Edmonton - The end of our Journey

 We left Tumbler Ridge this morning, not very early, come on, we are on vacation. Barb took the first leg of our 8 hour journey and we stopped at Dawson Creek. (Note: the TV show with the same name was not filmed here).




First stop was at a very nice laundromat, we have been on the road for 16 days and yes we needed to get many of our clothes cleaned. 

After the laundry was done, we crossed the street to a 60's diner for lunch. 

Then it was time to hit the road again and heading for Edmonton, our last stop on this adventure. We have a week here at the 5 Pin Masters Championships, not really part of our vacation. 


So we thought to close off this blog we would summarize our adventures. We left home 16 days ago, we have taken 6 different flights with one more coming to get us back home from Edmonton next week.

Total Flights = 7 (Toronto -Edmonton, Edmonton -Whitehorse, Inuvik - Dawson City, Dawson City - Whitehorse, Whitehorse - Calgary, Calgary - Edmonton, Edmonton - Toronto)

Total Different Hotels = 7 (Whitehorse, Dawson City, Eagle Plains, Inuvik, Edmonton, Tumbler Ridge, Edmonton)

Total Provinces, Territories = 2 provinces (Alberta and British Columbia) and 2 Territories (Yukon and Northwest Territories)

Total Cities visited = 10 (Whitehorse, Yukon - Dawson City, Yukon - Eagle Plains, Yukon - Inuvik, Northwest Territories -Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories - Haines Junction, Yukon - Grand Prairie, British Columbia - Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, - Dawson Creek, British Columbia - Edmonton,  Alberta)

Total vehicles rented = 3 (Jeep Wrangler,  Chevrolet Equinox, Hyundai Kona)

Total Kilometers Driven = 3877 Kilometers

Total Cost for Gas for all vehicles = $704.57 (ranging from $1.83 (Alberta ) to 2.57 (NWT)

Number of flat tires = 0

Number of broken windshields = 1 

This was another trip that we will never forget! It was a wild idea, a bit of a dream or bucket list item and we are both glad we made this trip! The only place we haven't visited in Canada now is Nunavut ... one day! 

Oh and don't worry about us for the next week. we have an amazing suite to stay in for the next 7 days. I actually think it is larger than my son's condo in Toronto.



Those of you who have followed along with us on this journey, thank you.  We hope it was a bit educational and entertaining.

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2022 at 3:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing your adventure. Have fun at the Masters 5 Pin Tournament. See you in a bit…Bruce

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  2. AnneJuly 1, 2022 at 4:50 AM

    We so enjoyed reading your blog each day! Breakfast...Wordle...Blog. Now what?? Have fun for the rest of your time away!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2022 at 7:37 AM

    It was great following you on your adventure. Best part was seeing you. Looking forward to following you on your next adventure. Paula

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  4. AnonymousJuly 3, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    Congrats, guys! But, I'm glad you're safe and sound back in civilization, even if that version is in Alberta(smiley face) I enjoyed your summary and your photos - good stuff!! BTW talk to some Albertan about politics - I'd be very interested in what you learn. Look forward to actually seeing you(smiley face with hearts of love) (I've learned there's restrictions on what characters I can use.) Love, always, Carol

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  5. AnonymousJuly 3, 2022 at 12:23 PM

    It doesn't like triple exclamation points! Carol

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