Things To Do On A Montreal to Calgary Roadtrip

• Stroll Parliament Hill.

• Visit ByWard Market for food and local vendors.

• Camp at Wesley Clover Parks or outside the city for cheaper rates.

Budget tip: Museums are often free on Thursday evenings!

Hike the Lookout Trail for a jaw-dropping view.

Canoe or swim in one of the many lakes.

Rustic campsites available — book in advance if possible.

• Quick stop in Sudbury to see the Big Nickel.

• Cross over to Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwater island.

• Chill by the lake, hike the Cup and Saucer Trail.

Camping: Great options on the island, some with lakefront spots.

Visit the locks, waterfront boardwalk, or the Bushplane Museum.

Catch the sunset over Lake Superior.

• Break this up! Stop overnight in Lake Superior Provincial Park.

• Hike Agawa Rock Pictographs or Old Woman Bay.

Day 8: Continue to Thunder Bay.

• See Kakabeka Falls — "Niagara of the North".

• Chill at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.

Camp near Lake of the Woods (Kenora).

Then hit Winnipeg:

• Visit The Forks and Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

• Try local eats like perogies or bannock burgers.

Bison spotting, swimming in Clear Lake, or forest hikes.

Quiet, underrated spot for a peaceful reset.

Stretch your legs at Wascana Centre.

Budget meals in the Warehouse District.

Stop in Moose Jaw to see the giant moose and quirky downtown.

Roll into Calgary, drop off the RV, and celebrate your cross-country adventure.

National & Provincial Parks: Usually ~$20–$35/night. Book ahead in summer.

Walmart or Real Canadian Superstore Parking Lots: Often free overnight (ask management first).

Boondocking: Use sites like iOverlander to find free or low-cost spots.

Download maps offline — signal gets spotty in remote areas.

Stock up on snacks, water & firewood when you see a town.

Watch for wildlife (especially in northern Ontario and Manitoba).