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!
One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a Summer Road Trip prize pack containing GRAVOL™ Natural Source™ Ginger Lozenges, OxiClean Foam Pretreat, ORAJEL™ Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste and Vitafusion™ Women’s and Men’s Complete Multivitamins, a total value of $50! Personally, the Ginger Lozenges are my must-have whenever we go on a vacation. A soothing choice for all kinds of stomach upset, they’re ideal solution to motion sickness, indigestion or vomiting! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment with your favourite road trip destination.
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!
Jody D says
We drive long haul for a living so our favorite summer road trip is always the one that takes us home!
lori butler says
mine is across canada, so beautiful
Laurie W. says
My favourite summer road trip destination is Cobourg Beach.
Jessica eapen says
I love road tripping to banff!
K Yee says
My favourite summer road trip destination is Jasper National Park.
Dayna Wilson says
I love to road trip to the Okanagan.
Joanne Elford says
Gleniffer Lake, Alberta
ERIN MCSWEENEY says
I LOVE GOING DOWN EAST FOR OUR ROAD TRIPS…SO GREAT
Erinn Lishman says
My favourite summer road trip destination has to be Ottawa- loved visiting when my sister lived there!
Daniela Plume says
I love driving across North America coast to coast. Both Canada and the U.S. are gorgeous
Anne Derkat says
My favorite road trip is the Banff to Jasper Highway.
janine a says
Balsam lake for camping 🙂
Kim Stenner says
Whitehorse is our new favourite place to go
Sabrina says
We love heading out to Vancouver! There’s so much to see and do.
Bo Simms says
My favorite roadtrip destination is to the Maritimes to visit family and friends. It’s such a scenic drive, and it’s one we take every year as a family.
LILLIAN bROWN says
My favorite road trip destination is driving along the South Shore of Nova Scotia, love all the little fishing villages.
Marlene V. (Enelram) says
Road Trip to go camping at Lake Koocanusa, BC
Wanda Bergman says
Whistler is one of my favourite destinations!!
Christine Topley says
We love to go up north to Haliburton at least once a summer. We always stop at our fav places like Webers. I look forward to it all the time.
Melissa Black says
We love Tofino. It’s the most beautiful place in the world.
Sandi Tymchuk says
I’d like to go to Jasper National Park.
Sandy Couzens says
My Favorite road trip destination is Victoria. I would Love to live there it’s so beautiful and so much to do. Thank you for this great giveaway 🙂
Tainan Lu says
My favourite road trip destination is PEI.
Athena says
to the East Coast
Josh S says
Alberta has a lot of fun destinations for a family road trip.
Theresa C. says
Our favorite summer road trip destination is Tofino – nature at it’s finest!
kim says
We love going to Orillia, ON.
Steph says
My favourite road trip destination is Ottawa because it is a long enough drive to make it fun, but not too long that people start to get grouchy!
Robyn Bellefleur says
My favorite summer destination is Montreal.
Jonnie says
Banff is my favorite summer road trip destiniation
kym poelzer says
Drumheller to see the dinosaurs!
missbobloblaw says
I love roadtripping out to Alberta!
l p says
Newfoundland. thanks
Jennifer L. says
My favourite road trip destination is Banff and Jasper.
Tammy Dalley says
I love camping at Gros Morne
Kelley Moore says
Our road trip is going across Newfoundland
Aarone Mawdsley says
victoria bc or whistler
leanne says
We love taking a road trip to Seattle.
dave says
PEI
Tanis says
We like to head to Banff, AB on our summer trips!
Travelbuds says
My favorite road trip destination is Vancouver Island tip to tip. So many beautiful hidden gems along the way.
Nicky says
I loved driving to Tofino – it is beautiful there!
Fan R says
Our favourite summer road trip destination is Montreal
Stephanie LaPlante says
I would definitely say Niagara Falls!
sabina Edwards says
For me, road trips to visit both my kids is always top of the list. My daughter is moving back home though, so perhaps the road trips we now take will be surprise ones!!
Erica Seaman says
Cavendish PEI
Caryn Coates says
My favourite summer road trip destination is Newfoundland from Ontario. Such a beautiful drive.
Karine says
I like to go to Québec city or Toronto!
Juliee Fitze says
My favorite road trip is going to Jasper Park when I was in Edmonton.
Wendy Jensen says
Our favorite road trip destination is Penticton, B.C.