Heading from Ontario to Vancouver Island for the Winter

I went from Ontario to Yellowknife through Edmonton and it was a great trip. The road north of Lake Superior was amazing in terms of views but I should have taken the flatter road north of the road that skirts Lake Superior. More distance to drive but less of a white knuckle run. If I was touring the area, no big deal, but I was on a mission to go west and that section of road just tired me out. I balanced out Walmart stops with campground stops and was frustrated by days of driving and still being in Ontario! Oh, and the road north of Superior has no cell service. Cell towers and a 1-800 number to call, but it does not work. Very frustrating not having cell service as there seems to be a company there who supplies cell service but does not play nice with any other service provider. The prairies have beautiful roads, beautiful camp sites and friendly folks abound. I suggest they build in time to stage and wait for good weather by the Rockies so when the weather is right, to jump on it and get over.