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Day 109 – The scenic British Columbia

I’ve been sleeping in my car a lot lately, I just feel it’s safer at the moment. Winnie recently went into heat and sleeping in a tent in grizzly bear territory with a bleeding dog feels like I’m ringing a dinner bell. I don’t sleep as well as I would being sprawled out in a tent but at least I’m not worrying.


I made it into BC and found myself on a quiet road leading south through a fire kissed region of bare trees and calm lakes. The adventurer in me wanted to explore the land, to scale the towering mountains that surrounded me and stand upon their peaks. Perhaps one day when I have more time to spare I’ll do so.


I hope to make it home for thanksgiving which means I’ll have to cover a massive amount of ground in two days. One thing I know for sure though, the drive will be a scenic wonderland.


I arrived at a funky little place called Jade City. I was glad I made the stop as all sorts of incredibly unique creations found their home there. My poor wallet quivered as I walked into a shop full of alluring souvenirs. From skillfully carved jade animals to big chunks of sparkling crystals, the shop was a reminder of the many fascinating materials that lay hidden below the earths surface.


Northern BC is an incredible place to explore, the land is humbling, reminding those who travel through it how small they really are. Roaring rivers would cut their way through the rocky land alongside lush and vibrant trees that grew amid moss covered stones. Unique views revealed themselves with every turn of my head.


I pushed through the fatigue, driving into the night as I passed through a handful of small little towns on my way south. Having covered over 1000 km I was definitely feeling the strain on my body and decided I’d finally catch some rest before the grind continued in the morning.

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Day 110 – The grand finale!

A blanket of frost covered the land, sparing nothing from its icy touch. I was on the road bright and early, for I had a lot of ground to cover if I was to make it home to Coquitlam for Thanksgiving. My partner Jenn had been incredibly patient while I’d traveled the country and I knew making it home for dinner that day would mean a lot to her.


Countless memories filled my mind as I headed south, it was difficult knowing the adventure was coming to its end. Pictures of the many places I’d visited came rushing in, overwhelming my thoughts and filling me with all sorts of emotions.


Sometimes some of the best places to visit are close to home. I discovered one of those places on the way that left me in complete awe, the Fraser Canyon. Mountains surrounded the highway as it cut a path across the land, taking those who ventured its roads along steep cliffs, through lengthy tunnels bored through the thick rock and beside rushing rivers that lay at the feet of the rocky giants.


I could’ve spent the entire day exploring that canyon but I still had a dinner to make it to. As I finished driving through the scenic land I promised myself I would return sometime soon and explore it in greater depth.


I entered the home stretch where a thick of traffic welcomed me back to the busy city. Crawling along I drove to my destination, arriving just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. A table of smiling faces greeted me, eager to hear my tales of adventure as I began to stuff my face. I felt proud as I shared my stories, I’d accomplished quite the feat and the memories made me smile.

This isn’t the last of Canadian Adventuring, for this trip has increased my desire to explore more, to see more, to travel more and see the world. If you’ve made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read my blog and view the many pictures I’ve taken, I hope it’s kindled a burning desire to go out and explore for yourselves, to build your own unique stories of adventure. The next chapter begins soon!