Alaska Bound 17: The Finale - BC Canada & The Worst Border Crossing
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We're on the last few miles of the Cassiar then heading to Vancouver and finally crossing the border back into the USA. It's been one epic summer of adventure, travel and discovery through our Alaska Bound trip. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
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I first discovered you guys sailing. Sailing the world was a dream of mine when I was younger. Been a sub for a year or so. Looking back on these earlier vids has been fun. Love you guys.😊👍✌
40 years ago, my husband and I drove up to Vancouver from Los Angeles for our honeymoon. My heart jumped when I saw the Peace Arch. He took a picture of his young bride there so many years ago. ❤️
I want come there but i dint have money .....😊😊
I did the exact same thing with my girlfriend in 1980 - Los Angeles to Vancouver - Sunshine all the way up thru Oregon and Washington and the second we crossed into British Columbia , RAIN . Fun times !
over the summer spent a week doing a loop of Vancouver island and it was incredible. trails to hike, nice small towns, friendly people and beaches with no one around. really a great hidden gem.
Neat look at the little towns and tourist traps without the glossy filters and postcard views. There's a lot of drudgery to road trips... exit ramps, gas stations and overcast days in between charming coffee shops and hidden waterfalls. As always, you guys did a great job of conveying the full experience, from the unexpected costs (Airtram, island ferry) to the great little moments like bears foraging in parking lots. Thanks for taking us along... each video makes me itchy to get out on the road and explore!
Thanks for bringing us along with you. Your zest for living life to its fullest is contagious!
U'R are Loved x 10!
I don't understand why you guys don't have more subscribers. Your video production values are fantastic and informative. Maybe you don't have enough drama... like other RUclipsrs. Keep up the good work.
B.C. is definitely worth the trip. So much to see, especially the yummy pie.
over the summer spent a week doing a loop of Vancouver island and it was incredible. trails to hike, nice small towns, friendly people and beaches with no one around. really a great hidden gem.
I've been watching you guys for a year now and I'm obsessed. I love your beautiful personalities. Thank you for sharing your adventures. It's very inspiring. Stay safe.
over the summer spent a week doing a loop of Vancouver island and it was incredible. trails to hike, nice small towns, friendly people and beaches with no one around. really a great hidden gem.
over the summer spent a week doing a loop of Vancouver island and it was incredible. trails to hike, nice small towns, friendly people and beaches with no one around. really a great hidden gem.
I've been following you lovely people for a few years now and it was so exciting to see you traveling through my neck of the woods! I'm BC born and raised, and living there still. My husband is now retired from the RCMP and we are living part time in our TT with our 13 year old son (last of 5), 2 dogs, 2 cats and a bearded dragon. You drove right past our trapline in this video's time span, on the Cassiar Highway, then through several towns we have lived in over the 25 years of my husband's years as a Mountie. Smithers was our favourite. (Just a note- You have the town of Burns Lake listed as Prince George in the video.) We lived 3 years in Lytton and NEVER went on the tram at Hell's Gate ($$). I love that you took in a tiny part of Vancouver Island and encourage you to sail on up! I grew up in Campbell River and know the Island so well. There are so many wonderful places to see on the Island alone, let alone the rest of BC! Tofino and Ucluelet, Telegraph Cove, Quadra and Cortes Islands (perfect for the boat!)
Another note to fellow RVers...From June 1st to the end of September, BC Ferries has a reduced rate on longer lengths like RVs. It's way cheaper to take one of the routes listed on their website. We take our TT over and back using these sailings and save so much. Anyways, loved the video, love the new adventure on the high seas and am looking forward to watching it all unfold. -Sue
The cats staring intently out the window at the bear is hilarious. Love it.
Canada is heaven on earth for sure.. I'm so driving to alaska next summer from fort nelson 😍
Thanks for sharing a wonderful journey with us ..
We went up to that area last summer and rented an rv. we loved it so much that we bought one and go camping all the time now. We want to go back.
loved the way the cats quietly looked at the bear, welcome to BC.
yeah...maybe they have a union thing that says theyre not part of its diet.
I"m glad they didn't jump or fall out. Need to keep the screen closed.
I really enjoyed this.
You did a great job documenting your trip.
There is a lot of useful information here for anyone who wants to follow in your tracks.
Thanks for taking us along.
Happy Trails!
LOVE the shot of the cats watching the bear!!
I've been watching you guys for a year now and I'm obsessed. I love your beautiful personalities. Thank you for sharing your adventures. It's very inspiring. Stay safe.
All the Alaska trip videos were outstanding.
There should be some sort of travel video award for you two.
I've been watching you guys for a year now and I'm obsessed. I love your beautiful personalities. Thank you for sharing your adventures. It's very inspiring. Stay safe.
I've been watching you guys for a year now and I'm obsessed. I love your beautiful personalities. Thank you for sharing your adventures. It's very inspiring. Stay safe.
I just got back from Alaska on Aug 23 I drove up the Al-CAN highway from start to finish. this was the longest drive I ever did I saw a lot and did a lot. I took the Denali bus tour,and the helicopter flight to the glacier..THAT IS A MUST!!!
I came back and went down highway 37 that was the longest highway I have ever been on,stayed at Prince George and then drove back home.. I was tied up for about 15-30 minutes ,at the alder grove crossing I had to explain twice why I was in Canada,and for how long. The next time Igo up I'm going to take the ferry to Skagway,then the train ride,and go dome the Keni Pensula
It was a great trip and a lot of fun hope to do it again some day
I love the shot of the cats looking at the bear!
Yes, looks like they sensed the danger.
You two are a lot of fun. Thanks, Canada
I'm watching this at 3;00am and drooling every time you guys stop for snacks.
Now I am hungry and not sleepy. It was a fun video. Vancouver has our favorite Chinese restaurant, with pulled noodles.
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Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure! What fun! Stay adventurous! Stay safe!
That shot of the cats watching the bear was great
From a Canadian (me) I enjoyed your travelogue with great pictures of the scenery. And you two have a heakthy travel attitude.
Having travelled to many of the remote parts of the world, I now live in IndoChina, I recommend you take out ALL your goodies such as air pumps, instant inflators and electronics and familiarise yourselves with their operation AND make sure they work OK
That was fun. I liked the cats watching the bear...as if.
That Peace Arch crossing back into the U.S. Is always a wild card. I've crossed it many times, and they are WAY stricter than the Canada side. At least you got to keep your booze!! 😄
We visited Victoria and flew to Seattle on Kenmore Air floatplanes for a day trip. A tour of the Boeing plant was fantastic.
man! you two really know how to live! thanks!
I like the way you guys did this - your video is excellent, professionally composed and you both seem very cool - your wife is nice and comes across like normal people - it was fascinating please do more
Amazing wood carvings in Hope! Thank you for another wonderful video. I don't know what I'll do when you move to a boat. Certainly I'll continue to follow you then, but, as an aspiring RVer, they won't have quite the same must-see aspect to them that these do. I wish you well in your future adventures on the water, but I intend to savor all your remaining RVing videos all the more. :-)
I remember when Boise Idaho rolled up the sidewalks in the 70’s. Now it’s 24 hours. My family crossed the border 1960. Coming from Idaho to Alaska. We came back to Idaho. Job wasn’t what my dad wanted. He was an engineer for the State Highway Dept.
Sweet video! We loved all the Alaska videos (and all your videos) but this one was really good. We are from Vancouver Island and just moved to China last month. So it was really cool to see the old home through new eyes. Thanks!
These videos are so much better than the boat ones.
Agricultural controls are designed to stop pests, molds, pathogens from crossing borders and contaminating a nations crops. It is necessary and expected... when you cross borders.
Always nice to see your forebears come out of the woods!
I've been on the route you guys took! Spent some time In Hyder/Steward and Smithers last year and you videos inspire me to go again. Love your videos guys.. thank you!
We have just returned from Alaska,
Ketchikan and British Columbia on a cruise. Wish I had discovered your videos before. Love the video's keep up the great work and hope to see you guy's on the road one day. It's 102' degrees in Dallas today. Wish we were there.
By for now.
Watched all your sailing videos so had to watch some of your RV adventures. Was pleased to see you got to my island!! You guys need to sail here, Van Isle has some Amazing beaches!!! In particular Pachena Bay and Cape Scott and anything off Ucluelet and Tofino which i know you two will fall in love with! Also come up the Alberni inlet and check out my little town Port Alberni, so much hiking and outdoor rec here plus amazing summer weather and we have the most unique Moroccan restaurant on a tug boat called the Swept Away Inn, which is also a B&B.
Glad to see you guys came to Victoria. Shame you did not stay longer or went to pacific rim park.
Canada is pricy but we are high quality pricy.
Maybe you can visit with that catamaran after you see the South Pacific. The salt spring islands and desolation sound are magical. And then there is Alaska by water. Enchanting.
Totally enjoyed the coverage on par with you. You have provided the content with all the enthusiasm at your command
Enjoyed the adventure! My fav scene was watching your cats look at the bear in this video. I can't believe you guys are ditching the RV for a Sailboat...should be exciting if thats what your really going to do.
What do they do for a living?
I was thinking curiosity would get the best of those cats! Thank goodness they didn't jump out!
I thought about that too. They would be a nice snack for that bear.
This was an amazing series. I can't wait for my turn, next year.
Thank you so much for this!!
thanks for the entire alaska series. i'm glad you were able to see some of the nicest parts of canada on your trip.
Alaska is Awesome! We’ve been there for about 4 weeks last summer but feel like we haven’t seen much. Loved your video!
Very entertaining and informative. Thank you so much for posting.
I envy your youthful enthusiasm!
Nice adventure
Bewildered trip
I am a US citizen and lived and worked in BC, Williams Lake area for awhile. I crossed back and forth a few times. The US was always the worst about interrogation what you have as compared to Canada. But I will say I never once had to give up or get rid of anything I had with me. But I was only ever driving a pickup and pulling an enclosed cargo trailer. Not an RV.
Smithers has awesome steelhead fishing, I like the store surplus herbys in prince George,and the food trucks in Vancouver are awesome, and yes Vancouver Island you need a couple of months to tour it, its Beautiful B.C STANDS FOR BRING CASH!
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks very much for sharing your adventure with us. I'm a little sad myself that it's over. It was a great trip and I really enjoyed it.
Thanks again
As an American who's traveled extensively in Latin America, as far as crossing into Canada is for Americans, welcome to international travel and not being able to bring certain foods/plants into the new country.
For that matter, I've read that within the lower 48, there are inspection points at the CA border, when coming from out of state, to protect against potential issues with fruits.
I love how your motorhome squeaks!
lol, I live in Pince George, thanks for dropping by.
We've done ten years with a motorhome in the UK, it's been wonderful but now the time's come for a lifestyle change, instead we rent a holiday home in beautiful locations. Can hike all day and come back to a Real Bed! and no more filling, emptying, endless gadgetry to run... it gets to you in the end.
Enjoyable to watch! Thanks for the tour! 👍💯
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Your excellent videos are inspiring me while I get ready for a six-week trip through the Rockies, the national parks and wherever else the road takes us. I think I'll be having lots more fun this year, following your examples of taking the time to do every worthwhile curious thing along the way. I've been enoying the whole trip with you. You've run, rafted, fished, hiked and eaten your North and South.
We've done Alaska in an RV, much as you have and our experience was very similarly wonderful but I didn't take enough pictures. I'm sure enjoying yours. We've also spent an astounding summer on the California coast and mountains in our motorhome. On a prefious summer we had ridden on a Goldwing, camping coast to coast, from Prince Edward Island to the tip of Baja.
This spring my husband and I have shared the adventure of designing and building a heavy-duty winch-driven motorcycle lift /carrier from ideas we've gotten on Utube and with the help of a friend who is an expert welder. This summer we will be carrying a big bike on the back of our excellent 99 Bounder 28', which we bought on Ebay last spring for a song. We've had to tweak our lift's design many times to get it just right. We've also reenforced the chassis so it would safely carry the load without a mishap. Now, a month before our next trip North, the lift is on our Bounder ready to go. It looks stong and well balanced, like it could make our upcoming 10,000 mile trip. The bike looks amazing mounted up there on the back and our Bounder does too! We love it and the freedom it represents to us!
I live in Mexico and cross the border several times per year. I recommend crossing all US Borders with no fresh vegetables, fruit nor raw meat at all. Lying is not smart nor is it worthwhile, because most border patrol officers have no sense of humor on the job. In an RV, you are very likely to have your vehicle searched and you could seriously be fined for telling a lie. Besides, its easy to plan your meals to have an almost empty fridge at the crucial moment and you can always stop on the other side, North or South, at the next super-store on the road. Of course crossing from BC to Alaska, the pickings will be slim and expensive but always do-able.
We greatly appreciate your showing us what to do in case of a flat tire in the middle of no-where. The windshield incident was unfortunate but typical. We've had it happen twice and both times had the crack drilled and glued before it could run down the glass. Congrats on your fairly cool-headed engenuity and resourcefulness. You both handled it like pro's.
I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks again.
Your car is so tiny it made a 6 pack of craft beer look huge! I don't now how you managed to get 2 six packs and the 1lb of coffee into the car! :-) Awesome video, awesome people!
You guy make me smile
I keep falling more n more in love with Alaska. When the time comes my wife and I would like to follow in your footsteps. Just amazing..........
Bummer about the food "getting tossed" thing. The boarder ppl probably keep it for themselves lol...but at the very least they should donate the goods seized to a local food pantry or the likes. At least that way my mindset would be in less of a bummer mode.
It goes straight to garbage, as it can't enter the US. The Canadian border folks could not care less. Don't underestimate the stupidity of civil servants.
ChiTownRaider75 that is exactly what they do
Niki your face says it all...don't take my fresh vegetables! Lol
Hello guys, i'm from Indonesia and i really like this video, alaska is very beautiful ,perfect place to visit when holiday is coming 🙏😁 .greet from Indonesia 🙏
You are right, in the spring and early summer the river is "threatening." Every time I was around it, I expected to see some kind of body floating down. My son and I camped very close to the old bridge you were on. That bridge is used in a lot of movie shoots.
Just watched some of your vids ,what an absolutely beautiful country you have ,so big ,us,Canada,alaska,what a tour,you make a lovely couple ,thank you for sharing
Great series. Are you planning an "Alaska Bound 18: Overview" to discuss your overall experience, tips, etc?
The northwest, where I play! Smithers!! Where I live! Yay! Two Sisters! So good! Twin Falls! Very pretty! In BC provincial forestry rec sites are free nicely set up camping.
If it makes you feel better.... Not. Same thing happened at the smaller Abbotsford border heading into CND on our start of our trip to AK. They took all our frozen chicken including an awesome whole chicken from WI, all the rooted veggies - potatoes, sweet potatoes etc, all pitted fruit, two bags of cherries, & two dozen eggs ( although cooked would have been OK). Sucks! The worst is (as you said) it is such a waste! Can't any of this donated to a rescue mission before you cross? If only we could actually find out ... Like you said, it changes constantly.
The Peach Arch crossing is one of the locations where they film the reality TV show Border Security. Very very picky there, and also the truck crossing at Pacific Highway is picky also. Its best to not take anything across.
Beautiful countryside views, amazingly breathtaking. Thanks for sharing. I'm a few years late :)
Better late than never! Thanks for joining the party.
Looks like you've had an awesome time! Can't wait for seeing the vids of your next big adventure!
Looks like you've had an awesome time! Can't wait for seeing the vids of your next big adventure!
Looks like you've had an awesome time! Can't wait for seeing the vids of your next big adventure!
Great series! Looking forward to your summer adventures this year. Should be extra exciting!
I started following you on Curiosity a while back, so just finding your travels in your home on wheels now.
It was weird seeing you drive right through my back yard, through Prince George, down the Canyon, all the way to the border, back into the US, it was interesting seeing it through your eyes. I was born in Vancouver BC, though have not lived there for years, way too busy for me. I was kinda sad that you didn’t mention more of your experience in Vancouver, I hope it wasn’t a bad one.
It would have been a pleasure to meet you, will keep following your adventures on Curiosity. Stay healthy and safe ❤️ Vera 🇨🇦
YOUR LOGO is brilliant! enjoyed this!
I was waiting to see if you'd make a quick stop west of Hope. Just off the highway is a SPECTACULAR waterfall, Bridal Veil Falls. Come on back and have a look some time!
What a great bound journey! Greetings from Medan City North Sumatra, INDONESIA. Welcome to Hells gate💛🙂🙏:-) Thanks a lot for your Video 🙂🙏 Alaska ohhh ALASKA:-)🙏🙂💛
Looks like you've had an awesome time! Can't wait for seeing the vids of your next big adventure!
I was waiting for the one cat to nudge the other out the window. I guess it harkens back to my cartoon days.lol.
😂😂😂😸😸😸
Have crossed the border many times and the Blaine crossing back into USA is the worst. The first couple times you go you figure going into Canada will be tough and coming home is easy, Quickly find out it is the opposite.
Why opposite is it easy to go in Canada and coming in USA is hard? if so USA should change that attitude soon.
@@FaadumoArdo that changed after 911, most of us dont even bother to go south anymore not even across the line . sad but true
been a great summer adventure for you all and enjoyed watching your stories
Where are the kitty cats when you guys take off ? Enjoy watching your adventures. Wish I was doing the same . Enjoyed your visit with the Zatara crew . Years from now you will be able sit back and watch what you did . Stay safe
Tank you for visitors coming to Victoria, the city named after a Queens dreams.and not running into the bandits.
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Mr. Wynn is also very cool and a great personality
I LOVE the Blue Moose. We try to make it a pit stop on every trip between Kelowna & Vancouver
Vancouver Island is about the size of Ireland so it's no surprise that 24 hours was not enough.
Wow, didn't know it was so big!
Did you ever consider looking at a map of BC?
I just understand one thing for me America is most beautiful country on earth i was spend my 3 year in America that was my golden days which i spent in USA great country always respect and love from Pakistan
ATiq Polo have you been to Canada?
Thanks for this video. It answered a whole bunch of questions about crossing borders. Haven't done that. I'm arming myself to let my hubby know that traveling isn't such a hard thing. I'm trying hard to talk him into an RV.
Welcome Back! Lol. Thanks for all the great videos.
You guys are amazing!
I love you guys ! I am trying to convince my boyfriend that this is the life for us! It is so amazing! Thank you for the videos!
It seems Jason is captain of their land yacht.
However Nikki could quote the Penguin from the 60's Batman feature film while he was on the bridge of his Penguin submarine.
Nikki to Jason: " On land you may command.......but at sea , it is me " .
+Bill23799 Haha I'm gonna have to remember that!
Hey there Wynn's, Can't believe that you went to Hyder, a very good family friend lives there and was hoping you two would go in the bar in Steuart because if you play pool there's a table that's half in Canada half in USA to bad you missed it maybe next time !!! 😊 As always travel safe !!! Love you both ! 😊