A Week of VAN LIFE in Remote Northern Canada 🇨🇦 (Driving the Pan American Highway)
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Ever since we left Utah in March to drive our van to the far north of Alaska, we've been chasing the winter. While everyone back home was posting pictures of daffodils and blue skies, we were driving through mini blizzards and parking in the only rest areas that had been ploughed during the winter. In Prudhoe Bay, we were greeted with -15 temperatures and freezing fog. We have been desperate for warm sunshine on our skin, to see wildflowers and green trees. Well, this week we officially turned south! And boy, we were not prepared for the sights that were about to greet us!
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We're Chesca and Ben, and with our two pups River & Scout (🐶 🐶 ) we live and travel full-time in our self converted sprinter van, Sophia. We spent the past 2 years road tripping as much of Europe as we could, from the wild coasts of Portugal to the Syrian border in Turkey, tackling lockdowns and a van re-build along the way. But now, we're feeling like a new challenge. In the summer of 2022, we'll be shipping our van from the UK to Canada, on a mission to drive her all the way to Argentina! 🇦🇷
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There's a reason our licence plates say Beautiful British Columbia. Love watching your journey and the adventures. Safe journeys :)
Very apt wording! 😉 Can't wait to explore BC this summer 💛
The landscape is stunning. Smart dogs with the bear encounter,River being off lead and obeying your command ❤. Damn that lake was blue,but omg so cold. We had some rain here in NS, so very sad for all affected. Read about the lady who ran through the woods to rescue 18 dogs from a doggy daycare ❤. The bears are nice,from a distance 😮. Stay safe
It's typical isn't it! We go hiking through the forests with bear spray and the dogs on lead, and see nothing. Take them out for a quick wee in the morning and come face to face with one! Omg that woman sounds like my hero!!! Need to find out who she is 🥹 💕
I never heard that story in the news here. She was brave in light of the speed of spread of these fires in the wind gusts. But there are lots of stories of heroes and of kindness in this terribly horrific situation. People are generously steppibg up and helping others. Makes a person proud to be a Maritimer, actually. Thank the heavens for the rainy weather we are finally having. Hoping it lasts all week to help with the most intense Shelburne county fire that apparently is still burning underground, it is so intense...The largest fire in the province's history and most destructive of our beautiful natural environmeny by far.
@@OverlandingSophia oh yes another absolutely world-class episode!! You guys have such great Good Fortune when you do things in North America. No previous Vanlifers have been able to capture what U2 have. By the way my lady and I lived up in Mammoth for a few years and one evening I went out to look at the stars at midnight .. and on a deck right next to me was literally a 9-foot black bear. He was 3 ft away yet I was taller because I was on this five foot deck. He got startled and so did I. Well instantly I said to myself... DO SOMETHING THAT'S COMPLETELY NON-THREATENING. Well I immediately thought of Joey from Friends. And I turned to him with a head nod up... and said in Joey's new jersey boys accent ..
Hey.. how u doin?
And no BS.. the big black bear lifted his head up just like I did. And immediately concluded I wasn't a threat.
So I carefully backed away and so did he!! Victory
Now if it was a grizzly I would have made a beeline to the front door of my house. Btw both the Rottweiler and pug were riveted on me with their eyes wide opened pressed against the front window !! 😁
Thanks again for keeping us updated, the quality and content of your reports are world class!
Thanks so much Kim 🥹 So pleased you're enjoying the videos!
Glad Scout stayed in his lane for the bear encounter! 😲😬 And poor River and her unexpected polar bear plunge! Do dogs eat warm soup? 😉 The scenery continues to defy superlatives. ❤️❤️😎👍xx
Yes thank god! Could very much do without a re-run of the coyote incident 😳 Totally agree about the scenery defying superlatives, we don't even know what words to use anymore! 🙈 💛
Thanks for thinking of us here in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦. We have been getting a little rain the last couple of days, which has been helping. Love you guys. Keep up with the great videos
So relieved to hear this! Hopefully the worst is over. Sending love 🙏🧡
Thank the universe you guys have that drone! The shots you’re getting, the scenery is unreal!
You’re showing me parts of Canada I’ve never seen (yet!).
We’re all thanking you for giving us all a tour of our own country! 🙏
All this wilderness and freezing lakes!, so very Canadian!
Thank you!
I know!! She’s my pride and joy! 🥹🫶 We think it’s incredible scenery and then I get to see it from a birdseye view and it’s even more incredible. Hope you get to explore this part of Canada, it’s truly wild and majestic. Is a freezing lake dip a Canadian initiation?! 😂🥶
@@OverlandingSophia it is indeed! All you need now to be completely initiated is a shot of maple syrup!
Oh, and complain how hot it is in the summer, then complain it’s too cold in the winter, Canadian! Haha!
*keep them aerial views coming eh!
*don’t swim with beavers! They’ve been known to bite and seriously hurt people.
@@williamlinegar695 Beaver fever is a thing as well. You can get quite sick.
When I fished in northern BC for trout i stuck with a spinner and a couple of weights with a worm on. Got lots of rainbow from shore with that simple set up
This is music to my ears! Currently using my trusty gold spinner but will try your set up. Will let you know how it goes 😃
@@OverlandingSophia I was always partial to the neon paint on one side silver on the other. I'm sure gold will work too
What stunning lakeside parkups. Could not believe the colour of the water. Awesome paradise, just needs to warm up a bit. Wildlife is amazing. The forests just go on and on. Love it. Fabulous video Both. Keep Loving the Adventure. Love and Hugs ❤
It was so beautiful! Could just do with it being warm enough to not give me a heart attack when I go swimming please 😂 Hope all is good with you Asa, love and hugs from a very wet Canada 🌧️ 💛 xx
Absolutely stunning guys. Loved seeing the bears 😊. The water in the lake is just beautiful 😍 xx
We felt so lucky to see them so close! They totally weren't bothered by us at all. And thankfully we were safely in the van this time 😂 Hope you guys are all good, sending love 💛 xx
You guys can really be super proud of the pups, such a good behavior on the bear incounter. You're collecting wildlife encounters left and right at the moment, what a change to previous times. 😂
The lake is so impressive, the water looks so fresh and clean.
I had a good laugh at your pun Ches, because normally, it's really Ben cracking all the jokes (what a cute Beaver Truck edit).
Maybe it's just me, but I honestly think the North suits you guys so much! Loved this vlog, what a great week. Lots of hugs, until next week you guys xx 💕
Thanks Jenny, we don’t know why they are so behaved around the bears because if they see another dog they aren’t so quiet 😂 I think they know! Feeling so grateful for all the wildlife and not taking one sighting for granted given our past record!
We’ve really fallen in love with the North. Something about it up here is so addictive. You feel so tiny and sometimes like you’re the only people in the world. Makes us want to explore north Scandinavia when we make it back to Europe 🫶 Big loves from us xx 🧡
@@OverlandingSophia But really, don't tell your dogs to run when you meet a bear. They will often chase. Just pick up the dogs or let them go with you as you slowly and quietly walk backwards. You can sometimes scare a black/brown bear, but sometimes not.
Just so beautiful. Love travelling vicariously through you guys. Re the NS Fires; the major fire around Halifax (Tantallon) is 100% contained as of today (Sunday). We've had the much needed rain starting Friday evening and continuing for the next few days. The other fire in Barrington is a lot bigger but the rain is helping immensely. Safe travels.
This is so good to hear 🙏 Sending you rain from BC as we're currently sat in the stuff, it's pouring down and there are weather alerts for landslides and flooding 😳 One extreme to another! 💛 xx
@@OverlandingSophia Oh nooo, stay safe.
Spectacular all .. but that last shot..
pure wow.. what a gorgeous moon and it's light on that water...
That scene will be etched in your minds forever..
Yes I live in NS but I love the mountains. We live in BC for 6 yrs beautiful!
Another magical Sunday evening 🦫🐻🇨🇦💚
Love to hear this, thank you Darren 🥰 ✨
Ho guys it's Loretta from the Annapolis Valley...thank you so much for your good wishes for us here ...the news is good...we are getting rain...more rain tomorrow...we are blessed...as far as I know our fiers are contained... truly lovely video this week...thank you for sharing... beautiful...happy safe trails to you...
Hey Loretta, so pleased to hear the rains have arrived and the fires are getting contained. Hopefully the end of this nightmare is near 🙏🧡 Sending big love to NS from BC xx
what an amazing journey and such beautiful couple who respects there fur babies and our beautiful part of Canada pristine tranquility
It doesn’t get better than have the wonderful privilege of joining you on your epic adventures!!❤❤❤❤😊
Feel honoured to have you with us Mariam, your support means the world 💛
Those turquoise waters…. Love it. We just experienced that in northern Michigan. Totally unexpected, looked like the Caribbean!
We don’t have a song but i read poetry to Ziggy and Stardust, at “coffee time” in a big arm chair, from Mary Oliver’s Dog Songs book 😊🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️
Omg those bug screens are a life saver!
I’ve heard about the Caribbean waters of Lake Michigan! You read your dogs dog poetry!! That’s one of the best things I’ve heard. They’re two of my fave dog names too 🥹🐾🐾 xx
Catching up this morning on your last two vlogs - I don’t have a dog but my cat has a theme tune with a Canadian link. Her name is Marian, and I sing “Mari-arna, little Mari-arna” to the tune of the Canadian children’s song “Alouette”. I didn’t realize anyone else sang to their pets. Thought I was the only one 😂 Loving this series. Awesome scenery and super interesting. Thank you ❤
I drove that route in 2015. It had just burnt less than a week before the trip. The forest looked so sad and like porcupine needles stuck in the ground. Enjoy this trek of your trip! gorgeous indeed!!!
You’ve listed my favorite three things in life, mountains, water, and trees!!! Peace of mind and heart 😊
Ugh that must have been so, so sad to see 😢 Even what we drive through was devastated. And yes to the mountains and trees! The landscape here is pure medicine for the soul 🙏 💛
Hi Chesca and Ben, some how I missed this vid, so just checking it while having coffee in the Baja this morning Feb. 26 2024, thanks for all your hard work, regards Rick and Susan Banks, BSC Mexico
River warming up after going for a swim ❤❤❤ adorable 🥲🥲
We were really worried about her for a minute, she was so cold! Didn't stop her trying to go back in later though 🥲 💛
How stunning! ❤ just caught up and wow. That park up by the lake, crystal waters INSANE 😍😍 I wouldn't want to leave. And the bears look unreal!! Must be so surreal to be so close to them in real life. Been meaning to say for ages how much I love Chescas gold coffee mug 🤩 I want one ☕️
I know we could have stayed at that lake for weeks! With a heatwave and some hot weather it would literally be paradise! Don’t think we’ll ever get over seeing the bears, we even saw mamas and cubs this week! My copper cup was just from Walmart I think! Can probably pick one up from Amazon, aaaand it keeps your drink warm for ages 🤩🧡
In N.S. the Tantallon fire is 100% contained, Barrington Fire is still out of control, but plenty of rain is here and more in the next few days.
So wonderful to hear, you must be so incredibly relieved. Hope this is the end 🙏🧡
Our dog's have songs too. Pepe has Copacabana, but we say "in the pepe, pepecabana". Romeo's song is TSwift's Love Story.
Love the vlog!
I’ve got loads of theme tunes for my cat. She is 20 years old though, so they’ve built up over the years
Hahah yes 💪 love that!
Thanks for another awesome video - glad to see you Wim Hofed it !!!! Bet that was freezing -
I made the mistake of going back in a 2nd time and I couldn’t warm up all day 🥶🥶🥶
More amazing scenery guys - utterly in awe of the Lakes, mountains and wildlife! Love, as ever, that you show the real side of things - Ben fixing the fly sheet with a rubber mallet made us laugh. Ben - been fishing for my whole life and still feel like an utter novice - my best advice is chat to any locals fishing if you see them and find out what works there.
Hahah we fit the whole thing with the rubber mallet! 👌 Lots of people say chatting to locals is the best thing, so will do that 100% when we eventually see some people 😆 Hope you guys are doing well, love from all of us xx 💛
@@OverlandingSophia A very useful tool indeed! That's the problem with being in the middle of nowhere haha - I only ever fish fresh water with a float and I suspect the rivers there are not suitable for that; though there is something to say for using the bait type (insects/worms etc) that are local to the area if you are not just spinning etc. All good here except now we are desperately trying to think of theme tunes for our two dogs (what have you done to us?!? 🤣). Hugs from us.
@@calibanthedrifter8860 What are their names again?! We can help 😃😃😂
@@OverlandingSophia 🤣🤣 Well Shadow (who often gets called Shads, ShadMan) and Sherlock (who often gets called SherBaby or Sherl-li-lock) hahaha
@@calibanthedrifter8860 I would definitely sing 'Shadda!' like Shabba Ranks sings it in Mr Loverman. And Sher-li-lock absolutely fits to the tune of Lollipop too! 🎵Take it away! 🎵
And that is why we call it Beautiful BC 😊, and why I chose it to live in after living all across this amazing country of ours.
Ben, what works for fishing varies from place to place and season to season. The best thing you can do is ask the locals what is working for them at any given time.
It’s beautiful indeed 😍 What an incredible place to live!
Absolutely LOVE your videos guys! Thank you for sharing your lives with us!!!
Canada and the Yukon look almost as beautiful as Alaska , still pure wilderness, and the colour of that water was unreal . The northern half of the state’s sure is beautiful.
Definitely! You’d think it might all look the same (mountains and forest) but somehow they all look and feel so different, but still with that pure wilderness feel that makes you feel tiny. Its incredible up here ✨
Absolutely wonderful, as ever! My favourite channel to watch ❤
Thanks so much Jane, means a lot to hear that 🥹 💛
I love that you sing River and Scout their own songs! My pooch has a few of her own songs too. She'sa rescue named May (short for Maybe), but her nicknames are Bubby, Bubba-Lou, Lou, or Lou-Lou. Her very first song is "my Bubba-Lou- o-o-oo, my puppy poo-oo-oo. You got me rockin and a rollin, rockin and a reelin Bubba-Lou, Bub Bub, Bubba-Lou. Went to a dance lookin for romance, saw Bubba-Lou, so I thought I'de take a chance, Bubba-Lou" and so on. It gets instant bum wiggles and a happy face :) Anyhoo, I enjoyed seeing beautiful BC and all the beasties- thanks for sharing!
Bum wiggles and happy faces are the best! Love love love that song, give May a big belly rub and smooches from us 🥰 🐾 💕
Another incredible film! That lake looks so beautiful, we'd love to take a swim in there 😃 Loved the beaver truck theory haha!
We're definitely pinching that tofu burger recipe, looks lush 😍
Always enjoy watching your adventures, the enthusiasm and excitement you show is so contagious. Looking forward to the next one 💪
Thank youuu! The lake was absolutely incredible, but I made the mistake of going back in three times and my body temp dropped so much I couldn’t warm up all day 🥴🥴 Got the burger recipe off Ellys Plate on IG! She does amazing vegan recipes, she’s a recipe developer specialising in burgers and every single one we’ve tried has been banging. Hope you guys are all good 🧡 xx
Happy Sunday
Love the caption of adventure in Canada
Thank you Charlene! Hope you're having a lovely weekend 💛
Beautiful footage of northern Canada! ☺️ We are from Vancouver (currently down in Mexico roadtripping) and very much miss home! We loved your video and we are looking forward to more episodes of your journey! ☺️
Hello! Just catching up on what I’ve missed the past few weeks! Thanks so much for the lovely message, northern BC stole our hearts! In fact, so did Vancouver and much of Canada 😅 Are you guys still down in Mexico? How long are you there for? ✨
Hola 👋 from New Mexico 🌶️...Wow first thing you say about the bear 🐻
Such good dogs Scott and River you have.🤗 .I like your screen so glad you got it. Beautiful lake so clear and blue. When I was young I would go water skiing in the spring and.have goosebumps on top of.goosebumps🥶. I learned water had channels of different temperatures. Thanks for sharing. Angela all around you and your fur babies and home on wheels
😊🤗💖 Oh I have two chips on my windshield now,just got one last Friday
Scout behaved himself so much better with the bear than he did with the coyotes in Baja! 🙈 Hehe goosebumps on top of goosebumps! That's exactly how I'd describe swimming in that water 😂 🥶 Sending love and hugs 💕 xx
Canada looks as beautiful as Alaska. Untouched beautiful countryside. The northern half of the state is very beautiful. The color of the water is simply unrealistic. Great video, thank you guys. Have a good mood.
It's so beautiful! I actually had to dial down the saturation on that water colour because it looked fake! Hope all is good with you Sergei 💛
When you get the Southern BC, you guys should go through the Okanagan. It's very nice in the summer. Lots of beaches, parks etc. Also, has the warmest lakes in Canada.
We'd love to! It's quite further east than our route south but if we get chance, I won't say no to a vineyard in the summer sun 😍
For fishing in those cold lakes, try what is known as a spoon. Cast it out, and real it in. My favorite is a medium sized Dardevle.
Had to Google all that but thanks for the suggestion 🙏😀
Two things. I really enjoy your videos. Beavers and dogs do not mix. Beavers are known to drown dogs. Be very careful around beavers when you have a dog. Beavers teeth are razor sharp and have been known to bite dogs and they end up bleeding out. Please be very careful. I can’t stress this enough. You will love BC so I hope you take your time and really take it all in.God bless
Don’t worry we wouldn’t let them go anywhere near any kind of wildlife ☺️
@@OverlandingSophia If you let them off leash when you walk them, they can be surprised, though. Not good to go off leash in the wild.
@@jonap5740 To be honest, River was only off lead because we were in a parking lot and it was a quick morning wee. Would never, ever let them off leash in the wild!
Wowoha.... that drone shot of Sophia on the turquoise water edge is epic! You need that made into wallpaper, not on a screen in a house! :-)
Haha I know right! When I saw it on the drone my jaw literally dropped!
Wonderful as always ! Nova Scotia weather update...nothing but rain rain rain...all good !
Woop love to hear this! 🙏
Beautiful content as always! Thanks for the wishes to Nova Scotia, the past week has had improvements thanks to the rain and efforts from fire fighters. Hahaha I have such an irrational fear of beavers, a nightmare of one chasing me one time maybe? Much Love to you guys!
Absolutely breathtaking... What a video you guys!! The scenery is insane😍😄 such a nice, relaxing video to unwind to after a long day😴. That bear encounter must have been crazy, I'd just be there frozen not knowing what to do😮😂! Lovely to see you making good progress, seeing all the wonders as you go😊✨. Stay safe all of you! Lots of love❤️xx
Thanks so much Jak 🥰 The bear encounter was intense! While Ben was battling the bears I was on the phone inside to my nan 😂 Hope all is good with you, sending love and hugs from Canada xx 💛
Wow! We say it every week..... WOW. Thank you guys!
🥹🥹 thank youu!!
As of right now the fire in the more populated area has been contained but the larger one further south of the Province of Nova Scotia is still un-contained and last I heard had spread around 25,000 hectares (249.8 square miles) making it the largest wildfire in NS history. Fortunately we’ve never had any wildfire of this magnitude, unfortunately because of this our resources are stretched thin. It’s been a crazy week to say the least!!
The description of that bear encounter was so amazing and such a great example of nature just doin what nature does. :) Love seeing your adventures!
Thank you Jen! Nature is amazing, and you're so immersed in it up here 🤩
They can outrun and out climb a human. It's good to keep your distance! Especially in the spring when the Momma bears are in protection mode for their cubs. We have one roaming our community in rural Nova Scotia at night currently. We get a year old bear annually after Momma puts them out to fend for themselves. They love our compost bins...free buffet dinners!
@@dorisbetts3012 Wow! I grew up in Oregon in the Cascade foothills, so we definitely had some bear encounters but never up close- mostly just caught on game trail cams. I remember hearing my grandparents caution us about mama bears in Spring. As a mom now to a young toddler... I get it! Haha
@@OverlandingSophia Yes! I have a hard time in the city and cannot wait to get back into nature and wilderness.
Welcome to my home province, you will continue to be wowed as the days and miles go by. Enjoy!
Thank you Robin! We cannot wait 🤩
Amazing video guys 💯 Stunning drone shots and all of the encounters with Bears are Wow 🐻 and the Beaver 🦫, can't wait for the next episode, sending you lots of love💕 and safe travels 🚐
Thanks so much guys 🥰 We've been SO spoilt with the wildlife here! The bears are everywhere at the minute, so cool to see. Sending love right back at ya 💕
Welcome back to Canada! 🇨🇦 You're in God's country up in the Yukon snd northern BC! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Hehe absolutely! Thank you Terry! 😃 💛
after giving you the post for tread the globe by mistake, i will comment on your post. as i said to you in my last comment a landscape photographers paradise. you are so lucky in what you do. from a distance those bears look very tame [ha ha]. keep safe and well. [ i will now pass on my comment to tread the globe 😄
Haha thanks Neil 😃 I know it's dangerous how gentle and cute they look 👀
Smart dogs. Enjoy your videos. Cheers
GR8 VID ~ LOVED ❤ IT !!!
Welcome to BC. I’ve caught loads of fish in the north using a Mepps #3. It’s a good all round spinning lure. Good luck.
Thanks for this! 👍
Love your videos! I think I would pass out if I swam in that cold lake, you are braaaave ❤️
Thank you! It was… refreshing! 😳🥶🥶
What lovely park ups ths week. Hope you get some salmon Ben🐟💕for Scout and River.
Some of the best, and it’s soo good to be out of the snow! 🥳 🌞
Loved the natural lighting off the top! Cheers
That’s the Hoover Dam of Beaver Dams!! I’ve seen many in Maine but that one is .. enormous.. A lot of careful work and engineering went into that!! Lolll love to see it being built!!
Hahah the Hoover Dam of Beavers Dams 😂 We’ve never seen one before so expect to be disappointed when we see some more 😂
The first thing you do before fishing in Canada (or anywhere for that matter) is to obtain a non-resident fishing licence. Some of the local tackle shops can be great places to get some tips.
I got the BC yearly license as we’re here for a while, but purchased it online so didn’t get chance to talk to anyone. Not many tackle shops - or any shops! - in these parts 😀
@@OverlandingSophia Sorry that sounded kind of snarky. Love the videos - keep it up! I did that drive many moons ago. Brings back some great memories.
@@Robert-nk1go Not at all! Appreciate the heads up 😃 Glad the videos can bring back some memories for you, it’s a beautiful part of the world.
Thank you for sharing another outstanding video. Sadly, there are forest fires in the St. Andrews, New Brunswick region too. It’s been raining the last three days and more rain forecasted. So hopefully all the forest fires in Atlantic Canada will be under control very soon. Until next time. Safe journey. 💕💕💕💕🇨🇦
The best advice for fishing new waters fresh/salt is local advice. Fishing tackle shops/chat to fishers when you see em. That’s what I do when I am fishing in Europe. You will get there. It’s just 1 of those things the more you fish the more knowledgable you will be
Thanks Frank, will definitely do this when we’re around people again, locals here tend to use their giant claws to catch fish and aren’t great at conversation 😅 Ben
@@OverlandingSophia 🤣🤣
Stunning. You are all having the best time for sure. X
Thanks Linda, we are indeed. Feeling very blessed right now ✨✨
My dog's theme tune is "if you like it then you gotta do a pee on it" 😂 because after giving things a thorough Sniffspection she will pee on any smell she particularly likes. 😅
I realise I'm behind the curve but I came across ypu guys when watching Philly and Keely in Turkiye (who I foubd through watching Camper Vibe 🤣 ). Loving the grand Amerca/Canada tour!
Hahaha I’m going to have to steal this one for Scout because if he loves it then he’s gotta do a pee on it! 😅 And I love how you found us, it’s like 6 degrees of separation 🙏💛
@@OverlandingSophia 😂😂❤️
their is a term in fishing and it goes like this " Match the Hatch " which means look around what bugs are out and try and match it with a lure ,see if you see crayfish { little fresh water lobsters } and use them
Ah interesting! Thanks for this, will give that a try 😀 Ben
Thanks for the shout out to Nova Scotia🤗 Nice of you's to think of us😊
It’s been heartbreaking to see the fires on the news 😢
The blue water in those lakes are stunning I hope I can see those someday. Beavers are hard workers it’s crazy how they drag huge logs long distances and assemble them to make their shelters and dams, it’s nuts.
British Columbia is beautiful. We are getting rain here in NS as someone mentioned so the fires have calmed some. Thanks for your thoughts.
Take care safe travels
That first lake was on another level, the clarity of the water was as impressive as the colour. Truly looked like the Maldives! So glad to hear the fires are easing 🙏🧡
Absolutely gorgeous landscape! So cool you get to see so many bears too! Could you tell us what brand the fly net is? I would love to have a look into it.
Yes of course! It's from a company called Ridgeline 😃
Thanks again for another incredible video. What a smart dog River is. Amazing that they just know and can sense trouble. I'm so, so glad that you got to hear the wolves. Their sound is like nothing else, they're such magical animals. You are so brave swimming in that beautiful, but freezing cold lake. My heart would have stopped. That is the largest beaver dam I've ever seen. When my son fishes fresh water fish he's actually used cheese. It works.
We're finally getting lots of rain in Nova Scotia and the fires are now under control.
Take care and safe travels. 😊 ❤
River is very good like that, and at least Scout behaved himself this time, unlike with the coyotes 😅 And the wolves were incredible… it was dusk and we were just walking the dogs and we heard this long, medium pitched tone and then it lilted up at the end and then happened 4 or 5 times. Major goosebumps! ✨🧡
@@OverlandingSophia You gave me goose bumps just hearing about the wolves. It's a sound you never forget. Scout is used to being on his own in survival mode, the poor thing. Who knows what he's encountered. I love that you adopted him and gave him the best possible life, ever. Thanks for replying. Hugs and safe travels. We're still getting tons of rain here in Nova Scotia, which is a good thing. 💕 💖
Hi ya Chesca,Ben, River and Scout, your on such an amazing adventure, I’ve been caught in bushfire once, got out with the aid of the cocky (farmer) thanks for sharing take care and stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤩🤩🌟🌟🥰🩷
That must have been terrifying! 😳 Thank god for the farmer! 💛
Great! Thanks!
As soon as you got out of the van, 1.5 hours south of Watson Lake, I knew exactly where you were. I loved this part of our 2018 trip out the west coast. We could have lingered there for weeks. The BC "rec" sites (no service Camping) are cheap and almost always on a lake. Can’t wait to see your reaction to Stewart & the Salmon Glacier. Thank you for the videos and for taking us along.
Thanks Steve, we could also linger here for weeks! Feels so quiet too compared to the Alaska Highway and near Whitehorse. Love rec sites! Canada does them so well too. Apparently the Salmon glacier viewpoint is still inaccessible due to snow, but we can drive to the toe. Do you reckon it’s still worth the trek? 🧡
There is a picnic table at tourist tour site #13. You can definitely see the toe of the glacier up the valley. The view is not nearly as spectacular as from the main viewing site, but the mountain valley views are lovely. We were there on June 20, 2018 and there was no sign of snow near the road. Good luck. Check at the visitor center in Stewart to see if the conditions change. The rec sites were mostly empty on 37 when we were there. 😊
Hope you don’t mind a couple of suggestions for stops on your route south. We spent a few days at Hazelton. We stayed at the campground, walked along the river and explored the historic old town. The highlight was the KSAN historical village and museum. We also explored Kispiox. This area is rich in first-nation culture.
In contrast is Smithers, BC. We stayed overnight at the Twin Falls Rec Site and walked up the trail to the last remnants of snow. The downtown has lots of shops for tourists - restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, etc.. A great refueling stop. Good luck.
What an amazing video. The drone shots were incredible!
Thank you so much! 💛
FLIES: Use a HAND VAC to suck them up in your van. Then, add a tissue at the intake to stop them from getting back out. Much easier & cleaner than swatting them.
Now that was BLOODY AWESOME !!!!!!
Seeing wildlife in its own environment is always special but seeing bears is something else...
You guys are crossing wild frontiers and boldly going where not many have e been before, while the rest of us are pootling around Europe 😆
We are (well I am) getting more into cold water swimming (very invigorating)
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PS - We went to a new country today (Sam Marino) 🇸🇲😆
Thanks so much guys, still feels surreal most of the time. Don't think we're going to be processing where we've been for a while yet! 🙈 And yesss to cold water swimming! I still can't convince Ben to get involved but it makes you feel so alive, absolutely love it. Ah when we drove past San Marino we thought it looked like something from a medieval fantasy game, looming up out of the landscape! Would absolutely love to go there one day 🤩 Hope you guys are keeping well, sending love from us xx 💛
You are going to really enjoy this drive, so many cool spots on the way down to Vancouver. I myself am enjoying my Sunday evening ritual of watching the fresh videos you two are dropping.
We can't wait, absolutely loving it already! And love to hear that, thank you so much 🥹 💛
you guys are hilarious. Hope to see you on the road.. Currently in No Cal.
That is sooo gorgeous! The lake's all to yourself and sooo quiet!! Heavenly💞
Thanks so much you two! Stay safe!
It was so beautiful! Thank you for watching 🥰 💛
Stunning scenery and beautiful park ups! The colour of that water 😍 River and Scout are such gorgeous doggies 💛
It was so beautiful! Honestly looked like the Caribbean or the Maldives. Wish the temperature was the same though 😄😅 xx
Hi guys still looks like you are having fun great to see, its been beautiful in Scotland the last few days but its the UK so doubt it will last your brave swimming in those lakes reminded me a bit of loch lomond it looks inviting but its bloody freezing.
I think the UK has had much warmer weather and sunshine than we've had, or so my mum loves to tell me 😅
Welcome to my world; Yukon. You described managing a bear encounter quite well.
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Those beavers did a great job
They did! As someone else said, it was like the hoover dam of beaver dams!
Beautiful British Columbia is the home to some damn fine bud...for those who celebrate :)
Haha we have NO idea what you mean... 😉 🌱
Loved this ep! Just spectacular!! That Yukon scenery was just so majestic, and I'm gobsmacked you only had one chip after all those miles! Have to ask, where did you get the bug-screen??? Looks like it might actually stand a chance against the Scottish midge! 😂😅 Catch you next week!! xx
Thank you Kit! Majestic is the right word for it up here. It’s just been magic. The bug screen was from a company called Ridgeline. Highly recommend! 🧡✨
Best channel on youtube
Thanks so much Rob, means a lot 💛
My little terrier is Sally and I sing Sally Cinnamon by stone roses to her ❤ ace video 👌
Omg yes! Love this 😆
Our dogs have songs Betty Betty Betty bop and sky the dog sky the dog 😂
Hahah love it 😍
Gorgeous! So thankful for you showing me what I didn't have a chance to see when I lived in Kelowna.
Thank you so much for watching lovely 💛
Best fishing tip: Every fish loves worms and grubs. Doesn't really matter what lure you use, but before casting tip over some rocks and logs and grab some worms.
Great shout! Thank you 😀
@@OverlandingSophia Land the Lunker!
What a beautiful spot! Amazing world we live in. We had some rain yesterday and today and it has helped immensely! Tonight and tomorrow's rain should help as well.
Hopefully this is the end of the fires for you! 🙏 💛
I'm sure somebody must have suggest this, next time you pass a Canadian Tire store, you stop in an pick up a windshield chip repair kit. They don't do a professional job, but they can prevent a chip turning into a crack
Hey Bob, we have a few packs of the repair kit in preparation for these roads but unfortunately these cracks are between the panes of glass. When we were in Whitehorse we took it to a repair shop and even they couldn’t do anything because it’s impossible to get to the cracks. Bit of a pain!
Yup, it does get better. Vancouver Island has a LOT less mosquitos and other bugs!
For our deaf pup Blue, we sing Mr. Blue Sky by ELO!
Oh my heart!! 🥹
Another great video! Loving the scenery and wildlife. You have been able to see quite a bit --even a close encounter! Rainy here in Nova Scotia and we're not complaining! Enjoy Beautiful BC.
Thanks Cathy, we've been so lucky with wildlife ever since we passed Fort Nelson. Our summer in NS we saw absolutely nothing so feeling very happy that our luck has changed. Can't believe Ben saw a bear so close too! 😳 So glad to hear the rains have arrived, let's hope that's the end of the fires for good 🙏 💛
Loved this video! My theme song for my dog is You Are My Sunshine. Pretty much sing it to her every morning when we wake up and I will be damned if Kira doesn’t expect it now! Lol.
Oh my this is the sweetest! Love this! 🥹 🫶
Fabulous stay safe❤
Another ace video guys! You two are so brill xx
Well we think you are! 🤗
@@OverlandingSophia awww thank you so much! Means a lot xx
Woww 😍😍😍😍😍 what an episode!!
Thanks Alex 🥹 Incredible scenery, as usual!
And I saw a swallowtail butterfly here in Norfolk 🇬🇧 today 😊
Oh amazing! They're so beautiful 🦋
Fantastic . Another great video
Thank youuu! 💛
The brown bears are very dangerous. The black bears are fine unless they feel cornered or if you go near their babies.