Renting a car for a road trip in Canada or the U.S. is becoming an increasingly popular travel choice for many visitors. With your own wheels, you can drive to any attraction or city, pull over to admire scenic views along the way, and even encounter wildlife during your journey. For joyful self-drive adventures across North America, Air Canada is now offering round-trip flights from Taipei to Vancouver starting from NT$18,693 (taxes included), and to Fort St. John from NT$21,909. These special prices are only available until 23:59 on April 7.
Road trips with rich attractions and convenient car rentals have become the top choice for independent travelers. In addition to sharing the same left-hand driving system as Taiwan, international drivers just need to prepare an international driver’s license and a credit card to hit the road easily.
Driving around Vancouver is especially convenient, with nearly all car rental companies able to communicate in Chinese and offering a full range of vehicles from compact cars to larger models. You can drive to Stanley Park — voted one of the best parks in the world — to enjoy forests and the scent of phytoncides, explore Granville Island Market for fresh local ingredients and dishes, or stroll through the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and walk across the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Vancouver is the perfect city for your first North American self-drive experience.
At most airports across North America, or in nearby areas, there are plenty of car rental companies, some of which offer free airport shuttle services, so transporting luggage won’t be an issue. With North America’s highly connected highway system and easily accessible gas stations, refueling is hassle-free. Unlike Taiwan where most fueling is done manually, the self-service system is actually simpler than you might think.
If you prefer fewer crowds, want to enjoy the laid-back joy of self-driving, and hope to see wildlife up close, consider heading to Fort St. John. From Taipei, take an Air Canada flight via Vancouver to this direct destination. This city marks the starting point of one of the world’s top ten most beautiful highways — the Alaska Highway — which spans Canada and the U.S.
Driving from here, you can explore charming towns along the route, and frequently spot wildlife such as American bison, black bears, mountain goats, elk, and more — an unprecedented and delightful experience. While driving this highway, don’t miss visiting the UNESCO-listed Tumbler Ridge Geopark, where you can see dinosaur fossils and footprints from the Ice Age — a must-visit for family road trips.
This summer, additional flights will operate every Saturday and Sunday on the Dreamliner, offering non-stop service from Taipei to Vancouver — Taiwan’s only daytime flight without the hassle of red-eye travel.
Taipei (TPE) – Vancouver (YVR) round-trip economy class tickets start from NT$18,693 (taxes included). Air Canada also offers round-trip economy class tickets from Taipei (TPE) – Fort St. John (YXJ) starting from NT$21,909, along with discounted prices for Premium Economy and Executive Business Class. These special deals are only available until 23:59 on April 7.