Across British Columbia

Our drive from Jasper AB to Prince Rupert BC was pleasant and uneventful. The day was warm and clear with excellent views of the mountains. Shortly after leaving Jasper we crossed into British Columbia and began dropping out of the Rockies. In the span of about 15 minutes we saw three road-side black bears. Later in the day it began to cloud up and light rain began to fall. We searched for an internet source in Prince George, but failed. Finally at Lake Burns we found an open internet connection at the Visitors Center and checked our e-mail. Finding convenient wi-fi has continued to be a challenge in Canada since we abandoned our air data card. In the US most businesses, particularly fast food joints and motels have an unsecured connection. Not so in the parts of Canada we have visited so far. When we get into Alaska we can start using our air card again ... if we have cell service.

Our route largely followed the Fraser and Bulkley Rivers, which were both wide and swollen from the rains and snow melt. In many places the road was so low, it looked like we were below the level of the river. We were beginning to worry about flooding, but we had no problems. We spent the night in a rest area pull out with another RV and a couple of trucks. It was actually a very quiet night. The next morning we continued and stopped at another rest area. There we found a resident coyote. From his behavior it was fairly obvious that he hung out there, looking for handouts, or perhaps scavenging for scraps. About noon we arrived at Prince Rupert BC, were we would board the Alaska Marine Highway ferry the next morning. We made camp at the Kinnikinnick RV Park and Campground and rested and prepared for our voyage.