Originally Posted by
Mordac
You can drive from Vancouver to Calgary in two days fairly comfortably (or in one day with minimal breaks and an early start). it's a really nice drive too. Worth considering.
Depends on the weather. I would not drive that between October and April.
As well, the main highway (hwy 5 between Hope and Merritt) is currently closed to private vehicles for now due to road washouts. Not known when it will fully reopen