Explore Canada's National Parks on a Cross-Country Road Adventure

Chosen theme: Explore Canada’s National Parks on a Cross-Country Road Adventure. Pack your curiosity and roll from Atlantic tides to Pacific peaks as we uncover routes, rituals, and stories that transform a long drive into a lifetime journey. Subscribe to follow every mile.

From Atlantic Tides to Pacific Peaks: The Ultimate Park-to-Park Route

Eastward Beginnings: Fundy and Cape Breton Highlands

Start where the world tilts toward wonder: the Bay of Fundy’s legendary tides thunder against sculpted cliffs, while Cape Breton Highlands crowns the Cabot Trail with moody headlands. Share your favorite sunrise pullouts and tide times in the comments for fellow travelers.

Heart of the Rockies: Banff, Yoho, and Jasper

Follow the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, where turquoise lakes mirror glacier-laced summits, and Yoho’s waterfalls roar with spring snowmelt. Did you stop at Takakkaw Falls or Peyto Lake? Tell us which overlook stole your breath and why.

Pacific Finale: Glacier, Mount Revelstoke, and Pacific Rim

Climb cedar stairways in Mount Revelstoke’s inland rainforest, trace railway history in Glacier, then ferry to Pacific Rim for storm-chasing beaches and ancient coastal trails. Subscribe for downloadable route maps and ferry timing tips to smooth your island approach.

Road-Trip Logistics That Save Your Sanity

If your route spans multiple parks, a Discovery Pass can cover entry fees for a year, shrinking costs and checkpoint delays. Pair it with a realistic daily drive limit and buffer days for weather. Comment with your best pass payback moment.

Road-Trip Logistics That Save Your Sanity

Plan for long gaps between services on highways like the Icefields Parkway, where Saskatchewan River Crossing can be seasonal. EV drivers should pre-map Petro-Canada and BC Hydro fast chargers along the Trans-Canada. Share your verified charging stops to help the community.

Wildlife Encounters: Respect, Awe, and Safety

Carry bear spray where allowed and know Parks Canada guidelines: at least 100 meters from bears or wolves, 30 meters from elk, moose, and other large animals. If you’ve practiced quick-access bear spray draws, tell us your routine and timing.

Stories from the Road: A Morning on the Icefields Parkway

Steam curled from our mugs as first light brushed Wapta Icefield pale pink. A loon called once, then twice, and we forgot the itinerary completely. Share your earliest trailhead starts and the tiny rituals that make those minutes sacred.

Stories from the Road: A Morning on the Icefields Parkway

We arrived to find limited services and a shoulder-season closure sign, learning the value of redundancy. Extra snacks and a half tank became gold. List your must-carry spares that have rescued a day—fuses, jerrycans, or just patience.

Learning with Respect: Indigenous Lands and Voices

Research the Nations whose territories you traverse, and learn correct place names where available. Many visitor centers share territory acknowledgments and histories. Share resources you’ve used to prepare, so we can build a respectful road library together.

Pack Light, Pack Right: Gear for Park-Hopping

From Fundy fog to Rocky Mountain hail, conditions swing fast. Prioritize breathable shells, insulating mid-layers, and dry socks. Add a warm hat in summer. What layering combo survived your wildest temperature swing? Share it to guide newcomers wisely.

Pack Light, Pack Right: Gear for Park-Hopping

Expect dead zones in valleys across Yoho and Jasper. Download offline maps, pre-pin trailheads, and stash a paper atlas for redundancy. Mark fuel and water sources. Comment with your favorite offline mapping app, and we’ll compile community picks.

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