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Watson Lake, YT (#Canada150 Pt. 4)

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After an incredible 4 days in Yukon Territory, we began our “descent” to Alberta. For this route, we traveled on the historic Alaska Highway — in part, due to the BC wildfires.

To get back down, you travel through both the Yukon  and BC, with very little cellphone coverage, mind you, little civilization as well.

We finally decided to rest at Watson Lake, YT (“gateway” to the Yukon) — population of under 800 people. This area is home the the famous Sign Post Forest. And yes, we totally made a sign to nail up!

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Miles Canyon, YT (#Canada150 Pt. 3)

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A three-night stay in the Yukon was great fun! It was my second time there, first time in the summer. No joke — Yukon Territory is truly the land of the midnight sun, with up to 18 hours of light.

During my visit, I stayed at Boréale Ranch near Carcross:

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… And ventured out during the day, including time spent at Miles Canyon – “where the Yukon River has cut its way down through a flow of basaltic lava.”

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Smithers, BC (#Canada150 Pt. 2)

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From Jasper, we headed north to British Columbia via the Yellowhead Highway. Our first night car camping when we reached Smithers, B.C.

We climbed the Hudson Bay Mountain, in search of a Smithers Street Piano — which we eventually found back in town (RE: It’s a flying piano).

That was a hard climb, though, at least for me.

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The view from above:

Smithers, British Columbia from Emily Santos on Vimeo.

Jasper, Alberta (#Canada150 Pt. 1)

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Hope everyone had a happy Canada Day! I am now on the road, exploring Canada’s northwest. It’s been a crazy one so far — car camping, some climbing and hiking, and mostly, ALOT of driving.

While in Alberta, highlights included Canada’s incredible Jasper National Park — where I finally got to use my Canada150 Parks Pass! Order yours here.

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#Canada150 Trip

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Happy Monday, all! To coincide with Canada’s birthday, I will be taking off — departing on my #Canada150 trip, in partnership with SAIL Outdoors.

SAIL has once again provided me with supplies for my Northwest Canada trip, and will be documenting my adventures on their website. I will also be blogging from here! (Oh, and Instagram of course).

Toronto —> Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon.

See you on the road!