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RE: Driving through the States from Canada to South America

by Sherri_G 19 April 2012

Hey Miaki, I was looking through the forums and seen your post. My brother mentioned doing a trip like this. He is a HD Mechanic in…
Re: Driving through the States from Canada to South America

by Miaki 18 April 2012

Except for my departure date which is july 2nd or 3rd, I am open to just about anything en route. I won't be doing any traveling through…
RE: buying booze to take home

by wollersheim 10 February 2012

Busman I thought I was the only one, writing on this board, who was old enought to remember those times in Alberta. I was old enought…
RE: Considering taking family to Guadalajara

by wollersheim 02 December 2011

When you consider a daily price, and she will rent by the day, they are very cheap and they are beautiful. We live in Lirio Blanco and…
Re: We Are Driving Across Canada- Where should we visit?

by Doulamum 23 June 2011

Thanks for all the great ideas so far. Other places we're visiting in Alberta are Peters Drive In...a family tradition and if I don't…
RE: 2 weeks Calgary in September

by davidcalgary29 14 June 2011

You should consider breaking your trip into two discrete segments: Calgary and environs and Vancouver/Vancouver Island. While Alberta…
Writing on Stone

by shawnaleigh 04 June 2011

What are some opinions on Writing on Stone Provincial Park in Southern Alberta? What is their Visitor Centre like? Their staff? Is…
RE: JASPER NATIONAL PARK AREA

by krp329 06 May 2011

There is not usually that much hiking in the high country available at the end of May in a normal year, but while here in Jasper, we didn't…
Re: Two weeks in August, starting Alberta...

by cdntraveller 06 August 2010

To help take care of your rockies/camping/wildlife/horses experience...In my opinion, Jasper is far superior to Banff, primarily because…
Re: Southern Alberta by car

by jodles 01 March 2010

Thanks for that guys. That will help a lot. Not sure about the sleeping in the car bit as I am nearly 6 foot tall and will probably have…
RE: Southern Alberta by car

by thoughtpolice 01 March 2010

You should take clothing and bedding suitable for cool weather, you never know what to expect in the mountains or near them at that time…
RE: Southern Alberta by car

by South_of_60 01 March 2010

Hi, Not many fee campgrounds are going to be open before May 24 long week-end. Look out for campgrounds operated by town clubs. High Rive…
Re: Southern Alberta by car

by 3DLen 01 March 2010

You can keep the money you would spend on a tent and sleep in the car instead. Get a car where the back seat folds down flat and you can…
RE: Southern Alberta by car

by northword 01 March 2010

With just three or four days, you will be overly rushed. Drive up to see the badlands and the Tyrell, return south to the Trans-Canada…
RE: Southern Alberta by car

by IJM 01 March 2010

For starters, do a search for books/guides on back roads of southern Alberta - I have seen one or two that look like they may be of use…
RE: Southern Alberta by car

by hardnosethehighway 01 March 2010

One way to save money on a car rental is use the insurance on your credit card instead of buying insurance from the rental company. Campi…
Southern Alberta by car

by jodles 01 March 2010

I'm planning to visit the Badlands area of Southern Alberta in mid May and would like suggestions on a possible itinerary. I'm going to…
RE: Planning RV trip for 1 month in BC and Alberta with kids

by 5107 15 January 2010

I love the route suggested. Too bad you can't go later in theyear when you can engage in more outdoor activities. If you are camping…
RE: Looking for cabin/cottage in a very quiet, natural setting

by chriscan 19 June 2009

Since you are from Colorado, New Denver, BC comes to mind. There are just so many places like that in BC, I would exlpore before making…
Camping Equipment or Camper Van

by apapa 30 May 2009

We are coming to Calgary in July and August with our 11 month old baby. We want to spend about 14 days touring southern Alberta / BC…
RE: Grizzly Viewing

by hardnosethehighway 28 April 2009

+"actually in southern Alberta. I've seen grizzly's and black bears a ton of times in Banff. Never an orca though. . . . "+ Lotsa Whale…
RE: Grizzly Viewing

by SebastienBergeron 28 April 2009

number 1 mentioned waterton NP, just know that's actually in southern Alberta. I've seen grizzly's and black bears a ton of times in Banff.…
Re: Calgary Stampede info needed

by davidcalgary29 31 March 2009

If you must do the rodeo thing, I'd suggest visiting any one of the small town rodeos that are scheduled to take place around Southern…
RE: Top places to visit Canada-add to this list fellow Canadians

by wollersheim 24 February 2009

Close to my home town is Writing On Stone Provincial Park in Southern Alberta and my vote for one of the best places to visit in Canada.…
RE: Best route through the Rockies?

by northword 05 February 2009

One way way rentals only make sense if you have limited time. That's not your case. Rentals out of the Calgary airport are quite cheap…