Blogs from Canada, North America

We woke up about 8am, took showers, and got dressed. Today we were going to take the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tour. We knew it was in Canadian Place, so we hopped on our good old bus 406 and headed to the Richmond-Brighouse train station. Arriving at the station, we crossed the street and bought two All Day Passes, and waited for the train to Waterfront, the last stop on the line. In no time, the train pulled in, we got on, and away we went. Around 11:30 we reached to stop, got off, and started looking for the ticket booth at Canadian Place. We found Canadian Place with no problem, but we had to ask someone where the bus tour booth was. It turned out to be pretty much in sight. We went there and a lady ... read more

The good news is that we are at a campground that has a laundry…yippee!, and internet. The bad news is that in order to use the internet we have to be at the laundry. Seeing as we just drove seven and a half hours, we are heading back to our RV and drinking. Will fill you in on today’s events tomorrow.... read more

Left the Ft. Fraser campground at 7:45 today, topped off the tank, (About $4.60 per gal), and continued on the Yellowhead Highway to the Cassier Highway. I was very disappointed last night that the campground laundry was closed since our laundry is starting to pile up. Desperate times call for desperate measures, so I resorted to washing our underwear by hand in the sink. We had them hanging all over the camper, very attractive. I'm not optimistic about finding one in the next couple of campgrounds on the Cassier, but in the meantime we'll have clean undies. Ray said that we should be able to get four wearings out of each, front, back and inside out...I think NOT! After leaving Fraser it did not take us long to get back to the rolling hills and some ... read more

After a restful sleep we woke up to another glorious day. It was quite cold during the night and our propane heater worked all night. We had three blankets on the bed just in case. Our first stop of the day was Lake Louise, an area where you just can't stop taking photos. The lake is still frozen except for some open areas on the edges which expose the crystal clear water below. After our photo ops we climbed back in our RV's and headed to the Iceland Parkway. It is impossible to describe the beauty on this roadway. There are scenic vistas at every turn of this 144 mile highway. This is our third time traveling through it, and I still am blown away with the scenery. At the Columbia Icefields, we stopped and had ... read more

As you have already noticed there are going to be some days when we will not have internet and phone service, so you will hear from us when we get it. Well, the winds finally died down last night and we all got a great night's sleep. We left the campground a little before 8:00, gassed up, then hit the road. It was a beautiful sunny morning. We were 35 miles from the Canadian border and Ray said it was a pleasure driving and not having to wrestle with the steering wheel. I said a silent prayer that it would remain that way as yesterday was a nightmare. The drive to the border was flat with farmlands until we reach the Sweetgrass Hills when it became more of a rolling terrain. The border crossing was uneventful. ... read more

Canada's vast landscapes, from the rugged Rockies to the serene lakes and the expansive prairies, offer some of the most breathtaking views in the world. What better way to immerse yourself in this scenic beauty than by traversing the country on a luxury sleeper train? This unique luxury sleeper train across Canadatravel experience combines the romantic allure of rail travel with the comforts and opulence of a five-star hotel, offering an unforgettable journey across Canada's diverse terrain. Here are tips to help you choose the perfect luxury sleeper train experience across Canada, ensuring your voyage is as splendid as the scenery. Determine Your Route: The first step in selecting your luxury train experience is to determine the route you wish to take. Canada's most iconic rail journeys include... read more