High-Octane Road Trip Routes Across Canada

Hit the road with RevvUpRental and explore Canada’s most thrilling drives! These routes are hand-picked by Mason Reed to give you a high-speed adventure you’ll never forget. Buckle up and let’s roll!

Route 1: Icefields Parkway – Alberta’s Mountain Majesty

The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) is a 230-km stretch of pure adrenaline, connecting Jasper and Banff National Parks. This route is all about jaw-dropping views and high-speed thrills.

• Start: Jasper, AB
• End: Banff, AB
• Distance: 230 km
• Highlights: Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Summit
• Pro Tip: Stop at the Athabasca Glacier for a quick hike – but keep your engine warm for the chilly mountain air!

RevvUpRental Recommendation: Rent a high-performance car to tackle the winding roads and steep inclines with ease.

Route 2: Cabot Trail – Nova Scotia’s Coastal Rush

The Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island is a 298-km loop that’s pure driving bliss. With ocean views and cliffside curves, this route is made for speed lovers.

• Start/End: Baddeck, NS (loop)
• Distance: 298 km
• Highlights: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Skyline Trail, Ingonish Beach
• Pro Tip: Drive at sunrise to catch the golden light on the Atlantic – and avoid the tourist crowds.

RevvUpRental Recommendation: A mid-size car with tight handling will let you hug those coastal curves like a pro.

Route 3: Sea to Sky Highway – British Columbia’s Scenic Sprint

The Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) from Vancouver to Whistler is a 120-km drive that’s all about speed and scenery. Mountains, fjords, and ocean views – this route has it all.

• Start: Vancouver, BC
• End: Whistler, BC
• Distance: 120 km
• Highlights: Howe Sound, Shannon Falls, Squamish
• Pro Tip: Stop at Porteau Cove for a quick photo op – the views are unreal!

RevvUpRental Recommendation: A high-performance car will make the climb to Whistler feel like a race to the top.