RV Across Canada Halifax-Vancouver
Hi, My first experience with RV travel South Island New Zealand. I'm planning RV across Canada begin from Halifax to Vancouver. Really need advises and tips to get my dream become reality. 1. How mu...
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To rent in Halifax and drop off in Vancouver you will probably need a national rental firm. Cruise Canada, Canadream, Fraserway are some that come to mind. There may be others. It will be very expensive, watch the mileage charges and other add ons. Depending on timing there may be problems with availability.
I would suggest the smallest vehicle you could be comfortable with, preferably a b class (van) both for ease of driving and fuel economy.
Your time period is short, as others have pointed out, but if that is what you have or can afford so be it. You could shorten your trip by dropping down into the United States on some segments.
All regions have their attractions, I will deal with the third segment as that is what I am more familiar with.
From a scenery aspect I would drive through from Thunder Bay to the Rockies and spend your time in Western Alberta and British Columbia. There are things to see along the way but with your limited time frame I think this will give you the maximum enjoyment unless you have specific interests you have not told us about.
You might consider branching north on highway 16 in Manitoba and going through Saskatoon & Edmonton rather than going to Calgary. It is a little further and you do angle back going north to south on the Icefield Parkway. The benefits in my opinion are that 16 is a little more scenic that #1 and when you get into B.C Highway 1 through the Rogers Pass is more scenic than # 5 Valemount to Kamloops. On the other hand #5 is a very easy drive.
In my opinion the Jewel of this whole segment is the Icefield Parkway and in particular the Lake Louise area. I would for sure save a day for Lake Louise and visit such areas as Takakkaw Falls, Morraine Lake and perhaps a hike to Lake Agnes or Plain of six Glaciers.
When you get further into B C you have the option of driving through the Okanagan Valley and taking highway 3 to the coast. This is very pretty but will add up to a day and mileage to your trip. A second option is the Fraser Canyon #1 which will add at least a couple of hours depending on stops. The quickest and least interesting is the Coquhalla #5 south of Kamloops. Hope this helps somewhat.
I would suggest the smallest vehicle you could be comfortable with, preferably a b class (van) both for ease of driving and fuel economy.
Your time period is short, as others have pointed out, but if that is what you have or can afford so be it. You could shorten your trip by dropping down into the United States on some segments.
All regions have their attractions, I will deal with the third segment as that is what I am more familiar with.
From a scenery aspect I would drive through from Thunder Bay to the Rockies and spend your time in Western Alberta and British Columbia. There are things to see along the way but with your limited time frame I think this will give you the maximum enjoyment unless you have specific interests you have not told us about.
You might consider branching north on highway 16 in Manitoba and going through Saskatoon & Edmonton rather than going to Calgary. It is a little further and you do angle back going north to south on the Icefield Parkway. The benefits in my opinion are that 16 is a little more scenic that #1 and when you get into B.C Highway 1 through the Rogers Pass is more scenic than # 5 Valemount to Kamloops. On the other hand #5 is a very easy drive.
In my opinion the Jewel of this whole segment is the Icefield Parkway and in particular the Lake Louise area. I would for sure save a day for Lake Louise and visit such areas as Takakkaw Falls, Morraine Lake and perhaps a hike to Lake Agnes or Plain of six Glaciers.
When you get further into B C you have the option of driving through the Okanagan Valley and taking highway 3 to the coast. This is very pretty but will add up to a day and mileage to your trip. A second option is the Fraser Canyon #1 which will add at least a couple of hours depending on stops. The quickest and least interesting is the Coquhalla #5 south of Kamloops. Hope this helps somewhat.
