Canada – Jasper and Dawson Creek

We left Lake Louise and drove on the Icefields Parkway to the town of Jasper, in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Along the way were beautiful views of the snowy Canadian Rockies and alpine lakes. We were in Jasper for two nights, the town itself was pretty small but filled with restaurants and some gift shops.

Dawson Creek, British Columbia was our next stop, we again stayed for two nights. Dawson Creek is famous for being where the Alaska highway begins. There are exhibits about the highway being built, and of course milepost 0! Interesting that when we are out to dinner, or a grocery store, the question is not “Where are you from?” or “How long are you here for?” It’s “Are you going up or down?” That’s the question. Then always, “have a safe trip!” Canadians are very friendly! We have enjoyed some beautiful sunny weather here with temperatures in the mid 70’s.

Tomorrow we start out on the Alaska or Alcan highway! We’re excited to be at this part of our trip!

Beautiful scenery from Lake Louise to Jasper
More cool scenery
Lake Maligne, Jasper National Park
Saw this guy strolling along the road
Maligne Canyon hike
First Alaska road sign we saw – and the hwy 40 shortcut we thought might be sketchy, but it wasn’t at all
Side trip to the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum outside of Wembley, Alberta, and the skull of an Albertaceratops Nesmoi.
Spike and I are ready to hit the road!
We couldn’t pass up the official milepost 0 sign
For all you train enthusiasts, throwing in a picture of this amazing wood trestle built in 1930 entirely out of wood. Maybe this goes without saying, but it is no longer in use.

2 thoughts on “Canada – Jasper and Dawson Creek

  1. Wow! How exciting to be starting out on the storied Alcan highway. Looking forward to seeing photos you’ll take along the way! Take care – safe travels & enjoy!

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