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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβž‘οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Border Crossing: Can we drive to Alaska this summer?



After our rejection by border patrol a few weeks ago, we’re back at the US Canada border crossing and trying again with more paperwork! Will we have luck driving to Alaska during COVID travel restrictions? Our Alaska Planning Guide is now available and on SALE! https://www.newstatenomads.com/rvalaska

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0:00 Intro
1:05 Full of nerves as we try to drive across the Canada border during COVID-19 travel restrictions
3:12 Katelyn is a little superstitious
4:38 Our first wild animal sighting!
5:32 Stopping for the night is free at a Canadian Tire location
8:01 Why you should ALWAYS fill up fuel when you reach a half a tank driving to Alaska!
9:38 Roads start to get rougher in Northen British Columbia & we see our first Moose of the trip!
11:21 turning onto the Alaska Highway and stopping for a health checkpoint in Canada
14:02 REAL Moose sighting on the Alaska Highway & Beautiful free camping in Yukon Territory
16:25 Waking up to mechanical trouble with the Honda CR-V
19:33 Final drive to Beaver Creek, YT and entering Alaska!

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42 Comments

  2. James Bernardin

    Yes, folks, the first wildlife you encountered were bighorn sheep ewes. We have this species in relative abundance here in Wyoming. Good luck on your journey.

  3. Pau Cordova

    Hi guys! A new subscriber here. I came across your videos while working late at night and got instantly hooked! It's good to see all your awesome vids and travel escapades all the way from Manila, Philippines πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Bless you both and Cheers to more travel πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ‘

  13. De Frost

    The big sheep on the side of the road in BC were Stone Sheep. Beautiful, aren’t they?

  14. Tania M.

    Well, that’s communism for ya! We Canadians can’t return to our country without going through an unbelievable ordeal. Trudeau is pure EVIL!

  16. Downsizing Makes Cents

    We waited in Maine for a month to cross into Canada into new brunswick on our way to Nova Scotia. We are going to be in Canada until the fall. We were waiting for the quarantine requirement to end on july 5th. We live in Florida but I have dual citizenship so canada had to let us in, haha. Love your filming editing style, Larry.

  17. Michael Fabris

    Question: Why would you go to the trouble of going on a trip through Canada if there was any doubt whatsoever that you would be turned back from the border, once you got there? I would have called in advance to Canada Customs to find out if I was going to be allowed entry. If yes, then I would pack my bags that day!

  18. Terry Larkin

    I sure hope when I get there there not making me get through that fast my wife is not going to help drive. She has a problems with he knees right now. She is on medication for a clot in one leg so she's letting me do it alone.

  19. Chenglong Li

    When you cross the border, do you need any paper work from the car ? like Registration or insurance? I am planning to drive my car to Canada for 3 weeks visit.

  20. Sultaneous

    I wish many Americans would realize that Canada is a sovereign country and does not need to permit any US citizens transit to Alaska. Canada does allow transit, not out of any contractual agreement or American government demand – but Canada allows transit because it is a good neighbour, and holds a belief that the continental USA-Canada should be accessible by all, and that it is just under two distinct stewards. But there is a global pandemic underway, and the USA has not done very well with it. To protect Canadians, restrictions are in place. Not because Canada has any anti-USA beliefs (it's the opposite), but because it has a sovereign responsibility to take care of Canadians and protect their health interests. Rules are in place for transit, such as no stopping to sightsee / no touring / no deviation from course / set time allowed for transit. Canada didn't have to do this, but did as a compromise. Unfortunately, many Americans exploited this, resulting in some being kicked out, escorted by RCMP back to the southern border, and (very large) fines – one transiter from Kentucky who stopped for a gondola ride was fined $750,000. Please keep in mind that Canada basically loves its US neighbours and visitors travelling to Alaska, but the Pandemic is just a very tough time for this which adds a layer of complexity. Things will change, but recall that prior to 9/11 the border crossing required a driver's license or birth certificate, not even a passport. We just all need patience until COVIDS is fully defeated.

  22. Tangled Silver

    Thanks for the info. Planning to do this journey from Alaska to Alabama for employment reasons, gives me an idea of what to expect.

  24. Kathy Keene

    I just found you on YouTube and I am enjoying your videos. We were suppose to go to Alaska this summer but knew we couldn’t get across so we’re traveling from West Coast to East Coast of the lower 48. I’m trying to figure out how you were able to get across and have watched several videos. You said something about a tourism job? Please explain.

  26. BrianTercon27!

    I'd love to cross and settle in Canada if the USA keeps losing its mind on politics and relations with other countries

  27. Lambert Saldi

    Good for you folks πŸ‘ πŸ‘πŸ—½πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
    Nice footage guys
    2012 I flew in to Anchorage and stayed in Soldotna working doing carpentry and electrical for 6 weeks.Did some hiking and fly out in a float plane to fly fish one day. All my shopping was at Fred Meyers in Kenai.
    Say Moose, Black Bear,Grizzly Bears, lots of Rabbits, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagle,and Spruce Grouse . The Fishing museum in Kenai is a must See πŸ‘€
    The Vermonter

  29. PetuniaRomania

    I was shocked that there were so many mosquitoes, especially since it seemed to be so cold there. Is this normal in that region?

  30. Julio Zaga

    I was at the Canadian border on July 15 2021 and I had all my papers in order, as a tourist to Alaska I was not allowed to cross Canada unless I was with a work contract or I was a resident of Alaska but not as a tourist. you are tourists, right?

  32. Abe Birch

    Great video! We have added Alaska RV trip through Beautiful Canada on our bucket list. What kind of questions did Canadian Customs ask?

  35. B. Boston

    The best time to drive through B.C. to Alaska from there is in May-June, when the wild roses are blooming, roll the windows down and they are so fragrant, it is incredible! Lots of wildlife too.

  37. Mi Rogers

    Welcome to the Yukon Territory. I thought I heard you say the province of Yukon…not a province)…just for info πŸ˜‰

  40. Zach Harris

    I'm driving from US to Canada towards the end of June so wondering if anyone here might know:

    Is it legal to cross the US-Canada border in someone else's car, like a parent's car for example? Would I need to show some kind of proof that I have permission to drive the vehicle? If someone who knows could answer I'd appreciate it!

  42. Rick Hawkins

    Thankyou for visiting Canada glad you had fun. As a home sick Canadian living abroad thanks. Come back.

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