A question such as this is very difficult to answer as you could litterly write a book for a reply. I have driven each of the various Vancouver to Alberta routes too many times to count and I try to switch them up each time. I'll be doing it again at least four times this summer, twice in the same time frame as you.
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Primary highways are the Queen Elizabeth Hwy 2 North to the Trans-Canada Hwy 1 West all the way to Vancouver.
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Though this seem to be the obvious route, it not the only one option and there are numerous alternate routes along the way. Hwy-3 is a very scenic route but slower and less busy. You can also get up to Hwy-1 (Trans-Canada) by Hwy-22, joining onto Hwy-1 west of Calgary. Hwy-2 is boring. Once you get to Kamloops, BC, continue west on the Trans-Canada even though most of the traffic will turn south on Hwy-5 (Coquihalla). Hwy-1 through the Fraser Canyon is very scenic.
All of the above highways are paved two or 4-lane, in good condition with ample services along the way.
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Any cautions or probable issues?
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The only caution is to take your time and don't get frustrated by the summer tourism traffic. Also, fuel up in Alberta before you head west of Canmore as fuel prices are higher west of there and all the way through BC.
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Recommended side trips along our route.
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To many to list and they will be time dependant (how much time do you have).
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Campgrounds with scenery and full hookups, full hookups required, scenery optional.
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Avoid Canyon Hot Springs, west of Revelstoke, BC. There will be limited selection along the way and they will be busy until after the long weekend in early Sept. Check online listings and make reservations at least a few days ahead. You'll likely not need a sewer hookup each evening so keep that in mind as water/electrical only will make more sites available.
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