15 days in Canada & Kiev Itinerary

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

Banff National Park is known for nature, historic sites, scenic drive, spas, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hit the slopes at The Lake Louise Ski Resort, contemplate the waterfront views at Moraine Lake, identify plant and animal life at Sunshine Village, and view the masterpieces at Samson Native Gallery.

For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Banff National Park online day trip planner .

Winnipeg to Banff National Park is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Winnipeg in February; daily highs in Banff National Park reach -5°C and lows reach -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Kids will enjoy Stanley Park and Granville Island. There's lots more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Vancouver Aquarium, kick back and relax at Kitsilano Beach, admire all the interesting features of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and take in the dramatic natural features at Vancouver Seawall.

For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Vancouver sightseeing planner .

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Banff National Park to Vancouver takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Banff National Park in February; daily highs in Vancouver reach 9°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Kiev.

The center of East Slavic culture, Kiev boasts centuries of eclectic art, architecture, and history.

Kiev is known for historic sites, museums, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, make a trip to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, get a new perspective on nature at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and appreciate the history behind Rodina Mat (Motherland).

To find photos and other tourist information, go to the Kiev road trip website .

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Vancouver to Kiev takes 17 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Time (EET) is 10 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Vancouver in February: high temperatures in Kiev hover around 2°C and lows are around -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Toronto.

Possibly the world's most diverse city, Toronto houses over 80 ethnic communities speaking nearly 150 different languages or dialects.

Family-friendly places like CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium Of Canada will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: meet the residents at Toronto Zoo, explore the historical opulence of Casa Loma, get curious at Ontario Science Centre, and make a trip to Canadian Broadcasting Centre.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Toronto day trip planner.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Kiev to Toronto in 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Kiev to Toronto. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Kiev in February, with highs in Toronto at 0°C and lows at -8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.