The province of Manitoba has a population of 1.47M with over half of residents living in the city of Winnipeg (nearly 850,000). Winnipeg is also the seat of government for Manitoba. To understand it’s size, Calgary is double in…
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August 2024
Whether it’s a giant statue, a peculiar museum, or an oddball landmark, roadside attractions offer a glimpse into the offbeat charm and creativity of local communities. They break up long drives with a sense of discovery. Each stop is…
There’s something simply irresistible about quaint small towns! I am a sucker for a walkable small town that invites you to slow down and soak in its charm and Wolseley, Saskatchewan does just that.…
Saskatoon sounds like either a fictitious name for a town in a children’s book (Saskatoon, home to all of the talking farm animals) or a skin condition (my Saskatoon is acting up, so I’m not sure I’ll make to…
Since we left Alaska, we’ve been angling southeast through the Yukon, BC, and into Alberta. Today’s the day we cross from Alberta into Saskatchewan.…
Edmonton does things big: it’s home to Canada’s largest sports and entertainment district, the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America, and one of the largest shopping malls on the planet. But underneath that big, bold surface is…
From a boondocking spot in Prophet River, BC we made several brief stops before reaching Edmonton, Alberta in Kiskatinaw Park, Dawson Creek, Beaverlodge, and Valleyview.…
Fearing a Japanese invasion of Alaska in 1942, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collaborated with Canadian officials to construct the Alaska Highway, a land route to connect Alaska to the lower 48 since sea routes were seen as…
I enjoy a long shower but swimming, soaking, lounging in water is not for me. Doug, however, is extremely comfortable in water. He’s a fantastic swimmer and loves all water sports. At one point in our journey he suggested…
Watson Lake Sign Post Forest is a unique landmark located near Watson Lake. It began during construction of the Alaska Highway. A U.S. Army soldier named Carl Lindley, working on the highway, was feeling homesick and decided to post…
