Welcome to Seward! Nestled between the Kenai mountains and the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, with Mt. Marathon rising steeply behind the town.
Seward
Pemberton
Named after Joseph Despard Pemberton, a surveyor-general for the Hudson's Bay Company, Pemberton's fertile valley is known for its seed potatoes. The city is a major supplier to BC, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California!
Homer
Welcome to Homer, the final stop on our Alaskan road trip! The city of Peonies is an adorable seaside town nestled along the shores of Kachemak Bay. As the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, Homer hosts incredible fishing opportunities, a panorama of mountains, white peaks, glaciers, and the famous Homer Spit.
Tok
We have officially made it into Alaska! Our first stop is the "Sled Dog Capital of Alaska," Tok! The town has a population of approximately 1250. Its economy is based on tourism and for its size, Tok offers more hotel rooms and campsites than any other town in the state.
Watson Lake
Known as the "Gateway to the Yukon," Watson Lake is the first Yukon community on the Alaska Highway for BC travelers. Watson Lake is named after Frank Watson, who left California in the 1897 rush for Klondike gold.
Quesnel
Quesnel is considered the commercial hub of the North Cariboo, and it's rich tradition of forestry, ranching, agriculture, and mining hosts a modern community. Quesnel is located along the gold mining trail known as the Cariboo Wagon Road and was the commercial center of the Cariboo Gold Rush. It also marks one end of the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail.
Mount Robson
Mount Robson is the highest peak of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and the first stop on our Alaskan Road trip from Kelowna! Mount Robson Provincial Park is the second oldest park in the BC parks system, and outdoor enthusiasts will have no shortage of hikes, activities, and breathtaking views to enjoy.
Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson was established in 1805 by the North West Fur Trading Company. They named the establishment after Britain's proclaimed greatest war hero, Lord Horatio Nelson.
Fort St John
Fort St John is the largest city in the Northeast Region of BC. Nicknamed the "Energetic City" due to its large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture, but also because the average age of its residents is 8.8 years younger than the rest of the province.
Whitecourt
Whitecourt, located in central Alberta, is within Woodlands County. Whitecourt is known as the snowmobile capital of Alberta, with several hundred kilometers of winter trails. You can access the Athabasca River, McLeod River, Sakwatamau River and Beaver Creek from the town.
Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city! Urban and wild aren’t opposites; they are Anchorage’s two defining elements. Best known for trails, wildlife, and glaciers, it is the state’s cultural soul as well. The city is home to more artists and musicians than any other place in Alaska.