I helped built that border crossing, used to go up the roadhouse on top of the hill on the right at the overpass when you're going south...😁 Food was good and the beer cold!!
That's pretty darn cool!! I was surprised that there wasn't a line going into Canada when I went through. Coming back into the U.S. there was, but it still didn't take very long to get through.
I can’t believe you came to Alberta and didn’t ride the Icefield Parkway from Jasper to get home. South on Hwy 93, one of the ten most scenic drives in the world, according to National Geographic.
That was my plan, but finding a place to stay was the biggest problem. There were places, but they were CRAZY expensive, and I wasn't too sure about being able to find a place to camp either. I should have still given it a shot though....you're right!! One of my cousins hikes and camps in those beautiful Rockies by Jasper so I'd like to get back up there and do that AND ride the Icefield Parkway!!! And then ride the Continental Divide. That would mean taking my R1250GS but she deserves a trip up there as well anyway 😀
Rooms in the national parks are pricey, as are food and fuel. From the south I'd recommend crossing on Hiway 93. Plan on a night at Radium Hot Springs, then 90 minutes to the south end of the Icefield Parkway, another 240 km to Jasper or on another 75 km to Hinton, out of the park and maybe less expensive. I prefer the view riding out of Jasper going south. BTW Hiway 93 south to Nevada, Vegas, Hoover Dam and Arizona is a varied ride from the Rockies to high desert in towns like Ely, Nev.
@@tonyocoffey5175 That's great advice....thank you!!! I have to get back up there to Edmonton if for no other reason than to get my 93 year old Aunt on my GoldWing for a nice ride. I think she'd really like that if I can just convince her. And then I will definitely take your advice and ride that parkway!!
