Roadtrip BC to Montreal.

WhiteIvory

WhiteIvory

New member
Hello fellow MR'ers,

So here are the premises of this thread; I'm planning to pick up a vehicle next month in BC and drive it back on a transit plate from Beautiful British Columbia.

headerwed.jpg


I've already got the vehicle in mind, and been going back and forth with the owner for the past month, and this roadtrip is contingent on the purchase of this said vehicle.
I'll also be using this thread to update the log of my activity during the roadtrip but most importantly, I'm looking for advice for the preparation, and places to go, stay and eat!

Not much has been planned in terms of itinerary yet, but I'm definitely hitting Icefields Parkway, Yellowhead Highway, Vancouver.

I'm hoping the MR community can chime in on this one *tu*

Any input is appreciated.
 
That's nice, you'll enjoy it for sure!! Yeah, what car are you picking up?

I've done it a few times (once during the winter) and it can be a challenge at times. Winter driving, sketchy (sometimes) roads and fatigue don't really mix too well... Make sure you have great winter tires

Another thing I'd say is that if ever you're tired and the road conditions aren't optimal, take a break and sleep/wait it out a little. Almost killed myself in western Ontario last time I drove it by trying to go the extra mile and gain more ground even tho I was tired. Won't be doing that mistake again...

So many nice spots along the way! If you're a skier or snowboarder, take an extra day and go ski Revelstoke. You won't be disapointed. Other than that, well it depends if you're in a rush to get back and are not too willing to make detours, etc.
 
Wish I could drive that myself, I love driving long distance. Have fun, do online search about what to see on the way. Don't go cheap on motels with shitty beds, will make next day drive hell (speaking of exp.). Get a GPS and Sirius radio :D
 
I drove from Vancouver to Calgary in 2009 and I can share some pics with you. The drive is the nicest I've ever done. Be sure to go to Banff, Pato Lake and the Columbia Ice Field.

Very scenic highways

bc01.jpg



Lots of places to stop and take pics

bc01b.jpg



Like I said..very scenic.

bc02.jpg



Banff is amazing

bc03.jpg



More Banff

bc04.jpg



This is Pato Lake. It's world famous because of this view.

bc05.jpg



Simply stunning. One of the nicest photos I've ever taken.

bc06.jpg



Incredible color

bc06b.jpg



The Grey Jays are friendly

bc06c.jpg



Columbia Icefield
bc07.jpg



10 min coach bus ride up to the base starting point.

bc09.jpg



You get to ride on one of these badboys

bc08.jpg




They don't mess around lol

bc10.jpg



Our ride

bc11.jpg



You get off and can walk around for about 10 min. My wife and I had our newborn with us lol.

bc12.jpg



The last slope you see is the steepest road incline in North America that is open to the public.

bc13.jpg



Back in the parking

bc14.jpg
 
Wow there was a ton more ice up there when I went in the late 90s...

Also the drive through Northern Ontario to Winnipeg is long and boring.. Nothing around! I suggest doing this part during the day
 
Having driven many long distance trips as the lone driver, take your time and enjoy the sights.

I'll agree, Sirius was a blessing on my recent round-trip to Milwaukee, WI. 20 hours total, 16 of it driving, 3 hours sleeping in an OnRoute service centre near Brockville, and the rest either eating or filling up the Chrysler 200 3.6 V6 rental car.
 
Last edited:
The vehicle in question is a 1992 town car limo

003ped.jpg


Why?
For fun. Always had that project in the back in my head since I graduated university and it's one of those now or never moments.
I love driving, and would love to see our beautiful country and what better way to tell a story then to start with "I once crossed Canada in a limo..."

Plane ticket is booked for Jan 8th, so this is pretty much a done deal, unless the car turns out to be a complete lemon.

I opened up this thread to mainly get feedback on places to go, see, eat and whatnot, but I think I'll also keep a log of our itinerary here as well :)

cezah said:
I've done it a few times (once during the winter) and it can be a challenge at times. Winter driving, sketchy (sometimes) roads and fatigue don't really mix too well... Make sure you have great winter tires

Another thing I'd say is that if ever you're tired and the road conditions aren't optimal, take a break and sleep/wait it out a little. Almost killed myself in western Ontario last time I drove it by trying to go the extra mile and gain more ground even tho I was tired. Won't be doing that mistake again...

So many nice spots along the way! If you're a skier or snowboarder, take an extra day and go ski Revelstoke. You won't be disapointed. Other than that, well it depends if you're in a rush to get back and are not too willing to make detours, etc.
Click to expand...

Awesome.
Thanks for the input.
I have the entire month off, so I'm planning to take anywhere between 7-10 days to get back from this trip



CRNKY said:
Wish I could drive that myself, I love driving long distance. Have fun, do online search about what to see on the way. Don't go cheap on motels with shitty beds, will make next day drive hell (speaking of exp.). Get a GPS and Sirius radio :D
Click to expand...

Yeah that's already planned!
GPS, and my phone at the same, which I hope will have a good connection so that I can stream some music.
I think I'll start downloading some music too lol
Suggestions?

akrallysport said:
Having driven many long distance trips as the lone driver, take your time and enjoy the sights.

I'll agree, Sirius was a blessing on my recent round-trip to Milwaukee, WI. 20 hours total, 16 of it driving, 3 hours sleeping in an OnRoute service centre near Brockville, and the rest either eating or filling up the Chrysler 200 3.8 V6 rental car.
Click to expand...

I won't be the lone driver, but am planning to take my time to see our beautiful country :)
 
Ha a limo! Never saw that coming! For real though, Sirius is the greatest thing EVAR for long drives. It would be very worth it to grab a cheap radio, and get a promo sign up deal (3 months free has been had) and cancel when your back.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top