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lighthead2toe · 03-26-2012, 10:35 AM

Hi Tim. Great hearing from you and congrats on the new job.

I would not recommend driving and I base that on the experience of making the drive from Vancouver, up through the mountains to the high country, into Alberta and from there across the prairies (sounds like a familiar song, doesn't it?) and then down to Toronto. It's a five sleep over drive. (5000km)

I found it's a very tiring way to travel and although I was driving a mini van not towing anything, it can get quite testy when you encounter a logging truck, of which there many along the route.
Truck drivers can be an impatient lot and they know the highway and we don't and that can lead to "tailgating" issues which I found rather scary especially at night when their headlights are shining directly into your mirrors.
Encountering wildlife along the way also can be dangerous, as deer, moose, etc. are unpredictable with their moves.
Other issues could be breakdowns, flat tires and lack of knowledge re accommodation, gas stations, etc. Think I've said enough!

I would take the recommendation of Lisa (thanks Lisa) and enjoy the view from the water.

Good luck and keep us posted and keep playing those great tunes the way you do!

RJ.

03-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#5
lighthead2toe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 920	Re: Driving Advice for Western Canada Hi Tim. Great hearing from you and congrats on the new job. I would not recommend driving and I base that on the experience of making the drive from Vancouver, up through the mountains to the high country, into Alberta and from there across the prairies (sounds like a familiar song, doesn't it?) and then down to Toronto. It's a five sleep over drive. (5000km) I found it's a very tiring way to travel and although I was driving a mini van not towing anything, it can get quite testy when you encounter a logging truck, of which there many along the route. Truck drivers can be an impatient lot and they know the highway and we don't and that can lead to "tailgating" issues which I found rather scary especially at night when their headlights are shining directly into your mirrors. Encountering wildlife along the way also can be dangerous, as deer, moose, etc. are unpredictable with their moves. Other issues could be breakdowns, flat tires and lack of knowledge re accommodation, gas stations, etc. Think I've said enough! I would take the recommendation of Lisa (thanks Lisa) and enjoy the view from the water. Good luck and keep us posted and keep playing those great tunes the way you do! RJ.