves a lasting impression."
• "Canada's love for diversity and inclusivity inspires us to embrace love in all its forms."
• "In the embrace of Canada's nature, love finds its purest expression, transcending boundaries."
• "Canada's love for its people and its land is reflected in the warmth and kindness you'll encounter."
• "Love is in the air in Canada, where the beauty of the surroundings mirrors the love in our hearts."
• "Canada's landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for romantic moments and everlasting love stories."
• "Embrace the love affair that awaits you in Canada, where every corner holds the promise of enchantment."
• "Canada, a country that reminds us that love is the universal language that unites us all."

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Canada Sightseeing Quotes:

• "Every sight in Canada is a masterpiece that paints a picture of natural wonders and cultural heritage."
• "Let your eyes feast upon the breathtaking sights that Canada has to offer, leaving you in awe."
• "Canada's sights are postcard-worthy, inviting you to capture their beauty and share the wonder."
• "Explore Canada's sights and immerse yourself in the stories and legends they hold."
• "In Canada, every sightseeing excursion is an opportunity to connect with nature and history."
• "Witness the magnificence of Canada's sights and let them imprint unforgettable memories in your heart."
• "Canada's sights are a testament to the grandeur and diversity of our planet, inspiring awe and reverence."
• "Let the sights of Canada take your breath away, revealing nature's artistry at its finest."
• "From towering mountains to pristine lakes, Canada's sights are invitations to wander and wonder."
• "In Canada, every sightseeing adventure is a gateway to exploration, discovery, and personal growth."

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Canada Paragliding Quotes:

• "Take to the skies and soar above Canada's majestic landscapes, experiencing the thrill of paragliding."
• "Paragliding in Canada offers a unique perspective, showcasing the country's natural beauty from above."
• "Feel the wind beneath your wings as you paraglide over Canada's mountains, valleys, and coastlines."
• "Canada's vast and varied terrain provides paragliders with endless opportunities for exhilarating flights."
• "Embark on a paragliding adventure in Canada and let the freedom of the skies ignite your sense of adventure."
• "Paragliding in Canada is a thrilling way to embrace the country's rugged landscapes and untouched wilderness."
• "Take a leap of faith and experience the adrenaline rush of paragliding against the backdrop of Canada's beauty."
• "From the Rocky Mountains to the coastal cliffs, Canada offers paragliders a playground of breathtaking flights."
• "Paragliding in Canada is an unforgettable adventure that allows you to embrace both adrenaline and tranquility."
• "Discover a new perspective on Canada's landscapes as you float through the air during a thrilling paragliding escapade."

Canada Skydiving Quotes:

• "Leap into the unknown and experience the ultimate thrill of skydiving in Canada's vast skies."
• "Skydiving in Canada offers an unparalleled rush of adrenaline and a unique perspective on the country's beauty."
• "Feel the exhilaration as you freefall through the clouds, taking in panoramic views of Canada's stunning landscapes."
• "Embrace the freedom and excitement of skydiving as you dive into the open arms of Canada's breathtaking nature."
• "Canada's skydiving experiences take you to new heights, allowing you to conquer fears and create unforgettable memories."
• "Skydiving in Canada is an adventure that pushes boundaries, both physically and mentally, while showcasing the country's natural wonders."
• "Take the plunge and soar through the skies, witnessing the magnificence of Canada's diverse terrain."
• "From the Rockies to the coastlines, Canada's skydiving locations offer thrilling descents amidst stunning backdrops."
• "Skydiving in Canada is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with an indelible sense of accomplishment and awe."
• "Let the rush of adrenaline and the beauty of Canada's landscapes combine in an unforgettable skydiving adventure."

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Canada Adventure Trip Quotes:

• "Embark on an adventure trip in Canada and let the wild spirit of the country ignite your sense of exploration."
• "In Canada, adventure awaits at every turn, beckoning you to push your limits and embrace the unknown."
• "Canada's landscapes provide the perfect playground for adrenaline junkies seeking thrilling adventures."
• "Unleash your inner adventurer in Canada, where endless possibilities for excitement and discovery abound."
• "From hiking through rugged mountains to kayaking in pristine waters, Canada offers adventure seekers an array of thrilling experiences."
• "Step outside your comfort zone and embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through Canada's untamed wilderness."
• "In Canada, adventure is not just a word; it's a way of life. Let the spirit of the country fuel your sense of adventure."
• "Challenge yourself in the diverse landscapes of Canada, where adventure and natural beauty intertwine."
• "Canada's adventure trips provide the perfect balance of adrenaline and serenity, creating unforgettable memories."
• "Take the road less traveled and let Canada's adventure opportunities lead you to new heights of exhilaration and self-discovery."

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Canada Weekend Trip Quotes:

• "Escape to Canada for a weekend getaway filled with adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences."
• "In Canada, even a weekend trip is enough to immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of the country."
• "Spend a weekend in Canada and let its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities captivate your senses."
• "A weekend trip to Canada is a quick escape into nature's embrace, leaving you refreshed and inspired."
• "In just a few days, a Canada weekend trip will create memories that last a lifetime."
• "Discover the magic of Canada's weekend vibes, where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand."
• "A weekend in Canada is an opportunity to recharge your soul amidst breathtaking natural wonders."
• "Let a weekend trip to Canada be your mini vacation filled with exploration, laughter, and joy."
• "Experience the best of Canada in a weekend, where every moment is a treasure waiting to be discovered."
• "In Canada, even a weekend getaway will leave you craving for more of its beauty and hospitality."

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Sayings About Canada:

• "Canada, where maple leaves dance and dreams take flight."
• "Oh Canada, where nature's brushstrokes paint a picture of awe and wonder."
• "From sea to shining sea, Canada's beauty knows no bounds."
• "Canada, a land of diversity, unity, and endless possibilities."
• "In the heart of Canada, kindness is spoken in every language."
• "Oh, Canada! Your landscapes are a symphony of breathtaking grandeur."
• "Canada, a tapestry of cultures that weaves a story of harmony and acceptance."
• "Canada, where the wilderness whispers secrets and the mountains call us home."
• "Oh, Canada! Your spirit is as boundless as your majestic landscapes."
• "In Canada, dreams come alive and hearts find solace in the embrace of nature."

Canada Love Quotes:

• "In the land of Canada, our love knows no boundaries."
• "Oh Canada, our hearts beat in sync with your beauty and charm."
• "Our love story unfolds amidst Canada's breathtaking landscapes."
• "In the embrace of Canada, our love blooms like the wildflowers in spring."
• "Oh Canada, our love for you knows no measure, like the depths of your majestic lakes."
• "Canada, where love is celebrated in the warmth of its people and the grandeur of its nature."
• "In Canada, our love shines brighter than the Northern Lights that dance in the sky."
• "Oh, Canada! Our love for you is as vast as your prairies and as deep as your oceans."
• "In the heart of Canada, our love story is written in the stars that illuminate the night sky."
• "Canada, where our love grows stronger with every moment spent in your embrace."

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Canada Vibes Quotes:

• "Embrace the laid-back vibes of Canada, where time slows down and nature takes center stage."
• "In Canada, the vibes are as warm as the people and as vibrant as the landscapes."
• "Feel the positive vibes of Canada, where adventure, serenity, and cultural richness coexist."
• "Let the good vibes of Canada ignite your spirit of exploration and leave you in awe."
• "In Canada, the vibes are a harmonious blend of tranquility, diversity, and pure joy."
• "Canada's vibes are contagious, filling your soul with a sense of peace and connection."
• "Immerse yourself in the friendly vibes of Canada, where strangers become friends and moments become memories."
• "In the heart of Canada, the vibes radiate a sense of freedom and a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature."
• "Let the positive vibes of Canada fuel your wanderlust and inspire your sense of adventure."
• "Experience the unforgettable vibes of Canada, where each moment is filled with joy, gratitude, and a sense of wonder."

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Canada Night Life Quotes:

• "When the sun sets in Canada, the night comes alive with vibrant energy and unforgettable experiences."
• "Canada's nightlife scene offers a kaleidoscope of entertainment, from bustling cities to charming pubs."
• "Dive into the electric nightlife of Canada, where music, laughter, and celebration fill the air."
• "In Canada, the night is a canvas for unforgettable moments and connections that last a lifetime."
• "From rooftop bars to live music venues, Canada's nightlife invites you to dance, laugh, and make memories."
• "Experience the pulse of Canada's nightlife, where laughter echoes through the streets and lights paint the sky."
• "In the heart of Canada, the night becomes a playground for adventure, culinary delights, and vibrant culture."
• "Let the rhythm of Canada's nightlife guide your evenings, where the party never stops and memories are made."
• "Canada's nightlife offers a diverse range of experiences, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy after dark."
• "When the stars come out in Canada, the night becomes a stage for unforgettable stories and experiences."

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Canada Beauty of Nature Quotes:

• "Canada's nature is a masterpiece that leaves you breathless, reminding us of the magnificence of our planet."
• "Oh Canada, your landscapes are poetry written by the hand of nature."
• "In the embrace of Canada's nature, we find solace, awe, and a deep connection to the world around us."
• "Canada's beauty of nature is a testament to the grandeur and resilience of the natural world."
• "Let the beauty of Canada's nature awaken your senses and inspire you to protect and cherish our planet."
• "Oh Canada, your forests, mountains, and lakes are a symphony of natural wonders that captivate our souls."
• "In the heart of Canada's nature, we discover the true meaning of serenity and find ourselves humbled by its magnificence."
• "Canada's beauty of nature is a reminder that we are but small specks in the vastness of the universe."
• "Let the beauty of Canada's nature heal, inspire, and fill your heart with gratitude for the wonders of our world."
• "Oh, Canada! Your beauty of nature is a gift that invites us to explore, marvel, and appreciate the magic of our planet."

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Short Canada Captions for Instagram:

• "True north strong and free. 🍁"
• "Lost in Canada's beauty. 🌲✨"
• "Embracing the wild and free in Canada. 🌿🏔️"
• "Oh, Canada! You stole my heart. ❤️🇨🇦"
• "Discovering Canada, one adventure at a time. 🗺️✨"
• "In love with Canada's charm and hospitality. 💙🍁"
• "Living the Canadian dream. 🌟🇨🇦"
• "Canada, where wanderlust finds its home. ✈️🍁"
• "Exploring the great white north. ❄️🌌"
• "Canada, where every step is a breathtaking view. 📸🌅"

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Short Solo Trip Captions for Instagram:

• "Finding myself in the beauty of solitude. 🌟🧘‍♀️"
• "Embracing the freedom of solo exploration. 🗺️🚶‍♀️"
• "Adventuring solo, discovering my inner strength. 💪✨"
• "Getting lost in new places, finding myself in the process. 🌍❤️"
• "Solo travel: a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. 🌟🚀"
• "Exploring the world on my own terms. 🌎👣"
• "Solo adventure: the ultimate gift of freedom and growth. 🌿🌈"
• "Wandering solo, embracing the unknown with open arms. 🚶‍♀️💫"
• "Savoring the solitude and beauty of solo travel. 🌌❤️"
• "Solo exploration: a path to self-discovery and endless possibilities. 🗺️✨"

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• "Lost in the beauty of Canada's landscapes. 🌲✨"
• "Making memories in the heart of Canada. ❤️🇨🇦"
• "Adventuring through Canada's hidden gems. 🗺️🌟"
• "Capturing the essence of Canada's charm. 📸🍁"
• "Exploring the wonders of the great white north. ❄️🌌"
• "Embracing the spirit of adventure in Canada. 🌿🏔️"
• "Chasing waterfalls and dreams in Canada. 💦✨"
• "Immersing myself in Canada's vibrant culture. 🎨🌈"
• "Discovering Canada's beauty, one step at a time. 👣🌅"
• "Canada, where every moment is an opportunity for awe. 🌟🇨🇦"

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Canada Trip Quotes and Captions for Instagram:

• "Canada, where dreams and wanderlust intertwine. ✨🍁"
• "Exploring Canada's landscapes, one adventure at a time. 🌲🗺️"
• "In the heart of Canada, my soul finds solace and inspiration. ❤️🌿"
• "Capturing the magic of Canada in every frame. 📷🌅"
• "Let Canada's beauty ignite your sense of wonder and adventure. 🌌🏔️"
• "Embracing the spirit of exploration in the vastness of Canada. 🚀🌍"
• "Discovering the treasures of Canada, one step at a time. 👣🌟"
• "In Canada, every moment is a breathtaking chapter of my journey. 📖🍁"
• "Finding myself amidst the grandeur of Canada's landscapes. 💫❤️"
• "Oh, Canada! You have my heart and my wanderlust. 🇨🇦✨"

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"From the bustling streets of Toronto to the serene shores of Vancouver Island, every corner of Canada beckons you to embrace its wonders. Let your Instagram feed become a visual love letter to this remarkable country, sharing glimpses of Canada's natural splendor, cultural diversity, and vibrant spirit. Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquility, or simply a deeper connection with nature, Canada will leave an indelible mark on your soul. So pack your bags, hit the road, and let the magic of Canada unfold before your eyes. Discover the true meaning of wanderlust and let the spirit of Canada guide you to the journey of a lifetime."

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120 Road Trip Quotes To Inspire You To Hit The Road 2024

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Looking for inspiration to hit the road? I’ve scoured the internet to create a bumper list of the most uplifting quotes about road trips that are designed to fuel your wanderlust and bring you one step closer to the open road .

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or for best road trip quotes or Instagram captions that will make you laugh, you’re in the right place!

Beautiful Road Quotes

• “Always take the scenic route, you never know what adventures you will find.”
• “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.”  – Babs Hoffman
• “One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things.” –  Henry Miller
• “Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.” –  Jon Bon Jovi
• “Look for chances to take the less-traveled roads. There are no wrong turns.” —  Susan Magsamen

Long Ride Quotes

• “Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – Jerry Seinfeld
• “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” –  Lewis Carroll
• “Roads are a record of those who have gone before.” ―  Rebecca Solnit
• “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.”  – Jack Kerouac
• “Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.”

Short Road Quotes and Sayings

These short road quotes are the perfect one liners for Instagram and capture the essence of a road trip to a T!

• “Happiness is a road trip with a good playlist. ”
• “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” – Buddha
• “Making memories one road trip at a time.”
• “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” –  Yogi Berra
• “The road must eventually lead to the whole world.” –  Jack Kerouac

Best Long Drive Caption

• “Some roads aren’t meant to be traveled alone.” ―  Chinese Proverb
• “No road is long with good company.” –  Turkish Proverb
• “Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” –  Confucius
• “Hard roads require a will of steel” – Mehmet Murat ildan
• “My life is the road, man. I need to keep moving.”

Inspirational Road Trip Quotes

• “The road is hard, and you have to get accustomed to it.”
• “It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.”
• “Road trips aren’t measured by mile markers, but by moments.”
• “Take the long way home.”

Funny Road Trip Quotes

If you’re heading on a road trip with friends, family or your partner and need a little bit inspiration before setting off, here is a selection of funny road trip quotes to make you laugh.

• “Road trips required a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes—oh, and directions.” –  Jenn McKinlay
• “People having babies and getting married…and I’m like: where am I road tripping to next?”
• “A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” –  Tom Lichtenheld
• “Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.”- George Carlin

Long Drive Quotes for Instagram

• “The best part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination … it’s the fast food along the way…”
• “I get emotionally attached to the cars ahead of me on long road trips.”
• “That’s why I love road trips, dude. It’s like doing something without actually doing anything.” –  John Green
• “It doesn’t matter how old you get, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9-year-old was given $100.”

Road Trip With Friends Quotes

If a road trip with friends is on the agenda, then check out this list of adventure road trip quotes, hand picked to inspire the journey.

• “Sometimes all you need is a great friend and a full tank of gas “
• “You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise.”  —  Florida Georgia Line,  Cruise
• “It doesn’t matter where you’re going, it’s who you have beside you.”
• “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” –  Emma Chase
• Just grab a friend and take a ride, Together upon the open road”  – A Goofy Movie

Best Road Trip Caption

• “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” –  Izaak Walton
• “It’s a  road trip ! It’s about  adventure ! . . . It’s not like we have somewhere to  go .” –  John Green
• “I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads.” ―  Paulo Coelho
• “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.”  – Jack Kerouac
• “I want to go on a road trip. Just you, and me. The highway, the radio, the blue sky, the back roads, and windows down. We’ll talk about everything and nothing. We’ll sing our hearts out, and we’ll make memories we’ll never forget. Just you and me.”

Life Quotes about Road Trips

Here are some hand-picked long road trip quotes that show that travelling the open road isn’t much different to journeying through life.

• “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” –  Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “My life is full of mistakes. They’re like pebbles that make a good road.”
• “If you make the mistake of looking back too much, you aren’t focused enough on the road in front of you.” –  Brad Paisley
• “Look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.” –  Byrd Baggett

Best Caption for Road Trip

• “Life is beautiful if you are on the road to somewhere.” — Orhan Pamuk
• “Every journey is simultaneously a beginning and an ending: I was leaving my old life behind and starting on a road trip to find a new me.” –  Debi Tolbert Duggar
• “Nobody travels on the road to success without a puncture or two.”
• “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” –  Angela N. Blount

Best Quotes on Road Trips

• “I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me.” –  Walt Whitman
• “The open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself.” –  William Least Heat Moon
• “I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but I follow it.” –  Grace Jones

Night Ride Quotes for Instagram and Night Drive Quotes

• “Driving at night is about communicating with lights.” –  Lukhman Pambra
• “All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” –  Jack Kerouac
• “The road less traveled is the road to adventure.”
• “Still, round the corner, there may wait, A new road or a secret gate.” –  J. R. R. Tolkien

Best Road Tripping Quotes

Whether you’re heading cross country on one of the best USA road trips or are exploring Europe by car, these road tripping quotes are just the inspiration you need.

• “Never underestimate the power of driving and listening to very loud music.”
• “I love road trips. You get into this Zen rhythm; throw the sense of time out the window.” –  Miriam Toews
• “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.” –  Douglas Adams
• “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” –  Hans Christian Andersen

Road Trip Quotes for Instagram

• “Road trips are the equivalent of human wings. Ask me to go on one, anywhere. We’ll stop in every small town and learn the history and stories, feel the ground and capture the spirit. Then we’ll turn it into our own story that will live inside our history to carry with us, always. Because stories are more important than things.” –  Victoria Erickson
• “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by.” –  Robert Frost
• “The road is there, it will always be there. You just have to decide when to take it.” –  Chris Humphrey

Travel Quotes for Road Trips

• “If you’re on a road trip, you need driving music.” – Edgar Wright
• “The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating.” –  Aaron Lauritsen
• “What it takes to realize everything is fine around you? A road trip to the mountains where your soul dwells in the echoes of the winds that carry fragments of clouds with them. What it takes to realize world is going back to chaos and infinite hurry? End of the aforementioned road trip.” –  Crestless Wave
• “We all have that one friend who is either on a road-trip or planning a road-trip or thinking about a road-trip or talking to people who are on road-trip or posting quotes about road-trip.” –  Crestless Wave

Captions for Road Trip

• “I’m on the road constantly. I’m a nomad. I don’t really have a home right now. I don’t identify with one place in particular.” –  Daya
• “A passenger on a road journey is in the hands of a driver; a reader embarking on a book is in the hands of a narrator.”
• “Wherever you get to is better than where you started. To stay on the road is a massive achievement.” –  Anthony Joshua
•  “Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road.” –  Walt Whitman

Trip Quotes from the Road

• “When all’s said and done, all roads lead to the same end. So it’s not so much which road you take, as how you take it.” –  Charles de Lint
• “You can be writing every day. When you go on a road trip, the trip itself becomes part of the story.” ―  Steve Rushin
• “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief, and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” –  Bob Marley
• “You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world.” –  William Hazlitt
• “Now, on this road trip, my mind seemed to uncrinkle, to breathe, to present to itself a cure for a disease it had not, until now, known it had.” –  Elizabeth Berg

Road Trip Sayings

• “Take care of your car in the garage, and the car will take care of you on the road.” –  Amit Kalantri
• “I climb behind the steering wheel… I drive off immediately without once looking back; it’s a long journey but it leads to freedom.”  – Corinne Hofmann
• “The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” –  Alain de Botton
• “I love being on the road. I love that lifestyle, traveling city to city, rocking out and moving on to the next place.” –  Caleb Johnson

Driving Quotes for Instagram

• “And just like that, we’re on our way to everywhere.” – Emery Lord
• “Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard
• “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” –  Stephen Covey
• “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman
• “Get your motor runnin’, Head out on the highway, Lookin’ for adventure…” – Steppenwolf

Long Road Quotes for Instagram

• “Well, we’re not in the middle of nowhere, but we can see it from here.” –  Thelma & Louise
• “The road goes on forever and the party never ends.” – Robert Earl Keen
• “I’m really in the mood for a long drive with no real destination.”
• “Sometimes the best therapy is a long drive and good music.” 

Lost Road Captions

• “If you’re not lost, you’re not much of an explorer .” – John Perry Barlow
• “It feels good to be lost in the right direction.” 
• “Road trippin’ with my two favorite allies – fully loaded we got snacks and supplies. It’s time to leave this town it’s time to steal away. Let’s go get lost anywhere in the U.S.A.” – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” –  Erol Ozan
• “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” – George Harrison

Car Ride Quotes and Driving Captions for Instagram

• “There is nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” – Jack Kerouac
• “No one you have been and no place you have gone ever leaves you. The new parts of you simply jump in the car and go along for the rest of the ride. The success of your journey and your destination all depends on who’s driving.” – Bruce Springsteen
• “On the road again, Goin’ places that I’ve never been, Seein’ things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again” – Willie Nelson
• “There’s nowhere to go but everywhere…” – Jack Kerouac
• “In 1903 the Wright brothers invented airplanes, because in 1902 they took a road trip across the country with their family.” – Bill Engvall

Best Drive Captions and Roads Quotes

• “According to the map, we’ve only gone four inches.” – Dumb & Dumber
• “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill
• “Happiness is… planning a road trip to somewhere new, with someone you love.”
• “A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car.” – Emile Ganest
• So remember when we were driving, driving in your car. Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk. City lights lay out before us. And your arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoulder. And I had a feeling that I belonged. I had a feeling I could be someone. (be someone, be someone)” – Tracy Chapman

Caption on Road Trip

107. “I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

108. “To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown” – Freya Stark

109. “A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck

110. “A bend in the road, is not the end of the road….unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller

Captions for Road Trips

 111. “Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey”. – Pat Conroy

112. “Never underestimate the therapeutic power of driving and listening to very loud music.”

113. “Discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”. – Marcel Proust

114. “A passenger on a road journey is in the hands of a driver; a reader embarking on a book is in the hands of a narrator.” –  Romesh Gunesekera

Best Roadtrip Caption

115. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

116. “There are no mistakes. Only new paths to explore .” – Gregory David Roberts

117. “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – Lord of the Rings

118. “There is something about the momentum of travel that makes you want to just keep moving, to never stop.” – Bill Bryson

119. “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain

That’s 120 Road Trip Captions

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Visit Canada by car: The 5 best road trip itineraries

You’re planning to do a road trip in Canada and you’re looking for the best itinerary?

You’re at the right place!

Visiting Canada by car is the best way to optimize your itinerary and discover all the must-see attractions of the country.

In order to help you plan your stay , I have prepared this guide with the 5 best road trips itineraries in Canada depending on the duration of your stay (7, 10 days, 2 and 3 weeks and even 1 month!).

For each duration, I will give you a summary of the itinerary as well as the link to read the detailed itinerary article.

And at the end of this guide, I will also give you my list of the best accommodations in Canada depending on your budget as well as my best tips to enjoy the perfect road trip.

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Canada boasts several international airports .

For a road trip through Western Canada , your best bets are:

If you’re planning a Canadian circuit but this time in the East , I’d recommend the airports in:

For these itineraries, I’ve assumed you’d be landing in either Vancouver or Montreal . Simply because I believe these are the most convenient spots for journeying through eastern or western Canada by car .

To travel to Canada , you’ll need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) beforehand. This form, which you can fill out online must definitely be completed before your trip to Canada.

The eTA applies to all travelers who don’t require a visa.

You’ll find all the information you need on this site .

A must-have for any successful Canadian exploration: a car !

I’d advise you to rent it directly from the airport . That’s where you’ll find the widest range of rental services . Plus, it’s way more convenient to return it at the end of your trip, as opposed to dropping it off at a city branch.

The best option you got is to use Rentalcars.com to book your rental car in Canada. I use it all the time, Thailand , Sicily , Scotland , you name it… and have always been super pleased. The customer service is top-notch , and their services are high quality.

On their website, you can:

• Compare all rental rates at the airport with a single click . It’s super handy to see which service is the cheapest and who has the best customer reputation.
• Benefit from comprehensive insurance coverage: this is your only way (unless your credit card already offers coverage) to get a refund in case of an accident or theft. Having tested this system multiple times, I can assure you that the reimbursement process is swift and guaranteed. They’ve refunded me over 1,300 euros in total over the years!
• Modify or cancel your booking for free . This allows you to reserve your car in advance for a great rate.

Given the vastness of this country, and the long distances between places, I suggest trying to select a comfortable and well-equipped car . Long hours on the road are not uncommon, so comfort is key!

If you’re planning a winter road trip through Canada, don’t worry, the cars are tailored to the climate and come equipped with winter tires for instance.

The option to have a second driver (often included for free) is also a good idea to prevent the primary driver from getting too tired.

Click on the button below to compare car rental prices for a Canadian itinerary:

You’re not required to have an international driving permit to rent a car for your Canadian road trip.

Your regular driver’s license will do , as long as it’s in the Latin alphabet and you’ve had it for over 12 months .

If you prefer to present an international driving permit, you’ll still need to show your national driver’s license . Without it, you won’t be able to pick up your car.

First up, I propose a road trip starting from Montreal , taking you through Eastern Canada in a week.

The itinerary for this one-week Canadian road trip includes Montreal , the Thousand Islands , Toronto , Ottawa and Mont-Tremblant .

This tour is a summary of my detailed article: A week in Canada .

Day One : Discovering the city of Montreal:

• Old Montreal district
• The Old Port
• Mount Royal Park
• Mount Royal district 
• And don’t forget to taste the local delicacy: poutine!

For even more info on exploring Montreal in one day, you should read my post: Best things to do in Montreal !

Day Two : Embark on a scenic cruise through the Thousand Islands , known as Mille Îles in French. This captivating archipelago is comprised of 1,865 islands nestled along the picturesque St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.

To book your 3-hour cruise around the Thousand Islands, just click the button below:

Day Three and Four : I suggest continuing this one-week Canadian road trip with a visit to Toronto, Ontario .

Here are the attractions you won’t want to miss :

• Kensington Market
• The Distillery district
• St. Lawrence Market
• Ripley’s Aquarium
• The CN Tower
• The Royal Ontario Museum
• The Toronto Islands

For all the details on these Toronto attractions, give a look at my article: Best things to see and do in Toronto .

Day Five : An excursion to Niagara Falls

A cruise at the foot of the falls is a must to truly appreciate them!

Remember to book your tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line:

And if you want to experience something extraordinary during this 7-day Canadian road trip, consider taking a helicopter ride over the falls :

Day Six : Heading to Ottawa , the capital of Canada.

Here’s what I’d suggest you explore:

• Byward Market
• Parliament Hill
• The Canadian Museum of History : one of the most fascinating museums you’ll come across on your one-week eastern Canada road trip.

Wrap up your day with a stroll along the Rideau Canal , a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For more details, make sure to check out my dedicated article: Visiting Ottawa .

Day Seven , make sure to stop by Omega Park , located in Montebello. The park is explored by car as the animals roam freely.

Next, head to Mont-Tremblant , where you can go hiking or indulge in water activities by the lake. In the winter, the village turns into a ski resort .

Day Eight : The holiday’s end is nigh, head back to Montreal for your return flight.

Thinking about doing a one-week road trip in Canada ? Well, I’ve got you covered with my detailed article : One-week itinerary in Canada .

Quite handy, you’ll find loads of tips and recommendations for places to stay at each stage . The ultimate guide to effortless trip planning !

Road Trip in Canada: 10 days

For this next adventure, I’ll take you on an exhilarating 10-day road trip through the stunning landscapes of Canada.

You’ll get to discover western Canada , from the bustling metropolis of Vancouver to the vibrant city of Calgary . The perfect tour for checking out the two major cities of this part of the country and, above all, the stunning natural landscapes of Canada’s national parks .

On the agenda for this 10-day road trip in Canada:

• Wells Gray Provincial Park
• Jasper National Park
• Banff National Park

All the details to plan this road trip are in my article: 10-Day Itinerary in Canada .

I’ve summarized the main stages for you below:

We kick off this 10-day Canadian road trip with Vancouver . The city is located on the West Coast , in British Columbia.

To discover its main tourist attractions and recover from jet lag, I suggest you spend 2 days there.

First day – Here’s an idea of what you can do on your first day in Vancouver:

• The historic district of Gastown
• Canada Place and the Waterfront
• The FlyOver Canada
• Stanley Park
• Vancouver Lookout
• Yaletown district

On the second day , continue your tour by visiting Granville Island , followed by the Anthropology Museum , and a walk through Van Elsen Botanical Garden .

Then hit Robson Street for a bit of shopping, the main commercial artery of Vancouver.

To best plan your 2 days in Vancouver, check out my article: Top 25 Things to Do in Vancouver .

The next day (day three) , head to one of the best ski resorts in the world: Whistler .

In winter , you can hit the slopes or go on a sled dog or snowmobile ride .

In summer , it’s time for hiking trails, biking or relaxing in a luxury Spa . And don’t forget to ride the longest zip line in Canada , at over 60 mph! Activity that can be booked directly by clicking here .

Days four and five will be dedicated to the Wells Gray Provincial Park .

Don’t miss out on:

• Helmcken Falls : one of the most beautiful in western Canada.
• Bailey’s Chute where you can watch salmon swimming upstream
• The Spahat Falls
• And Dawson Falls

As for activities, you can also go swimming or canoeing at Clearwater Lake, hike one of the numerous trails, or go black bear watching .

Day six brings us to a must-visit destination on your 10-day Canadian road trip: Jasper National Park .

You’ll get to check out two stunning lakes: Maligne Lake , the biggest lake in the Canadian Rockies, and Medicine Lake .

And of course, there’s nothing better to tour the national park than a little hike !

Day seven my friends, brings us to yet another breathtaking spectacle: Banff National Park . Hop in the car in Jasper and treat yourself to one of the most beautiful scenic routes the country has to offer: the Icefield Parkways .

Connecting the two parks over nearly 230 km, it’s a feast for your eyes with sublime landscapes . The road is well designed, boasting plenty of parking spots and lookouts to safely stop . Here are a few pit stops to consider :

• Athabasca Falls , towering more than 20 meters high
• The Sunwapta Falls
• Explore Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield . If you’re going to make a single stop along the Icefields Parkway, make it this one. Strap yourself into a bus fitted with giant tires for a tour. It’s one of the most popular activities in the area and the good news is, you can book it directly by clicking here !
• Peyto Lake, a quick 15-minute stroll away. You’ll be amazed by its turquoise waters, a result of glacier melt.

On day 8 , you should explore Banff on foot . Make your way to the famous Lake Louise , one of the most photographed spots in the world due to its stunning turquoise hue.

Moraine Lake is also a must-see!

To check the trail conditions and see all the possible hikes, visit Parks Canada’s website .

Cap off this 10-day Canadian West road trip by heading to Calgary .

On day nine , take some time to explore the city:

• Glenbow Museum with its collection of 33,000 works of art
• The 360° views from the Calgary Tower
• Heritage Park Village to learn about the old-fashioned lifestyle of a typical Canadian village
• Kensington Village : a lively neighborhood with great shops and restaurants

On day ten , it’s time to catch your return flight from Calgary Airport.

If you’re after more details on this 10-day Canadian road trip , you should check out my comprehensive article: 10-day itinerary in Canada .

There, you’ll find our list of the best accommodations for each stage. Trust me, planning your 10-day trip to Canada is going to be a breeze !

Canada road trip: Two weeks

For this 15-day Canadian road trip , let’s set off to discover the must-see sights of the west of the country.

This 2-week Canadian road trip also starts in Vancouver and ends in Calgary.

You can find all the details to plan this Canadian circuit in my article: 2-week itinerary in Canada .

Here’s a quick breakdown of the stages:

We kick off this two-week Canadian road trip by spending 2 days in Vancouver .

You’ll get a good look at most of the places I mention in my Top 25 must-see places in Vancouver .

First and second day – Things to do:

• Gastown district
• Chinatown and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Chinese Garden
• The Waterfront and Canada Place
• A seaplane flight
• Granville Island
• Robson Street

Day three of your 15-day Canadian road trip, you’ll need to hop on the ferry to Vancouver Island and head for Victoria .

On your agenda for the day, I’d recommend:

• Visiting Butchart Gardens
• Taking a stroll through Chinatown
• Market Square
• Bastion Square
• Inner Harbour

On the fourth day , you’ll get a chance to set sail on a whale-watching cruise .

Be sure to book well in advance by clicking here:

The rest of the day can be spent exploring Victoria, where you can visit the Parliament and the Royal BC Museum and wrap up at Beacon Hill Park by the sea.

Day five – Journey from Victoria to Ucluelet, the gateway to Pacific Rim National Park.

Two stops worth making: the village of Duncan and Cathedral Grove .

Day six – Explore the Pacific Rim reserve : plenty of hiking opportunities and a mandatory stop at Long Beach .

Day seven of your 15-day Canadian road trip, allow a day for the journey to Whistler .

On day eight, there’s loads of activities to do in Whistler, whether it’s winter (skiing, snowshoeing) or summer (hiking, biking).

And for those without a fear of heights, you can try out Canada’s longest zipline ! Activity that can be booked directly by clicking here !

For day nine , point your compass towards Wells Gray Provincial Park, travelling along the beautiful Route 99 , one of the country’s finest! Day ten – Adventure in Wells Gray Park where you can choose from:

• Helmcken Falls
• Bailey’s Chute, Spahat Falls or Dawson Falls , among other waterfalls
• Clearwater Lake
• Black bears spotting with a guide

Impossible to explore Western Canada in 15 days without hitting up Jasper National Park . It’s just not done!

So, on the eleventh day , hit the road to this gem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . You’ll be able to check out Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake .

Day twelve , it’s time to tie up those hiking boots and spend the day trekking the many trails in Jasper .

Post-Jasper , you’ll continue your Canadian road trip with another national park: Banff .

Day thirteen , you’ll be taking Route 93 (the Icefield Parkway) which links the 25 parks together. Covering nearly 230 km, it’s a route jam-packed with stunning scenery . And to enjoy it all, you can pull over safely at the many viewpoints and car parks .

As for the must-see spots , I highly recommend:

• The Athabasca Falls
• The Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield . You can explore on foot or on a bus tour equipped with giant tires for some off-roading . Book this activity directly by clicking here !
• Peyto Lake with its unbelievably colored water

On the fourteenth day , it’s time to immerse yourself in the beauty of Banff National Park . Here too, the best way to admire the landscapes is to opt for a hike . The most famous trails allow you to circle around Lake Louise and Lake Moraine , the two most renowned lakes.

Here you are at the fifteenth day of your two-week Western Canada road trip.

Wrap up your holidays in Calgary , where you can notably visit the Glenbow Museum, the Heritage Park Village or ascend to the top of the Calgary Tower. You should get your skip-the-line tickets in advance by clicking here !

I also provide all the necessary information to visit Calgary in this article: Best things to do in Calgary !

Canada road trip: 3 weeks

For this 3-week road trip across Canada , I suggest dividing your vacation into 2 parts :

• Western Canada for about two weeks featuring Vancouver , Victoria, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park
• A week-long road trip in the East of Canada to uncover the delights of Montreal , Toronto , and Ottawa .

To help you organize your Canadian road trip down to the last detail, I’ve got you covered in my article: 3-week itinerary in Canada !

Simply click on the orange link above to discover: the different stages , travel times, places to visit, hotels for a good night’s sleep and the best activities to get involved in.

I’m still going to give you a quick rundown of the visits planned during these 3 weeks so you get a taste:

Start your 21-day Canadian road trip in the West for the first 13 days.

Day 1 and 2 – Vancouver

Day 3 – Victoria , the capital of British Columbia

Day 4 – Whale watching , an essential part of your 3-week Canadian road trip!

Days 5 and 6 – Whistler , one of Canada’s top ski resorts ! No worries, there’s plenty to do in the summer too.

Days 7 and 8 – Discover the Wells Gray Provincial Park and its many waterfalls

Days 9 and 10 – Explore Jasper National Park by car and on foot

Days 11 and 12 – Continue your three-week Canadian road trip with Banff National Park and the famous Lake Louise

Day 13 – Head on over to Calgary and catch your flight to Montreal!

After 13 glorious days in western Canada, it’s time to continue your 20-21 day Canadian road trip in the east of the country.

Day 14 – Explore Montreal with a stroll around the old Montreal neighborhood and up to Mount-Royal

Day 15 – Cruise to the Thousand Islands or helicopter ride

Days 16 and 17 – Discover must-see places in Toronto and don’t miss out on the view from atop the CN Tower

Day 18 – A day at the Niagara Falls , the major tourist attraction of this 3-week Canadian road trip. Whether it’s on a cruise at the base of the falls , a helicopter ride or by climbing up the Skylon Tower , you’ll get to see the falls from all angles!

Day 19 – Dedicate a day to Canada’s capital: Ottawa .

Days 20 and 21 – Return to Montreal to finish off your 3-week Canadian road trip by exploring the city a bit more .

To read the complete version of my 3-week itinerary , complete with advice and accommodation suggestions, click here !

Canada road trip: One month

Final itinerary for those lucky ones who get to embark on a month-long road trip in Canada !

I’m suggesting you discover a great chunk of the East over about thirty days. You’ll get to visit Montreal , Ontario, home to the famous Toronto , along with the province of Quebec and the Gaspé Peninsula (Gaspésie in French).

All the must-see cities of the east and gorgeous national parks are on the menu for this 1-month Canadian road trip.

 I’ve got you covered with all the juicy details to plan your epic eastern Canadian adventure in this post: A one-month adventure: Exploring Canada . For each day, you’ll get a list of things to do and see, travel times, and the best accommodations to rest at each stop.

To give you a taste, I’ve prepared a summary of the itinerary’s stages :

To kickstart this fabulous one-month road trip across Canada, I suggest landing in Montreal and taking a couple of days to recover from your flight and the inevitable jetlag.

Day 1 and 2 – Get a taste of Montreal , dive into the iconic neighborhoods of Old Port and Mount-Royal .

The second chapter of this 1-month Canadian adventure unfolds in Ontario .

Day 3 – Boat trip around the Thousand Islands

Days 4 and 5 – Explore the marvels of Toronto and its popular neighborhoods like Kensington, Chinatown, The Distillery…

Day 6 – Day trip to the breathtaking Niagara Falls

Day 7 – Head to Ottawa , Canada’s capital. Don’t miss out on the Canadian Museum of History !

The third act of your 1-month road trip through Canada is entirely dedicated to Quebec .

Day 8 – Visit the Omega Park and Mont-Tremblant

Days 9 and 10 – Engage in varied activities based on the season (hiking, canoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling…) in La Mauricie National Park

Days 11 and 12 – Tour around Lake St-Jean : the Wild Zoo of St-Félicien , the Native Museum of Mashteuiatsh , the ghost town of Val-Jalbert .

Days 13 and 14 – Discover the lovely villages of Fjord-du-Saguenay and take a boat or kayak ride on the fjord

Day 15 – Whale watching cruise in Tadoussac , experiencing whales in their natural environment, one of the most unforgettable experience of your one-month Canadian road trip!

Days 16, 17, and 18 – Journey through Gaspésie National Park

Days 19 and 20 – Your itinerary includes: Forillon National Park, Percé, and Bonaventure Island

Day 21 – Relaxation day at Chaleur Bay that the locals call “Baie des Chaleurs” (litteraly heat bay) that boasts several long beaches

Days 22 and 23 – Hiking or cycling on one of the numerous trails in Bic National Park

Days 24, 25, and 26 – Visit Quebec City and its surroundings . You’ll find all the things to do in my article: Best things to do in Quebec City !

Days 27 and 28 – This one-month road trip in Canada wraps up and you’ll return to Montreal where you can take some time to finish exploring the city.

To make it easy for you, here’s the link to the full itinerary: How to visit Canada in 1 month ?

Now you’re well-equipped to plan your road trip across Canada ! But there’s a final point we can’t ignore: where you’ll lay your head at night .

Where to stay at each stage of your Canadian journey?

Fear not, I’ve got you covered with a selection of the best hotels in Canada, categorized by city and area , and based on your budget, in all the road trip articles I’ve previously mentioned.

You can also find them by clicking directly on the links below :

For Western Canada:

• Pacific Rim

For Eastern Canada:

• The Thousand Islands
• Mont-Tremblant
• La Mauricie National Park
• Lac Saint-Jean
• Fjord-du-Saguenay
• Gaspésie National Park
• Chaleur Bay
• Bic National Park

Good news, there’s no bad time to go on a road trip through Canada.

It all depends on the activities you fancy.

Winter is the best time to visit Canada by car if you want to enjoy a whole range of winter activities: skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling.

And if you’re doing this Canadian road trip with family , your kids will be thrilled to sled down the slopes or try snow rafting and ice skating .

Driving in winter? No worries, cars are well-equipped, and roads are maintained and cleared. However, some routes in national parks might be closed, but you’ll always find something to do!

If you plan to embark on a Canadian road trip in spring , it’s the perfect season to explore national parks, enjoy nature and go hiking . The crowds are scarce, and the weather is delightful.

As for autumn, this is the time when you can experience the vibrant colors of the trees and landscapes in shades of orange, yellow, and red. A treat for photography enthusiasts!

Summer ? No problem with the temperature, it’s hot and sunny . But as with many destinations, it’s peak tourist season , so expect crowds pretty much everywhere.

Keep in mind, many Canadian companies shut down in July and August for “ construction holiday ” when many Canadian companies shut down. It’s the perfect time for Canadians to hit the road as well!

If you’re hoping to visit national parks (Jasper, Banff, in the province of Quebec and Gaspésie), options can be limited, so you should book your accommodations as early as possible .

For all cities, both in the west and the east, you can discover all the attractions at any time of year .

Discover all my articles about Canada : All my articles to help you plan your trip to Canada are listed there.

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• 20 Best Things to do in Quebec – All best places to visit in the French-speaking province!
• Itinerary: One week in Canada: The perfect itinerary to visit Canada in 6, 7 or 8 days!
• Itinerary: 10 days in Canada: All my best tips for organizing your 10-day trip to Canada
• Itinerary: 2 weeks in Canada: How to visit Western Canada in 15 days.
• Itinerary: 3 weeks in Canada: My epic itinerary to visit Western and Eastern Canada in 21 days
• Itinerary: 1 month in Canada: How to visit Eastern Canada in a month!
• Itinerary: One week in Quebec: How to visit Quebec in 6, 7 or 8 days, with all my best tips!
• Itinerary: 10 days in Quebec: An amazing 10-day itinerary in Quebec
• Itinerary: 2 weeks in Quebec: All my best tips to visit Quebec in 14, 15 or 16 days
• Itinerary: 3 weeks in Quebec: the perfect 3-week road trip in Quebec !
• Road trip in Quebec: The best itineraries for 7, 10, 15 and 21 days
• Calgary : Top 11 things to do during your visit
• Montreal : 33 best things to see and do
• Ottawa : 15 epic places to visit
• Quebec City : Top 17 things to do and see
• Toronto : The 17 things to do during your stay
• Vancouver : Top 25 places to visit and activities
• Toronto in 3 days – The perfect itinerary to visit the city in 72 hours!

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The Ultimate Cross Canada Road Trip Itinerary

Lately, I’ve become obsessed with planning the ultimate cross Canada road trip. And if my 10+ years as a travel blogger can tell you anything, it’s that I absolutely love organizing, planning and researching for big trips, even if I don’t have a definite date for when I will take them.

For most of my travel life, I’ve prioritized new, international locations over exploring my own backyard here in Canada. But during covid when international travel was restricted, I learned to appreciate travel in my home country. So much so that my husband, Colin, and I took an Atlantic Canada honeymoon!

It turns out: Canada is amazing! Or at least the 32 million people who visit my country each year certainly think so.

And so as a Canadian myself, I would love to spend more time discovering this country outside of the cities I’ve lived in and know well, Vancouver and Toronto. I love the idea of going from coast to coast, exploring cities and wildlife, visiting all 10 provinces on a cross Canada road trip!

Which is why I’ve put together an epic 34-stop cross Canada road trip itinerary from Vancouver to St. John’s!

When I was looking up an itinerary for a road trip across Canada, I noticed that many other posts only covered a fraction of the country. I get it, Canada is a big place. But I want to plan a route that drives across all of Canada (even if I can only drive it in small stretches at a time)!

Below I’m sharing my ultimate cross Canada road trip itinerary – from Victoria to St. Johns , from the Pacific to the Atlantic – and all of the stops in between. I’ll dive into the things you must see, what to do if you don’t have enough time to drive across Canada, how to get around and where to go in each destination.

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Canada road trip FAQs

Is canada good for road trips.

Absolutely! Canada is one of the best countries for road trips. Many people have taken on a Canadian road trip so you’ll find lots of infrastructure like free and paid campsites, rest stops, paved roads, gas stations, restaurants and grocery stores throughout the country. If you’re an English speaker, you’ll have no problem getting around most of Canada.

Canada is also great for road trips because it offers something for everyone. Whether you’re into big cities, natural wilderness, water sports, hiking, biking, shopping, art, food or something else, you can design your Canada road trip around your interests.

How long would a road trip across Canada take?

Canada is a BIG country; it’s the second largest country after Russia. So driving across Canada will take a while! The main route of the Trans Canada Highway, which starts in Victoria, BC and ends in St. John’s, NF, is 7,821 km, making it the fourth longest highway in the world.

It would take 100 hours (4.2 days) of straight driving to complete this route across Canada , which doesn’t account for overnight stops, waiting for ferries, stopping for meals or any sightseeing.

Assuming you don’t want to drive 24 hours a day without stopping, you should give yourself at least three weeks to road trip across Canada – though I’d recommend a couple of months if you have the time . My itinerary below has 34 stops and would probably take 2-3 months to really enjoy.

Because the country is so large, driving across Canada can be daunting. But even if you don’t have time to drive across all of Canada, you can still plan an epic east coast Canada road trip, a shortened Canadian road trip (such as driving from Toronto to Vancouver), a road trip around Atlantic Canada or one on the west coast.

Short on time? Check out my suggestions at the end of this post for mini Canada road trips!   

When is the best time for a Canada road trip?

Despite our reputation, it’s not ALWAYS cold in Canada. In fact, our country gets really stinking hot in the summers! And of course, being such a huge country, the weather varies a lot from coast to coast.

That being said, I wouldn’t attempt a cross Canada road trip in the winter . While places like Vancouver and Victoria might be mild, other places will be freezing, blanketed in snow and no fun to explore – if the roads are even open to let you through!

Summer is a much better time for a Canadian road trip. While the weather will be hot in places, driving across Canada in the summer means you don’t have to worry about snow chains or snow tires. Parks will be open and camping outdoors will be comfortable (if you can find some shade).

Of course, summer is also Canada’s busiest tourism season, so prepare for crowds. Many popular areas, like Banff, will be teeming with people and campgrounds will book up in advance.

I would plan a cross Canada road trip for late spring or early fall . That way, you still get the best weather but hopefully with fewer crowds.

Car vs RV: How should you drive across Canada?

So you want to road trip Canada but now you have to think: how am I actually getting across this huge country?

Unfortunately, public transportation isn’t a great option. We have very limited passenger train routes in Canada and while you can basically cross the country by train with ViaRail, it will be slow, expensive and skip a lot of great stops.

Your choice will probably come down to driving a car with plans to overnight in hotels, motels, tents, Airbnbs, and the like or driving an RV across Canada (or other motorhome/converted van/trailer) that allows you to sleep and live in your vehicle.

Ultimately, I think this comes down to personal preference as there are pros and cons to both .

A car will be cheaper to buy/rent (if you don’t already have one) and fuel up, easier to drive and likely have fewer parts to maintain. But it can be costly to stay in hotels every night and annoying to constantly be packing and unpacking.

An RV will be more expensive to buy/rent (if you don’t already have one) and fuel, plus more cumbersome to drive, but can be convenient for road trippers who want to have their home with them.

When trying to decide, consider your comfort level with driving, how many people are road tripping with you, what kind of accommodation you prefer and, of course, your budget for your cross Canada road trip. If you’ve never RV-ed before, I’d recommend renting one for a shorter trip before trying to drive across Canada.

Need to rent a car for your Canada road trip? Check out Discover Cars! 

My top 5: What to see on a road trip across Canada?

A quick scroll down to my itinerary will show you that there is so much to see on a road trip across Canada. But here my top five picks for stops you can’t miss:

• Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC
• The stunning Banff National Park in Alberta
• Niagara Falls and the surrounding wine country in Ontario
• Old Montreal and Old Quebec City in Quebec
• The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia

The most popular activities in Stanley Park

• Enjoy this Stanley Park Walking Tour with a guide
• Uncover the best sights of the city during this Stanley Park & Downtown Vancouver Bike Tour
• Experience the natural beauty of Stanley Park in Vancouver on this bike tour

And for everything else you’ll want to see, let’s dive into my full cross Canada road trip itinerary below!

Cross Canada road trip map

The ultimate cross Canada road trip itinerary

Through my extensive research, I found lots of posts that helped to plan a road trip in Canada, but on a smaller scale. Maybe it was just an east coast Canada road trip or a Toronto to Vancouver driving trip.

And while those adventures sound great, I wanted to put together an entire cross country road trip driving the entirety of Canada from east to west. While my road trip itinerary doesn’t cover every inch of Canada, it’s the most comprehensive one I’ve come across!

Below I’ll list every stop on my ultimate cross Canada road trip itinerary, including how long the drive is from the previous stop and what you’ll want to do there. I’ve broken the itinerary up into sections (west coast, prairies, eastern, Atlantic), but they all connect to each other so you can simply continue heading east.

Ready? Let’s drive across Canada!

West coast and Rocky Mountains: BC & Alberta road trip

This portion of the itinerary covers British Columbia and the first part of Alberta along the Rocky Mountains . Stops on this portion of the road trip are:

• Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island, BC

As you’ll see from the Canadian road trip planner map above, I actually start my cross Canada road trip in Vancouver. I live in Vancouver, so it would be a lot easier for me to pack up my car from home and start heading east, rather than back track to the Island.

Plus, I’d love to do a separate BC road trip around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, like Galiano and Salt Spring Island (perhaps as a practice road trip before we try to drive across Canada!).

But if you’re not from Vancouver, have never been to the Island and want to complete the entire Trans Canada Highway main route, I highly recommend starting your cross Canada road trip in Victoria, BC .

I’ve visited Victoria a number of times and really love it. This charming provincial capital has a beautiful harbour, world-renowned gardens and great food. From there, you can keep exploring more of Vancouver Island.

Must do on Vancouver Island :

• Stroll through Butchart Gardens
• Try surfing in Tofino or check out more things to do in Ucluelet
• Go whale watching

Canadian fun fact: Vancouver Island is an island off the mainland of BC where the provincial capital, Victoria, is found. Vancouver is a city on the mainland on BC. There is no such thing as Victoria Island in BC or a capital city of Vancouver.

However, a reader let me know that there is in fact a Victoria Island located in the Arctic Ocean (thank you, Marlene!), but don’t go there if you’re trying to find Victoria, BC. I know, it’s confusing! 

Vancouver, BC (3 hrs from Victoria)

If you skipped Vancouver Island, your cross Canada road trip will officially start in my home city, Vancouver! Otherwise, you can take a short and scenic ferry ride from Victoria to the mainland.

Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a highlight of any trip to Canada. Even as a local since 2010, I’m constantly amazed that I get to live in a place with beaches, mountains, city life and incredible food!

Must do in Vancouver :

• Walk or bike along the Seawall to enjoy Stanley Park and city beaches
• Shop and dine on Granville Island
• Take a day trip to Whistler or another local ski mountain
• Eat delicious sushi!

Another incredible thing to do in Vancouver (and all of Canada) is discover our indigenous history and culture. My friend Melanie put together this awesome post with lots of ideas for enjoying Indigenous culture in Vancouver!

The Okanagan, BC (4.5 hrs from Vancouver)

From Vancouver we’re heading into BC’s interior to visit the Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan is BC’s wine country and lake country, known for beautiful wineries, water sports and, unfortunately, summer wildfires.

If you’re visiting this area in the summer, make sure you’re aware of any fire bans, water restrictions or other alerts. Other than that, kick back with a glass of vino and a beautiful lakefront view!

Lucky for us, we have family in Kelowna and have visited the Okanagan many times (we even got engaged in Penticton!). But even if you don’t have family to stay with, BC’s Okanagan is well worth a visit.

Must do in Kelowna & the Okanagan:

• Visit a local winery or join a wine tour
• Hang out on Lake Okanagan
• Take a day trip south to Penticton , Osoyoos or another South Okanagan town

Jasper, AB (7 hrs from Kelowna)

Many people skip Jasper, preferring to drive straight from Vancouver to Banff or Vancouver to Calgary, but I think a detour north to Jasper would be a highlight of any Canada road trip.

Jasper National Park is the biggest national park in Canada, home to glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, islands, forests and so much more. As soon as I saw a picture of Maligne Lake (above), I knew I needed to add Jasper to this itinerary.

Plus, because it’s a detour off the main Trans Canada Highway, Jasper is never as busy as our next stop, Banff. Fewer crowds? Yes, please!

Must do in Japser:

• Admire Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon
• Witness the powerful Athabasca Falls
• Ride the Jasper SkyTram or walk the Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Short on time?  If you don’t have time to stop in the Okanagan or Jasper, you can do a Vancouver to Banff road trip in about nine hours, passing through Kamloops, Revelstoke and Glacier National Park. 

Banff, AB (3 hrs from Jasper)

Another reason to visit Jasper? Because the drive from Banff to Jasper is through Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the entire world.

Once you tear your eyes away from the road, you’re in for even more beauty in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park and visited by more than four million people every year.

Spend your days hiking, camping and admiring all of the beautiful scenery around you. Because Banff is so popular, make sure you book your accommodation ahead of time and wake up early to avoid the largest crowds.

Must do in Banff:

• Check out the views from the Banff Gondola
• Be wowed by some of the prettiest lakes like Emerald Lake, Morraine Lake and Lake Louise
• Soak in a hot spring or set out on any number of scenic hikes in the area
• Or check out this complete 4 day Banff itinerary !

Calgary, AB (1.5 hrs from Banff)

In case you didn’t get enough hiking in Banff, you can make a stop in Canmore on your way to Calgary for more beautiful mountain views. Then it’s time to enter Cowtown, aka Calgary.

As a Vancouverite, it’s almost mandatory for us to make fun of Calgary (apologies to my Calgarian friends and family!), but there’s actually quite a bit to enjoy in the city. If you time your road trip right, you could be in town for the annual Calgary Stampede , which happens every July. There are also parks, museums, sports arenas and more to visit in Calgary.

Many people choose to visit Banff on a day trip from Calgary, since it’s only 1.5 hours away. But because there’s so much to do in Banff, I think it’d be better to spend a few days there before moving onto Calgary. However, if you’re short on time, you could do a day trip to Banff while basing in Calgary.

Must do in Calgary:

• Don a cowboy hat at Calgary Stampede
• Stroll (or raft) along Bow River and check out the Peace Bridge
• Visit the Heritage Park Historical Village to learn some Western Canada history
• Try your hand at some winter sports at WinSport, home of the 1998 Winter Olympics

Canadian fun “fact”: Just to prove how great the Vancouver-Calgary rivalry is, when I asked my husband what someone should do in Calgary he suggested “complain that you’re not in Vancouver.” But we’re just kidding, Calgary is great! 

Prairies: Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba road trip

We’re now moving into Canada’s prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Stops visited on this portion of your road trip are:

• Riding Mountain National Park
• Whiteshell Provincial Park

Drumheller, AB (1.5 hrs from Calgary)

From Calgary we are leaving the Rockies and officially entering prairie land. This part of Canada is known for being quite flat (and dull) but as you’ll see below, there are some great places to stop on your cross Canada road trip.

First up: Drumheller! Known as the Town of the Dinosaurs, if you have any dino lovers in your car, this is going to be a mandatory stop!

Must do in Drumheller:

• Check out fossils found in the area at The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology
• Spot hoodoos in the nearby badlands
• Take a day trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park (2 hrs from Drumheller)

Saskatoon, SK (5 hrs from Drumheller)

I was debating which of Saskatchewan’s major cities to include in this itinerary: Saskatoon, Regina or Moose Jaw. Ultimately I decided on Saskatoon as it’s the largest city, doesn’t have as much of a government feel as the capital (Regina), and is closest to Drumheller.

If you prefer to visit Regina, check out Stone Hall Castle, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and the world’s largest moose statue.

Or if you prefer to check out Moose Jaw, don’t miss the Tunnels of Moose Jaw tours. These are interactive tours that take place in the tunnels below the city and look really fun!

Must do in Saskatoon:

• Visit Wanuskewin Heritage Park to learn about people’s sacred relationship with the land
• Stand up paddle board on the South Saskatchewan River
• Grab lunch at the oldest and largest farmer’s market in the province, the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market

Not into cities?  If cities don’t do it for you, skip Saskatoon and head south to visit Saskatchewan’s Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park or Grasslands National Park for forests, lakes, wide open spaces, wildlife spotting and stargazing. 

Riding Mountain National Park, MB (6 hrs from Saskatoon)

A great stop to break up the long drive across the Canadian Prairies is Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba.

This park is home to forests, grasslands and great wildlife viewing. It’s a top place to visit in the province and a nice change from city life if you’re driving from Saskatoon to (spoiler alert on the next stop) Winnipeg.

Must do in Riding Mountain National Park:

• Try out water sports in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter
• Take in the view from the top of Bald Hill
• Go on a day trip to nearby university town, Brandon

Winnipeg, MB (3 hrs from Riding Mountain)

Welcome to The Peg! Affectionally called “Winterpeg” in the winter, you may want to steer clear of Winnipeg in the colder months. But in the summer, you’ll find lots to enjoy in this city. With a number of museums, markets, festivals and parks, you’ll have lots to fill your days.

And when you need a break from city life, head up to Lake Winnipeg. Enjoy the white sand dunes at Grand Beach or indulge in Icelandic heritage and Viking statues in Gimli.

Must do in Winnipeg: 

• Visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (I’ve heard it’s incredible!)
• Get to know the city by riding the Central Winnipeg Bike Loop
• Escape to the water on Lake Winnipeg

Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB (1.5 hrs from Winnipeg)

Our last stop in the prairies is Whiteshell Provincial Park, a park located on the border between Manitoba and Ontario. It’s a great introduction to the natural scenery that awaits you in western Ontario.

If you prefer to drive farther (since Whiteshell isn’t that far from Winnipeg), you could cross the border into Ontario and base in Kenora, a waterfront town with lots of beach activities.

Must do in Whiteshell Provincial Park: 

• Hit the beach at Falcon Lake
• Discover the Bannock Point Petroforms
• Visit West Hawk Lake, a crater lake formed by a meteor

Eastern Canada: Ontario & Quebec road trip

We’re now moving into the middle section of Canada and our two biggest provinces, Ontario and Quebec. Here we’ll be visiting:

• Thunder Bay
• Sault Ste Marie
• Manitoulin Island
• Prince Edward County
• Eastern Townships
• Quebec City

Thunder Bay, ON (6.5 hrs from Whiteshell)

From Manitoba it’s a long drive to Thunder Bay to begin the Ontario road trip portion of this Canada itinerary.

The city of Thunder Bay isn’t the most exciting place to be but all of the nature nearby is really worth visiting. They say it’s home to some of the best beaches, waterfalls and viewpoints in the province!

Must do in Thunder Bay: 

• Explore Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park (Canada’s version of the Grand Canyon)
• Admire Kakabeka Falls, the second highest waterfall in the province
• Check out the amethyst mines and find your own to take home , as suggested by my friend Lyn!
• Visit the Terry Fox Monument, commemorating the spot where Terry’s Marathon of Hope across Canada ended

Sault Ste Marie, ON (7.5 hrs from Thunder Bay)

It’s another long drive from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie (pronounced Soo Saint Marie). What can I say? Ontario is a big province and you have a lot of ground to cover!

Luckily you’ll be driving along Lake Superior the whole time, affording you lots of places to stop and admire the view or go on a little hike to stretch the legs. Right on the US/Canada border, The Soo is a big port city with a splash of outdoor adventure for you to enjoy.

Must do in Sault Ste Marie:

• Kayak down or go fly fishing on St. Marys River
• Unleash your inner aviation geek at the Canadian BiPlane Heritage Museum
• Ski or mountain bike at Hiawatha Highlands

Manitoulin Island, ON (4 hrs from Sault Ste Marie)

You didn’t think a cross Canada road trip itinerary would include islands did you? Or at least not in Ontario! But it’s true, Ontario is home to a number of islands, such as Manitoulin Island in the middle of Lake Huron.

Manitoulin Island is actually the largest freshwater island in the world and an amazing place to explore Indigenous culture, scenic trails and even see the Northern Lights (if you’re lucky!).

Must do on Manitoulin Island: 

• Hike the Cup and Saucer Trail for epic views
• Explore some of Manitoulin’s 100+ lakes by canoe
• Visit Wiikwemkoong, Canada’s only official Unceded Indian Reserve

Tobermory, ON (2.5 hrs from Manitoulin Island)

To get from Manitoulin Island to Tobermory, you and your vehicle will load onto a scenic ferry. Now look at us; we’re island-hopping in Canada!

While technically not an island, Tobermory does feel like a world of its own. It’s absolutely one of the most beautiful, natural places in Ontario with hidden gems (shipwrecks, anyone?) and Caribbean-like waters waiting to be discovered.

Must do in Tobermory:

• Explore beaches, caves and grottos at Bruce Peninsula National Park
• Take a boat tour around Flowerpot Island
• Dive around 20 historical shipwrecks at Fathom Five National Marine Park

Short on time? Prefer cities? You can drive from Winnipeg to Toronto through the US (21 hours) rather than through the Canadian stops above (25 hours) and visit Minneapolis, Chicago and Detroit on the way. 

Toronto, ON (3.5 hrs from Tobermory)

Welcome to The Six, my hometown of Toronto (us locals drop the second “t” so it’s more like “Torono”). Arguably the best known city in Canada and the biggest, no cross Canada road trip could exclude TO.

Having grown up in Toronto, it’s hard for me to see it as a tourist locale. But besides visiting my friends and family, there really is so much to do in this bustling, diverse city. From museums, parks and islands to sports arenas, shopping streets and galleries, there’s something in Toronto for everyone .

But my favourite part of the city is all of the different neighbourhoods that each have a distinct culture and feel. My favourites are Chinatown, The Annex and Kensington Market. It’s also some of the best eating in Canada, no matter what cuisine you’re in the mood for!

Must do in Toronto: 

• Head up the iconic CN Tower for a view over the city
• Cruise across to the Toronto Islands and check out the skyline view
• Watch a major league baseball, basketball or hockey game
• See dinosaurs at the Royal Ontario Museum or admire art at the Art Gallery of Ontario
• Get your fill of delicious Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Korean food and any other cuisine!

Day trip to Niagara Falls!

Having grown up in Toronto, I’ve been to Niagara Falls a handful of times and often stayed overnight. At just over an hour from Toronto, Niagara Falls is an easy day trip.

But if you have the time and budget, I do recommend spending a few days in the Niagara region. Or if you’d prefer to base in Toronto and just see the falls on a day trip , that works too.

Besides seeing the incredible Niagara Falls (and yes, the Canadian side is much better than the American side) you’ll also want to check out Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario’s charming wine country.

There are lots of wine tours through Niagara if you’d rather not drive or find wineries yourself. You can also visit Albion Falls just outside of Hamilton on your way to Niagara, kind of like a warm up for the bigger Niagara Falls.

Prince Edward County, ON (3 hrs from Toronto)

Despite having lived the first 18 years of my life in Toronto, I’m sad to say I haven’t been to Prince Edward County. Which is too bad because it seems like the cutest collection of small towns, beaches, wineries, galleries, shops and parks.

The County is an island in Lake Ontario (not to be confused with Prince Edward Island, which is also an island called Prince Edward, but a province in the Atlantic Ocean) home to farmers and makers, perfect for slowing down and enjoying local life.

Must do in Prince Edward County:

• Hit the beach at Sandbanks Provincial Park or North Beach Provincial Park
• Wine taste through local wineries (there are also cideries and breweries, if you prefer)
• Bike or hike the Millennium Trail or shop local in Picton or Wellington

For more suggestions of what to do, check out my friend Renee’s post with 16 things to do in Prince Edward County!

Ottawa, ON (3 hrs from Prince Edward County)

From Prince Edward County we’re heading north to Canada’s capital, Ottawa (no, Canada’s capital is not Toronto!). Ottawa is an incredible place to learn about Canada’s history and hear a mix of our national languages, English and French.

In the winter, don’t miss skating down the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest skate rink at 7.8km.

But there’s lots of fun to be had in the summer in Ottawa too! I’ve visited in both seasons and enjoyed skating in the cold and wandering Parliament Hill in warmer months.

Must do in Ottawa: 

• Visit a museum such as The Canadian Museum of History , The Canadian War Museum or The Canadian Museum of Nature
• Take a tour of Parliament Hill
• Stroll, skate or cruise along the Rideau Canal with a Beaver Tail!

Canadian fun fact: A Beaver Tail is a Canadian dessert that is essentially deep fried dough with toppings on it in the vague shape of a beaver’s tail. No actual beavers are harmed in the making of these treats! 

Montreal, QC (2.5 hrs from Ottawa)

Bienvenue à Québec! Ready to road trip Quebec? We’re crossing over from Ontario to French-speaking Quebec and stopping first in one of my favourite cities, Montreal .

I always say that if I spoke French fluently, I would move to Montreal. But don’t worry! You don’t need to be fluent or even rudimentary at French to visit Montreal (but it would be good to parlez français if you want to move there).

Montreal has incredible food , is diverse and bustling, and has a wonderful European charm to it. There are beautiful viewpoints, stunning churches, funky street art, world-class restaurants, and lots of festivals and events.

Montreal feels like a place unlike any other in Canada and is a city where you could never get bored. I’ve visited a handful of times over the years and always enjoy the city.

Must do in Montreal: 

• Wander Old Montreal and the Port of Montreal
• Go on a food tour of Montreal enjoying bagels, poutine, crepes and much more!
• Admire Montreal’s famous Notre Dame and St. Joseph’s churches

Eastern Townships, QC (1.5 hrs from Montreal)

Despite a few visits to Montreal over the years, I haven’t explored more of Quebec yet. One area I’d love to spend a few days in is the Eastern Townships, just an hour or two southeast of Montreal.

This area is Quebec’s natural wonderland, where many Quebec and Ontario locals have cottages to spend their summers. It’s the perfect place to golf, hike, bike, take to the water and stargaze. There are also wineries, local shops and festivals to enjoy.

Must do in the Eastern Townships: 

• Get back to nature at Parc National du Mont-Orford
• Visit the world’s first Dark Sky Preserve at ASTROLab in Parc National du Mont-Mégantic
• Climb one of the world’s longest suspension bridges at Gorge Park

My friend Renee is once again coming in clutch with her list of 13 villages to visit in the Eastern Townships!

Quebec City, QC (2.5 hrs from the Eastern Townships)

On your way to Quebec’s capital, it may be worth a detour to Beauce for a sweet treat, since this town is responsible for 20% of the world’s maple syrup production!

All sugared up, you’re off to Quebec City for a few days of culture, architecture and history. There are world-renown art galleries and museums, stunning churches, and North America’s only ice hotel!

Quebec City has always struck me as a very romantic place – in fact, Colin and I thought about including it in our honeymoon itinerary . I’d love to splurge on a stay at the Château Frontenac one day (the most photographed hotel in the world). You can tell how badly I want to visit Quebec City by all of the must dos I listed below!

Must do in Quebec City: 

• Stroll along the fortified walls of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore the Citadelle de Québec, a military heritage site built between 1820 and 1850
• Admire Montmorency Falls (they’re actually taller than Niagara Falls!)
• Get your nature on at Jacques-Cartier National Park
• Shop from local artisans at Île d’Orléans
• Enjoy a day at Eastern Canada’s largest theme park , Village Vacances Valcartier, and stay the night at an ice hotel

Tadoussac, QC (3 hrs from Quebec City)

From Quebec City, you’ll drive along the St. Lawrence River to your last stop in Quebec, the historic, small town of Tadoussac. Tadoussac was founded in 1600 as the first French settlement in North America.

Despite being a small place, Tadoussac draws a good number of visitors thanks to its beautiful landscape and wildlife spotting opportunities (whales, bears and beavers!). Plus, it’s the perfect stop before you head to the Maritimes and Atlantic Canada.

Must do in Tadoussac: 

• Go whale watching and learn all about these mammals of the sea at Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre
• Hike around Saguenay Fjord National Park
• Sea kayak on Tadoussac Bay

Atlantic Canada: New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia & Newfoundland road trip

Last but not least is the east coast of Canada! We’ll be visiting all of the Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia), as well as Newfoundland. In this section, you’ll stop at:

• Fredericton
• Fundy National Park
• Charlottetown
• Annapolis Valley
• Cape Breton Island
• North Sydney
• Port aux Basques
• Gros Morne National Park
• St. John’s

Fredericton, NB (6 hrs from Tadoussac)

Ready to road trip the east coast of Canada? A big drive from Quebec has you in Fredericton, the provincial capital of New Brunswick.

While certainly not the most popular city in Canada, Fredericton is known for its colonial charm, military history, and arts and music scene. Since it’s such a long drive from Quebec into the Maritimes, why not spend a day or two in Fredericton?

Must do in Fredericton:

• Shop the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market during the day and the Garrison Night Market in the evening
• Stop by the old British garrison where you can watch the changing of the guard, visit restored barracks and cell blocks, and take part in a soldier’s daily activities
• Visit Kings Landing (no, not that one!) to see what life was like in New Brunswick 200 years ago

Fundy National Park, NB (2 hrs from Fredericton)

I remember visiting the Bay of Fundy with my family when I was about 12 years old and being wowed by the changing tides. When the tides were out, we were able to walk all the way out onto the ocean floor. This really is a unique area of Canada!

The Bay of Fundy runs along the south coast of New Brunswick and you can visit a number of sites along it. St. Andrews, to the west, is a National Historic Site and when the tide is out, you can actually drive along the ocean floor from St. Andrews to Ministers Island.

Heading northeast you’ll hit Saint John where you can watch the Reversing Falls Rapids. Next you can visit St. Martins Sea Caves, which you can visit on foot or via kayak depending on the tides. From there, you’ll be into Fundy National Park where even more natural wonders await!

Must do at Fundy National Park: 

• Hike and visit beaches along the Fundy Trail Parkway
• Visit waterfalls from Alma such as Dickson Falls, Laverty Falls and Third Vault Falls
• Explore Hopewell Rocks at both high tide and low tide

Charlottetown, PE (2.5 hrs from Fundy)

The next stop on your east coast of Canada road trip is Charlottetown in Prince Edward Island (PEI). PEI is Canada’s smallest province and while there’s lots to see, Charlottetown is a great base to explore from since everything on the island is within two hours of the capital city.

The birthplace of Canadian Confederation, Charlottetown is a historic city full of charm, waterfront features and really delicious food (I could not get enough of their ice cream and fresh seafood!). PEI also has sand dunes, museums, Indigenous history, beaches and lots more to discover.

Plus, it’s the real home of Anne of Green Gables! You might know Anne from the novels written by LM Montgomery. Just outside Charlottetown, you can visit the home that inspired Montgomery’s writing. This was one of my highlights in PEI!

Must do in Charlottetown and PEI:

• Eat home grown Cavendish potatoes, Cows ice cream and fresh PEI oysters
• Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum and walk through her home from the books
• Go beach hopping in PEI: sand dunes, red sand beaches and more!

PS: On your way from New Brunswick to PEI, don’t miss a stop in Shediac, the lobster capital of the world! 

Annapolis Valley, NS (5 hrs from Charlottetown)

From Charlottetown you’ll head back across the Confederation Bridge, down through New Brunswick and into Nova Scotia. Your first stop in Nova Scotia is the Annapolis Valley, the province’s wine region!

Historically an apple-growing region, the Annapolis Valley is now known for its acidic white wine and Méthode Classique sparkling wine, as well as ciders and spirits. Of course, there’s lots to discover in this area for non-drinkers too! The views are beautiful and there’s lots of nature, history and delicious food to enjoy.

Must do in the Annapolis Valley:

• Go on a wine tour to try the Valley’s best
• Visit a recreation of one of North America’s first settlements at Port-Royal National Historic Site
• Learn about the history and culture of the Mi’kmaw people at Kejimkujik National Park

Halifax, NS (2 hrs from the Annapolis Valley)

Next up is one of my favourite cities in Canada (and another one I’d consider moving to), Halifax. It was one of the highlights of our Atlantic Canada honeymoon .

Halifax is a really cool city with lots to do, great local seafood, an awesome waterfront and just a great vibe all around. I loved that the city had some awesome history to discover in really engaging ways, as well as lots of modern and multi-cultural offerings.

Plus, there are so many awesome day trips from Halifax along the coast of Nova Scoatia, like the famous Peggys Cove lighthouse and adorable town of Lunenberg.

Must do in Halifax:

• Get dinner at The Bicycle Thief, try Nova Scotian donair and other great eats in Halifax
• Have a moving experience at the Pier 21 Immigration Museum (probably the best museum I’ve ever visited!)
• Visit the Halifax Citadel and learn about Canada’s military history
• Walk along the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and take the ferry over to Dartmouth
• Go on a day trip to Peggys Cove , Lunenberg and Mahone Bay

Need more suggestions? Check out 22 things to do in Halifax! 

Cape Breton Island, NS (5 hrs from Halifax)

From Halifax you’ll head to the jewel of Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Island!

Depending on how much time you have, you can choose to drive the entirety of the Cabot Trail around Cape Breton Island, or just visit one or two towns. The entire trail is only 298 km (185 mi) long, so could be driven in a day. But I highly recommend spending a few days in this picturesque region!

Cape Breton was the most beautiful part of our 2021 Atlantic Canada honeymoon . We loved checking out beautiful coastal vistas, going on short hikes amongst the fall foliage, and discovering small town bakeries and restaurants. I’d definitely suggest prioritizing this stop on your cross Canada road trip!

Must do on Cape Breton Island:

• Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck
• Check out the stunning views at Lakies Head near Ingonish
• Hike the Skyline Trail near Cheticamp
• Eat breakfast at Salty Rose’s Periwinkle Cafe, have dinner at L’Abri and get fresh baked goods at Aucoin Bakery

For more details on where to stay and what to do on Cape Breton, check out my 5 Day Cabot Trail Itinerary on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia! 

North Sydney, NS (2 hrs from Cape Breton Island)

After your adventure around Cape Breton, it’s time to start making your way to Newfoundland, the most eastern province in Canada and the last one to tick off your Canadian bucket list.

The easiest way to road trip to Newfoundland from Nova Scotia is by taking a Marine Atlantic ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. There is year-round ferry service, typically with two departures a day, and you can drive your car onto the ferry. A sailing takes about seven hours.

While waiting for your ferry to depart, you can enjoy Sydney’s waterfront, explore the nearby Fortress of Louisbourg and check out the world’s largest fiddle!

Port aux Basques, NL (7 hrs from North Sydney)

Welcome to Newfoundland, your final province on this massive cross Canada road trip! Depending on what sailing you took from Nova Scotia, you may arrive at Port aux Basques in the evening or early the next morning.

In case you get seasick like I do, or just need a break from being on the move, you may want to book a night in Port aux Basques before continuing on with your east coast Canadian road trip. While in Port aux Basques you can check out the Cape Ray Lighthouse, go for a stroll along the Grand Bay West Beach Trailway, or head out on a marine excursion.

Canadian fun fact: Despite its spelling, most people pronounce Newfoundland as NEW-fin-LAND and not new-FOUND-land. 

Gros Morne National Park, NL (3.5 hrs from Port aux Basques)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne National Park is probably one of the most beautiful places in Canada. But because it’s hard to get to and lesser known, it doesn’t see the same huge crowds as Banff or Whistler.

All that means is you’ll have a lot of this beauty to yourself! Explore the rugged coast line and see where tectonic plates once crashed to form epic mountains, rocky tablelands, gorges, ponds, forests and more!

Must do in Gros Morne National Park:

• Be wowed by the view at Western Brook Pond Fjord
• Hike up Lookout Hills Trail or summit Gros Morne Mountain
• Depending on the time of year, you can go for a pond cruise, kayak on Trout River, bike through fall foliage, or ski and snowboard in Burridges Gulch

Gander, NL (4 hrs from Gros Morne)

Come from away to Gander, Newfoundland, the town made famous for hosting the “plane people” when air space was closed during 9/11.

On Sep 11, 2001, 38 planes with 6,500 passengers and crew members were grounded in Gander, which had a population of just 10,000. But Gander stepped up and showed the world what it means to be a good neighbour by welcoming and caring for everyone. This is all beautifully depicted in the musical, Come From Away, which I’ve been very fortunate to see in Toronto and Vancouver.

It’s because I’m such a fan of this musical that Gander is on my Newfoundland bucket list. But even if you don’t know the show, this is a pretty remarkable town to visit and an important place in history.

Must do in Gander:

• Visit the Gander International Airport, once the largest airport in North America
• Learn about Gander’s aviation history at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum
• Take a trip to the Appleton 9/11 Memorial where a piece of steel from the Twin Towers is located (passengers from the grounded planes donated money to help build the park where the memorial is located)

Elliston, NL (2.5 hrs from Gander)

We’re coming to the end of your east coast Canada road trip. On your way to Elliston, stop at Terra Nova National Park, Canada’s most easterly national park, and the Discovery Trail, home to sweeping views and coastal history.

Just before Elliston you can stretch your legs along the Skerwink Trail, once named one of the best walks in the world by Conde Nast, and the perfect place to spot birds and humpback whales.

Speaking of wildlife spotting, that’s why I added Elliston to this Canada road trip itinerary. Nicknamed Bird Island Cove, Elliston is one of the best places in North America to see puffins from land! If you’re visiting between May and September, a visit to Puffin Island in Elliston would be well worth it.

Short on time? Not into puffins? If you’d rather not stop in Elliston, you can carry on straight from Gander to St. John’s (3.5 hrs drive). 

St. John’s, NFL (3.5 hrs from Elliston)

Congratulations, you have officially made it to the end of the ultimate cross Canada road trip! From Victoria to St. John’s, from east to west, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, you have officially driven through every province and the entire length of Canada.

Give yourself a few days in Newfoundland’s artsy, historic and colourful capital to celebrate! Here you can dine out, enjoy Maritime music and discover what makes Newfoundland so unique.

Prefer to celebrate the end of your road trip out in nature? St. John’s has lots of options for that too. Hike the East Coast Trail, go puffin or whale watching, ferry to Bell Island, check out the gardens at Pippy Park or spot wildlife at Salmonier Nature Park.

Must do in St. John’s:

• Take in the views and learn some history at Signal Hill National Historic Site
• Push a little farther east to Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America
• Learn about the history, art and culture of Newfoundland at The Rooms
• Check out the colourful homes on Jellybean Row

Canadian fun fact: Don’t confuse St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland, with Saint John, a city (but not the capital) of New Brunswick. 

Where to go after you finish driving across Canada

You did it – you drove all across Canada on the most epic cross Canada road trip! Now what?

From St. John’s, you can fly direct to a few places in Canada (like Halifax, Montreal, Toronto or Calgary) or internationally, to places like Orlando, Florida and London, UK . Of course, that would mean either returning your rental vehicle in St. John’s, which may incur an expensive one-way fee, or selling it there, which could take time.

If you’re keeping your vehicle, the easiest way to leave St. John’s is to drive to Argentia (1.5 hr drive) and ferry back to North Sydney . This overnight ferry boards at 5:00pm and arrives in North Sydney the next morning at 9:00am.

If a 16 hour ferry crossing doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you could drive back to Port aux Basques (9 hrs from St. John’s) and get on the 7 hour ferry to North Sydney from there.

Or, you can put your most seaworthy road trip companion on the long ferry from Argentia while you hop a flight out of St. John’s (this is definitely what I will be doing – apologies to my husband who will get stuck with the car!).

Once back in Nova Scotia, you’re on Canada’s mainland and can continue driving to your final destination from there . Rather than reverse the Canada road trip you just did, why not check out our neighbour to the south and start a US road trip?

From North Sydney it’s only a 7.5 hr drive into Maine, where you can begin exploring the US. That may or may not be the next big road trip I’m planning!

What’s missing from this Canadian road trip planner?

Frankly, quite a lot! Canada is a huge country and while this road trip covers 34 places across all 10 provinces, that barely scratches the surface of what Canada has to offer.

I created this itinerary by researching places of interest in each province. Next, I plotted them on a map, which you can see above with all of the purple dots.

I then figured out a driving route that would link as many of the dots as possible without detouring too far from the most efficient east-west route. Sadly, some of the purple dots didn’t make it into the final road trip itinerary as they were just too far away.

The majority of Canadians live along the Canada/US border, so you’ll notice that my road trip route also stays quite far south. That means I missed a lot of central/northern Canada, including incredible places like:

• Haida Gwaii in BC
• The home of polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba
• All of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
• The capital of Alberta (Edmonton)
• Algonquin and Muskoka in Ontario
• Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula
• Labrador, which makes up the province of Newfoundland and Labrador

All of these places are well worth visiting, but difficult to do on an east-west Canada road trip that’s primarily based in the south of the country. I hope to visit them all some day on separate trips!

How to plan a road trip in Canada if you’re short on time

The road trip itinerary I listed above covers 34 stops across Canada and would likely take 2-3 months to enjoy properly. But what if you don’t have 2-3 months to road trip Canada? No worries! There are lots of cross Canada road trips you can take if you’re short on time.

Obviously you can complete just a part of my road trip itinerary above if you don’t have time for the whole thing. But here are a few more suggestions for Canadian road trips depending on how much time you have:

1 week Canada road trip: Drive from Toronto to Quebec City

Toronto (3 nights) > Montreal (2 nights) > Quebec (2 nights) 

With one week, you could do a mini Ontario and Quebec road trip when you drive from Toronto to Quebec City, stopping in Montreal along the way.

You could also take a half or full day trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto . The entire drive is only 8 hours, making this an easy road trip to complete in a week.

2 week Canada road trip: Vancouver to Banff road trip

Victoria (2 nights) > Vancouver (3 nights) > Kelowna (2 nights) > Jasper (2 nights) > Banff (3 nights) > Calgary (2 nights)

Two weeks would be a great amount of time for a Vancouver to Banff road trip, seeing the best of the Rocky Mountains and Canada’s west coast. You can stop for wine in Kelowna and even push north to Jasper to really make the most of the area’s beauty!

With two weeks, you would even have time to add on Victoria on the west and Calgary on the east if you’re happy to move fast. Of course, if you wanted to slow down and spend more time at the national parks, you could cut these extra stops and add days in Jasper and Banff.

You can also drive from Calgary to Vancouver if you want to do this road trip in reverse.

3 week Canada road trip: East coast Canada road trip

Halifax (3 nights) > Annapolis Valley (2 nights) > Bay of Fundy (3 nights) > Charlottetown and PEI (4 nights) > Cape Breton Island (3 nights) > ferry to Newfoundland (1 night) > Gros Morne National Park (2 nights) > St. John’s (2 nights) > ferry to Nova Scotia (1 night) > return to Halifax 

When we went on our Atlantic Canada honeymoon , we had about 3 weeks to explore the Maritimes and it was a great amount of time.

I would highly recommend dedicating a three week Canadian road trip to one region of the country, whether that’s an east coast Canada road trip or west coast Canada road trip, rather than trying to drive across a few regions.

I’ve started this itinerary in Halifax, as it’s probably the easiest airport to fly into. After a few days exploring the city of Halifax, you can pick up a car and explore Atlantic Canada! You’ll start with wine tasting in the Annapolis Valley and then drive over to New Brunswick to check out the Bay of Fundy.

From there, you’re driving over to PEI for fresh seafood and then back to Nova Scotia to loop Cape Breton Island. Next, you’re on the ferry to Newfoundland where you’ll see the views of Gros Morne National Park and colourful homes of St. John’s.

Finally, you’ll board the overnight ferry and make your way back to Halifax where you can return your rental car and fly home.

1 month Canada road trip: Toronto to Vancouver driving trip

With a whole month, you can make a pretty serious dent in driving across Canada! Rather than stretching yourself to drive from coast to coast, save the Atlantic provinces for a future trip and just drive from Toronto (my old hometown) to Vancouver (my current hometown).

• Week 1: Toronto, Tobermory & Manitoulin Island
• Week 2: Driving across the prairies (see my recommended spots in the full itinerary above)
• Week 3: Banff & Jasper
• Week 4: The Okanagan & Vancouver

Alternatively, you could head east from Toronto and spend a month exploring Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. You probably wouldn’t have time to make it to Newfoundland, but you could tick off quite a few east coast provinces.

• Week 1: Toronto, Prince Edward County & Ottawa
• Week 2: Montreal, Eastern Townships & Quebec
• Week 3: Bay of Fundy and PEI
• Week 4: Halifax and Cape Breton Island

Wrapping up: 10 cross Canada road trips tips

Before you hit the road, keep these road trip tips in mind!

1. Safety first (car edition) : Make sure you’re comfortable driving the vehicle you’ll use for this Canadian road trip and that any necessary maintenance is taken care of. Follow the rules of the road, regularly service your car and have jumper cables available.

2. Safety first (human edition) : Stay safe and healthy on the road by staying in accommodation that you’re comfortable with, and keeping in touch with friends and family (particularly if you’re travelling alone). Make sure your car is stocked with water, a first aid kit and any other emergency supplies.

3. Book ahead in the busy season : Campgrounds, tours and parking lots fill up fast in busy Canadian tourist hot spots in the middle of summer! Make sure you do your research and book ahead when needed. While this might impact your ability to be spontaneous, it could save you a lot of stress and money.

4. Download all the apps : These days there are apps to help you find cheap gas, roadside attractions, free places to park, scenic campsites and so much more! Download the apps you need and be sure you have offline maps downloaded to help you navigate when you don’t have cell service. You may also want to join a roadside assistance or hotel loyalty program.

5. Consider a parks pass : Depending on how many national parks you’re visiting, you may want to buy the Parks Canada Discovery Pass for cheaper entrance to all of the national parks of Canada. Each province also has a pass for their provincial parks, which may be worth looking into.

6. Take it slow : If this is your first time to Canada or first big road trip, slow down. Give yourself time to get used to life on the road and schedule off-days so you can rest, do laundry, etc. Remember, Canada is a big place! You’ll enjoy your Canadian road trip a lot more if you aren’t driving 8 hours a day, rushing from one stop to the next.

7. Have a plan to stay connected : Depending on where you’re going on your road trip, you may not always have cell or internet service. And depending on where you’re coming from, you may not be able to use your home service in Canada. Look into options ahead of time, like buying a portable wifi unit, getting an e-Sim or stopping at wifi-friendly cafes, so you can stay connected.

8. Start preparing early : If you’re planning to be on the road for a couple of weeks or a couple of months, you’ll want to prep ahead of time. How far do you want to drive each day? Are you staying at campgrounds or hotels? Are you eating out or hitting the grocery store?

If you’re travelling with anyone else, make sure you’re having these conversations with them so everyone is on the same page.

9. Be respectful : Your Canada road trip will likely take you through lots of natural areas, so remember to Leave No Trace and be respectful of the outdoor environment. It’s also important to do your homework about whose land you’re travelling on, paying respect to Canada’s Indigenous peoples whose unceded land we live on.

10. Plan your next trip back to Canada! Whether you drive from Victoria to St. John’s or just a small section in between, make sure this trip to Canada isn’t your last. Hopefully you’ll be amazed by the natural wonders, history, culture, food and people here in Canada, and eagre to plan your next trip back!

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And there you have it, my ultimate cross Canada road trip itinerary. I hope this itinerary has gotten you excited for your own road trip across Canada. I’d love to know: Where in Canada do you most want to visit? 

Check out more adventures across Canada:

• 10 Things You Must Eat in Montreal
• How to Spend a Weekend in Penticton, BC
• Camping at Porteau Cove, BC
• 5 Day Cabot Trail Itinerary on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
• 22 Things to Do in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Riana Ang-Canning is a travel writer who has been sharing her global adventures as the founder of Teaspoon of Adventure since 2012. In that time, Riana has travelled to almost 50 countries on 6 continents, including interning in Eswatini, working in Tokyo, road tripping New Zealand and living abroad in Prague. Riana helps everyday travellers discover the world on a mid-budget, proving that you don't have to be athletic, wealthy or nomadic to have an adventure!

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22 comments.

What a great trip you have to look forward to! I took 9 weeks to do this trip (return) the summer of 2019 and it was amazing — mainly staying in motels and AirBnBs (pre van life). You have many of the same stops on your itinerary. Just make sure to leave time for serendipity — those things you learn about from a sign on the side of the road.

-Lyn |www.ramblynjazz.com

Thanks so much, Lyn! So cool that you’ve been on this trip and great advice. Definitely have to leave room for some spontaneous stops and detours!

Yes to long-form content! Well done on pulling toegther this insanely comprehensive guide and road trip across Canada. This is content I’d love to read and indulge in. Your stops not only have a great distance to another to not overwhelm oneself and exhaust the driver, but I found all stops to be very engaging and of interest. It shows how much there is to do and see in Canada within reasonale distance, once you are here, why not check out this place, only 1.5h away and this makes a road trip interesting and long-lasting for me. I also appreciate the cafes recommendations along the way. Keep it up Riana!

Thanks so much, Carolin! You are definitely my inspiration for well-researched, long form content. I’ll have to commission you to do the cafe companion post to this one some day!

What an amazing trip ! I love that you provided a shorter version also. However, I would love to do the longer one. I worked in Toronto one summer when I was a student and travelled around by train a little. I visit Montreal regularly as have family living there. But I have only visited a fraction of Canada so would love to explore further especially the West coast and mountain provinces.

Enjoy the trip and safe travels,

Thanks so much! I hope you get to explore more of Canada one day!

After reading this, I am so ready for a cross-Canada road trip! Growing up, my family regularly drove Ontario to BC and back as our summer vacation, and we also drove one summer to PEI and one summer to Newfoundland, so I’ve done it all in sections. (We usually opted for the detour through the States to skip Thunder Bay, sorry haha, but I’d like to give it another chance.) I’d looove to do it all at once as you’ve planned here, and there are a few places I’ve havent seen yet (somehow we skipped Fredericton, for example, and I’d like to see the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg). I’d forgotten how beautiful Tobermory is. I appreciate the “What’s missing?” section because it’s impossible to see it all in one trip—we are too lucky in this country!

Aw thanks so much for checking out the post, Melanie! So cool that you’ve been all over Canada with your family and I hope you (and I!) get to do the full road trip soon.

Thank you for sharing your Canada road trip, which looks an epic road trip, I have wanted to visit Canada, but I wont be doing it all in one long road trip in stages would be lovely, this has certainly given me some ideas for the future 🙂

Thanks, Nic! I hope you have an awesome time when you visit Canada.

Great blog! I did road trips in other parts of the world but needed clarification about the itinerary in Canada. Now I know how to plan. Thank you so much!

Thanks for checking it out! Glad it was helpful.

This is an excellent read! I have visited most of the places mentioned (in parts, and before having kids) and I can definitely say this is very practical and comprehensive! Like you said, Canada is sooo big that it takes time to visit most of it. Thank you for all the tips and recommendation. I can definitely use them now that I am traveling with my family (ie kiddos).

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your next Canadian adventure!

We are planning to do the cross Canada trip this summer. We are really excited about it and appreciate you spending time describing different places to visit. We are really excited about it and now even more so.

That’s so exciting! I’m glad my post was helpful. I hope you have a great time this summer!

Good day Riana

We are planning to self drive in Canada on early fall but we have only 3 weeks to explore . We are from Asia country and we know probably is not enough to explore everything according to the itinerary you recommended . Possible can advise us which is most and must visit from Vancouver to toronto by driving . Really appreciated

Hi Stephanie, thanks so much for checking out my post and how exciting that you’ll be visiting Canada this fall! I would actually suggest two smaller road trips to make the most of your time and see some of the best of Canada. First, driving from Vancouver to Calgary with stops in Kelowna, Jasper and Banff (apx 10-12 days). Then from Calgary I’d fly to Montreal or Quebec City and road trip through Montreal/QC, Niagara and Toronto (apx 8-10 days). Both of those would be one-way road trips, so you’ll likely incur an extra cost for a one-way drop off. You’d also be missing out on the east coast, which is a shame because it’s beautiful. But maybe you can add that to your next trip. I hope that helps and happy adventuring!

Really thanks for the recommendation but may I know the place I will be missing out for the east coast maybe I can adjust for extension

No worries! I actually have a post with my recommended Atlantic Canada itinerary: https://teaspoonofadventure.com/atlantic-canada-honeymoon-itinerary/ . I’d say the main places to see would be Halifax, PEI and the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton. I think you could do that in about 7-10 days, though more time wouldn’t be bad. That could also be a round trip drive if you pick up and drop off your car in Halifax.

Wow, this article really got me excited to plan my next road trip! The diversity of landscapes and destinations mentioned here is truly inspiring. I’ve been to a few of these places, but there are definitely some hidden gems I can’t wait to explore. Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive guide with helpful tips and recommendations. Can’t wait to hit the road and create some unforgettable memories! Right now I’m exploring campsites with my toddler.

Thanks for checking it out, Caroline! Enjoy camping with your little one!

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Canada Road Trip Last updated: April 1st, 2022

If the thought of being behind the wheel while driving amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world excites you, then this Canada road trip article is for you.

As world travellers that specialize in Canada travel, we’ve done some epic road trips in our lifetime, including the Australian East Coast, the Oregon Coast, California, and parts of Mexico, Malaysia, Peru, and New Zealand. Still, nothing compares to the 150-day road trip across Canada we did back in 2017. Comprising over 27,000 kilometres of asphalt (and some dirt roads as well), we got to explore Canada from coast to coast to coast. However, not everyone has 150 days to dedicate to driving across Canada.

While there are many other road trips not listed here, as well as a variety of incredible destinations that may not include an iconic road trip, we believe these 13 itineraries below are some of the best road trips in Canada and we hope they are helpful suggestions when you’re ready to take your next Canada road trip.

Let’s get started.

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Icefields Parkway, Alberta

How could I not start an article about Canada’s best road trips without first mentioning the Icefields Parkway, which has often been ranked as one of the best road trips in the entire world? Stretching 232 kilometres through both Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, this highway invites you into a journey of mind-blowing scenery, including mighty mountains, waterfalls, turquoise-coloured lakes and rivers, and glaciers too. While the drive from Banff to Jasper really only takes upwards of three-four hours, you’ll probably want to budget an entire day for all the stops you’ll be making to take photos, short hikes, or even full-on tours at the Columbia Glacier. Popular stops include Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Sunwapta Falls, and Athabasca Falls, just to name a few. For those coming from Calgary to Banff , you just continue towards Lake Louise and then head North on highway 93.

Best time to go: This Alberta road trip is best from June to September, although May works as well. October is also good if you don’t mind a higher chance of rain in exchange for much fewer tourists. From November until April, you should expect snow and ice. This is also a beautiful time to do the road trip, but you’ll need to be much better skilled at driving and expect delays. In addition, many things such as the Columbia Icefield tour are closed.

Bonus: Due to the popularity of this area, it’s also a great place for delicious food. There are so many restaurants in the area and we’ve made some extensive guides, such as our guide to the best Banff restaurants and the best Canmore restaurants .

Cowboy Trail, Alberta

If you’re looking for some prairie and mountainous “wild west” scenery, Alberta’s Cowboy Trail is the road trip for you. Primarily located just south of Calgary, you could start your experience in the province’s biggest city, taking time to explore the many things to do in Calgary such as the Glenbow Museum, Heritage Park, Studio Bell, or the new central library. If you’re up for a party, time your visit with the Calgary Stampede, which is known as the greatest outdoor show on Earth. You could even stop by the Alberta Boot Company and grab yourself some authentic Cowboy boots or other Western-style clothing.

While the actual “Cowboy Trail” refers to Highway 22, which travels all the way from the Edmonton area down into the USA, our favourite part starts around Bragg Creek and takes you down past Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Okotoks, High River, Longview, and down towards Pincher Creek. You’ll pass a lot of stunning scenery and historical sites such as the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site as well as a number of Western-style towns before winding up in the Rocky Mountains such as the Crowsnest Pass and Waterton Lakes. If you’re not wanting to continue into the USA, you could return to Calgary via Highway 2, stopping to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo-Jump .

Best time to go: This is one of the best road trips from Calgary and is best done between May and October.

Banff to Vancouver via the Trans-Canada Highway

While the Trans-Canada Highway can take you across the entire country, the most beautiful part, in our opinion, is from Calgary to Vancouver . After just an hour or so, you’ll arrive in Banff with nothing but gorgeous scenery for the remainder of the drive. This 900-kilometre slice of the Trans-Canada takes you through Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park of Canada, and finally into Vancouver, which is nestled next to the Pacific Ocean. While this drive can be done in one very long 12-hour day, you’ll obviously want to take as long as possible to make use of the incredible national parks you’ll be driving through. There are also a number of side trips you could take, such as highway 93 down into Radium Hot Springs, and Highway 97, which will take you down to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley.

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Best time to go: This largely depends on what you aim to do. The safest time to go is during the warmer months when the highways are clear. However, if you’re into skiing, this is one of the best places in the world to shred powder, which is typically best between January and March.

For more tips on what to bring on a road trip, check out our Road Trip Essentials article.

Road Trip around the Okanagan Valley, BC

While the Okanagan Valley isn’t really known as a specific “road trip”, it is home to one of Canada’s most famous wine regions, a gastronomic hot spot, and beautiful Lake Okanagan. There are all sorts of beautiful towns to visit, such as Kelowna , Penticton, and Vernon. There are all sorts of award-winning wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, and sandy beaches as well. This also happens to be one of Canada’s warmest regions, which can hit 40 degrees Celcius in the summer months.

Best time to go:  June to September for the warmest temperatures. April, May, and October are also great and a bit cooler.

Sea to Sky Highway, BC

This is the shortest road trip mentioned in this article but a great one to take if you’re in the Vancouver area. The Sea to Sky Highway links Vancouver to Whistler, which are less than two hours apart, making this one of the most popular road trips from Vancouver. Driving along the coast, this is a great place to see the beautiful west coast. Popular stops include Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver, Shannon Falls, and the Britannia Mine Museum. There’s also the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, which provides unforgettable views and a suspension bridge and of course, Squamish and Whistler, which provide all sorts of adventurous activities. In addition, don’t forget to experience Vancouver whale watching while in the city as well as all the other fun things to do in Vancouver .

Tour Idea: Sea-to-Sky Gondola and Whistler Day Trip Tour .

Best time to go:  July to September is Vancouver’s dry season, but if the rain doesn’t bother you, almost any time of year is good. If you’re into skiing or snowboarding, January to March is best.

Vancouver Island, BC

Vancouver Island is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Canada and is home to some of the best things to do in British Columbia . Not only does it have one of the mildest climates in the country, but it’s also home to a variety of landscapes, including rainforests, mountains, rugged coastlines, and scenic towns and cities, making it a great place for a BC road trip. It’s also home to beautiful gardens, epic hikes, surfing, scuba diving, and whale-watching tours. Two of the most popular places to visit include Victoria and Tofino, which are on opposite sides of the island. While driving between the two, don’t forget to stop at Cathedral Grove to marvel at the massive trees as well as the many other parks and towns along the way. Finish the trip with one of Tofino’s stunning sunsets.

Best time to go: a West Coast road trip is best between March to May and September to November. Summer is great too but is very busy and expensive.

Before you go, check out our article about things to do in Victoria BC .

Dempster Highway, Yukon

As Canada’s only all-weather road that goes past the Arctic Circle, the Dempster Highway has become one of the most unique road trips in Canada. However, this is not your average highway. The Dempster Highway is a 700-kilometre extremely isolated dirt road with only one service station (they also offer accommodation and a restaurant) option along the way in Eagle Plains. This road trip takes a little more preparation than the others and will be much harder on your vehicle than any other road trip mentioned in this article. However, for those who choose this adventure, you’ll be rewarded with incredible arctic scenery and the chance to drive all the way to Tuktoyaktuk and the Arctic Ocean!

Best time to go: The best time to go would be in the warmer months between May and early October. The road is open year-round but the driving becomes much more dangerous in the winter. Spring will bring a lot of bugs, summer will bring a lot of tourists, and the fall has no bugs and beautiful fall foliage (hint: our favourite time is the fall). However, if you time your arrival in Inuvik for mid-July, you might be able to experience the Great Northern Arts Festival.

Georgian Bay Coastal Route, Ontario

Looking for one of the best road trips from Toronto? With more than 30,000 islands and over 2,000 kilometres (1,243 miles) of shoreline, the Georgian Bay Coastal Route loops around the Bay from Toronto and features some of Ontario’s most stunning scenery. Some of the most popular stops include the Bruce Peninsula, Parry Sound, and Killarney Provincial Park. There’s also beautiful Manitoulin Island, which is the world’s largest freshwater island, as well as Wasaga Beach, which is the world’s largest freshwater beach.

In addition, you could also extend the road trip and add in the Chatham-Kent Corridor, which is comprised of 23 small communities overlooking Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and the Thames River. Basically, it goes from Toronto to Amherstburg, which makes this one of the most popular road trips from Toronto. This route is popular with motorcyclists but is equally impressive on four wheels. Without a doubt, the most famous stop along the way is Niagara Falls Canada .

Best time to go: Summer is great but also busy. Shoulder season in late August to mid-September or in the spring from May to June is also great. Either way, this is one of the best things to do in Ontario .

Lake Superior Circle Tour, Ontario

While the entire Lake Superior Circle Tour takes you to both Canada and the USA, you could opt to do a half-circle tour and just stay on the Canadian side. Either way, it’s a beautiful drive and a really cool place to get out in nature. Lake Superior is absolutely massive and will make you feel as if you’re driving alongside the ocean. It’s home to some incredible scenery as well as some interesting history from the war between Canada and the USA. In fact, you can even go scuba diving to see shipwrecks. Popular stops include Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior Provincial Park, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ruby Lake Provincial Park, Pukaskwa National Park, and Thunder Bay. This is one of those places where you should plan to spend at least a few days and perhaps go camping, hiking, or enjoy some time on the lake. It’s a great road trip in Ontario for those who love the outdoors.

Best time to go: The warmer months from May to October. July and August will be the busiest. Before going, don’t forget to enjoy one of the many awesome things to do in Toronto !

Montreal to Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec

For those wanting to experience a world-class city like Montreal, followed by a scenic road trip, the Gaspe Peninsula is the one for you. This 9-hour trip takes you along the St. Lawrence River, from Montreal to Quebec City, and up to the Gaspé Peninsula. Known for its pine forests and looming cliffs, the Gaspé Peninsula is a stunning place to visit. Some of the highlights include visiting the pierced rock in Percé, spending some time at the Parc de la Gaspésie, and taking a boat tour to Bonaventure Island. Obviously, the cities of Quebec and Montreal aren’t so shabby either. This is a great road trip for those wanting to mix urban and rural fun.

Best time to go:  June to mid-September. Want more? Here are other things to do in Quebec as well as the top things to do in Montreal .

Prince Edward Island Coastal Drives

With so many beautiful coastal drives, the hardest thing might be picking the right one. Then again, you could always do all three. The tourism board has three road trips they recommend, which include the North Coast Coastal Drive, Central Coastal Drive, and Points East Coastal Drive. The North Coast will introduce you to its Mi’kmaq culture as well as some unique stops, including a potato museum and a college for the Highland arts. The Central Coastal Drive includes the Red Sands Shore and the Green Gables Shore region. This area is great to experience the beautiful red sand that PEI is famous for as well as the historical landmark of Anne of Green Gables. Lastly, there’s the Points East Coastal Drive, which is characterized by its parks, trails, and lighthouses. Either way, you’ll be treated to an array of stunning coastal views and delicious seafood along the way.

Best time to go:  The Eastern Canada road trip is best in the warmer months, as many attractions close in the winter. Want more ideas? Here are other things to do in Prince Edward Island .

Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

For those visiting the East Coast, don’t miss a scenic drive on Cabot Trail, which is easily one of the best things to do in Nova Scotia . Cradling the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the Cabot Trail has become one of the most famous road trips in Canada and the most famous East Coast Canada road trip. At 300 kilometres in length, most of which hug the coastline, this road trip is perfect for those who love the ocean and incredible views. Traversing through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, there are all sorts of places to stop off and go for a hike as well. One of the most popular hikes is the Skyline Trail, which takes you up to the peak of the highlands for jaw-dropping views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are also some small communities of Celtic and Acadian descent, which are also home to many artisans. This is another road trip that only takes 3-4 hours to complete but is better done over one day or more.

Tour Idea: Click here to learn about a low-cost Smartphone Audio Driving Tour .

Best time to go: June to September is best for good weather but October is great to see the fall foliage.

Spending more time in Nova Scotia? Don’t forget to enjoy some of the best things to do in Halifax !

The Viking Trail and Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

Known to locals as “The Rock”, Newfoundland is one of the most unique and beautiful provinces in Canada. It has its lively music, food, culture, and a really friendly laid-back charm. It’s also a great place for a Canada road trip thanks to Gros Morne National Park and the Viking Trail. In fact, there are many great road trips in Newfoundland but this one stands out as the best. If you’re looking for incredible scenery, wildlife, adventure, and ancient history, there’s no better place to go. It all starts with Gros Morne National Park, which is home to landlocked fjords, mountains, forests, barren cliffs, and the sea. It’s also home to the only place in the world where you can walk on the Earth’s mantle. There’s also loads of wildlife, including moose and caribou. Then there’s the Viking Trail , which takes you from Gros Morne National Park up to St. Anthony’s. This is the tip of Newfoundland and home to the thousand-year-old Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Both Gros Morne and L’Anse aux Meadows are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Best time to go: June to early October is the best time for good weather. It’s also the only time L’Anse aux Meadows is open. For more, check out our article on the best things to do in Newfoundland

Road Trip Canada – Canada’s Trans-Canada Highway

The Trans-Canada Highway is the most epic and incredibly long road trip you can take in Canada. It stretches across the country through all 10 provinces. Starting in Victoria, it ends in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Some of the (many) highlights awaiting road-trippers include Vancouver, Banff National Park , the Alberta Badlands, Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Fundy National Park, and Gros Morne National Park, just to name a few. In fact, there are far too many highlights to include here. Just make sure you have a lot of time. Stopping only to sleep, this trip will take approximately 7 days. Personally, I’d want at least one month to do the whole journey from coast to coast. Add in an additional 2-4 weeks if you plan on going North to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Best time to go:  April to October for optimal weather coast to coast. However, some parts of Canada still get snowstorms up until May.

We hope this list has inspired you to take a Canada road trip somewhere in this country, if not all the way across.

If you’re exploring Canada, we have many other articles you might enjoy as well, including:

• Things to Do in Drumheller
• Things to Do in Jasper
• Whale Watching Canada
• Things to Do in Calgary
• Camping in Alberta

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March 18, 2020 at 5:18 am

Traveling by car can get you places which can be very difficult to reach by public transport or tour. It gives you the convenience of going your own way, in your own time, and it can often be cheaper than public transport alternatives, especially if traveling as a couple or a group. Many car rental services are giving comfortable rides at affordable rates Here, some top road trip ideas to inspire you : 1) The Trans-Canada Highway 2) Sea to Sky Country, British Columbia 3) Icefields Parkway, Alberta 4) Country Routes, Quebec 5) The Dempster Highway, Yukon and Northwest Territories 6) Coastal Drives, Prince Edward Island

I mentioned above places are when I visited last time in Canada by ReRyde ride share service. It is easy for me to travel all the places at affordable rates within the scheduled hours. I enjoyed my trip happily by seamless ride To get more information: https://www.reryde.com/

June 9, 2020 at 7:33 pm

I am especially interested in the Dempster Highway drive. Could you send me a guide please?

Mike Richins 325-660-8904

5058 Oaklawn Drive Abilene, Texas 79606

June 10, 2020 at 3:23 pm

We don’t have any guides to sell. We might create a digital one, but it wouldn’t be ready anytime soon.

June 24, 2020 at 8:56 pm

I’m looking for some good road trips as I’m RVing from Kingston, Ontario to Vancouver Island in September and taking a month to do it.

June 25, 2020 at 1:23 am

Oh awesome, that sounds like a great trip. So much to see along the way. Riding Mountain NP, Grasslands NP in Sask, Calgary, the Rocky Mountains, etc 🙂

September 9, 2020 at 6:37 pm

My wife and I are planning to drive from Surrey BC to London Ontario. Leaving October 9th, or 10th 2020. wish me luck. we are hoping for good weather.

September 9, 2020 at 7:16 pm

Very cool! That’s a big drive! Just going for fun?

January 30, 2021 at 8:32 pm

There is the Northern Woods and Water Highway road trip that is the furthest North people can travel east west in Canada. See the website http://www.NWWR.ca As an Association we promote a different view of the prairies. It can be connected with the TransCanada or Yellowhead for a circle tour of Western Canada from Winnipeg to Vancouver and return. Get on anywhere and experience woods, water and wildlife.

February 1, 2021 at 3:56 pm

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Are you like a Tourism Board for the area? We’d love to feature this one day on the channel

April 28, 2021 at 5:12 pm

just got some new wheels so anxious to hit the road….when we can once again do that! thanks for the great ideas!

April 3, 2023 at 9:01 pm

Do you have suggestions for renting a car that would allow you to rent the car on the west coast and leave it on the east coast?

April 4, 2023 at 1:51 pm

Not really. Some do allow that though for a fee. Sometimes you can book it this way through a site like Rentalcars.com, Expedia, etc.

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72 Road Trip Quotes To Ignite Your Wanderlust

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There is something quite special about a road trip out on the open road. It’s the sense of freedom and loose exploration that can really do a lot for your traveling spirit. But if you’re looking for road trip quotes to ignite your wanderlust we’ve got you covered! This post will have road tripping quotes, road trip quotes with friends, and road trip captions – all with the hope of inspiring you to go on your very own road trip!

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Road Tripping Quotes

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• “All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” -Jack Kerouac
• “I love being on the road. I love that lifestyle, traveling city to city, rocking out and moving on to the next place.” -Caleb Johnson
• “A passenger on a road journey is in the hands of a driver; a reader embarking on a book is in the hands of a narrator.” -Romesh Gunesekera
• “Going on a trip without a plan is one of the best types of traveling. Just setting out on the road and driving for as long as we want is a grounding moment.” -Jessica Hendricks
• “That’s why I love road trips, dude. It’s like doing something without actually doing anything.” -John Green
• “I climb behind the steering wheel… I drive off immediately without once looking back; it’s a long journey but it leads to freedom.” -Corinne Hofmann
• “When all’s said and done, all roads lead to the same end. So it’s not so much which road you take, as how you take it.” -Charles de Lint
• “Look on every exit being an entrance somewhere else.” -Tom Stoppard

• “Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.” -Bon Jovi
• “I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me.” -Walt Whitman
• “The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” -Alain de Botton
• “I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move,” -Robert Louis Stevenson
• “The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous, and absolutely liberating.” -Aaron Lauritsen
• “No one you have been and no place you have gone ever leaves you. The new parts of you simply jump in the car and go along for the rest of the ride. The success of your journey and your destination all depends on who’s driving.” -Bruce Springsteen
• “When you go on a road trip, the trip itself becomes part of the story.” -Steve Rushin
• “Look for chances to take the less-traveled roads. There are no wrong turns.” -Susan Magsamen
• “Driving at night is about communicating with lights.” -Lukhman Pambra
• “Roads are a record of those who have gone before.” -Rebecca Solnit
• “If you’re on a road trip, you need driving music.” -Edgar Wright
• “Road trips are the equivalent of human wings. Ask me to go on one, any one. We’ll stop in every small town and learn the history and the stories, feel the ground, and capture the spirit. Then we’ll turn it into our own story, that will live inside our history to carry with us. Always. Because stories are more important than things.” -Victoria Erickson
• “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” -Erol Ozan
• “I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but I follow it.” -Grace Jones
• “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” -John Steinbeck
• “Every journey is simultaneously a beginning and an ending: I was leaving my old life behind and starting on a road trip to find a new me.” -Debi Tolbert Duggar
• “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” -Babs Hoffman
• “On the road again, Goin’ places that I’ve never been, Seein’ things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again.” -Willie Nelson
• “Look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.” -Byrd Baggett
• “I love road trips. You get into this Zen rhythm; throw the sense of time out the window.” -Miriam Toews
• “If you are going on a road trip with someone you love, it won’t matter how fast you reach your destination, you will be having so much fun you won’t care about anything else.” -Benjamin Hanks
• “Still, round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.” -J. R. R. Tolkien
• “A bend in the road is not the end of the road….unless you fail to make the turn.” -Helen Keller
• “Never go on a road trip without filling up for gas first. The first bit of driving until you run out of gas is the most freeing part of the entire journey. You don’t want it to end too fast, so always start off your trip with a full tank of gas.” -Unknown
• “Now, on this road trip, my mind seemed to uncrinkle, to breathe, to present to itself a cure for a disease it had not, until now, known it had.” -Elizabeth Berg
• “Take care of your car in the garage, and the car will take care of you on the road.” -Amit Kalantri
• “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” -Martin Buber
• “Road trips aren’t measured by mile markers, but by moments.” -Unknown

• “The open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself.” -William Least Heat Moon
• “One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things.” -Henry Miller
• “Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.” -George Carlin
• “It doesn’t matter how old you get, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9 year old was given $100.” -Unknown

• “Road trips require a couple of things: A well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and excellent selection of tunes—oh, and directions.” -Jenn McKinlay
• “The entire road trip could be summed up as one giant attempt to keep from crashing the car during fits of rage and fits of hysteria.” -Kari Martindale
• “As a passenger on a road trip, you get to have all the fun, see all the scenery, take as many naps as you want, and eat all the treats. It’s the best vacation ever!” -Unknown

• “I wonder why it is that when I plan a route too carefully, it goes to pieces, whereas if I blunder along in blissful ignorance aimed in a fancied direction I get through with no trouble.” -John Steinbeck
• “A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting and new places.” -Tom Lichtenheld

• “In 1903 the Wright brothers invented airplanes because in 1902 they took a road trip across the country with their family.” -Bill Engvall
• “Road trips were my favorite family vacations. We got to spend more time together and enjoy simply doing nothing together.” -Michelle Fredricks

• “As kids, we don’t particularly enjoy road trips, but those are the memories that we often look back on as some of the best family time we’ve ever had.” -Unknown
• “We all have that one friend who is either on a road trip or planning a road trip or thinking about a road trip or talking to people who are on a road trip or posting quotes about a road trip.” -Crestless Wave
• “A road trip is always better with someone you love.” -Unknown

• “Just grab a friend and take a ride, together upon the open road.” -The Goofy Movie
• “Some roads aren’t meant to be traveled alone.” -Chinese Proverb
• “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” -Ernest Hemingway
• “No road is long with good company.” -Turkish Proverb

• “Road trips help you take a step back and focus on the present moment. There is no rush to get anywhere, only driving in good company.” -Jessica Smith
• “When traveling with someone, take large doses of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.” -Helen Hayes
• “You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world.” -William Hazlitt
• “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” -Emma Chase
• “Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself.” -Stacy Westfall

• “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” -Rosalia De Castro
• “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” -Jack Kerouac
• “I don’t know where I’m going from here but I promise it won’t be boring.” -David Bowie
• “Wherever you get to is better than where you started. To stay on the road is a massive achievement.” -Anthony Joshua
• “The open road is there, it will always be there. You just have to decide when to take it.” -Chris Humphrey
• “We do not take a trip, a trip takes us.” -John Steinbeck
• “When you come to a fork in the road; take it.” -Yogi Berra
• “Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” -Confucious
• “The road goes on forever and the party never ends.” -Robert Earl Keen
• “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.” -Douglas Adams
• “Road trips: Because they’re cheaper than therapy.” -Unknown
• “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to make.” -Angela N. Blount

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100+ Road Trip Quotes & Captions to Inspire Your Next Adventure

Are you currently on a cross-country adventure and looking for some fun and inspiring road trip quotes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place because I’ve put together an incredible list of quotes about road trips that are guaranteed to fuel your wanderlust and would be perfect for that next Instagram caption!

There’s nothing more exciting, liberating, and powerful in the life of a traveler than hitting the road at a moment’s notice to explore somewhere new. Long before the Wright Brothers invented airplanes, cars were the beloved mode of transport across America.

That’s why everyone loves a road trip, and thankfully, there’s a plethora of captions, lines, lyrics, and quotes about roads and journeys that sum up just why they are so great.

My list of the 100 best road trip quotes and long ride quotes are inspirational, stirring, and uplifting, and I hope they will encourage you to take your own journey into the great unknown.

Need inspiration for your next road trip? I suggest the scenic Los Angeles to San Francisco drive along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway.

The Best Road Trip Quotes & Road Trip Captions for Instagram

The Best Road Trip Quotes

This collection of the best road trip quotes sum up why hitting the road is such a powerful experience we all should do, and do often! 

1) “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.” – Douglas Adams

One of my favorite inspirational car ride quotes

2) “I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” – Eric Roth, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

3) “I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

Few knew the adventure of the road more than RLS himself, so it’s no surprise he has several quotes on road trips. Were you inspired by reading Treasure Island?

This is one of my favorite long road quotes!

4) “Road trips are the equivalent of human wings. Ask me to go on one, anywhere. We’ll stop in every small town and learn the history and stories, feel the ground, and capture the spirit. Then we’ll turn it into our own story that will live inside our history to carry with us, always. Because stories are more important than things.” – Victoria Erickson

5) “A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck

Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a high school text that many of us studied. Have you read the classic about George and Lenny?

6) “I want to go on a road trip. Just you and me. The highway, the radio, the blue sky, the back roads, and windows down. We’ll talk about everything and nothing. We’ll sing our hearts out, and we’ll make memories we’ll never forget. Just you and me.” – Unknown

7) “i see my path, but i don’t know where it leads. not knowing where i’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – rosalia de castro.

Definitely one of the most inspiring road trip captions for Instagram!

8) “Part of us believes the new car is better because it lasts longer. But, in fact, that’s the worst thing about the new car. It will stay around to disappoint you, whereas a trip to Europe is over. It evaporates. It has the good sense to go away, and you are left with nothing but a wonderful memory.” – Daniel Gilbert

I know my travel memories will last a lifetime. Always take the adventure over the car! 

9) “I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but I follow it.” – Grace Jones

The Best Short Road Trip Quotes 

Short, sweet, and succinct, these short, beautiful road quotes truly encapsulate the power of an epic road trip and will surely stick with you for an entire road trip.  

10) “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

11) “you may not find a path, but you will find a way.” – tom wolfe, 12) “people don’t take trips, trips take people.” – john steinbeck.

13) “Take care of your car in the garage, and the car will take care of you on the road.” – Amit Kalantri

14) “roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” – confucius, 15) “roads are a record of those who have gone before.” – rebecca solnit, 16) “good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – izaak walton.

17) “The open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself.” – William Least Heat Moon

18) “if you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” – lewis carroll.

19)  “If you’re on a road trip, you need driving music.” -Edgar Wright

20) “the only impossible journey is the one you never begin” – tony robbins .

One of the best short road trip quotes

21) “Road trips aren’t measured by mile markers, but by moments.” – Unknown 

The greatest parts of a road trip happen unexpectedly along the way. Do you agree?

22) “Wherever you get to is better than where you started. To stay on the road is a massive achievement.” – Anthony Joshua

23) “All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” – Jack Kerouac

24) “i take to the open road. healthy, free, the world before me.” – walt whitman.

Walt Whitman is the king of quotes about road trips

25) “No road is long with good company.” – Turkish proverb

26) “travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – david mitchell.

Heading to Australia soon?  Check out this article on “ Australia’s all-time greatest road trips revealed ” for some travel inspiration!

27) “The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” –Sir Richard Burton

The days before departing for an unfamiliar and exotic destination are so exciting. Almost as awesome as when you get there. 

28) “I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads.” – Paulo Coelho

29) “Look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.” – Byrd Baggett

30)  “if you come to a fork in the road, take it.” – scott myers.

This is one of my favorite road trip captions for Instagram

31) “Just grab a friend and take a ride together upon the open road.” – A Goofy Movie

32) “discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – marcel proust.

33) “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai

This is one of the best road travel quotes because your experiences on the road can shape you for years to come.

34) “A bend in the road, is not the end of the road….unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller

35) “It’s a road trip! It’s about adventure! … It’s not like we have somewhere to go.” – John Green, An Abundance of Katherines

36) “sometimes all you need is a great friend and a tank of gas.” – unknown.

And if they’re happy to split the cost of gas… even better. 

37) “To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

38) “every journey is simultaneously a beginning and an ending: i was leaving my old life behind and starting on a road trip to find a new me.” – debi tolbert duggar.

Road Trip Captions for Instagram

Can’t wait to share your fantastic road trip snaps with your followers? I can guarantee that these short road quotes will fit in like a glove as the perfect Instagram caption.

39) “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” – Emma Chase 

Road Trip Quotes to inspire!

40) “Happiness is a road trip.” – Unknown

41) “sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself.” – stacy westfall, 42) “the pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” – alain de botton.

43) “At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.” – Shanti

I’ve been on some camping adventures that this road trip Instagram caption would be perfect for! 

44) “It doesn’t matter where you’re going, it’s who you have beside you.” – Unknown

This is personally one of my favorite road tripping quotes, as it really hits home that the journey is about the people you get to spend it with. Not saying that solo travel can’t be just as incredible, but for me – it’s always about who I have beside me that makes memories.

A road trip with friends definitely makes the journey even more fun! One of my top short road trip quotes!

45) “Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

46) “always take the scenic route.”- unknown.

One of the best scenic route captions to tag along on a post with unbelievable scenery.

47) “Do Not Follow Where The Path May Lead. Go Instead Where There Is No Path And Leave A Trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

48) “the open road is there, it will always be there. you just have to decide when to take it.” – chris humphrey, 49) “when all’s said and done, all roads lead to the same end. so it’s not so much which road you take, as how you take it.” – charles de lint.

50) “Let’s go somewhere where nobody knows our name.” – Unknown 

51) “wanderlust and city dust.” – unknown, 52) “good friends follow you anywhere.” – winnie the pooh.

A road trip with friends is just more memorable, so who are the Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet you need along with you for the ride?

53) “Making memories one road trip at a time.” – Unknown

54) “some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – erol ozan.

55) “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Unknown

56) “i love being on the road. i love that lifestyle, traveling city to city, rocking out and moving on to the next place.” – caleb johnson, 57) “the world is too big to stay in one place, and life is too short to do just one thing.” – unknown, 58) “once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers.  the mind can never break off from the journey.” – pat conroy.

59) “Let’s get lost.” – Unknown

But not like, lost lost.

60) “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” – Helen Keller

61) “and so the adventure begins.” – unknown.

Heading to Europe soon?  Give a read through this article on “ The 20 Best Road Trips in Europe To Add to Your Bucket List “. 

Inspirational Quotes About Road Trips

Craving a bit of inspiration to fire you up for your next big road trip? These inspiring road trip quotes will see you packing your bag and taking that ride in no time. 

62) “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” – Angela N. Blount

63) “Look on every exit being an entrance somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard

This is one of those quotes about roads in life that work for both road tripping and just life in general.

64) “You Can’t Find The Right Roads When The Streets Are Paved.” – Bob Marley

65) “map out your future – but do it in pencil. the road ahead is as long as you make it. make it worth the trip.” – jon bon jovi.

Woooo-ah, we’re halfway there… woo-ahhh livin’ on a prayer! 

66) “The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating.” – Aaron Lauritsen

67) “sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself” – stacey westfall.

68) “Travel is the only thing we buy that makes us richer.” – Unknown

And I can promise you, it’s worth every penny. 

69) “If you make the mistake of looking back too much, you aren’t focused enough on the road in front of you.” – Brad Paisley

70) “look for chances to take the less-traveled roads. there are no wrong turns.” – susan magsamen.

71) “Never underestimate the therapeutic power of driving and listening to very loud music.” – Unknown

What’s on your must-have road trip playlist? If you’re looking for some rockin’ tunes to cruise along to, Spotify is packed with epic road trip compilations. 

72) “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

Funny Road Trip Quotes 

What’s on your must-have road trip playlist? If you’re looking for some rockin’ tunes to cruise along to, Spotify is packed with epic road trip compilations.  

 73) “Road trips require a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes- oh, and directions.” – Jenn McKinlay

Fuel me up with coffee, candy and an epic road trip playlist and I’m one happy boy. 

74) “It doesn’t matter how old you are, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9 year old given $100.” – Unknown

75) “a road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” – tom lichtenheld.

One of my favorite family road trip quotes, and if you’ve ever been on a family road trip, I’m sure you can agree with this one! It’s probably also one of the funniest long drive quotes on this list!

76) “Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – Jerry Seinfeld

77) “we all have that one friend who is either on a road-trip or planning a road-trip or thinking about a road-trip or talking to people who are on a road-trip or posting quotes about a road-trip.” – crestless wave.

…I think I’m that friend. 

78) “That’s why I love road trips, dude. It’s like doing something without actually doing anything. – John Green

79) “kilometers are shorter than miles. save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.”  – george carlin, 80) “i have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – mark twain.

Is there no truer quote about travel? 

81) “The best part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination … it’s the fast food along the way.” – Unknown

Road trip calories don’t count… do they? Because I want Taco Bell, Wendys, and Burger King every day!

82) “I wish road trips could pay my bills.” – Unknown 

Road Trip Movie Quotes 

There are so many classic films out that involve a road trip – usually where a major life lesson is learned along the way. We all love road trips, so the tried and tested film formula works. These movie quotes about road trips come from some of the most famous road trippin’ flicks in history. 

83) “Remember: the car is you, you are the car. Okay? Let’s ride!” – Gone in 60 Seconds

84) “well, we’re not in the middle of nowhere, but we can see it from here.”- thelma & louise.

What road trip movie is more widely loved than Thelma & Louise? It’s entertaining sure, but I just hope none of your adventures take the detour theirs did!

85) “According to the map, we’ve only gone four inches.” – Dumb and Dumber

86) “We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold.” – Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

A (semi-autobiographical) road trip cinematic classic from the mind of the late, great Hunter S. Thompson. This is bat country! 

87) “I love waking up in the morning not knowing what’s gonna happen or who I’m gonna meet. Where I’m gonna wind up.” – Titanic  

88) “adventure is out there.” – up  , 89) “it’s a dangerous business, frodo, going out your door. you step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – lord of the rings .

One road trip to rule them all. I just hope my next road trip isn’t as treacherous as Frodo and Sam’s.

90) “Now bring me that horizon…” – Pirates of the Caribbean 

91) “when i get home i shall write a book about this place… if i ever do get home.” – alice in wonderland, 92) i just said we’d make it across. i didn’t say anything about the wheels staying on.” – road trip .

Now, what road trip quote list would be complete without a quote from the hilarious teen comedy itself? 

93) “This is no longer a vacation. It’s a quest. It’s a quest for fun. You’re gonna have fun, and I’m gonna have fun… We’re all gonna have so much f***ing fun we’re gonna need plastic surgery to remove our goddamn smiles!” – National Lampoon’s Vacation

Who else had a father that road-tripped like Chevy Chase? 

94) “Mi scusi!” – Euro Trip 

Fans of this side-splitting road trip film will know exactly what this quote means! 

Road Trip Quotes from Song Lyrics 

Singers, the beloved modern-day poets, have some of the best driving quotes ever. While this shortlist of the best song lyrics about road trips may span musical decades and genres, they all nail the freedom a great road trip brings…

94) “You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise.” – Cruise , Florida Georgia Line

95) “no one you have been and no place you have gone ever leaves you. the new parts of you simply jump in the car and go along for the rest of the ride. the success of your journey and your destination all depend on who’s driving.” – born to run, bruce springsteen.

96) “I drove all night to get to you.” – I Drove All Night , Cyndi Lauper

For when you can’t think of any night ride quotes.

97) If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” – Any Road , George Harrison

98) “so, remember when we were driving, driving in your car. speed so fast felt like i was drunk. city lights lay out before us, and your arms felt nice wrapped around my shoulders, and i had a feeling that i belonged, and i had a feeling i could be someone.” – fast car, tracy chapman.

*Listens to Fast Car on repeat for an entire day. 

99) “Hit the road Jack and don’t you come back / No more, no more, no more, no more!” – Hit The Road Jack, Ray Charles

100) life is a highway, i wanna ride it all night long. if you’re going my way, i wanna drive it all night long.” – life is a highway, rascal flatts.

Easily one of the best highway quotes for road trips.

101) “Baby, you got the keys. Now shut up and drive.” — Shut Up and Drive , Rihanna 

102) “Big wheels keep on turning / Carry me home to see my kin / Singing songs about the south-land / I miss ‘ole’ ‘bamy once again.” – Sweet Home Alabama , Lynyrd Skynyrd

Proud Mary’s chorus starts with the same four words. Coincidence? I think not. 

103) “I got a blacked-out Chevrolet. You don’t have a destination. Traveling where the wind will take us. That might be from place to place.” – Let’s Go, Khalid 

What are your favorite Road Trip Quotes…?

There really is an endless amount of inspirational and fun car travel quotes, so I’d love to hear from you to see if there’s any specific quote I need to add to this list! Whether it’s from a movie, song, book, or poem – I’d love to keep this list up-to-date with the best road trip quotes available!

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Road trips are a great way to spend time with family or friends, see new places, and take in the great outdoors. They also provide plenty of opportunity for funny and memorable quotes. Whether you’re packing up your car for a trip this weekend or just reminiscing on times gone by, we’ve rounded up the 170 best road trip quotes – some funny, some deep, some inspirational – all perfect for sharing with those you love. In preparation for your next long drive!

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What Is A Road Trip Quote ?

A road trip quote is a short, catchy phrase that captures the feeling of a journey or adventure. It’s fun to come up with your own and share them with friends on social media sites like Instagram.

Quotes about journeys and traveling can be both whimsical and profound, making them the perfect thing to ponder as you prep for your next adventure and then hit the open road. Below you’ll fund some of our favorite quotes about road trips and travel to get you inspired for your next journey!

Why Are Road Trip Quotes So Popular ?

 Road trip quotes are popular because they evoke a sense of nostalgia for the open road. They also serve as little reminders to appreciate the journey, not just the destination.

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Best Quotes on Road Trips – Quirky, Funny, Deep

What is it about  jumping into your car and hitting the open road  that can invoke feelings of excitement, joy and freedom?

Maybe it’s the endless possibilities for gorgeous views, adventures, and the company of friends and family.

Maybe it’s the chance to let the winds blow you where they may, taking the next fork in the road, getting lost and found.

Maybe it’s the wind blowing through your hair, the snack stops along the way, and a new place to lay your head each night or three.

In honor of all that is the open road, here are the best quotes on road trips and captions about the road and journeys . We hope they inspire your next vacation, or epic road trip across the country.

Short Road Trip Quotes

Family road trip quotes, funny road trip quotes.

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Inspirational Road Trip Quotes

• Long Drive Quotes
• Road Trip Quotes Love & Couple Quotes
• Road Trip Quotes with Friends

Heading down the open road can be liberating. It can help you, your family and friends leave worries behind and focus on the short or long journey ahead. Here are a few inspiring short road trip quotes to get you in the spirit:

• “ Life is a journey, not a destination ” – often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien , in Fellowship of the Ring
• “All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” – J.R.R. Tolkien , in Fellowship of the Ring
• “We do not take a trip, a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck
• “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” – Lewis Caroll Alice in Wonderland

• “Roads were made for journeys, not destinations .” – Confucious
• “There’s always a way if you’re not in a hurry.” – Paul Theroux
• “Two roads diverged in a wood and I … I took the one less traveled by.” – Robert Frost
• “I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me.” – Walt Whitman, ‘Song Of The Open Road’.
• “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
• ” Life is a Highway, I want to ride it all night long.” – Tom Cochrane
• “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
• “The journey is my home. “ – Muriel Rukeyser
• “Still, round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.”  – J. R. R. Tolkien
• “Travel far enough you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell
• “You may not find a path, but you’ll find a way.” – Tom Wolfe
• “Look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.” – Byrd Baggett
• “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai

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We love a good family road trip, to a National Park, or a day trip down the highway. Family road trips are measured in mile markers, conversations, new sites, endless snacks, and the occasional sibling fight or two. Here are a few family road trip quotes to inspire your next road trip adventure and celebrate the wild stuff that happens in this wonderful world of ours:

• “ May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home. ” —  Trenton Lee Stewart
• “Traveling with children isn’t going on a vacation. It’s more like entering into a war zone and your hostages are the kids.” – Erma Bombeck
• “A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting and new places.” – Tom Lichtenheld

• “As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” – A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
• “Traveling with young children is the perfect time to discover that your children are people.” – Pico Lyer
• “ There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ” – Walt Streightiff
• “ And that’s the wonderful thing about family travel. It provides you with experiences that will remain locked forever in the scar tissue of your mind .” – Dave Berry
• “The family that travels together, stays together.” – Unknown
• “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr Seuss
• “There are no perfect parents and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.”  – Dave Willis

•  “Every day we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” 

– Unknown

• “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”  – Anthony Bourdain
• “Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.” – Leigh Hunt
• “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe
• “The only thing worse than starting something and failing…. is not starting something.” – Seth Godin
• “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.”  – Emma Chase
• “ You can be writing every day. When you go on a road trip, the trip itself becomes part of the story. ” – Steve Rushin
• “Kids don’t remember their best day of television.”  – Unknown
• “When you travel with your children you are giving them something that can never be taken away … experience, exposure and a way of life.” – Pamela T. Chandler
• “Two of the greatest gifts we can give our children, roots and wings” – Hodding Carter

Funny Family Road Trip Quotes

Family road trips can be amazing, and a disaster, and then there are those special or funny moments that make it all worth it. Here are some family road road trip quotes that are funny and poignant.

• Parent’s don’t really go on holidays. They just look after their kids in a different country for a while.” – Unknown
• “Family trips are the perfect time to create memories that your kids will someday try to erase.” – Dave Barry
• “In 1903 the Wright brothers invented airplanes because in 1902 they took a road trip across the country with their family.” – Bill Engvall
• “ Going on a road trip with kids. Need about 5 outfits, packed 25 just in case. ” – Unknown
• Happiness is a family road trip, with a loud playlist. – Unknown
• “You can’t find the right roads when the streets are paved.” – Bob Marley
• “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” – Angela N. Blount
• “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman
• “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” – Franklin P. Jones
• “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” – George Burns
• “It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy… Let’s go exploring! “ – Calvin & Hobbes
• “When you choose to collect experiences rather than things, you will never run out of storage space.” – Unknown

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Taking the scenic route in good company can lead you on daring adventures, quiet moments or disasterous but funny after the fact events. Often in the same trip. Here is a list of our favourite road trip sayings and quotes as well as funny road trip captions:

• “Well, we’re not in the middle of nowhere, but we can see it from here.” – ‘Thelma & Louise ‘
• “I don’t know where I’m going from here but I promise it won’t be boring.” – David Bowie
• “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “Road trips require a couple of things: A well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and excellent selection of tunes—oh, and directions.”   Jenn McKinlay, Books Can Be Deceiving
• “Get your motor runnin’, Head out on the highway, Lookin’ for adventure…” – Steppenwolf, ‘ Born To Be Wild ‘.
• ” I have found out that there ain’t a no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. ” – Mark Twain
• “Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.” – Unknown
• “My life is a constant quest to find the best parking spot. – Unknown
• “It’s not the size of your gas tank that matters, it’s how much is in there when you need it.” – Unknown

• “I’m not lost. I know exactly where I am.” – Confused driver
• “A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car.” – Émile Genest
• “Driving is boring,” Rabbit pontificates, “but it’s what we do. Most of American life is driving somewhere and then driving back wondering why the hell you went.” –  John Updike
• “Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? Just to be silly! ” – George Carlin
• “Sometimes all you need is a great friend and a tank of gas.”  –  Thelma and Louise
• “Road Trips: Because they’re cheaper than therapy.”  – Unknown
• “Have you noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”   – George Carlin
• “When traveling with someone, take large doses of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.” – Helen Hayes
• “Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason!” – Jerry Seinfeld
• “The inside of the old Camaro smelled like asphalt and desire, gasoline and dreams.” – Maggie Stiefvater

Road Trip Captions Funny

• “Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.” – Jon Bon Jovi
• “If you’re on a road trip, you need driving music.” –   Edgar Wright
• “I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but I follow it.” – Grace Jones
• “I’m so hungry I could eat a sandwich from a gas station.”   -Chevy Chase
• “Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you, and scorn in the one ahead.”  -Mac McCleary
• “Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn’t block traffic.” – Dan Rather
• “It doesn’t matter how old you get, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9 year old was given $100.”  – Unknown
• “Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save fuel, take your next trip in Kilometers.” – George Carlin
• “You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said ‘Parking Fine.”  – Tommy Cooper
• “I don’t drive fast, I drive YOUNG.” – Musawir Masood
• “Technically speaking, you drive like a rabid chicken who has hijacked a tractor.”  – Sarah Rees Brennan
• “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck

Road Trip Quotes for Instagram (Captions and Puns)

On your next roar trip, don’t let those moments fall through the cracks. Pull out your phone, capture those moments, and grab these road trip instagram quotes, captions and puns to share.

• Been driving all day. I need a  brake !
• I love road trips, but all the driving is  tire -ing!
• Get Miata here!
• I’d go the extra mile for you.
• Are we there yet? How far is that?!?
• Turns out I need a day off, a dirt road and snacks.
• Wanderlust & highway dust.
• Road trips are measured in moments, not mile markers.
• Nowhere, but everywhere all at the same time.
• There are no wrong turns, only new adventures.
• Making memories, one mile at a time.
• Windows down, music up, snacks out.
• Road trips are the best therapy.
• The open road is seductive.
• Life is a highway.
• Road less travelled.
• The trip becomes the story.
• My mood is a long drive, loud music & coffee on repeat
• All I want for Christmas is the open road, wind in my hair & good friends.
• Detours are life’s way of keeping you on track.

The open road can provide inspiration to find yourself, contemplate life in beautiful sunsets, mountain ranges and inspire epic road trip books like “ On the Road” by Jack Kerouac.

• “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.” – Douglas Adams
• ” A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. ” -John Steinbeck
• “ I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path, and I will leave a trail. ” -Muriel Strode, from the poem “ Wind-Wafted Wild Flowers ”
• “ Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. ” -Ibn Battuta ,  from The Travels of Ibn Battutah
• “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” – Emma Chase, from Tamed
• “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch , from   Conversations with God
• “I love road trips. You get into this Zen rhythm; throw the sense of time out the window.” – Miriam Toews
• “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey”   – Babs Hoffman 
• All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber
• “A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller
• “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations .” – Zig Ziglar
• “If you make the mistake of looking back too much, you aren’t focused enough on the road in front of you.” – Brad Paisley
• “Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard
• “I wonder why it is that when I plan a route too carefully, it goes to pieces, whereas if I blunder along in blissful ignorance aimed in a fancied direction I get through with no trouble.” – John Steinbeck
• “There’s a whole world out there, right outside your window. You’d be a fool to miss it.”  – Charlotte Eriksson
• “You steer down lightless highways, and you invent a destination because movement is key.” – Nic Pizzolatto
• “Road trips are the gateway to curiosity, freedom and a belly full of snacks.” – Donna – Packed for Life

Long Drive Captions

Sometimes the best way to see a place is on a long road trip. Whether you’re taking a road trip to your favorite vacation spot or planning travelling across country in an RV, here are our top long drive quotes and long drive captions:

• “Map out your future, but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.”   – Jon Bon Jovi
• “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu
• “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – J.R.R Tolkien
•  “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” – Jack Kerouac
• “When you come to a fork in the road; take it.”   – Yogi Berra
• “No road is long with good company.” – Turkish Proverb
• “The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating” – Aaron Lauritsen
• “There is nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.”  – Jack Kerouac
• “Road trips aren’t measured by mile markers, but by moments.” – Unknown
• “No one you have been and no place you have gone ever leaves you. The new parts of you simply jump in the car and go along for the rest of the ride. The success of your journey and your destination all depends on who’s driving.” – Bruce Springsteen
• “There is something about the momentum of travel that makes you want to just keep moving, to never stop.”  – Bill Bryson
• “On the road again, Goin’ places that I’ve never been, Seein’ things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again.”  – Willie Nelson

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Road Trip Quotes With Love & Couple Travel Quotes

The open road is a place to start fresh, expand your horizons and find an adventure. Road tripping with your honey can make a memorable journey. Solo adventures can be freeing and invite introspection and self love. Both can lead you on beautiful paths of discovery. Here are our top road trip quotes with love and about love on the open road:

• “A road trip is always better with someone you love.” – Unknown
• A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck
• “I love you more than a car can hold. I love you more than the miles between us.” – Unknown
• “Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures.” – Lewis Carroll
• “And the purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”  – African Proverb
• “Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.”  – Leigh Hunt

• “Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself.”  – Unknown
• “Love is the food of life, travel is the dessert.” – Unknown
• “People never forget two things, their first love and their first day in New York City.” – Unknown
• “Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, “I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.” – Lisa St. Aubin de Teran
• “What we find in a soulmate is not something wild to tame, but something wild to run with.” – Robert Brault
• “I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once, to see the world. Twice to see the way you see the world.” – Unknown

Road Trip Quotes With Friends

What could be better when seeking new adventures and making travel memories than with friends. A journey is better when you have someone to share it with. Plus it provides opportunities to grow closer, and make your friendship stringer.

Here are a few of the best travel quotes with friends.

• “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.”  – Tim Cahill
• “Happiness [is] only real when shared.” – Christopher McCandles
• “Some roads aren’t meant to be travelled alone.”   – Chinese Proverb
• “Life was meant for great adventures and close friends ” – Unknown

• In life, it’s not where you go – it’s who you travel with.” – Charles M. Schulz
• “We are all travelers in the wilderness of the world and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “ Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” –  Anais Nin
• “One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are.”  – Edith Wharton
• “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.”  – Izaak Walton
• “We all start as strangers.”  –  Unknown
• “Just grab a friend and take a ride, together upon the open road.” –  The Goofy Movie
• “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” Lewis Carroll,
• “A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face.” – Maya Angelou
• “There is an unspoken bond you create with the friends you travel with.” – Kristen Sarah
• “There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.” – William Butler Yeats
• “Best friends are people hard to find, difficult to be, and impossible to live without. They are the people you get along with so easily in the journey called life.” – Khushi Parwal
• “The struggles we endure today will be the ‘good old days’ we laugh about tomorrow.”  – Aaron Lauritsen
• “A true best friend may get you into trouble, but they will always be there to pull you out of it too.”  – Kaylee Stepkoski
• “The more I traveled, the more I realized fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine
• “If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
• “Getting to know new people and gaining new friends is one of life’s greatest pleasures. So, conquer your fears and get out there.” – Tony Clark
• “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”   – Anais Nin
• “I get a friend to travel with me… I need somebody to bring me back to who I am. It’s hard to be alone.”   – Leonardo DiCaprio
• “The fastest way to make a friend for life is to travel with a stranger.” – Christina Pfeiffer
• “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey

Road Tripping Quotes for Everyone

I hope this quotes about road trips have inspired you to explore the open road, enjoy some laughs and fun with family and friends.

Road trips can inspire so many things, curiosity, exploration, poems, epic stories.

If you love road trips, check out our road trip travel tips, and destinations:

•  Useful, fun, and practical gifts for RV Lovers
• 4 Day complete family friendly itinerary in Acadia National Park
• Detailed   Zion National Park Guide   on where to stay, not to miss activities, and fun itineraries
• Plan your next trip to Niagara Falls, with our How to Plan a Trip to Niagara Falls guide.

Donna Garrison is the founder of Packed for Life, an ever curious traveler with a passion for making memories with her family. With a unique perspective on travelling on a budget gathered over 30 years, 20 countries and 5 continents she gives families the tools & resources they need to experience the joys of travelling more for less through practical solutions. She helps over 20,000 families a month plan & take the family travel, camping and road trip adventures of their dreams in Canada, the USA and around the world. Contact her at: Donna [at] packedforlife.com

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37 Road Trip Quotes to Be Ready to Hit the Road

Are you looking for road trip quotes to inspire you to hit the open road?

Road trips are the perfect way to travel. Well at least we love it. Hitting the open road and only having a tiny idea for how the day will turn out. Isn’t the beauty of road trips? 

To inspire you to take a long road trip with your family for your next vacation, here are 37 road trip quotes.

All the following quotes about road trips will make you pack the car and hit the road. But you can also check all our 1000+ short travel quotes articles or download ALL our inspiration quotes (including road trip quotes) here:

Our Top 5 Favorite Road Trip Quotes

1. “Always take the scenic route” — Anonymous

2. “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” — Douglas Adams

3. “And I can’t wait to get on the road again. On the road again. Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again. And I can’t wait to get on the road again” — Willie Nelson

4. “No point in unpacking. I’m ready to hit the road again soon” —  Anonymous

5. “A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” –  Tom Lichtenheld

Other Amazing Quotes about Road Trips

Now that you know which one are our favorite road trip quotes, here are a few more quotes about road trips to inspire you to hit the open road!

6. “The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating.” — Aaron Lauritsen 

7. “Take care of your car in the garage, and the car will take care of you on the road.” — Amit Kalantri

8. “Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end.” — J. R. R. Tolkien Quote

9. “I have found out there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” — Mark Twain

10. Look for chances to take the less-traveled road. There are no wrong turns — Susan Magsamen.

11. Although you may not know where the road will end, you dare travel on it — Lailah Gifty Akita

12. “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” — Emma Chase

13. I do not know where the road may end, but I will keep traveling onward — Anonymous

14. I’ll bring my grits when I travel, because I get so hungry on the road — Dolly Parton

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15. “Everything I was I carry with me, everything I will be lies waiting on the road ahead” — Ma Jian

16. “Find pleasure in the path, even if the destination can’t be foreseen.” —  L. Peat O’Neil

17. Some trips are more than distance traveled in miles — Lucy Knisley

18. “I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but I follow it.” — Grace Jones

19. “I may be going nowhere, but what a ride.” — Shaun Hick

20. “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” — Lewis Carroll’s

21. “Sometimes the road less travelled is less travelled for a reason.” — Jerry Seinfeld

22. “Life is beautiful if you are one the road to somewhere.” — Orhan Pamuk

23. “Road trips can solve a surprising number of problems”— John Green in An Abundance of Katherines

24. “I do not know where to go, but I have been on the road.”— Alfred de Musset

25. “So many roads to choose, so many wrong choices to make.” — Anonymous

26. “Road trips required a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes — oh, and directions.” — Jenn McKinlay

27. “I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.” — Voltaire

28. “It’s not about the destination, but the the journey.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

29. “If you make the mistake of looking back too much, you aren’t focused enough on the road in front of you.” — Brad Paisley.

30. “The road never ends. Only our vision does.” — Amit Reddy

31. “Road trips require a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes – oh, and directions.” — Jenn McKinlay

32. Enjoy the ride while it still lasts — Johnny Depp

33. “A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints.” — Wilfred Peterson

34. “Road trips aren’t measured by mile markers, but by moments.” — Unknown

35. “No road is long with good company. — Turkish Proverb Quote

36. “My greatest pleasure is to travel down an unfamiliar road”  — Marty Rubin

37. “The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” — Alain de Botton

38. The road. It’s a good listener — Anonymous

Final Thoughts: Our Favorite Road Trip Quotes

We love travel quotes, and even more road trip quotes (make sense since we LOVE road tripping with our kids. There are so many short unique travel quotes that will make us book a flight.

Are you the same? Let us know which one if your favorite and don’t forget to download all our 1000+ short travel quotes.

Emilie is the founder of Love Life Abroad. She helps moms plan epic road trips and outdoor adventures with their families. Because who said adventuring had to stop once we have kids? She’s based in the Canadian Rockies and shares her love for the region as well as other unique places in Canada & USA. She works with tourism boards and outdoor brands to inspire families to experience new unique destinations and outdoor activities.

Road Trip Quotes: 125+ Best Quotes To Inspire You To Hit The Road!

Looking for inspiration to hit the road? I have put together some of the best road trip quotes to inspire you to get in your car and drive! Whether on your own, with friends or with family, these quotes will motivate you to take that road trip you have always wanted to take. (And make sure to check out my complete road trip packing list and road trip music playlist to make sure you have all your road trip essentials before you go.)

Road Trip Quotes

I love road trips. Unlike trips by airplane, train or boat, one of the great things about road trips is that you don’t need to make plans too far in advance if you don’t want to. You can always jump in your car and drive and see where the road takes you.  You can be spontaneous instead of having to catch a flight but if you prefer to plan your trips you can do that too. You can do a quick weekend getaway or you can plan an epic cross country road trip.  Even if you are flying to another continent, you can always rent a car or campervan while you are there, explore your destination at your own pace and visit more off the beaten path places that you would otherwise miss.

I hope you enjoy these inspiring road trip quotes .

1. “ Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey. ” – Babs Hoffman

2. “ nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road. ” — jack kerouac, 3. “ two roads diverged in a wood, and i – i took the one less traveled by. ”   – robert frost, 4. “ still, round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate. ” – j. r. r. tolkien, 5. “ some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost. ” – erol ozan, 6. “ if you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there. ” – lewis carroll, 7. “ do not follow where the path may lead. go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ” – ralph waldo emerson, 8. “ i climb behind the steering wheel… i drive off immediately without once looking back; it’s a long journey but it leads to freedom. ” – corinne hofmann, 9. “ to awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. you are surrounded by adventure. you have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown. ” – freya stark, 10. “ i just go with the flow, i follow the yellow brick road. i don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but i follow it. ” – grace jones.

11. “ I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me. ” – Walt Whitman

12. “ god made the world round so we would never be able to see too far down the road. ” – isak dinesen, 13. “ driving at night is about communicating with lights. ” – lukhman pambra, 14. “ i may not have gone where i intended to go, but i think i have ended up where i intended to be. ” – douglas adams, 15. “ never underestimate the therapeutic power of driving and listening to very loud music. ” — unknown.

16. “ I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move. ” – Robert Louis Stevenson

17. “ our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. but no matter, the road is life. ” – jack kerouac, 18. “ road trips are the equivalent of human wings. ask me to go on one, anywhere. we’ll stop in every small town and learn the history and stories, feel the ground and capture the spirit. then we’ll turn it into our own story that will live inside our history to carry with us, always. because stories are more important than things. ” – victoria erickson, 19. “ good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. ” – izaak walton, 20. “ what it takes to realize everything is fine around you a road trip to the mountains where your soul dwells in the echoes of the winds that carry fragments of clouds with them. what it takes to realize world is going back to chaos and infinite hurry end of the aforementioned road trip. ” – crestless wave, 21. “ if you’re on a road trip, you need driving music. ” – edgar wright, 22. “ part of us believes the new car is better because it lasts longer. but, in fact, that’s the worst thing about the new car. it will stay around to disappoint you, whereas a trip to europe is over. it evaporates. it has the good sense to go away, and you are left with nothing but a wonderful memory. ” – daniel gilbert, 23. “ road trips required a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes—oh, and directions. ” – jenn mckinlay.

24. “ Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way. ” — Emma Chase

25. “ sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason. ” – jerry seinfeld, 26. “ a road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places. ” – tom lichtenheld, 27. “ we all have that one friend who is either on a road-trip or planning a road-trip or thinking about a road-trip or talking to people who are on road-trip or posting quotes about road-trip. ” – crestless wave, 28. “ i’m on the road constantly. i’m a nomad. i don’t really have a home right now. i don’t identify with one place in particular. ” – daya, 29. “ map out your future – but do it in pencil. the road ahead is as long as you make it. make it worth the trip. ” – jon bon jovi, 30. “ now, on this road trip, my mind seemed to uncrinkle, to breathe, to present to itself a cure for a disease it had not, until now, known it had. ” – elizabeth berg, 31. “ a passenger on a road journey is in the hands of a driver; a reader embarking on a book is in the hands of a narrator. ” – romesh gunesekera, 32. “ the freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating. ” – aaron lauritsen, 33. “ i love road trips. you get into this zen rhythm; throw the sense of time out the window. ” – miriam toews, 34. “ i love being on the road. i love that lifestyle, traveling city to city, rocking out and moving on to the next place. ” – caleb johnson, 35. “ wherever you get to is better than where you started. to stay on the road is a massive achievement. ” – anthony joshua, 36. “ to move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give, to roam the  road s of lands remote, to travel is to live. ” – hans christian andersen.

37. “ Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take. ” – Angela N. Blount

38. “ afoot and light-hearted i take to the open  road . ” – walt whitman, 39. “ that’s why i love road trips, dude. it’s like doing something without actually doing anything. ” – john green, 40. “ if you make the mistake of looking back too much, you aren’t focused enough on the road in front of you. ” – brad paisley, 41. “ all he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road. ” – jack kerouac, 42. “ you can be writing every day. when you go on a road trip, the trip itself becomes part of the story. ” ― steve rushin, 43. “ i can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads. ” ― paulo coelho, 44. “ roads are a record of those who have gone before. ” ― rebecca solnit, 45. “ because he had no place he could stay in without getting tired of it and because there was nowhere to go but everywhere, keep rolling under the stars… ” – jack kerouac, 46. “ what you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds. when you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. people don’t have your past to hold against you. no yesterdays on the road. ” – william least heat moon, 47. “ if you come to a fork in the road, take it .” – yogi berra, 48. “ some roads aren’t meant to be travelled alone. ” ― chinese proverb, 49. “ i see my path, but i don’t know where it leads. not knowing where i’m going is what inspires me to travel it. ” – rosalia de castro, 50. “ the open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself. ” – william least heat moon, 51. “ life is one big road with lots of signs. so when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. flee from hate, mischief, and jealousy. don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. wake up and live ” – bob marley, 52. “ the best part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination … it’s the fast food along the way. ” — unknown, 53. “ look for chances to take the less-traveled roads. there are no wrong turns. ” — susan magsamen, 54. “ you know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world. ” – william hazlitt, 55. “ roads were made for journeys , not destinations. ” – confucius.

56. “ The road is there, it will always be there. You just have to decide when to take it. ” –  Chris Humphrey

57. “ the road must eventually lead to the whole world. ” –  jack kerouac.

58. “ No road is long with good company. ” – Turkish Proverb

59. “ sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. ” — unknown, 60. “ take the long way home. ” — unknown, 61. “ happiness is a road trip with a good playlist. ” — unknown, 62. “ please understand, i have been waiting to leave ever since i figured out that there were roads willing to take me anywhere i wanted to go. ” — unknown, 63. “ i’m not lost. i’m exploring. ” — jana stanfield, 64. “ one’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things. ” — henry miller, 65. “ making memories one road trip at a time. ” — unknown, 66. “ road trips aren’t measured by mile markers, but by moments. ” — unknown, 67. “ and just like that, we’re on our way to everywhere. ” – emery lord, 68. “ every journey is simultaneously a beginning and an ending: i was leaving my old life behind and starting on a road trip to find a new me. ” – debi tolbert duggar, 69. “ life is too short to not go on that spontaneous road trip. ” – unknown, 70. “ when all’s said and done, all roads lead to the same end. so it’s not so much which road you take, as how you take it. ” – charles de lint.

Do you find quotes about going on the road inspiring? What do you think are the best road trips quotes?

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Perfect inspiration for my pictures when I don’t know what to write, so I’m always looking for the things like these 🙂

I’m so inspired to take a road trip now! I love these quotes, because they make you realise life really is for living, and travel only adds to that. I really like that Blount quote, it’s so clever and true!

I really appreciate the notion of some routes being only open to the people who are willing to get lost, that really resonates with me!

Road trips are really fun. My boyfriend and I, really go for a road trip at least once a week. Love the quote “That’s why I love road trips, dude. It’s like doing something without actually doing anything.”

My mom always tells me “travel you are not a tree”, I really loved the other Quotes, thank you so much.

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165 Road Trip Quotes For Instagram To Make You Insta-Famous

Road trip quotes for Instagram got you stumped? 

Sometimes planning the content after a road trip feels even more complicated than planning the road trip itself. 

But as a road tripper myself and someone who’s been through quite the number of digital nomad destinations , I have quite a bit of experience in the area. 

Road Trips are a great way to spend time with friends and family. Or even spend quality time with yourself.  

Some things are best shared so it’s no wonder you want the best road trip captions for Instagram for your post! Don’t miss out on finding a few road trip quotes for Instagram.

So, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your road trip, be it wanting to make funny road trip captions for Instagram, or captions for road trip with friends, or travel memories quotes for Instagram, or any other good ol’ roadtrip caption ….

Here are 165 road trip quotes for Instagram to help you get started!

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Top 5 Essentials For A Road Trip

1. Universal car mount phone holder that can fit any type of phone.

2. A power bank – even better, a power bank that doubles as a flashlight and is solar powered ! 

3. A car charger .

4. A first aid kit in case of emergencies. 

5. Car orga nizer to keep all your snacks, water bottles, and other essentials within easy reach.

165 Best Road Trip Instagram Captions

1. Open road, open mind. #roadtrip

2. Let’s go on a road trip!

3. Road Trip! We’re planning to travel somewhere new and exciting this summer. Follow for more details.

4. We’re off to see the world.

5. You know you’re onto something when the road feels like home.

6. Roadtripping means you get to see the country, your state, and the world in a totally different way.

7. For some road trip inspiration, check out our beautiful shots of the American West.

8. When you wake up in a different city every day, no one knows your name, but that’s okay.

9. There’s no place like a road trip. #RoadTrip

10. The open road is calling you. Go on a road trip this summer—don’t be afraid to take the long way around.

11. Traveling is about seeing the world through new eyes. It’s about exploring, meeting new people, and discovering new cultures. Travel gives us the opportunity to be a kid again, with no responsibilities and no plans but for the next adventure.

12. You can’t know where the road is going, but you can know that it will be worth it when you get there.

13. Ride the open road and go wherever your heart leads you…

14. The open road is my favorite place.

15. The road is my favorite place to be.

16. The kind of road trip that makes you forget about work, worries, and stress. No worry, no stress. Just a good time.

17. Nothing can bring you down when you’re on a road trip, right? 

18. On the road, at the wheel.

19. Imagine waking up to this every morning.

Couple Road Trip Quotes For Instagram

20. He’s not the boss of me. I’m the boss of me, thank you very much.

21. No matter where the road takes us, we’re always happy to share it with you.

22. Nothing beats road trips. But the best part is when you get to travel with your partner.

23. You can tell when two people are truly in love when they’re on the open road with their partner. 

24. Nothing better than a road trip with your best friend. It’s like forever, but you’re actually together.

25. To the road!

26. It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.

27. This road trip is everything I could ever want. It’s a good day; it’s a great week, and the best part? My partner @

28. Life is better in a convertible.

29. I’m on a road trip with my partner. How much would you pay to be in our shoes?

30. Challenge yourself to be the better person.

31. What’s better than road tripping with the one you love? Road tripping with the one you love without the threat of being killed or kidnapped.

32. Road tripping with my partner is like a walk in the park.

33. We make road trips better with the right soundtrack.

34. Taking the long way home. Excited for the road ahead.

35. Life is good when you have a great partner to share the open road with. 

36. Road trips are the best. And so is sitting in the passenger seat and making fun captions on Instagram.

37. Ready. Set. Go! What a perfect way to spend the day on a road trip with my favorite partner in life.

38. Although we don’t know where the road will take us, we’re more excited than ever to continue our journey.

Cute Road Trip Captions

39. Takes a lot of fuel to run this car, but we love the scenic route.

40. Turn up the music and have a solo sing-along in the car!

41. We’ve got the road trip for you. And we’re about to get weird on you.

42. The perfect road trip companion.

43. On our way to a new adventure.

44. The road is my playground. I can go anywhere and do anything, as long as I have my music and a camera in hand.

45. When you’re on the road, as always, you’ll find yourself surrounded by beautiful moments.

46. We’re on a road trip! We’ve got games, movies, and other fun things to help pass the time.

47. It’s a long way from home… but it’s the best way to get there.

48. We made it to the end of this long journey; I’m so ready for some coffee.

49. Hey, you. When’s the last time you saw a country?

50. Traveling is more than just getting from one place to another. It’s about exploring, opening up our minds, and having new experiences.

51. It’s a long road ahead of me, but I’m up for the challenge.

52. If you don’t take chances, you miss everything that could have been.

53. Long road trip, short legs.

54. The road’s never been so long.

55. A long road ahead of us, but it’s all worth it. We got this!

56. On the road, with your seatbelt on, and a whole lot of adventure ahead.

Driving Captions for Instagram

57. Before you hit the open road, make sure you’re fueled up and ready to go.

58. Don’t stop believing in the power of driving.

59. No matter where you go, the road ahead is never empty.

60. This is how you feel driving on the open road.

61. No matter where you are, there is always a road to take.

62. Out on the open road, the wind in our hair, cruising through the city streets. That’s when you know life is good.

63. The wind blows through my hair, the sun shines down on me, and I’m free.

64. The only thing that can stop you is the road.

65. I’m on the open road, and it feels so good.

66. When you pull up to the red light and turn off the engine, the only thing that sounds is your tires creaking on the pavement.

67. You can’t beat the feeling of being on the open road, wind flowing through your hair, and a soft buzz in your ears.

68. It’s a good road trip when you can stop for a selfie and not be surprised.

69. The feeling of freedom, the wind in your hair—it’s a feeling that can only be experienced if you’re driving.

70. The feeling you get when your car is free, and you can do anything to it.

71. It’s not how fast you go; it’s how long you stay in the fast lane.

72. Some days, the only thing better than being in the car is the view.

73. We’re on the open road, and we’re having fun.

74. Life is better out of doors.

75. Get ready: the right adventure could be just around the corner. It’s not just a journey; it’s an experience.

Funny Road Trip Quotes for Instagram

76. Hey, you know what the best part of a road trip is? Those moments when you forget to pack your toothbrush and have to borrow someone else’s for 3 days. Oh, and meeting random people who’ve never heard of road rage.

77. You know what they say – there are two roads to Rome: one is on the back of a motorcycle, the other is with a beer in one hand and a really big plate of pasta in the other.

78. We don’t travel for the destinations; we travel for the (mis)adventures.

79. We’ve made it; we’re home. The road to adventure was long but fun, and we learned a lot (more than we intended!)

80. If you could only leave one thing at home, what would it be?

81. I’m so glad we don’t have to drive on a highway in this country anymore.

82. #roadtrippertips: if you’re not sure how to get somewhere, ask a local.

83. This road trip is ending in a fist fight, but first, we’re going to have some drinks and eat some wings. 

84. Road tripping is an adventure in itself—here are a few of the things that happened to me while I was on the road.

85. The best things in life are free and delivered by a road trip.

86. Admit it. You’ve had some crazy stories from a road trip.

87. When you’re driving in a van, you never know what might happen.

88. You know those road trip adventures that make you laugh so hard, you almost miss your turn? 

89. The best road trip is one where you don’t have to travel alone. The worst is when you wish were alone!

90. This is the best road trips I’ve ever been on (without counting the other best road trips)!

91. When you’re on the open road, there is no such thing as a bad photo.

92. I’m the king of the open road.

93. You’re not a better person for having done something; you’re only as good as your next adventure, hopefully!

Road Quotes For Instagram

94. “No road is long with good company.” – Turkish Proverb

95. “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” – Ernest Hemingway

96. “I love being on the road. I love that lifestyle, traveling city to city, rocking out, and moving on to the next place.” – Caleb Johnson

97. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan

98. “Wherever you get to is better than where you started. To stay on the road is a massive achievement.” – Anthony Joshua

99. “Still, round the corner, there may wait, A new road or a secret gate.” – J. R. R. Tolkien

100. “There’s more to getting to where you’re going than just knowing there’s a road.” ― Joan Lowery Nixon

101. “Some roads steal your time; some roads steal your comfort, and some roads steal your heart!” – Mehmet Murat ildan

102. “I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads.” ~ Paulo Coelho

103. “Who says there’s just one safe way to walk, one road properly lit, and the rest – all slippery water, unmarked?” –  Betsy Sholl

104. “I’m on the road constantly. I’m a nomad. I don’t really have a home right now. I don’t identify with one place in particular.” – Daya

105. “Take the road less traveled. Get lost if you must, because only in losing yourself will you find your true path” – Virginia Alison

106. “Just putting a sign on the road does nothing to change where that road is going.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough

107. “The road that leads to nowhere for others might just be the road that leads to somewhere for you!” – Mehmet Murat ildan

108. “We all have that one friend who is either on a road trip or planning a road trip or thinking about a road trip or talking to people who are on a road trip or posting quotes about road-trip.” –  Crestless Wave

109. “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” – Lewis Carroll

110. “When within yourself you find the road, the right road will open.” – Dejan Stojanovic

111. “I think I would prefer to walk the road that didn’t exist until I walked it.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough

Road Trip Captions With Friends

112. The best way to get lost? On a road trip with your friends.

113. It’s the kind of road trip that makes the miles go by.

114. May your lifelong journey be as epic and life-changing as this road trip.

115. You’ll never know where a road trip might lead, but you know you’re going to have fun.

116. Take a road trip with your best friends, and don’t forget to say “I love you, too.”

117. Life is better when you travel with your besties.

118. You guys are the best, and we wasted too much time not going places together.

119. The kind of road trip where you don’t mind getting lost because it’s always easier to find your way back home.

120. Sometimes you gotta hit the road with your besties.

121. When it’s just you, your best friend, and a road trip.

122. Nothing like going on a road trip with your besties for some quality time, laughs, and good food.

123. It’s time to pack up the car and hit the open road.

124. The best road trips involve getting your friends together, putting on your favorite tunes, and hitting the road.

125. Watching the sunset and stars come out over the next state line is what life’s all about.

126. On a long road trip, it’s not just the miles but the adventures that make it fun.

127. We’re just going to drive. And eat. And drink. And laugh. And fall in love with the open road.

128. On a road trip, your best friends are the ones that know you best.

129. No better way to road trip with your besties than in a convertible.

Short Road Trip Quotes for Instagram

130. Finding Route 66.

131. Feeling like a road trip day.

132. Wanderlust and highway dust.

133. On a road trip, be back never.

134. Feeling those road trip vibes.

135. Life is a highway.

136. All I want for Christmas is a road trip.

137. Ride with style.

138. Perhaps I’m going nowhere, but still—what a ride!

139. Let’s go on a roadtrip.

140. Cruising down the highway of life.

141. Road trip hair, don’t care.

142. Always take the scenic route.

143. On the road again!

144. Learning as I ride and go.

145. Get in the car!

146. Oh, the places we can go!

147. There are no wrong turns.

Unplanned Road Trip Quotes

148. I’m not sure what it is about summer road trips and surprise trips that make me so excited.

149. Road trips don’t always have to be planned. 

150. The road less traveled will always lead to the best vacation.

151. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the house – we’re on the road again!

152. On a road trip, you never know who you might meet. #roadsign #instadaily

153. You know what they say: “You can’t plan a good road trip.” 

154. The best road trips are the ones you didn’t plan.

155. We’re going on an adventure, but we’re not sure where or when.

156. When the road calls and you don’t know where it’s leading.

157. It’s not just a road trip. It’s always a surprise road trip. 

158. You’ll have to get out of town if you want to stay in the moment.

159. No road trip is ever planned. You just go and find the best road trip in town.

160. There’s nothing like a spontaneous road trip to make you feel alive.

161. It’s just a simple road trip. No big deal, right?

162. Unplanned road trips: the best way to see the world.

163. It’s not just the destination that counts; it’s the journey.

164. When you didn’t plan on a road trip but somehow ended up going anyway. 

165. Always leave the weekend open for a spontaneous road trip. 

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FAQs on Road Trips for Instagram

How do you caption a roadtrip.

Don’t Miss The Best Captions For Road Trips: 

• Drive it like you stole it!
• I don’t care how long it takes; I’m going somewhere beautiful.
• If you’re on road trip, you need driving music.
• Life’s a highway.
• Loving this road trip, but all this driving is tire-ing.
• There are no wrong turns.
• Wanderlust + highway dust.

What Are The Best Instagram Captions?

Favorites From 300+ Best Instagram Captions To Use For Your Photos:

• Even the stars were jealous of the sparkle in her eyes.
• Get out there and live a little.
• I’m not high maintenance; you’re just low effort.
• Stress less and enjoy the best.
• Whatever is good for your soul, do that.

How Do You Write A Travel Caption On Instagram?

My Best Travel Captions:

• Always say yes to new adventures.
• I’ve found my happy place.
• Keep calm and travel on.
• Life is short, and the world is wide. I better get started.
• My new routine: Journey. Explore.
• Only going places that spark joy.
• Take only pictures; leave only footprints.
• What’s on my bucket list? Everywhere.

What Do You Say On A Road Trip?

Top 5 Short Road Trip Quotes:

1. “All he needed was a wheel in his hand.” 

2. “It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.” 

3. “People don’t take trips; trips take people.”

4. “Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” 

5. “You may not find a path, but you will find a way.”

Fire Up Your Engines. Let’s Go! 

Inspired by the best road trip quotes for Instagram and getting started to batch post your content already? I sure hope so! 

The best part about road trips is that every moment is insta-worthy! 

Instead of just sitting on a boring ol’ plane, road trips give you the opportunity to capture any moments as you’re constantly on the move and something is always happening. 

Having a good 360 camera will come in handy to capture the trip fully!  But if you’d prefer the more conventional cameras, or hey, even if you want to bring different types of cameras, you can check out this list of 21 Best Cameras For Travel Bloggers In 2022 .

Looking at old pictures from a road trip is a fun way to relive the memories, and what more fun than sharing them on a platform used by millions with a clever caption for road trips? 

And as I’ve just demonstrated, we aren’t short on good Instagram quotes to go with them! 

Other than making memories, if you’re a true road trip enthusiast and want to be on the road most of the time, you can even keep road tripping and earn money while you’re on the road !

Can you think of any other road trip quotes for Instagram or captions I should add to my list?

Perhaps something to make your road trip captions funny, an enthusiastic long drive caption to add to the scenic route captions, or really, anything at all – I’d love to know! 

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Learning how to adventure and explore through the world transformed my life and helped me become a happier person.

I want to help you do the same. My female adventure travel site is dedicated to helping women travel more, step outside their comfort zone and experience wonders of the world beyond their wildest dreams!

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7 of the best road trips in Canada

Apr 12, 2024 • 8 min read

Take an epic journey in Canada with these top road trip routes © Ascent / PKS Media Inc. / Getty Images

Great road trips define Canada .

Every province and territory can lay claim to a rich selection of magnificent journeys, but at the top of the list are a clutch of big-hitting scene-stealers – epic strips of asphalt doused with glints of only-in-Canada magic. Expect massive glaciers, foraging fauna, stormy coastlines and the kind of raw, uncompromising wilderness that’s rare if you head further south.

In this modern and affluent country, roads are generally wide and well-maintained and drivers are scrupulously polite. However, you can often go a long way without seeing a gas station or decent food, especially in the north, so stock up on supplies and emergency gear.

To sample our favorite road trips in Canada, load up your playlist with Drake, Rush and the Tragically Hip, and kiss the urban traffic snarl-ups goodbye.

1. Sea to Sky Highway, British Columbia

Best road trip for families Vancouver–Whistler; 121km (75 miles); allow 4–5 hours

From the deluxe, hill-hugging homes of West Vancouver to the neo-alpine ski village of Whistler , the Sea to Sky Highway rarely lets you out of its rapture. Comprising the most spectacular section of Hwy 99, which runs for 377km (234 miles) from the US border to Cache Creek, this drive traverses the steep-sided slopes of Howe Sound before contouring north through the Coast Mountains to Whistler.

If you can take your eyes off the collage of peaks, forests and fjords, this winding thoroughfare has many worthy stops, especially if you're in the market for hiking, climbing or mining history. Horseshoe Bay is the city’s main ferry terminal and the starting point for a tough, rocky hike up to Eagle Bluffs for eagle-eye views over Vancouver.

Further north, Britannia Beach is a one-time company town whose former mining facility – now a  museum and national historic site – concertinas down a steep hill. The small but growing town of Squamish is an obligatory stop for refueling (get gas at the local Shell station and coffee at the funky Zephyr Cafe ) and a ride on the finest gondola in BC.

Planning tip:  Locals fondly recommend an extended stop at Function Junction a few kilometers south of Whistler. You can hike through the forest to a 1950s train wreck that has been turned into an inspirational art project and buy lunch at peerless Purebread , possibly the finest purveyor of baked goods this side of Paris.

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2. Icefields Parkway, Alberta

Best road trip for mountains and glaciers Lake Louise–Jasper; 230km (143 miles); allow 5–6 hours

The Icefields Parkway – or the Promanade des Glaciers, as it’s romantically known in French – is the crème de la crème of Canadian drives. This 230km (143-mile) trip links the nation’s two most emblematic national parks, Banff and Jasper , leaving even the most verbose travel writers flailing for adjectives.

Starting near the robin-egg-blue waters of Lake Louise , home to the elegant Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel , the route penetrates north through some of the most elemental scenery on the planet. Giant mountains, craning trees and powerful waterfalls are mere supporting acts to the gargantuan glaciers and abundant wildlife, which gets even more copious as you approach Jasper.

You'll pass a litany of potential stops en route, many offering access to superb viewpoints and short interpretive hikes. Headliners include cerulean Peyto Lake , Jasper’s “hanging” Skywalk and the Athabasca Glacier – a frozen tributary of the colossal Columbia Icefield.

Planning tip:  Thundering Athabasca Falls is at its deafening best during the spring snow-melt.

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3. Klondike Hwy, Yukon

Best road trip for wilderness Skagway–Dawson City; 708km (440 miles); allow 2 days

Following the same basic route as the 19th-century’s greatest gold rush, this sealed highway starts in Skagway, Alaska , and crosses the Canadian border near the tiny town of Fraser, before passing through Carcross and the world’s smallest desert en route to Whitehorse . Here, you can wise up on territorial history and the nuances of the gold rush at the town’s McBride Museum .

Head north of Whitehorse for unadulterated wilderness. Be sure to stop at the Braeburn Lodge , a rustic roadhouse known for its sweet, soccer-ball-sized cinnamon buns and brusque backcountry service. Blink and you’ll miss the self-sufficient communities of Carmacks, Pelly Crossing and Stewart Crossing. Plan for a longer stop at Five Finger Rapids, where a wooden staircase leads down to a viewing platform over the choppy Yukon River. The rafts of numerous Klondike prospectors upended on this rough stretch of water.

As you approach Dawson City, mine tailings from century-old dredging operations dot the roadside, alongside gravel piles and small ponds. The town is an understated beauty, filled with authentic gold rush history and the literary ghosts of novelist Jack London and poet Robert Service.

4. Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Best road trip for a coastal drive St Ann’s Bay–St Ann’s Bay; 298km (186 miles); allow 1 day

One of the main reasons travelers come to Nova Scotia is to drive the Cabot Trail, the looping, dipping roller-coaster of a road that snakes its way around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island .

Offering epic views of rolling seas and thick forests, and – if you're lucky – the chance to spot a moose, eagle or even a whale, this maritime classic traverses the edge of Cape Breton Highlands National Park . The park is home to the province's grandest scenery, richest wildlife and best hiking trails .

Heading counterclockwise on this circular route, you’ll encounter Ingonish Beach , a long, wide ribbon of sand sheltered in a bay cocooned by gentle hills, and Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia’s premier whale-watching hub. The Skyline Trail, the Cabot’s hiking highlight, meanders through evergreen forests and along windy cliff-tops to a spectacular ridge.

Other favorite stops include Cheticamp, Nova Scotia's most vibrant and thriving Acadian community, and Baddeck, home to a museum dedicated to former resident Alexander Graham Bell, pioneer of the very handy device known as the telephone.

5. Gaspésie Tour, Québec

Best road trip for French-Canadian culture Sainte-Flavie–Sainte-Flavie; 822km (511 miles); allow 3 days

Towering cliffs, freshly-caught seafood and Québécois sea shanties are all on the itinerary as you circle La Gaspésie , the lofty peninsula contoured by Rte 132 on Québec ’s eastern shores. Easing out of Sainte-Flavie, make time to stop near Pointe-à-la-Croix at the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site , where a French-British naval clash in 1760 marked the death knell for French colonial ambitions in Canada.

The Parc National de Miguasha has the world's leading cache of ancient fish fossils, with a museum illustrating how prehistoric sea creatures evolved into tetrapods. The crown jewels of the Gaspé Peninsula are Rocher Percé , a huge offshore limestone rock formation with a seemingly gravity-defying archway, and blustery Forillon National Park , where mountains plunge directly into the choppy ocean and rugged cliffs stand sentinel over spouting whales.

Planning tip:  After rounding the tip of the peninsula, you’ll head back along the St Lawrence waterway where it’s worth scheduling a lengthy stop in the Parc National de la Gaspésie . A short drive inland from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, the park is a rough mountainous realm with fine hiking options.

6. Viking Trail, Newfoundland

Best road drive for archaeology Deer Lake–St Anthony; 434km (270 miles); allow 1 day

Imagine ancient indigenous burial grounds, 1000-year-old Viking remains, monumental icebergs, breaching whales and an almost supernatural national park whose trippy tablelands are a textbook guide to plate tectonics. Welcome to Newfoundland’s epic Rte 430, which links a patchwork of fog-cloaked coves, snow-capped mountains and stormy fjords.

Starting inauspiciously in the town of Deer Lake, the route plunges into Gros Morne National Park pausing at its waterside hub, Rocky Harbour, a nexus for trails and boat trips with a fun wildlife museum .

Further north lie two important archaeological sites: Port au Choix , a national historic site dedicated to the 5500-year-old burial grounds of three different indigenous groups, and L'Anse aux Meadows , where Leif Erikson and his Viking buddies arrived approximately 1000 years ago – the first known European settlers in the Americas.

Planning tip:  The trail ends at St Anthony, a small fishing village with a rough-hewn charm that makes a perfect stop for whale- and iceberg-watching.

7. Lake Superior Coastline, Ontario

Best road trip for lakes Sault Ste Marie–Thunder Bay; 700km (435 miles); allow 2 days

Even Canada’s most populated province can seem positively remote as you motor along the northern shores of the world’s largest freshwater lake, following a quiet segment of the Trans-Canada Hwy through a necklace of provincial parks.

Pancake Bay Provincial Park hides one of Canada's finest stretches of sugary sand, and if you pull up off-season, you might have it all to yourself. Lake Superior Provincial Park protects a more precipitous coastline punctuated with the exposed rock of the Canadian Shield.

There are indigenous pictographs in the area and fabulous opportunities for stargazing (the park was designated a dark sky preserve in 2018).  Similar solitude awaits at Rocky Neys Provincial Park , where Lawren Harris of the Group of Seven came to paint amid craggy beaches and roaming caribou.

Approaching Thunder Bay, you'll pass the jagged Sleeping Giant Peninsula – a series of flat-topped ridges that resemble a large reclining man. The rugged, forested terrain here is characterized by cliffs, hiking trails and plentiful fauna, including moose, wolf and lynx.

This article was first published July 2020 and updated April 2024

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New AAA Five Diamonds Shine with Style and Sophistication

Properties in boston, new orleans, new york, honolulu, and quebec received the prestigious designation.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2024) – Two hotels and four restaurants are the newest additions to AAA’s Five Diamonds list. Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica to verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency.

This month, properties from Canada to Hawaii earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation . Five Diamonds are the highest designation and offer ultimate luxury and leading-edge cuisine.  

• Emeril’s, New Orleans, Louisiana   
• Jungsik, New York, New York  
• Le Hatley Restaurant, North Hatley, Quebec, Canada  
• Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston, Massachusetts  
• Mugen, Honolulu, Hawaii  
• Raffles Boston, Boston, Massachusetts   

Eight hotels and one restaurant received the distinguished AAA Four Diamond designation this month. Four Diamonds offer upscale amenities and distin ctive fine dining.  

• Amar, Boston, Massachusetts   
• Dreams Flora Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic  
• Hilton La Romana, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic  
• Hotel William Gray, Montreal, Quebec, Canada   
• Manoir Hovey, Relais & Chateaux, North Hatley, Quebec, Canada
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Federal and municipal dollars go to work activating Jane Street

From: Infrastructure Canada

News release

A combined investment of $16 million will construct cycle tracks, sidewalks, and traffic signals on Jane Street, a major arterial road in Vaughan. Announced by MP Francesco Sorbara and Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca, this project will improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow along Jane Street.

Vaughan, Ontario, April 29, 2024 — A combined investment of $16 million will construct cycle tracks, sidewalks, and traffic signals on Jane Street, a major arterial road in Vaughan. Announced by MP Francesco Sorbara and Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca , this project will improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow along Jane Street.

Between Highway 7 and Teston Road, Jane Street will be upgraded by adding eight kilometres of cycle tracks on both sides of the road; four kilometres of new sidewalks, to complete areas along the road where sidewalks are missing; and new streetlights. Jane Street is a key cycling and transit corridor that connects several neighbourhoods, business districts, the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, and York University. Furthermore, the new tracks and sidewalks will link the Jane Street cycle lanes to the City of Vaughan’s planned Edgeley Pond and Park and Black Creek Trail systems, which will connect to the City of Toronto’s planned Jane Jacobs Promenade and Bikeway, and the planned Vaughan Super Trail.

This investment contributes to Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting planning and awareness activities. These activities help promote the benefits of active transportation and increase opportunities for Canadians to use it. It’s a big step towards healthier living and building resilient communities, making a better-connected Canada for us all.

Cycling, walking, rolling, and other active modes of transport are the most convenient and affordable ways to get around. They make it easier to access public transit, reduce congestion, benefit the environment, and support healthier and more inclusive communities. Once complete, the active transportation improvements to Jane Street are expected to reduce carbon emissions between 79 and 137 tonnes annually and serve between 14,000 and 25,000 trips in its first year.

“Vaughan’s multi-use paths, tracks, lanes, routes and trails bring our community together. As a growing city, building active, accessible, affordable and sustainable transit options will support more people to get where they want to go, while protecting our environment. The improvements to Jane Street will make it safer and more inclusive for everyone and encourage more people to ride, roll, cycle, walk, and run.” Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodridge, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

“On behalf of York Regional Council and The Regional Municipality of York, we extend our appreciation to the Government of Canada for their continued support of the health, safety and well-being of our communities. Active transportation and traveller safety are key priorities for Regional Council, with specific pedestrian and cycling measures outlined in the multi-year York Region Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan. By investing in the Jane Street Cycle Track and Sidewalk project, the Government of Canada joins York Region and the City of Vaughan in our commitment to protect our most vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, seniors and children.” Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO, The Regional Municipality of York

“The City of Vaughan is committed to supporting active, accessible and sustainable travel options that provide our residents with many alternatives to get around Vaughan. That is precisely what building an interconnected city of the future is all about. The Government of Canada’s Active Transportation fund has supported our efforts to create an ideal cycling corridor along Jane Street, with new in-boulevard cycle tracks as well as sidewalk and street enhancements that will improve overall safety and accessibility. Every level of government recognizes the critical need to expand transportation options to tackle traffic gridlock, and by working together, we can continue to keep Vaughan moving.” His Worship Steven Del Duca, Mayor of the City of Vaughan

Quick facts

The federal government is investing $9,600,000 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), The Regional Municipality of York is providing $3,200,000, and the City of Vaughan is contributing $3,200,000.

Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more.

In support of Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy, the Active Transportation Fund is providing $400 million over five years, starting in 2021, to make travel by active transportation easier, safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable.

The National Active Transportation Strategy is the country’s first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting active transportation and its benefits. The strategy’s aim is to make data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and expanded active transportation networks, while supporting equitable, healthy, active, and sustainable travel options.

Investing in active transportation infrastructure provides many tangible benefits, such as creating good middle-class jobs, strengthening the economy, promoting healthier lifestyles, ensuring everyone has access to the same services and opportunities, cutting air and noise pollution, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

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• Active Transportation Fund
• National Active Transportation Strategy
• Strengthened Climate Plan
• Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
• York Region Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan

For more information (media only), please contact:

Micaal Ahmed Communications Manager Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities 343-598-3920 [email protected]

Media Relations Infrastructure Canada 613-960-9251 Toll free: 1-877-250-7154 Email: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Infrastructure Canada

Erynn Sally Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications City of Vaughan 416-903-1933 [email protected]

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How to plan a road trip in the Bavarian Alps

A week-long drive through the mountains of southern Germany takes in a range of architectural wonders.

While not as high or visually dramatic as some other sections of the European range, the Bavarian Alps come with plenty of charm. Cowbells resound across high pastures, wooden huts serve cold beer and turquoise lakes shimmer in the countryside below. There’s also, of course, a famous castle. Schloss Neuschwanstein welcomes huge numbers of visitors every year and fronts many a guidebook — and it has notably just undergone the largest restoration project in its 150-year history. Travelling from west to east, this road trip starts at the landmark before making stops at other impressive structures, notable buildings and feats of engineering across the region.

1. Schloss Neuschwanstein  

Kick things off at one of Germany’s most recognisable locations, the enchanting castle said to have inspired those featured in Disney’s Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. The most extensive makeover to date, including meticulous work on paintings, furniture and a one-tonne chandelier, began in 2017 and is due to be completed this summer. Book onto a guided tour to see the results for yourself, then stroll to nearby Marienbrücke bridge for a view back at the turreted marvel.

2.   The Passion Play Theatre

For a scenic mountain route, drive via Plansee in Austria to reach Oberammergau. The village is adorned with murals known as Lüftlmalerei, including depictions of Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood. But there’s another, different story this place wants to tell. Locals have been putting on a once-a-decade Passion Play, telling the story of the Crucifixion, for almost four centuries — a pledge once made to fend off the plague. The next performance is scheduled for 2030, but you can join a daily tour of the specially built theatre.

3.   Zugspitze Cable Car

Drive south to the island-dotted lake of Eibsee and the Zugspitze cable car. Its construction, which began in 2015 and took two years, was a veritable engineering feat: carrying up to 120 people each, its glass cabins glide smoothly to the 2,962m summit of Germany’s highest mountain in a matter of minutes. Buy a return ticket, allowing plenty of time to take in the panorama: on a clear day, you can see peaks as far as Austria, Italy and Switzerland.

4.   Tegernseer Hütte

Next, head east and get ready for a hike to the Tegernseer Hütte, a mountain hut perched between the peaks of Roßstein and Buchstein. First constructed in 1903, it was rebuilt in 1965 after a lightning strike. The quickest path takes two hours or less from the car park just west of Bayerwald, zig-zagging through forests, meadows and rougher terrain at the end. Alternatively, there’s a gentler three-hour option. Set off early to reach the terrace for lunch or book well in advance for an overnight and time without the crowds.

5.   Wendelstein Cog Railway

Continue along the shores of the Tegernsee and through Bayrischzell until you reach the village of Brannenburg. From here, hop onto one of the yellow carriages that shuttle visitors up and down the Wendelstein mountain. Built between 1910 and 1912, this high-Alpine rack railway was the first of its kind in Germany. Since modernised, it takes you over bridges, through tunnels, under galleries and around rock faces in around 25 minutes.

6.   Eagle’s Nest

Follow the road via Reit im Winkl to the Berchtesgadener Land, where the Kehlsteinhaus (nicknamed the Eagle’s Nest) was built atop a rocky outcrop as a retreat for Nazi leadership in the 1930s. Leave your car in Obersalzberg and take a designated bus up Germany’s highest road; a brass-lined lift inside the hillside will then take you to the site, now maintained as a restaurant. There are guided tours of the area to learn about its turbulent past, then end the trip exploring the wider Berchtesgaden National Park.

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