City of Edmonton
On to Edmonton
314klm drive is an easy mornings drive out of the little town of Macklin and across the border into the state of Alberta. We are heading for the capitol city of this state, known as Edmonton. It has a population of about 850,000 people making it one of the largest cities in all of Canada. Its a BEAUTIFUL city, and we are in for a treat. Its time to jump back in time as we take an afternoon tour around "Fort Edmonton Park".
Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park2
In this cute little theme park where everyone is dressed in period dress, we get the unique chance to see what Alberta was like 200 years ago during white settlement, and further back to a time when the natives lived and ruled the provinces.
Fort Edmonton Park3
The Theme Park is full of little stores that are manned by historians dedicated to giving you an amazing real life experience of the 1800's. From what I read, they ARE NOT ALLOWED to break character. So by all means, ask them about WIFI, or where to get cans of Coke from.. They will look at you as if you're speaking another language!
Fort Edmonton Park4
There will be lots of entertainment from music, dancing, speeches and rides on olden-day horse drawn wagons.
Fort Edmonton Park5
Remember, they WONT break character! so I DARE you to ask them where you can charge your phone! i DARE you.
Fort Edmonton Park6
Oh and get ready, one of their tricks is to do a native dance in front of tourists, and the tourists who look like they are enjoying it the most, are taken by the indians and invited to dance with them. So perhaps its a good point to not smile as you watch them… I actually can't wait to dance with them! I mean lets face it, how many people do YOU know, danced with Native Americans?
Dawson Map
589klm from Edmonton is the famous "Dawson Creek". And i think its the perfect place to put down our swags and head for the local bar, where we can enjoy some warmth from the cold northern winds.
To Dawson Creek
Does it get any better than this? Look at this hiway that runs through the most beautiful country you've ever seen. Just perfect.
welcome sign
Dawson Creek township
What a beautiful one street town.
Bar
Oh I can just taste the bourbon they'll be pouring me as I sit indoors and stay warm.
Fort Nelson
After a cold night in Dawson Creek we drive 589kilm to Fort Nelson. During this part of our drive, the Rocky Mountains will be on full display to our left and lots of animals frequent this part of the "Alaska Hiway"
The Rocky Mountains
From the Alaska Hiway, the view is spectacular.
Wildlife
Again from the hiway as we head for Alaska
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