What should I stock up on?
Alaska-bound later this month and wonder what household/grocery items to stock up on before I cross the Canadian border from NE WA. I will be driving up the AlCan and down the Cassiar. In other word...
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For those that watch their pennies...there are some stores that are cheaper overall than others. If you shop Safeway, you are at the high end. Same will be said for Save-On Foods. Look for Wholesale Foods. Also for Super-Value. These mentioned stores are common in the larger communities in BC. If you are buying meat..go to the meat area and look for the Price Reduced section. It will save you between 30 and 50% on what they have on the non-reduced shelf. There is a great Wholesale store in Smithers. On the right, as you roll thru town.
I make no apologies to those that drink or smoke. Our taxes are much higher on both items and you will be paying more for your fave beverage. But, for those that are just doing the best that they can..kinda stretching out the bucks, in BC, you will want to make your last shop in Smithers for fresh anything. There is a good store in Whitehorse for the pricing on fresh stuff along with all other products.
If you need truck or car parts in BC, watch for NAPA and Lordco. If you need something and the store doesn't have it, have it ordered and sent to another store up the road where you'll be in a couple days.
Canadian Tire is our big box, get most likely IT, there. Also good for auto stuff like oil and wipers, etc. COSTCO's last BC store is in Prince George. There are Wal-Marts all over but not all carry meat and veggies.
Gary Haupt
I make no apologies to those that drink or smoke. Our taxes are much higher on both items and you will be paying more for your fave beverage. But, for those that are just doing the best that they can..kinda stretching out the bucks, in BC, you will want to make your last shop in Smithers for fresh anything. There is a good store in Whitehorse for the pricing on fresh stuff along with all other products.
If you need truck or car parts in BC, watch for NAPA and Lordco. If you need something and the store doesn't have it, have it ordered and sent to another store up the road where you'll be in a couple days.
Canadian Tire is our big box, get most likely IT, there. Also good for auto stuff like oil and wipers, etc. COSTCO's last BC store is in Prince George. There are Wal-Marts all over but not all carry meat and veggies.
Gary Haupt
