Since relocating from Germany to Canada, we’ve embarked on countless road trips, discovering the vast and diverse landscapes of North America. Our adventures began with a thrilling drive from Toronto to Vancouver Island, taking us through the stunning Western Canadian provinces and back via the Northwest states of the U.S. Along the way, we camped in iconic national and provincial parks, including Banff, Jasper, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore, each offering unforgettable experiences and deepening our love for the great outdoors.
Our wanderlust didn’t stop there. Another memorable journey led us to the rugged beauty of Newfoundland, traversing the Eastern Canadian provinces and the charming Northeast states of the U.S. We’ve also explored the sun-soaked landscapes of the Southern U.S., from California’s coastline to the deserts of Nevada and Arizona. These trips have only fueled our passion for the open road, making every adventure a new chapter in our travel story.
Now, we are setting out on a new adventure, one that will take us into the heart of the Canadian Territories for the first time. Our journey begins in our hometown of Pefferlaw, Ontario, a serene spot beside Lake Simcoe. From there, we’ll head northwest, crossing the vast expanses of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Our destination: the remote Arctic Sea at Tuktoyaktuk in the Northwest Territories, where the road meets the icy waters.
But our journey doesn’t end there. On the way back, we’ll venture into Alaska, exploring its untamed wilderness before re-entering British Columbia. Our route will then take us through Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and back across the Canadian border into Ontario.
This road trip is not just a journey across miles but a quest to explore the untouched beauty and diverse cultures of the North. As we chronicle our experiences, we invite you to join us on this adventure—offering your suggestions, sharing your stories, and perhaps finding inspiration for your own travels. This is more than a road trip; it’s a celebration of the simple life in nature, the thrill of adventure, and the joy of discovering new places. Welcome to our journey across the Northern frontier!
Our Route in three sections:
Section 1: From Pefferlaw to Whitehorse via
A – Pefferlaw, B – Winnipeg, C – Saskatoon, D – Dawson Creek, E – Whitehorse, F – Tuktoyaktuk, G – Dawson City, H – Tok, I – Haines, J – Whitehorse
Section 2 – A – Whitehorse, B – Jade City, C – Meziadin Junction, D- Hazelton, E – 114 Mile House, F – Kelowna, G – Grand Forks
Section 3 – Porthill, B – Bonners Ferry, C – Kootenai Falls, D – Kalispell, E – West Glacier, F – East Glacier, G – Glacier National Park, H – Lewistown, I – Fargo, J – Sault Ste Marie
Ontario
Day 1 – Skunk can’t stop us Our start was delayed when our husky had…
Manitoba
On our previous journey, we spent the night in a hotel in Winnipeg, taking a…
Saskatchewan
Day 3: Crossing Saskatchewan We were pleased with our accomplishment of crossing three provinces in…
Alberta
Day 3 – Crossing Alberta We continued on Highway 16 until Edmonton. The drive was…
British Columbia
Our 2014 trip through Western Canada left us with unforgettable memories. We journeyed through Alberta,…
Yukon
Day 4: Arriving in Yukon At 6 pm, we arrived at the Yukon border with…
North West Territories
Day 8: August 9th Although the driving wasn’t as gruelling as the previous day, it…
Alaska
Day 15: August 16th We stopped at a bistro on Front Street in the heart…
Looking forward to reading your blog and living this trip through both your eyes. Have a safe and adventurous trip. Lots of love.
Gute Reise. Wir “verfolgen” Euch.
👀 👀. Maria + Wolfgang
A wonderful way to reflect on life is to move through each day, each campsite, each hotel and know there is another experience waiting for you. Ich wünsche euch sonnige Tage.
My heart stops when I read this! It is so exciting, the experience might be life changing for you and even for us too. All this resonates with me so much, you know that! I am so happy you will be sharing that with us! Lots of love to you guys!!
I look forward to seeing our beautiful country through your eyes. Enjoy. BTW our friend who in in Toronto is doing really well and looks forward to being with us in September.
Looking forward to your adventures throughout our Canada & the US as well. Safe travels.
Thank-you all for your wishes.
What an exciting adventure on the open road! I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing all about it.
Ann, Mara and I (Emma) have enjoyed reading about your adventures! The photos are amazing and we can’t wait to hear about it once you get home.
Wow! An adventure of a lifetime! Your detailed day to day experiences were very descriptive and sounded amazing, with your beautiful photos provided the visuals to back it up! Your love of nature and adventure is very evident, I’m so very happy you had a chance to take this trip and enjoyed it so much. I wish more people could experience the beauty of our remote north, it truly is breathtaking.