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  1. Rebel300r avatar

    Re: Seattle to Prince George HWY1 or HWY 5? Pulling a trailer

    by Rebel300r 21 May 2012

    Thanks folks, Hwy 5 is the one for me. Scott

  2. yukonhippie avatar

    Re: Driving to Alaska - Yukon, northern BC and Alberta, Saskatchewan

    by yukonhippie 20 May 2012

    I agree with the person who mentioned getting The Milepost. it is the mile-by mile bible for the Alaska Highway. From experience, I can…

  3. thoughtpolice avatar

    Re: Seattle to Prince George HWY1 or HWY 5? Pulling a trailer

    by thoughtpolice 19 May 2012

    Hwy 5 is far, far superior for hauling a trailer. It has one long steep grade but that is unavoidable driving uphill from Van to Kamloops,…

  4. Geer37 avatar

    RE: Seattle to Prince George HWY1 or HWY 5? Pulling a trailer

    by Geer37 18 May 2012

    hwy 5 has some pretty big hills, but there are pull-outs along the way to cool your engine down if need be. other than that its a good…

  5. Rebel300r avatar

    Seattle to Prince George HWY1 or HWY 5? Pulling a trailer

    by Rebel300r 18 May 2012

    Hey all, new here. I have driven to Prince George a couple of times via HWY 1 up through Cache Creek. This time I am pulling a trailer.…

  6. trekker502 avatar

    RE: Accomodation in Wrangell

    by trekker502 12 May 2012

    The Alaska Grayline bus goes between Skagway, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. The Greyhound bus goes east from Whitehorse…

  7. JenniferUpNorth avatar

    RE: Quebec-California-up coast to alaska and back

    by JenniferUpNorth 21 March 2012

    If you are driving to Alaska, I'm assuming you mean you'll travel through Fort St. John, BC, to Whitehorse, Yukon, and then over to Anchorag…

  8. trekker502 avatar

    RE: Quebec south-west across us up west coast to Alaska then back to Quebec

    by trekker502 18 March 2012

    En route homeward, you could drive along the Cassiar Highway #37, which is now paved. Its gas stations are in Indian (First Nation) village…

  9. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: Quebec south-west across us up west coast to Alaska then back to Quebec

    by zeldasdad 17 March 2012

    >This will be our small RV trip of a lifetime. We plan to leave sometime in April, 2012 make our way south-west across the US to slowly…

  10. Cathenka avatar

    Road trip to Inuvik via NVancouver Island, Whitehorse and Dawson City

    by Cathenka 03 March 2012

    Hello! I am travelling to Inuvik, NWT in early June and was wondering if anyone was going my way who would like company and money towards…

  11. Wenceslasz avatar

    RE: Driving to Alaska - Yukon, northern BC and Alberta, Saskatchewan

    by Wenceslasz 02 March 2012

    You say you'll be camping. Does that mean tenting? If yes that isn't a good option north of Prince George. My daughter and grandson…

  12. jayeonthrontree avatar

    Driving to Alaska - Yukon, northern BC and Alberta, Saskatchewan

    by jayeonthrontree 01 March 2012

    Just beginning to plan our summer adventure - driving from Connecticut to Alaska. I'm looking for ideas on fun places to visit along…

  13. South_of_60 avatar

    RE: Fly fishing BC on the cheap. Is it possible?

    by South_of_60 26 February 2012

    Hi, Pretty well all you need is equipement and a fishing licenc. Then drive along the Yellowhead Hwy from Prince George to Prince Rupert…

  14. trekker502 avatar

    RE: Fairbanks (Alaska) to Whitehorse (Canada)

    by trekker502 26 February 2012

    Maybe it would be cheaper to take the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry out of Whittier south to Juneau, then either take the shuttleboat to…

  15. kathysjourneys avatar

    Re: From Prince Rupert to Vancouver

    by kathysjourneys 19 February 2012

    As carracar (#1) mentioned, if you arrived in Prince Rupert by driving, then you will have to retrace your route back to Prince George…

  16. carracar avatar

    RE: From Prince Rupert to Vancouver

    by carracar 19 February 2012

    Unless You have gone up the Alcan & back on the Stewart Cassier highways .A auto tour will require a ferry(reservations) or a 200 mile…

  17. busman78 avatar

    RE: Travelling from Vancouver to Prince George

    by busman78 05 February 2012

    WOW!!!! train Vancouver to Prince George is "---double what we paid for our flight---"! $163.52 GST included per person! Where did…

  18. busman78 avatar

    RE: Travelling from Vancouver to Prince George

    by busman78 05 February 2012

    #3 by your comment about the train being 'very' expensive, I suggest you forget about Canada, unless maybe the 'friends' you intent to…

  19. Mikeandcat avatar

    RE: Travelling from Vancouver to Prince George

    by Mikeandcat 05 February 2012

    yes it may be but thats why we wanted to have a leisurely drive up to our friends and when we arrived there we are going on to jasper…

  20. carracar avatar

    RE: Travelling from Vancouver to Prince George

    by carracar 05 February 2012

    Have a look at VIA RAILS "deals" Into Jasper...I never seem to see deals on line Jasper to PG however...carracar

  21. Mikeandcat avatar

    Travelling from Vancouver to Prince George

    by Mikeandcat 04 February 2012

    Hi All, We are going to Canada in may but was hoping to drive (either RV or car) from vancouver to prince george over the course of 2-3…

  22. South_of_60 avatar

    RE: Done The Rockies - now want ideas for another Canadian west coast trip

    by South_of_60 23 January 2012

    Hi, Another route is the Stewart-Cassiar Hwy to Watson Lake, Then the Alaska Hwy to Dawson Creek and back to Vancouver via Prince George.…

  23. windblowner avatar

    RE: Would you say that Prince George, BC is one of the most underrated cities

    by windblowner 07 January 2012

    Absolutely. Prince George has a lot to offer. Its naysayers just want to pick on an easy target. They are bullies.

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  25. Ex_Pat_From_Hell avatar

    RE: Would you say that Prince George, BC is one of the most underrated cities

    by Ex_Pat_From_Hell 07 January 2012

    No, I would not say that, OP. Who are you? Why are you here?

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