Epic North American Loop
The ultimate 12-day cross-continental loop hitting every major icon from the Redwoods to NYC.
Fernie → Seattle → Redwoods → SF → LA → Vegas → Roswell → Austin → NOLA → NYC → Boston → Nova Scotia → Montreal → Toronto → Chicago → St Louis → Nashville → Memphis → Denver → Utah 5 → Yellowstone → Glacier → Fernie
- Redwood Giants
- Vegas Lights
- NOLA Jazz
- NYC Skyline
- Utah Arches
- Yellowstone Geysers
Day 1 · Fernie to Seattle
Long drive through the mountains to the coast. Grab coffee and hit the road early.
Fernie
Fuel up and say goodbye to the Rockies for a bit.
Pike Place Market
Watch the fish fly and grab a snack at the original Starbucks.
Seattle Waterfront
Walk the piers and catch a sunset over the Puget Sound.
Day 2 · Redwoods & Fog
Driving south into the land of giants. The air smells like pine and salt.
Seattle
Heading south on the I-5/US-101 combo.
Redwood National Park
Walk among the tallest trees on Earth. Pure magic.
Day 3 · SF to LA
Quick stop in SF before the long haul to the City of Angels.
Golden Gate Bridge
Quick photo op at Battery Spencer for the best view.
Santa Monica Pier
End the day with the Ferris wheel and ocean breeze.
Day 4 · Vegas & Roswell
Neon lights to UFO sightings. A long desert transit day.
Las Vegas Strip
Quick drive-thru of the neon lights before the desert.
Roswell
Check into an alien-themed motel. The truth is out there.
Day 5 · Austin to NOLA
Deep south vibes. Transitioning from Texas brisket to Creole gumbo.
Austin
Grab a breakfast taco before leaving the ATX.
French Quarter
Beignets and jazz. Let the good times roll.
Day 6 · NYC & Boston
Big city energy. Navigating the concrete jungle to the historic hub.
Times Square
Quick stop for the lights and the chaos.
Freedom Trail
Walk through American history in the North End.
Day 7 · Nova Scotia & Montreal
Crossing back into Canada. Coastal beauty meets French flair.
Peggy's Cove
The most iconic lighthouse in Canada.
Old Montreal
Cobblestone streets and amazing dinner spots.
Day 8 · Toronto to Chicago
Skylines and deep dish. Driving along the edge of the lakes.
CN Tower
Look down through the glass floor if you're brave.
Millennium Park
Selfie at 'The Bean' is mandatory.
Day 9 · St Louis to Nashville
Gateway to the West and the home of Country music.
Gateway Arch
Take the tiny tram to the top for a crazy view.
Broadway
Honky-tonk central. Music coming from every door.
Day 10 · Memphis to Denver
Long haul across the plains to the base of the Rockies.
Graceland
Pay respects to the King before the long drive.
Denver
The Mile High City. Rest up for the mountains.
Day 11 · Utah Mighty 5
Arches and canyons. Some of the best scenery on the planet.
Arches National Park
Delicate Arch is the one you see on the license plates.
Bryce Canyon
The hoodoos look like another planet.
Day 12 · Yellowstone to Fernie
The final stretch. Wildlife, geysers, and the return to BC.
Old Faithful
Time it right to see the eruption.
Glacier National Park
Drive a bit of Going-to-the-Sun Road if time permits.
Fernie
Home sweet home. You did it!
- This is a high-mileage trip
- Requires multiple border crossings
- Book National Park entries early