If there’s one thing I absolutely love, it’s a family vacation. And since my boys are so good on long drives, I have a special fondness for the road trip. There’s just something so freeing about hopping into the car and discovering new destinations that have been waiting just down the highway. Not sure where you want to go? Here are three great adventures to get your mind wandering and maybe inspire your next trip: Quebec City, Haliburton and Tofino. Wondering what each has to offer? Read more below!
1) Tofino, British Columbia
Looking for something truly picturesque? Head to Canada’s surf capital – Tofino. Get your family on a ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo and drive along the Pacific Rim Highway for a truly breathtaking view of mountains and lakes, along with rainforest. The area is also known for its trees, which grow in spectacular sizes. Some trees are believed to be 1000 years old.
2) Haliburton, Ontario
Truly the quintessential summer escape from the big city, you’ll practically feel the stress lifting as you start driving into cottage country. There are several scenic route options, dotted with great ice cream parlours along the way, which all lead to good times ahead. Whether you stay for the day or rent a cottage, you’ll want to make sure you stop at Webers in Orillia, a Canadian burger landmark since 1963.
3) Quebec City, Quebec
Whatever direction you’re coming in from, stop in a few francophone villages on your way into the old city to soak up the culture, food and French! Making your way through the beautiful and lush countryside, you’ll be thrilled to arrive at your final destination: old Quebec City, a city full of history, architecture, cobble stone streets and endless charm.
But before you head out on your great adventure, make sure your car is stocked for the journey! Portable snacks, sunscreen, water bottles, a first aid kit and a car emergency kit are a must! And to make sure you’re as comfortable as possible on your next trip, Church & Dwight has a fantastic giveaway just for you!
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What makes a road trip so great is how it’s such a customizable vacation. Plan every detail and stick to a schedule or go with the flow and stop when you want to discover new landmarks. Head off with a car full of friends or with your family. Whatever style of travel makes you smile, the summer road trip is for you! And with essential health and personal care essentials from Church & Dwight in your road trip arsenal, cruising the open road has never been more fun!
Dianne G. says
July 20, 2016 at 6:04 pmWaterton National Park is our favourite place for a road trip. It is a beautiful vacation spot.
Jeannie says
July 20, 2016 at 6:36 pmI think a road trip to Whistler, BC is quite popular.
Anne Taylor says
July 20, 2016 at 6:43 pmOur favourite summer destination is up island in Parksville BC!
Rosanne Robinson says
July 20, 2016 at 6:50 pmMy favourite road trip was from Calgary to Banff and the view of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
christine w says
July 20, 2016 at 6:55 pmMy favourite road trip destination is the Rocky mountains!
kristen visser says
July 20, 2016 at 7:19 pmmy favorite road trip destination (that i have been to) is taking the back roads to Collingwood !
Glogirl says
July 20, 2016 at 7:57 pmMy favourite summer road trip destination is the St. Jacob’s, ON area.
Silvia D says
July 20, 2016 at 8:01 pmmy favourite would be the Icefield Hwy between Banff and Jasper!
Louise Gilbert says
July 20, 2016 at 10:03 pmmy favorite road trip destination jasper/lake louise
Maritess says
July 20, 2016 at 10:55 pmOur favourite road trip is from Calgary to Banff National Park. The view of the Rockies is just breathetaking and the air is so refreshing
Tina L. says
July 20, 2016 at 11:17 pmThe west coast
Karry Knisley says
July 21, 2016 at 2:50 amWe love going to Bracebridge falls in Muskoka. By far, our favourite road trip
Carol Denny says
July 21, 2016 at 5:05 amMy favorite is the family cottage in Quebec.
Tara Betterley says
July 21, 2016 at 5:33 amThis year we visited Gaspe Bay Quebec. Very lovely and stunning.. Loved it.. We made stops in Montreal and Quebec City as well.
Next year we hope to get to Banff.
Christa Bengtsson says
July 21, 2016 at 5:50 amMy favorite road trip was to Iowa to visit my mom’s family.
Donnas says
July 21, 2016 at 6:20 amMy road trips in the past involved visiting family in Ontario; this year I think we’re doing a road trip to the East coast
Sherry K says
July 21, 2016 at 6:25 amI love to go to Montreal to visit my son in the summer. There is always so much going on there.
Mishelle says
July 21, 2016 at 6:38 amWe love driving to the beach – it’s only 25 mins but it’s a nice trip. We like going on rainy days too!
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Florence c says
July 21, 2016 at 6:47 amI love taking road trips in Alberta/BC
Debbie Kennedy says
July 21, 2016 at 7:01 amMontreal is a great place to visit
Victoria Ess says
July 21, 2016 at 7:30 amWe always love road tripping across Ontario on our way to camping.
Brenda Penton says
July 21, 2016 at 7:55 amMy favourite is St. John’s
409cope says
July 21, 2016 at 8:10 amWe like to go to Niagara-on-the-lake.
Wendy hutton says
July 21, 2016 at 8:18 amWe like to go through the mountains and in BC to visit my uncle, he lives in Vernon, beautiful scenery
Carole Dube says
July 21, 2016 at 8:57 amOur favourite road trip is Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper! So beautiful. We laso like to go to Drumheller.
Gord says
July 21, 2016 at 9:15 amMy favourite road trip destination is to the Kawartha’s area.
Andrea Amy says
July 21, 2016 at 9:19 amVictoria, BC
nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham) says
July 21, 2016 at 9:40 amI love to go to Prince Edward Island,
Tara says
July 21, 2016 at 9:53 amWe like camping at the Pinery near Grand bend. Lots to do.
Erika Letson says
July 21, 2016 at 9:53 amMy favourite summer road trip destination is to Niagara Falls, Ontario. There’s so much to see and do for the whole family!
heather sibley says
July 21, 2016 at 10:03 amI love a road trip in Newfoundland. Such a beautiful province.
sandra says
July 21, 2016 at 10:12 amI love a road trip to Ottawa. So much to do and family friendly.
Elaine G says
July 21, 2016 at 11:26 amMy favorite is Niagara Falls.
kathy downey says
July 21, 2016 at 11:46 amMy favourite summer road trip destination is travelling across Newfoundland!
Judy Cowan says
July 21, 2016 at 11:52 amLove a road trip up into the Muskoka area of Ontario, so pretty!
SweetPanda says
July 21, 2016 at 11:59 amA road trip from Calgary passing through to Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper is nice!
Kim K says
July 21, 2016 at 12:05 pmAlgonquin Park is my fave summer road trip destination
Cheryl says
July 21, 2016 at 12:15 pmMy favourite road trip is eastern Ontario
ivy pluchinsky says
July 21, 2016 at 12:42 pmMy favorite road trip destination is Vancouver! But I would really like to visit the East Coast sometime.
Melinda says
July 21, 2016 at 1:06 pmI love to road trip to Vancouver to visit family!
Faye W. says
July 21, 2016 at 1:13 pmA road trip to Winnipeg to visit family.
Cheryl says
July 21, 2016 at 2:54 pmBeing from Cape Breton I would have to say the Cabot Trail 🙂
Amy C says
July 21, 2016 at 3:15 pmI like to road trip to Calgary. Someday I hope to road trip to Toronto.
Nicole Jubleew says
July 21, 2016 at 3:30 pmOttawa is my favourite road trip destination.
Jennifer P. says
July 21, 2016 at 4:50 pmSo far my favourite is Whistler, but I am really looking forward to road tripping on the East Coast in the next few years, ending up in PEI – we’re just waiting until our youngest is a bit older.
Jenny says
July 21, 2016 at 5:15 pmCottage country is my fav destination!
Dana Miller says
July 21, 2016 at 5:58 pmOur favourite summer road trip destination so far has been to Vancouver Island. We camped near Tofino and walked through the Cathedral Grove forest. We played on the beaches and splashed in the ocean. We are revisiting next month and we cannot wait!
Lynda Cook says
July 21, 2016 at 5:59 pmI would love to take a trip to Nova Scotia one of these days!!
Doris H says
July 21, 2016 at 6:32 pmMy favourite road trip destination is Newfoundland.
Soozle says
July 22, 2016 at 4:59 amI love going to North Dakota on roadtrips!