Andrew Namespetra's Travel Blog

Just another chilly night.  The wood we had we was sub-par - it smoked like a cigar and left us smelling like walking campfires for the rest of the day. That's okay because today we officially made it to the Okanagan Valley!  To celebrate, we went paddleboarding (my first time) in Kelowna on the Okanagan … Continue reading Day 13 – September 14, 2015

I should mention that last night, we met a wonderful couple from Germany, Lars and Katherine.  Our new friends shared their travelling experiences from Canada, chips and beer. Best of luck to them as they venture deeper into the Canadian Rockies! James and Matt served as tour guides again and took us to two natural … Continue reading Day 12 – September 13, 2015

Remember that family of caribou that was on the road yesterday? ... Well they decided to have a little sleep-over in the campground.  Needless to say, we had some company in the morning. To Kate's relief, we did not see any bears (yet...). After breakfast we had a long drive ahead of us - 230 … Continue reading Day 11 – September 12, 2015

It was a chilly night, sleeping at the foot of the glacier.  BUT it only got colder as we ventured out onto the Athabasca glacier itself. Legend has it that drinking the glacial run-off will make you 10 years younger... it sure feels good to be 13 again! Today, we were mesmerized by two waterfalls … Continue reading Day 10 – September 11, 2015

In the morning, we geared up at Mountain Equipment Co-op in downtown Calgary.  Fully prepared (haha) for adventures in the Rocky Mountains, we hit the road towards Banff National Park! Excitement started to build as we got our first glimpse of the Rockies from Highway 1. After a quick visit to the beautiful little town … Continue reading Day 9 – September 10, 2015

Hi everyone! My apologies for the delay - the last few days have been filled with action and adventure (as you will soon find) with no time left over for blogging. Let me get you up to speed... After speaking with other travelers at the campground, there was a general consensus that no visit to … Continue reading Day 8 – September 9, 2015

Today, I was awoken by the chilly prairie winds and the sound of freight trains rumbling close-by.  The hot fire and warm oatmeal were welcomed. Back on the road - we stopped briefly in Swift Current, SK at old friend Tim's for coffee, and then crossed into Alberta! If Adam is reading this, we passed … Continue reading Day 7 – September 8, 2015

The morning in Treherne was brisk - my light sleeping bag was not enough to block the prairie chill.  An early morning run was enough to get the heart pumping and sweat flowing. What followed was a long drive, passing through the open fields of the prairies under a big blue sky. We could not … Continue reading Day 6 – September 7, 2015

Groggy, and with back aching from a night in the car, we left Kenora and continued down Trans Canada Highway 17. Our moods brightened after we reached our first provincial border: Manitoba! Shortly afterward, we entered Winnipeg and met up with Janelle, my good friend and fellow Dalhousie alumnus.  Janelle guided us (my car) through … Continue reading Day 5 – September 6, 2015

Apple cinnamon oatmeal and a hot-shower - it was a great start to a long day of driving around the Lake Superior. At Terrace Bay, ON we unexpectedly found the Aguasabon Falls, a nice little detour: We reached Thunder Bay, ON  by dusk, saw the Sleeping Giant (barely visible in the fog) and paid our respects … Continue reading Day 4 – September 5, 2015