The AlCan
The ALCAN spans sections of Alaska, the Yukon , and BC
Gorgeous Scenery
Gorgeous Scenery
Gorgeous Scenery
Mountain sides, lakes, rivers, trees....there is so much to see on your journey!
Animals
Gorgeous Scenery
Gorgeous Scenery
Bison, Moose, Bear, Caribou and more.
Fun Attractions
Gorgeous Scenery
Fun Attractions
Fun attractions for everyone abound.
Liard Hot Springs
Liard Hot Springs Provincial Park
This outstanding park boasts a safe campground (within an electric fence to keep the bears out) clean, well kept spaces, a playground, ranger station with a small store, and the incomparable hot springs. The springs are safe for kids, as some sections have a lower temperature. The springs even include a fun section to adventure under fallen trees into a section carved into nature.
Watson lake signpost forest
Watson Lake Signpost Forest
The signpost forest was created in 1942 while the ALCAN was being constructed. It is a MUST SEE attraction and a great way to stretch your legs on a pitt stop from driving. It has over 77,000 signs posted. Stop, wander and check out signs from all over the world that have been left by other travelers. You can also add your own sign to be a part of this great tradition.
Whitehorse
Whitehorse & Takhini Hot Springs
Whitehorse is a great to either take a break from driving or to stay the night. The SS Klondike is a historic riverboat that you can tour located right on the famous Yukon River. Up the road from Whitehorse we did a detour to an awesome new spa that just opened it's doors at the Takhini Hot Springs called Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. It has a beautiful set up with pools to relax in, sauna rooms and a small cafe.
Wildlife along the road
So Many Animals!
We saw a lot of wild life along the ALCAN. The section we drove from Liard Hot Springs to Fort St. John was the best for seeing animals for us. We saw several herds of bison, black bear, caribou, deer and a hawk that day. Other days we saw moose and coyotes.
Quesnel
Check out the town of Quesnel
We stopped and spent the afternoon in Quesnel. We enjoyed the Farmer's Market, large playground and splash park and a local coffee place, The Den, by Moon Shine Coffee Roasters. It was a great place to slow down and enjoy a break from driving.