It was quite a trip, covering over 12,000 kilometres. Despite the wild fires in Canada this year we were able to find super interesting routes in the more southern parts of the provinces and had amazing experiences with nature, animals, people and sights.

The small towns we visited in the prairies we delightful. The people in these towns were very friendly and their museums were remarkable. Many towns had wonderful aquatic facilities, playgrounds and parks for the children. The Manitoba Visitor Information Centre at the Ontario/Manitoba border was particularly helpful in providing lists and information of places to visit.

The more memorable museums and attractions on our trip were:

• Entomica insectarium in the Canadian Bush Plane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
• Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, MB
• The Dairy Museum of Manitoba in St. Claude, MB
• Second Chance Car Museum in Treherne, MB
• Alberta Birds of Prey Nature Centre in Coaldale, AB
• Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site in AB
• Bellevue Underground Mine in Bellevue, AB
• Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway in Kimberley, BC
• Ucluelet Aquarium in Ucluelet, BC
• Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre museum in Calgary, AB
• Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, AB
• RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, SK
• Assiniboine Park and Zoo in Winnipeg, MB
• Winnipeg Mint in Winnipeg, MB

Our favourite places to stay included:

• Wild camping in Nimpkish Lake Recreational area in BC
• Wild camping on Lake Superior north of Sault Ste. Marie, ON
• Victoria Park Campground in Souris, MB
• Falcon Lake campground in Manitoba

The iOverlander app was invaluable in finding cool places to camp at.

All the provinces we visited were beautiful and had their unique character. They impressed on us the vastness and diversity of Canada. We can’t wait for our next road trip – maybe eastern Canada again next?