Looking for a thrill? If you’re an avid driver and want to “jump across” borders (in this case) between (Canada and the USA) (not that you would necessarily want to get there in this current place in time in humanity) there is a rather pleasant and relaxing method to take the Scenic Route from Canada to Alaska. We won’t draw straws nor offer political opinions, but if you’re an avid driver, this might just be the nice diversion (no pun intended) for you. However. See below,
As part of this, look out for the highway sign just west of Hinton (at the junction of Highway 16 and Highway 40) that marks Highway 40 as the “Scenic Route to Alaska” It combines the Canadian Rockies, the wild Stewart-Cassiar Highway, and the historic Alaska Highway, taking roughly 6 to 7 days of pure driving time over 2,000+ miles from the BC border. For general advice, preparation guides like Alaska.org or scenic breakdowns on Travel Alaska offer great local tips.
The ultimate scenic driving route to Alaska combines the Canadian Rockies, the wild Stewart-Cassiar Highway, and the historic Alaska Highway, taking roughly 6 to 7 days of pure driving time over 2,000+ miles from the BC border. For general advice, preparation guides like Alaska.org or scenic breakdowns on Travel Alaska offer great local tips.Route Breakdown and Directions. Start through the Rockies: Head north from Vancouver/Surrey toward the Canadian Rockies via Highway 1 through Banff and Jasper, then take the stunning Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) up to Dawson Creek, BC. The Mile Zero Start: Visit the historic Mile 0 Milepost in Dawson Creek to officially begin the classic Alaska Highway (Alcan.) Switch to the Cassiar
Highway (Highway 37): At Kitwanga Junction, take the turnoff for the Stewart-Cassiar Highway instead of staying on the main Alaska Highway. This remote 450-mile stretch is much wilder and features jaw-dropping mountains, lakes, and a quick side detour to Stewart, BC / Hyder, Alaska to see the incredible Salmon Glacier. Rejoin the Alaska Highway: The Cassiar reconnects
with the Alaska Highway just past Watson Lake, Yukon (famous for the Signpost Forest).Into the Yukon and Alaska: Continue northwest past Kluane National Park (stunning icefields and peaks) toward Whitehorse, cross into Alaska via Tok, and finish your journey down the Glenn Highway straight into Anchorage. Note that The Alaska Marine Highway System is the only public ferry operator providing economical passenger and vehicle service between Alaska and Canada. There are no competing budget commercial ferry lines for this international route. Are you up for the adventure?
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