Driving Through Canada Was NOT What I Expected 🇨🇦
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Күн бұрынNo matter how much you prepare at the outset of a journey, you never really know what awaits you on the other side until you go through with it. I just made the epic drive through British Columbia and Yukon to get to the 49th state! Even though I was prepared, driving from Washington to Alaska was full of surprises. There was laughter. There were tears. There were bears. This video shows you exactly what it's like to drive through Canada to get to Alaska. It's gonna be a wild ride, so buckle your seat belt. Let's hit the road!
If you're driving the Alaska Highway, I recommend having a copy of the Milepost!
The Milepost: Alaska Travel Planner amzn.to/3DxmrpA
It includes detailed information about accommodation, gas stops, attractions, and services. There are definitely stretches of road where you won't have cell phone service, so having a reference book with paper maps is a must.
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Recommendations for driving to Alaska:
- Make sure to plan your gas stops ahead of time.
- Drive during the day. Some gas stops are not open at night.
- Carry a copy of The Milepost with you (linked above)
- Be prepared to go without cell phone service.
- Carry food and water with you.
- Study your route ahead of time.
- Carry a bit of Canadian cash with you just in case you need cash for something.
Music:
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Here are the gas stops I made along the way:
Day 1
Cache Creek
100 Mile House
Prince George
Burns Lake
Day 2
New Hazelton
Meziadin Junction
Iskut
Day 3
Dease Lake
Junction 37 Services (not open at night)
Teslin
Day 4
Whitehorse
Haines Junction
Beaver Creek
Day 5
Tok
Anchorage
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:51 US-Canada Border Crossing in Sumas, Washington
1:40 Cute 1950s diner in Cache Creek
1:59 I'm in Canada for the first time!
2:24 Let's find Canadian snacks
2:52 Camping at Burns Lake
4:01 Burns Lake to New Hazelton
4:33 Gitangwak Totem Poles
5:13 Meziadin Junction
5:53 Ketchup chips
6:28 Iskut
7:45 Dease Lake
8:44 French skills randomly tested at Good Hope Lake
9:57 Driving through the aftermath of a wildfire
10:20 Leaving British Columbia
10:47 Junction 37 Services
11:16 Alaska Highway
12:14 Bear encounter
12:30 Teslin
13:18 More Canadian snacks
13:28 Haines Junction
13:55 The road conditions got bad
15:36 Beaver Creek
15:53 Time to cross the border into Alaska
@papabits5721 10 ай бұрын
Always a pleasure to welcome nice and friendly people into Canada
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Renklaf1 10 ай бұрын
Make sure to grab some "Cheezies"!
@TheWolfsnack 10 ай бұрын
@@Renklaf1 .../and Lipton's tea....
@SoundsBogus 9 ай бұрын
@@TheWolfsnack 😆 I think you mean Red Rose Tea. "Only in Canada you say?" 🌹
@markoshun 8 ай бұрын
@@SoundsBogusThat’s a pity. 😁
@TinaAM333 10 ай бұрын
This was awesome- as a Canadian I say thank you !! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment!
@MrEd6066 10 ай бұрын
My wife and I rode up there a couple of years ago on our motorcycles. It was nice to see that dog again at that gas station at the Alaska Highway junction. That dog plays fetch with everyone He'll force a stick or ball into your hand - and it looks like he got you too! Thanks for the reminder of our journey - I hope you enjoyed your time in Canada.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Awww, so cool you recognized him! There were so many sweet dogs at the gas stations along the way.
@janwherley8649 10 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores THAT was a red ACD Australian Cattle dog - my FAVOURITE all time breed !!!!!
@linebrunelle1004 8 ай бұрын
I was there a month ago. played fetch. lol
@jasonarthurs3885 7 ай бұрын
Your act of kindness with the cyclists was touching. In that moment you recognized they were on a journey the same as you, risks and all. It's so restorative to see a person be human. Thank you.
@BrianBaileyedtech 10 ай бұрын
I did this drive up from Vancouver both ways in 2007, all the way to Seward, Alaska and back. 17 days, 9000 km, fabulous memories. Great job capturing what it is authentically like - one of the world's greatest road trips.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I went to Seward. It was magical. Epic road trips are the best!
@bonjourtoi3894 8 ай бұрын
Wow ! Toute une aventure. Imaginez un peu si je pars du Québec. ahahahaha ! Ce serait vraiment formidable.
@heatherfellows2675 8 ай бұрын
This is an excellent video...glad I came across your page!
@blackholeentry3489 8 ай бұрын
In 1980 I drove a '58 3/4 ton pickup truck with camper all the way from CA to Circle, AK....at the time was the end of the road as the mighty Yukon River blocked any father passage. The original settlers named it 'Circle" as they thought they were on the Atctic Circle, but in reality, they were about ten miles short. The camper is long gone, but I still do have the pick up. However, a few years ago while visiting my wife's relatives in Norway, we did go above the Arctic Circle.
@BrianBaileyedtech 8 ай бұрын
@@blackholeentry3489 Did you go to Chicken, Alaska? That is on the road from Dawson City Yukon - pretty interesting history. Apparently the locals couldn't spell Ptarmigan which was one of the local birds, so they called it chicken instead. True Story!
@wisemanwalkingdowntheroad4275 8 ай бұрын
As a fellow lover of the open road I salute this young lady. She really captured the thrill and vibe of going out there!
@jonathanstoffregen390 8 ай бұрын
Yes.
@hilarycopp 9 ай бұрын
As a British Columbian, I'm glad you made it safely through. It is a MASSIVE province and you did not take "the easy way" to Alaska. All Dressed are the superior chip
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
It really is massive! It was an incredible drive though. I agree--All Dressed Ruffles are the best!
@heathersmith6416 9 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExploresyou’re almost a Canadian with this post. Lol ruffles nom nom
@Purple_Pixel 8 ай бұрын
Roast Chicken chips are better. They kind of taste like turkey stuffing.
@kurrupoppo6937 8 ай бұрын
@@Purple_PixelI found they tasted like MrNoodles chicken lol
@Mr.Wonderfull 8 ай бұрын
what is the easy way to Alaska I must ask. thank you in advance
@rl3821 10 ай бұрын
Technically the official mile zero of the Alaska highway is at Dawson Creek BC not at the BC Yukon border. No matter how you look at it it’s all an incredibly beautiful ride…
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Yep, you're correct. I didn't start at Dawson Creek though, so I wasn't on the Alaska Highway until I reached the 37 North/Alaska Highway junction.
@lloydsumpter7735 10 ай бұрын
I was kind of wondering why you took the route you did rather than via Dawson Creek. I think the roads are much better that way, more gas stations, maybe even cellphone coverage...
@klondikechris 15 сағат бұрын
@@lloydsumpter7735 The Stuart Cassier is shorter, and a lot wilder which some people find more interesting.
@tommcallister7647 10 ай бұрын
It has been a long time since I have seen a video of such genuine and simple joy. Thank you for sharing this with us.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
@claudethibaudeau2714 10 ай бұрын
I know I'm late but welcome to our gorgeous and massive country of Canada. Safe travels 😊💯🇨🇦
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Canada is wonderful!
@daigagrady9585 9 ай бұрын
You did much better than I could have when conversing with the french speaking cyclists -- and I'm Canadian! Good job!
@vincentlefebvre9255 9 ай бұрын
We're not french. We are francophone.
@rayouelle2367 8 ай бұрын
She said french Speaking @@vincentlefebvre9255
@LionRoars918 8 ай бұрын
@@vincentlefebvre9255.. 😂
@ronkuzyk3836 8 ай бұрын
This is why we don't talk to them. I don't even own a frankophone.@@vincentlefebvre9255
@Meowface. 8 ай бұрын
Been in Canada all 40 years of my life, and I’d have an easier time communicating in Spanish than I would French 😅
@emw747 9 ай бұрын
Great camera work, great b roll cutaway, great editing, great musical overlay, great storytelling, Amazing enthusiasm. As a professional in the film industry, I have to say this was a top notch short doc. I loved your enthusiasm, I really felt excited with you along the journey. Thank you so much for putting a smile on my face. Keep up the great work. Subscribed.❤❤❤😄😄😄
@chromewizard6421 10 ай бұрын
Im from Alberta, but BC is easily my favorite place on earth. Absolutely, jaw droppingly gorgeous, that province is. I sincerely hope you enjoyed your trip through our country!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I did. BC is just out of this world. Such a beautiful province.
@octoberfox3399 8 ай бұрын
It's a mixed bag for me. I do love the green part to BC I can agree on that XD.
@stuartevans4899 10 ай бұрын
What a delightful video! The title piqued my interest and I'm so glad I watched your drive from WA to AK. As a Canadian, I find it interesting to learn what Americans think of our country.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! It was an amazing drive!
@hapecampr5868 8 ай бұрын
I've driven through southern Manitoba and Ontario. You have a lovely gem of a country up there 🇺🇸♥️🇨🇦
@marshja56 8 ай бұрын
Canada is the best neighbor in the world! We are so lucky.
@davidanderson8469 8 ай бұрын
Not fond of Trudeau but the people of Canada are great. You control your borders too like we used to.
@destinationsunknowntheroadsles 10 ай бұрын
Hitch Hiked the Alaska Highway in 1974 and again in 1975. Seattle, Washington to Jasper , Alberta then to the Alcan and up. Took a total of ten days to get to the Alaska/Yukon border. The Alcan back then most of the Canada portion was dirt miles and miles of nothing. Mostly bears, moose and mosquitoes but I survived. Spent thirty years living in the Alaskan wilderness afterwards.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Wow, I bet you have some stories to tell.
@destinationsunknowntheroadsles 9 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores Yea , I do.
@cedricnicholson7446 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey. I actually pulled up google maps and was following your route. I’m glad that you documented it because not many from U.S realize how big Canada really is. I’m also glad you got to experience a little bit of our beautiful country. 🙏🏾👊🏾
@vburget 8 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Canada extensively for business in the 60's & 70's. I've been to places many Canadians might not be able to find on a map, lol. Beautiful country from New Brunswick to Vancouver Island and in between. Oh, and the people are pretty nice too, except maybe for that waitress in Labrador.
@LidiaExplores 8 ай бұрын
Yes! I knew it would be a long drive, but you only really understand how big it is when you start driving!
@nickfoster9350 10 ай бұрын
The further north you venture, the crappier the roads. Check out the Dempster Highway. Incredible. VERY isolated, but absolutely stunning.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Sounds like another epic adventure!
@klondikechris 15 сағат бұрын
I live 16 kilometers from the start of the Dempster Highway. It is an incredible road; one of the world's great drives.
@BrianBricknell-fu9qq 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the journey...I have lived on Vancouver Island since 1982 and we sometimes take for granted the breathtaking beauty of our surroundings
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
BC is absolutely incredible. What an awesome place to live!
@matthumphrey4915 9 ай бұрын
I'm born and raised in B.C. Lived here for 45 years, Its interesting to see a visitors view of this great country and Province (and Yukon territory). thanks for the upload! :)
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ralphhayward5693 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your trip. I am glad to see that a lone American lady can drive through our beautiful BC and Yukon safely and with so many pleasant sights to share
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@linebrunelle1004 8 ай бұрын
lol. thousands of us lone female drivers crossing the country.
@carols1406 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this gorgeous video of my beautiful country. British Columbia is breathtakingly beautiful. If you ever have a chance, visit Vancouver Island and do the drive out to Tofino. One of my favourite places on earth.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
I would love to. British Columbia is absolutely breathtaking!
@turdwranglers2517 10 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores The drive though Cathedral Grove on Highway 4 (to Tofino) is breathtaking!!
@barbaraann7173 10 ай бұрын
A journey of a lifetime for you!! BC born, lived in many of the places you drove through...nice seeing BC through your eyes....I love it here! Safe travels!!! ❤
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
So cool you live in BC. It is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for watching!
@MB-xe8bb 10 ай бұрын
A rough road adds to the sense of backwoods adventure. Same with cellphones -- isolation is good for people now and then, makes you appreciate people. Plus, it might detract from the wildness if you saw grizzly bears just walking along talking on their cellphones. You have a great camera for detail -- seeing the stones beside the water was so sharp and clear, it felt like I was right there.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Yes, it was definitely an adventure! Isolation is wonderful, and I look forward to it every chance I get (which is not often). As a woman traveling alone, it did make me nervous to not always have cell coverage in case of an emergency, but thankfully the trip went smoothly. Thanks for the kind comment!
@albs1448 9 ай бұрын
I love your smile and the way you're such a happy person. It made my day and the way you're genuinely appreciate and enjoy your road trip through Canada. Absolutely nice to see such a lovely woman enjoying her time😊
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was a wonderful trip.
@DanielleWojtaszek 10 ай бұрын
I don't know why this video was recommended to me but I am glad it was! The scenery, just wow! Originally I'm from NJ, moved to FL, and now am in NC. Every day I am in love with the mountains around here but watching your video I want to go see those mountains!
@guayabito6946 10 ай бұрын
Why did you leave FL?
@DanielleWojtaszek 10 ай бұрын
@@guayabito6946 It wasn't the dream inexpensive spot we thought it'd be. We left Oct. 2020 for a much better job out here in NC. Even though we have family in FL I am so glad we left. It costs too much to own a home there now and the threat of major hurricane impact was just too much, we got out in time too because hurricane Ian did major damage to our old home.
@guayabito6946 10 ай бұрын
@@DanielleWojtaszek Florida has gotten very expensive its true, (I live here) now a days is even worse since everybody seems to want to come here specially people from New York, New Jersey. North Carolina is nice. Good luck to you.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
NC is beautiful! I drove through that area a few years ago. Yes, the mountains on this drive are out of this world. It is 100% worth the trip. Thanks for watching!
@Elizabeth-rq1vi 10 ай бұрын
I live next to the Rockies in Alberta & chuckle when Americans call hills mountains 🤣.
@bellajohnson1696 8 ай бұрын
I'm Canadian and have never been up the west coast of BC, so I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I must commend you on your French, very well spoken!! There are many Canadians, especially in western Canada, who don't speak it at all so I'm sure those people were EXTREMELY grateful to you for both the water and your helpful words in their language. Very well done video, this is the first time I've watched one of your vids and I am definitely subscribing 😊❤
@rnathome 10 ай бұрын
Really an excellent video! So much fun to watch - I've lived in Canada and the west coast all my life and have never made the trip. You've inspired me - I am DEFINITELY doing it now.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Yes!!! Do it!!!
@oldguy4057 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your adventure. I did it in a camper van, solo, in 2006, from Ky, all through Alaska and back through the West Coast. 17,000 miles. Despite planning, I really had no feel for the distances and time. So much to see and do along the way.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Exactly! That's what I mean when I say the drive is not what I expected. You get it! It's one thing to plan and see your route on a map, but it's a totally different thing to actually be living the experience. I could probably do that drive over and over again and always see new things. Sounds like you had a fun adventure!
@oldguy4057 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. I had looked at google maps at home, then got AAA maps for the trip. No gps then. Every couple of days I would get out the next map thinking I was getting close. At Prince George, I finally realize that I still had a ways to go to even start the 2000 miles on the Alcan to Delta Junction. Ended up going via Dawson City. Had so many adventures: Scared to death when I met a tiny baby bear on a trail--had no idea where the mother was. Saw a lynx on a mtn bike ride, met a woman on the road named Rosie who was running around the world towing a trailer, several uninended close encounters with bears on my bike (they usually ran away), helped the park biologist fix a flat tire on the road to Wrangel-St. Elias and on and on.
@ThnkQ 8 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExploresThe way back is little bit faster. Compared to the US? Almost everything is more spread out. Esoecialt compared to the east coast and areas like Michigan, or any US urban areas. It’s been a rough road up north for decades. Glad you enjoyed the people and the scenery. Not the washboards and dust :)
@elizabethpetrie2732 10 ай бұрын
My parents drove the Alaska Highway the first year it was open to the public (~1948 or so). Prior to that, during WW2, it was for joint US-Canada military use to provide a contiguous route between Alaska and the lower 48 of the US. They always talked about what a magnificent trip it was. But you can only imagine the road conditions, lack of amenities, etc. way back then!
@personincognito3989 10 ай бұрын
I live in northern British Columbia now and the road runs right by my neighborhood. I use it everyday, but not this Bumpy road. I'm talking about alaska highway. My neighbors live in a house that was built for american military higher ups . It's a very old house
@zxien1 10 ай бұрын
Road conditions likely would have been better back then based on the fact it was the first year available to public. The Problem is roads in the middle of nowhere tend to be neglected as seen in the video after built.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Yep! I'm sure that would have been a wild ride!
@cicatrace 9 ай бұрын
@@zxien1 Was prob 100% gravel back then lol
@xjstwr 9 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores I drove it with my parents in 1958. It was all gravel except the last 50 miles into Dawson Creek. A lot of the road was still corduroy road (half logs with the round side up). Many vehicle suspensions broke during the trip. The road you took into Haines was velvety smooth in comparison, and your suspension is much better than cars in the 50s. We also drove from Whitehorse to Haines in a '49 Chevy. Gravel all the way. No ketchup flavoured chips on that trip. Well, not even any convenience stores. We had to sling water in canvas bags all around the outside of the car. And we had to have plastic 'bras' on the headlights otherwise they got broken by flying rocks every day.
@phildupuis1084 10 ай бұрын
Congratulations on making your goal of making it to Alaska. I hope you enjoyed Canada and you are certainly welcome back any time. P.S. Your French was pretty impressive ;)
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching the video.
@epiksaus5112 10 ай бұрын
? Shes not White. She is not welcomed on my homeland.
@mikepette4422 9 ай бұрын
yeah but nobody speaks French here we need Punjabi and Mandarin as a second language...no kidding it should be mandatory in schools here to dump French and learn a language thats used
@vincentlefebvre9255 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your garbage comment. Yes and carry on. What is happening to french language in Canada will happen hopefully to your supremacist language. You have a country with no identity. You can be so proud of that.
@deanl0 8 ай бұрын
@@mikepette4422 By the way your name means michel farts in French 🤗
@user-wy7ml3sd2m 10 ай бұрын
You are kind and broad-minded and could actually be Canadian. As a Canadian I always feel I should apologize for ketchup chips, but we do make a hell of a lot of ketchup in Canada so it has to go somewhere!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Haha! I've noticed so many Canadians have mixed feelings about ketchup chips. I never would have known if I hadn't included this taste test in the video. I did like the all dressed Ruffles though.
@sharroon7574 8 ай бұрын
I liked them as a kid but now it's plain all the way!
@calmbeforethestormo4136 10 ай бұрын
So refreshing to see someone so excited to be in our beautiful province. Your French was pretty impressive. Brave woman you are!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It was a beautiful drive.
@susanfraser6371 10 ай бұрын
I've lived in British Columbia for most of my life, but your adventurous spirit means you've seen more of it than me. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind comment.
@kellydrolet4740 9 ай бұрын
I just got back from Tuktoyaktuk via the Alaska Highway, and then returned to Alberta via the Stewart/Cassiar highway. And yup, there are long stretches of vast wilderness and we like it that way!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Sounds like an awesome adventure!
@lenimbery7038 10 ай бұрын
I'm a Canadian and remember way back when I was a kid around 1967...my local corner store guy offered us kids some samples of a new flavour of chips (ketchup) and I thought he was playing a prank on us since I thought that they were so odd and gross. I still don't eat them to this day
@JBond-zf4dj 10 ай бұрын
They smell like stinky feet. 🤷 I like them though. Not my favourite, but not my least favourite.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
That is hilarious. I can only imagine what everyone must have thought when they first came out.
@lenimbery7038 10 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores I was surprised as anyone that they were successful enough to still be selling today
@dudeorduuude5211 9 ай бұрын
But potatoes and ketchup go together? People eat it all the time!
@LeeAdrian777 9 ай бұрын
Ketchup are one of the best flavours sir.
@bobellen12345 10 ай бұрын
I traveled from Anchorage to Greenville SC with my family in 1957, as I recall 2200 miles of gravel road!! Still remember wearing damp handkerchief’s over our nose and mouth to help keep out the dust.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Wow! Sounds like an adventure! It is definitely mostly paved now, but there are still some gravel sections.
@PeBoVision 9 ай бұрын
As a french canadian I can say that you impressed the hell out of me. Most Englsih speaking Canadians would never have attempted to converse in french. Sharing your water was outstanding.
@cbman4767 9 ай бұрын
No we just beet the crap out of them for speaking that crap west of Ontario. That from a Canadian military vet.
@gkschick6804 10 ай бұрын
You have a very pleasant demeanour and a great editing style. I really enjoyed the video. Sad to see the road was in such bad shape but glad you made it without incident. Happy trails!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! The road was fine until the last stretch. That was rough!
@bobbybob3865 9 ай бұрын
I drove in four days from the Blaine, Washington border crossing into Canada and north and west to Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Then I took the ferry on the Inland Passage to Ketchikan, Alaska. One of the many things I saw along the way was a native woman placing the head (and soul) of a large salmon back into the river after the rest of the fish had been removed to feed her family. I've been in all the 50 states and 10 provinces. Although I'm an American, Canada is for me a much better place to visit.
@marikam3161 8 ай бұрын
That's awesome!!! I used to shop in Bellingham when I lived in Van years ago!! Canadians love crossing the border to shop! Rupert=City of 🌈!!
@bobbybob3865 8 ай бұрын
While I lived in Bellingham, I could come into town from the south and see people going into a large department store in the distance. From maybe a quarter mile away I could always recognize Canadians--certainly not a putdown, just an observation. They dress and carry themselves differently from Americans. In a small store in New Brunswick I once pointed out to the Hindu shopkeeper that Canadians honor British royalty while Americans had a war to separate themselves from King George. During the conversation, the shopkeeper's wife hurried into the room to see what the loud talk was about. It was just me, an American man, talking loudly and waving his arms while her husband just smiled peacefully.@@marikam3161
@ianstuart5660 10 ай бұрын
Loved watching your journey. Both the scenery and yourself are adorable. I'm from Eastern Canada but have traveled many of those roads you were on. It's a larger than life landscape in many areas. Couldn't have found a more perfect video to view as this today! Happy and safe travels!!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment! I appreciate you watching. I would love to visit Eastern Canada in the future.
@sderden1 10 ай бұрын
Glad I found your videos. I don’t think you realize how extremely helpful your videos are, to someone planning a similar trip. Thanks
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
So glad to hear you're planning the trip! You are in for an epic adventure!
@xSheravenx 10 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for sharing this fantastic video!! Your video took me back to my solo trip up the Cassiar to the Yukon in 1995. I drove from Ontario, Canada to move to the Yukon. It was truly, the biggest, most exciting adventure of my life! On that trip, I met another solo female traveller, moving from Oregon to Alaska, at the Junction 37 Services. We are still friends to this day! I hope many years from now, you will look back on this trip as fondly as I do on my adventure to the Land of the Midnight Sun❤ Peace and safe travels, Lidia!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Love to hear that this brought back fond memories for you! It was such an incredible journey.
@deejaaywalker2314 8 ай бұрын
I appreciated your sincerity and child-like wonder at making new discoveries. This was a truly enjoyable journey in a part of my country I have not yet seen. Thank you for sharing it with us : )
@kevindohn6776 10 ай бұрын
well thanks for showing me parts of my country that I've never seen. Beautiful scenery, looks like fun, wish I was travelling with you !
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
The scenery is amazing. Definitely recommend the drive!
@LoganLavery 10 ай бұрын
That was epic. I’m from BC like many watching this; you have shown me places I’ve never heard of. That spot you stopped and filmed by the lake after Teslin - was stunning. Thank you for recording this :))
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! BC is absolutely incredible!
@chuckewe 8 ай бұрын
This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen on KZfaq. Found myself spontaneously smiling all along the journey, mostly from the beauty around you. When you finally hit the Alaska border, I got teary-eyed - just before you said you were tearing up! Beautiful scenes, amazing photography, stunning production quality. And you, Lidia, are awesome!
@LidiaExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
@ourcolonel1685 10 ай бұрын
Just filled with beauty! Small town Canada. Great people come from small towns. Some pass through. Thank you.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
It was such an amazing journey. Absolutely breathtaking scenery and friendly people!
@bobstuart2638 10 ай бұрын
Back before pavement, a guy drove to Alaska in a brand new car with a well-sealed trunk. When he got there, he opened the trunk, and found a thick film of road dust on his suitcase. It was a well-sealed Samsonite, but his clothes were quite dusty too. Amid his tight-packed clothes was a shaving kit, zipped shut. There was dust on his razor.
@gkschick6804 10 ай бұрын
Reminds me of a bus trip I took from Alice Springs to Adelaide in Australia over 40 years ago. The road wasn't paved and consisted of packed down dirt, which happened to be orange, consistent with the landscape there. Even though our luggage was in a sealed compartment behind the bus, it was filled with orange 'bull dust' when we arrived. Somehow the fine dust was able to penetrate through the zipper on our bags, covering all of the contents. So gross!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
That is crazy! He must have been shocked to see that.
@michaeltutty1540 10 ай бұрын
Morris Cars did a video at the introduction of the Morris Minor back in the 50s. The highway was still all gravel through its length. The gravel was the size of baseball.
@dgavi3688 10 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video! I live in B.C. and I've never done this drive, thanks for taking us along on your tour!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. BC is so beautiful!
@jenniferlevine5406 9 ай бұрын
Wow - you are so brave. Looks like an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing with us!
@bd5866 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for bringing us with you! Alaska has been my dream to visit for the last 10 years - life keeps happening and my dream stays stagnant. You’re so very lucky to be living the dream :) Thank you for your content 💖
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I've been there. There were many years where I dreamed of doing what I'm doing now. I do feel very lucky. Hope you can get out on the road soon!
@bd5866 10 ай бұрын
💖
@reginald2004 10 ай бұрын
Love it. Glad you had a safe drive. Drove the Alaska highway a few times from Whitehorse to Dawson Creek back in the mid 60s. At least 750 miles of gravel. Oh, and cell phones hadn't even been invented.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a fun and wild ride!
@michelchartrand7257 8 ай бұрын
Same here,drove it maybe 6 times and hith-hicked it 2 times,spent over 10 years around White-Horse and earned the title of Sourdough.,I still have one of my truck-plates with the gold-paner on it.
@ThomwoththeWeather 10 ай бұрын
British Columbia is my home. Glad you enjoyed it and there is so much more to this place.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
I'm sure there is. It is huge!
@ThomwoththeWeather 10 ай бұрын
Okanagan Valley for the summer late in the fall, and the Kootenays for the fun in the best mountains and natural hot springs. Also cannabis is legal :) @@LidiaExplores
@randybrodie2945 10 ай бұрын
You seem like a really easy going person! Fun to travel with. Thank you so much for this video, I really enjoyed seeing how you reacted to Canada. I recognized a lot of what you filmed. I hope you have fun in Alaska.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I loved getting to explore a bit of Canada. Hope to see more.
@timberwolfdtproductions3890 10 ай бұрын
Nice video. I’m glad you enjoyed your time in beautiful British Columbia. Friendly, adventurous, and respectful visitors like yourself are always welcome!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
@landlice48 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for coming to Canada. I really enjoyed your video, it brought back so many memories of our beautiful scenery. Love the chat and your musicalbackground choices.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! The drive was breathtakingly beautiful.
@joesutherland225 10 ай бұрын
Glad you went the route you did.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Me too. It was incredible.
@renamaemcdonald2075 10 ай бұрын
We moved down to Prince George, BC a year & 1/2 ago from Whitehorse, Yukon. We lived there 19 years & absolutely loved the "Wilderness City!" You took the scenic route up the Stewart/Cassiar highway. So many familiar sites. It was great watching this 😊
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I loved the drive.
@sooankim9247 10 ай бұрын
I did this trip with my folks in 1974, it was an amazing trip along the Alaska Hwy, which was not paved at all then. Would love to go back, great memories.
@shelbysstuff1426 10 ай бұрын
Thank You Sooo much!!! I'm a Canadian and Love road trips. Have done several in BC over 30 yrs and now I can't wait to go to Alaska!!!! Have driven 4 times from Bc to central Canada I'm thinking this one is my retirement trip! You are an Amazing and Beautiful soul! This video was Awesome! I Love that you stop for pics at major points for you! I did the same for every province my 1st trip across Canada!! Thank you again!❤🇨🇦✌️
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It was an amazing drive. Love to hear that you're planning a retirement trip! That will be so much fun.
@pincollector1 10 ай бұрын
Great video. Very well done. I am glad that your trip through Canada went well.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@BC_Hunter 10 ай бұрын
I have done this trip before and stopped at all the same places you have. Brings back great memories. I’ll being doing this trip again in about a month.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
That's exciting!
@mikechristison7843 10 ай бұрын
Welcome to Canada. Enjoy our country on your way through to Alaska. Have a safe trip.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zweibrucker 10 ай бұрын
Great vlog thanks for sharing your feelings and experiences on your journey through BC and Yukon. Best of luck on the remainder of your journey.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching!
@susanzoe8607 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey! It’s something I’ve been wanting to do too in my Prius, great video!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Go for it! It is such an incredible drive.
@DaleBouwman 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us on your journey through Canada, it looks really beautiful up there.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
It is! Thanks for watching.
@ASkepticsPerspective 10 ай бұрын
I was curious about the route you took. Most people get to PG and go North towards Dawson Creek (mile 0 of the Alaska Highway). When I saw Burns Lake, I knew you were taking the Stewart - Cassirer Highway (if it is still called that). I drove this route in the late 70's in a brand new Mack dump truck. There were two of us and we were headed to deliver the trucks to Whitehorse Copper. Absolutely stunning scenery, but so many miles of nothing but trees. Much of the road was also dirt back then and we overnighted in Attco Trailers at some points. Your comment about the beauty reminded me of the experience where you drive around a curve, or up a hill and look around and say "This is the most amazing views I've ever seen". Then several miles (I'm an old-timer, so am use to that term) you do it again and once again say ""This is the most amazing views I've ever seen". I did not drive beyound Whitehorse, but have known people who drove the route to Alaska and they said that experience happened time and time again. BTW - did you make the entire trip without getting a rock chip in your window? That is almost a 100% inevitable.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Yes, it's still called the Stewart-Cassiar Highway! It's such a scenic route. Leaving from Washington, it made the most sense to go this way. Going to Dawson Creek first would have added another day to the drive. The roads are much better than when you drove it, I'm sure, but the scenery is probably just as stunning! As you mentioned, just when I thought I'd come across the most beautiful view I'd ever seen, I'd get a glimpse of something even more beautiful. Surprisingly, I did make the entire trip without getting a rock chip in my window, but I still have to drive back down, so I'm not safe yet!
@Suelynngrr 10 ай бұрын
Lovely trip! Thanks for sharing your journey. 😊
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mhb450 8 ай бұрын
We are from Quebec and speak French, and we lived in BC for a while and never met anyone who spoke French. It is a very different world from Eastern Canada. We loved it there
@dusty975 9 ай бұрын
I'm a first-time visitor to your channel, Lidia, and I really enjoyed this video! You have great enthusiasm for travel (so do I -- every new place I visit seems so cool I have to almost pinch myself that it's real) and I also like your tips about preparing for this journey. I've only driven to Canada once and I remember how the speed limits were so high (due to metric). Wow, we can drive 90 here! Haha. Will be watching more of your videos. Thanks for this one!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I always get so excited about visiting new places. Glad to have you here!
@leonmilner9994 10 ай бұрын
Those road conditions were honestly fine - with time you'd relax into it :) When you're driving on gravel roads (you weren't) just try to keep it under 80 km/hr to avoid sliding and you'll be good.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Most of it was paved, but there were definitely some gravel sections. If you do the drive, you'll see multiple "loose gravel" signs along the way. There were no issues at all until I got to that section near the end. In a tiny Prius with low ground clearance, it's not easy to drive over potholes. In a truck or van it would have been fine. I definitely kept it under 80 km/h!
@leonmilner9994 10 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores Also with no traffic, you can just use the other side of the road :P
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
@@leonmilner9994The other side of the road is exactly the same! 😂
@johngmcd3 9 ай бұрын
I've driven to and from Alaska from Michigan. I never get tired of the drive. Just so much beauty plus all the wild life.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
It is such an amazing drive. Hope to do it again someday.
@rickschritt1616 10 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your blog of your trip through BC , my province 🥰 I'm from Burns Lake so appreciate your kind words for my town , safe travels.🙏
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
So cool! Burns Lake was beautiful!
@jamesblair9614 10 ай бұрын
It's always interesting to hear and see what someone who doesn't live here, thinks is worth mentioning. Some beautiful video shots here, and no mention of a broken windshield, I've heard it happens on occasion.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Shockingly, there were no windshield issues! Guess I got lucky.
@kbee1735 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! It’s a relief to see an American traveller not complain about the cost of gas, liquor and our “basic campgrounds “. Thank you.😍 we appreciate the remoteness of our beautiful province and our Free medical !! I’m definitely subscribing to your channel ❤️🇨🇦
@dwightropp3014 10 ай бұрын
Of course, our medical isn't entirely free, as most of us do pay a few hundred dollars surcharge on our annual tax returns.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! It really was an amazing trip!
@dwightropp3014 10 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores - Our pleasure! You presented it all so well, thanks!
@ubaidullah7772 10 ай бұрын
You are a brave woman. I admire you for being so courageous.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@denisesarazin6753 10 ай бұрын
Fun video, and interesting seeing the trip from an American’s perspective. You’ve revived some wonderful memories. I drove from Ottawa to Whitehorse and then down to Skagway and Haines and back in 1980-a year of many forest fires across the west. The Alaska highway was more than 95% gravel at the time and it was pretty hairy when the big trucks passed causing a cloud of dust. We did the highway more slowly, camping along the way. I still have the 1980 version of the Milespost and was happily surprised that they still print it! Years later we went back by plane for a 2-week trip and had a grand time, doing the Denali 11-hour yellow bus trip on a clear day, hiking on the Matanuska glacier, driving to Seward for a boat trip to the stunning fjords, and so much more. I love Alaska.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Sounds like you've lived lots of adventures too. I was lucky to see Denali on a clear day as well. Incredible!
@maykala2963 9 ай бұрын
Canada is such a beautiful country, and the scenery is amazing!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Yes, it is!
@debbiel1228 8 ай бұрын
When the trees aren't in the way 😉😉😁
@david1george 10 ай бұрын
Burn's Lake looks really nice. Years ago, I thought of buying property there when it was really cheap, but circumstances changed. So far from everything, but so beautiful. You did a really great video!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Burns Lake was really lovely. Thanks for watching!
@davem147 10 ай бұрын
The beauty of the countryside you traveled through is eclipsed only by your devastating smile!!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Awww, you're so kind.
@alive4627 10 ай бұрын
Love your excitement and exuberance!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MrBonger88 8 ай бұрын
Some of us living in border cities work on the other side so we cross the border twice a day every work day. I find it funny watching someone get excited about crossing the border 😊Looks like you had beautiful adventure
@LidiaExplores 8 ай бұрын
I drove from Texas, so it was definitely an adventure for me. Thanks for watching!
@AmorLucisPhotography 9 ай бұрын
Oh, you had it easy! I did the Alaska Highway heading East on a bicycle over 30 years ago. And yes, the roads turn to crap as soon as you cross to the Canada side.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
On a bicycle? That sounds like such a wild adventure! I bet you have some stories.
@fedoragibson3059 9 ай бұрын
your enthusiasm is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your video with us. now I feel like taking a trip to Alaska.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Go for it! It's the trip of a lifetime.
@circleofcourage3903 8 ай бұрын
You are bringing tears to my eyes watching this, my heart swells watching you touch all of the places I have been and love. I have travelled that hiway so many times as a musician and loved every bit of it. The experiences are worth telling lol.
@janmitchell641 10 ай бұрын
Not every Canadian likes Ketchup chips either (not me), but it’s fun to know we have our own unique flavour.😊 Thanks for sharing your experience!
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I do love the all dressed Ruffles though!
@Terrx 10 ай бұрын
Also a Canadian, also don't like Ketchup chips. I like all dressed though.
@underated17 10 ай бұрын
Ketchup chips are the best! I am a Canadian from Ontario.
@Cattail1997 10 ай бұрын
Ketchup chips are something I like but not all the time. Gotta be feelin it🤭
@ConemantheBarbarian 9 ай бұрын
Ohhh ketchup chips……..off to the corner store I go.
@amirlach 10 ай бұрын
In the oilfield we tend to drive faster over rough gravel roads. The theory being you only hit the tops of the bumps. 😉
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Haha! I might try that, but my car has very low ground clearance.
@dogoflog2187 10 ай бұрын
you did a great job of showing the beauty of nature !
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@donokanagan 9 ай бұрын
Thank your for visiting us in Canada! Your video was amazing! Your enthusiasm and smile is infectious!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I had a wonderful trip.
@raywagner8016 10 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you made it all the way past Meziadin Junction before seeing a bear. Congrats on taking the less beaten path to Alaska.
@henryhonda8408 10 ай бұрын
When I was in B.C. I saw a grizzly bear up close at a Hot Springs campground...... he was in someone's picnic basket eating everything. It was HUGE and very scary (glad I was in my car 😂😂😂). That was the first & last grizzly during my trip.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thanks. It was a pretty wild ride! Glad I was in the car when I saw those bears on the road so I could actually stop and look at them. I saw three on the way up, but other travelers I met saw more.
@raywagner8016 10 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores. I live near Dawson Creek at a little place called Hudson's Hope that has a really big dam, close to the other path to Alaska. Bears, Deer and Moose are a part of everyday life and I love it! I'm sure you'll see a lot more. I see you've posted from Anchorage now. That's one heck of an adventure from Texas!! Enjoy!!
@blaineloney7326 8 ай бұрын
Lidia you are an inspiration to me. I live in British Columbia and it is really ….. I don’t know I guess heart warming to see your reactions to things we see daily. I felt like I was seeing it all for the first time through your eyes. Makes me appreciate it more. As someone said earlier this is well edited. I don’t get the Ketchup chips either 😂 All dressed works better for me maybe some onion dip with it 😃
@LidiaExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind comment!
@pdgr17 10 ай бұрын
This was well done. Thanks for the views and the story. I've done the trek and it is well worth the time spent.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
It absolutely is!
@guibox3 8 ай бұрын
Being a prairie boy who lived in BC for 18 years and now is back in the prairies since 10 years ago (About 2.5 hours north of Minot, ND), this video and all your footage made me realize how much I miss BC
@Joe3pops 10 ай бұрын
Historic crime trivia: 1917, New Hazelton was a scene of an armed robbery by a Russian gang armed thugs. In these bygone days, banks were not insured. So locals took up arms and had a shootout with the hoods. They got all but one of them. Unfortunately he had the bag of money & escaped. A dentist with .303 Lee Enfield was awarded a provincial medal for bravery. True story.
@jusportel 10 ай бұрын
That was in 1914, the citizens would have gotten all of them but the cops showed up and stopped them.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
I had no idea. That is so interesting. Thanks for sharing!
@dmitripogosian5084 10 ай бұрын
@@jusportel The were two robberies, in 1913 they got away with money, in 1914 not so. Three were killed, three were caught, one escaped
@jordansmithchannel 10 ай бұрын
As a Canadian I never understood the appeal of ketchup chips either. This is edited really well and such a fun experience.
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I didn't even know they were a thing until this drive. They didn't look that appealing, but I had to give them a try. Haha!
@robertpearson8798 10 ай бұрын
Same here. Sour cream & onion or all dressed for me.
@SPAMDAGGER22 10 ай бұрын
I don't have ketchup anywhere in my home as I'm not a fan. However...my pantry always has a bag or 2 of ketchup chips. I love them!
@VortekXtiik 10 ай бұрын
Almost all chips aren’t that bad some better than others, Hickory Sticks are one of the best.
@KMiller-qu6xn 10 ай бұрын
Cheezie's...Hawkin's Cheezies for me.
@sid7088 10 ай бұрын
Nice work, looks fun. Stay safe. 👍👍
@LidiaExplores 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@shawnwilliams5619 8 ай бұрын
Anchorage resident for 42 years and I’ve driven to/from the Lower 48 many times since I was a child. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and welcome to Alaska! ❤
@LidiaExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ahill4642 9 ай бұрын
Canadian here, mid-British Columbia . I so enjoyed watching you make your way up, up, up our province. You’re such a sweetheart even when you’re sleep-deprived. ☺️ What a great travel companion you would be for anyone. Organized, enthusiastic and even willing to try ketchup chips. My memory of ketchup chips is distant and unpleasant. 😂 What the- whose idea was that. Anyway… bravo courageous travelling lady from America. ❤️
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment! I appreciate you watching.
@bc-guy852 9 ай бұрын
Every once in a while, the algorithm 'gets one right'. Welcome through Canada! What a wonderful video - YOUR energy and infectious smile absolutely carry the episode - even compared to the incredible vistas highlighted. A GREAT production! I will check out your other videos; I subscribed, liked and turned on notifications - but 'this' KZfaq-thing... it sure seems to work for you!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment! It made my day. I appreciate you watching the video!
@bc-guy852 9 ай бұрын
@@LidiaExplores please keep it up - you're a natural! Infectious smile and unbounded enthusiasm and positivity - - equals a guaranteed successful YT Channel. Hang in there!
@sandih.5798 9 ай бұрын
As a child my dad’s brother lived outside Whitehorse Yukon. The official mile zero signpost for the Alaska highway is in Dawson Creek. We started in Vancouver BC. From Dawson Creek BC to Dawson City in the Yukon was all gravel road as I recall..I remember eating dust most of the way and yelling Semi! when we spotted one coming towards us so widows got rolled up. We almost made the round trip without any damage to the windshield but it did get cracked along the way. Thanks for the memories.
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
I drove the entire highway on my way back down, so I got to see mile zero eventually. Those semis will get you with the dust! Glad the video brought back some good memories for you.
@cu4achat123 9 ай бұрын
Welcome to Canada! Safe Travels! Enjoy the beautiful scenery!
@LidiaExplores 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
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