Fairbanks
22 de junio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It’s been 10,000kms since we had the Troopy serviced in San Antonio, so we’ve found a place to get it done in Fairbanks (not an easy task - we’ve had great difficulty finding mechanics willingLeer más
Hot Springs
23 de junio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
After Fairbanks, we head up the Chena Valley to the hot springs it’s well known for. This is as far north as we will go in Alaska, well above the 65th parallel. The hot springs are a relaxing breakLeer más
A Worthy Back-track
24 de junio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Back-tracking is not something we do often, but we make an exception so we can travel along the old Denali highway. So, it’s back down to Denali National park, where we then head East across the oldLeer más
A Fun Stop-over
25 de junio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
There’s not too much more to see on our way to the Canadian border, but our planned overnight stop at the metropolis of Chicken turns out to be a great choice. Once a thriving gold town, there areLeer más
Canada (again)!
27 de junio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A couple of hours out of Chicken along the Rooftop of the World highway, we come to the northern-most border crossing between the US and Canada. The Canadian official is both professional and pleasantLeer más
The Final Leg North
28 de junio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We reached the bottom of South America on 16 Dec 22. We now have less than 1,000kms to travel up the Dempster Highway to get to the top of North America and the Arctic Ocean. The road conditions vary,Leer más
We Made It!!!!
29 de junio, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After some solid corrugations for the final 100kms, we finally roll into Tuktoyaktuk mid afternoon. Just shy of 70th parallel, this is a long, long way North. The local population is small andLeer más
Time to Turn Around
1 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Now that that box is ticked, it’s time to turn around. We need to get to Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Coast. But first things first, we need to get 880 kms back down the Dempster Highway. We take itLeer más
Yukon Capital
3 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We’ve now got to head a long way South and a long, long way East. Our first stop is the capital of the Yukon, Whitehorse. This is the biggest place we’ve visited for some time and we take theLeer más
So That’s Who Started it.
4 de julio, Canadá
In the South-East corner of the Yukon is the small town of Watson Lake on the Alaska Highway. In 1942, while working on the Alaska Highway, a homesick US Corps of Engineers soldier nailed a sign to aLeer más
Impressive BC
5 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Our journey South-West takes us through the top corner of British Columbia before we hit the prairies. This part of the state is stunning - magnificient mountains and rivers, and more wildlife than weLeer más
Ending at the Start
6 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Following the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbour and the Aleutian Islands, the US government was concerned about the security of Alaska which, at that time, was only accessible by air and sea. In earlyLeer más
Back to the Big Smoke
8 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Another state capital! This time Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. We’re surprised by the lack of people - the streets in the middle of the city are almost empty - and we ask “where isLeer más
The Vast Canadian Prairies
10 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We’ve got over 1,300kms to travel between Edmonton and Winnipeg across the Canadian prairies. It’s mid summer, and the short growing season is going well. While there is plenty of wheat and corn,Leer más
Manitoba
12 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It’s been a lot of the same as we cross the central provinces, and Manitoba is much the same - flat, with field after field of crops. But there are more potatoes at this point. For a change ofLeer más
The Crops Have Disappeared
14 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
As we cross the border into Ontario, there is an amazing change in the scenery. The crops have disappeared - completely! Replaced by forrest surrounding lakes - tens, if not hundreds of thousands ofLeer más
The Great, Great Lakes
15 de julio, Canadá ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
We emerge from the trees and small lakes to hit Lake Superior at Thunder Bay. The Great Lakes contain 20 percent of the world’s fresh water and we’ll be following them for the next couple ofLeer más
Small Town Claims to Fame
16 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
As we travel across the North of Lake Superior we have a quick coffee break at White River, which proudly advertises its two claims to fame. The first, it has the second lowest recorded temperature inLeer más
More Great Engineering
17 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We get to the end of Lake Superior and the port city of Sault Ste Marie. This is the location of the first (or last, depending on the direction you’re travelling) of the lock systems built to allowLeer más
The Big, Big Smoke
18 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We finally hit Canada’s biggest city, Toronto. Our last time here was about 22 years ago and it hadn’t registered as a “must return” location. But we’re impressed with the city, from theLeer más
So many Locks
19 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
While the major lock systems connecting the Great Lakes are impressive, there are dozens of smaller locks connecting the hundreds of lakes and rivers across Ontario. Your could travel for weeks acrossLeer más
The Wine Region
21 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Eastern Ontario has a wine region along the North-Eastern shores of Lake Ontario. So, we put the micro-breweries to one side and try come Canadian wine culture. We have a very pleasant couple of days.Leer más
The Nation’s Capital
24 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We’ve been to Ottawa a few times before, but it’s been some time since our last visit. We really like this city. A great mix of old and new, with plenty of character and energy. We hit the keyLeer más
On the Road Again…….
28 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Our aim for Canada had been to travel from the very North West of the country (check!!!) to the very South East. Not just the mainland, but the Atlantic Provinces. The aim therefore was Newfoundland.Leer más
Another Ferry
30 de julio, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The drive across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is uneventful, and we even manage to fit in a service for the Troopy. There are some lovely towns on the way and the scenery is great. Most importantly,Leer más
































































































































































































































































