Route Questions Ak to Wa State (Sumas)
Headin out from ANC next week. Wondering about portions of the route. Looking for safe and fast routes. 1. When I get to Charlie Lake via Canadian Hwy 97, do I continue on 97 or do I take 29 unt...
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Read this RCMP webpage for info about bringing your firearms into Canada
Firearm Users Visiting Canada
Another good resource from the Canada Border Services Agency
Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices
For the route south, this time of year we'd choose the Alaska Highway all the way south to Dawson Creek, then south on Hwy 97 to Cache Creek, then continue south on Hwy 1 through the Fraser Canyon into the Lower Mainland.
Highway 29 is narrower than the Alaska Highway with many more hills and steep grades and doesn't save any time over AK Hwy and Hwy 97.
Keep in mind many lodges and gas stations are closed for the season, so keep on the top half of your tank. In spring 2012 before places had opened for summer we were a bit low on fuel arriving at Toad River, where the phone lines were down so there was no credit or debit cards being processed. Cash only. Keep a few dollars in your pocket ... enough to fill up if needed.
Firearm Users Visiting Canada
Another good resource from the Canada Border Services Agency
Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices
For the route south, this time of year we'd choose the Alaska Highway all the way south to Dawson Creek, then south on Hwy 97 to Cache Creek, then continue south on Hwy 1 through the Fraser Canyon into the Lower Mainland.
Highway 29 is narrower than the Alaska Highway with many more hills and steep grades and doesn't save any time over AK Hwy and Hwy 97.
Keep in mind many lodges and gas stations are closed for the season, so keep on the top half of your tank. In spring 2012 before places had opened for summer we were a bit low on fuel arriving at Toad River, where the phone lines were down so there was no credit or debit cards being processed. Cash only. Keep a few dollars in your pocket ... enough to fill up if needed.
