Dylan
me and 5 other friends are considering going camping in British Collumbia (or jasper Alberta) and are wondering if it is possible to get a more private campgrounds. we were thinking of literally camping in the woods instead of an rv park or anything. it would be amazing if it was by a beach but perfect of it were by the ocean (if we pick BC) we are going for a week and are all 18 so we arent packing loads of cash (but we will each have about $200 to spend on campground) if possible list all sites you can. please and thank you :)
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Start here http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/map.html These are inexpensive Government parks.
Most land belongs to someone. If you are well behaved and polite you can ask if you find a nice place you may get a spot for free from the land owner. RESPECT their generosity so others can enjoy in the future.
http://www5.hellobc.com/brochures/
This is an excellent guide for camp grounds in Alberta. Go to the bottom of page They will MAIL you a copy
http://travelalberta.com/Trip%20Essentials/Vacation%20Guides.aspx
You will need to have more money to cross the border and proper Identification
There are restrictions on foods you can bring across both ways may just want to shop for groceries on each side of the border. Budget$50-$100 per day for food gas and so on.It is not necessary to CARRY CASH you can use your bank card check on what the fee is to use it in Canada. Travelling away from the border area you should use Canadian money best place to exchange is at a bank. You can do this before you cross or after. Probably cheapest at YOUR bank. Bring a CREDIT CARD for EMERGENCIES Check your cell phone plan for the cost of using your phone in Canada. LIMITED service in some mountain areas.
http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html
Enjoy your visit. Look on you tube many videos of B.C. and Alberta
Edit you can have alcohol in Alberta if you are 18 but not in B.C.
Start here http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/map.html These are inexpensive Government parks.
Most land belongs to someone. If you are well behaved and polite you can ask if you find a nice place you may get a spot for free from the land owner. RESPECT their generosity so others can enjoy in the future.
http://www5.hellobc.com/brochures/
This is an excellent guide for camp grounds in Alberta. Go to the bottom of page They will MAIL you a copy
http://travelalberta.com/Trip%20Essentials/Vacation%20Guides.aspx
You will need to have more money to cross the border and proper Identification
There are restrictions on foods you can bring across both ways may just want to shop for groceries on each side of the border. Budget$50-$100 per day for food gas and so on.It is not necessary to CARRY CASH you can use your bank card check on what the fee is to use it in Canada. Travelling away from the border area you should use Canadian money best place to exchange is at a bank. You can do this before you cross or after. Probably cheapest at YOUR bank. Bring a CREDIT CARD for EMERGENCIES Check your cell phone plan for the cost of using your phone in Canada. LIMITED service in some mountain areas.
http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html
Enjoy your visit. Look on you tube many videos of B.C. and Alberta
Edit you can have alcohol in Alberta if you are 18 but not in B.C.
Any tips for roadtripping in BC?
Lynnea
So I lived on Vancouver Island for 8 months a year ago and now another friend and I are going to visit friends. We are from the prairies so we are making our way across the mainland to get to the island. Do you have any tips for travelling in BC in the summer? Or any hidden gem restaurants/camping sites? We will definitely need to camp out between Alberta and Vancouver somewhere, any suggestions? Thanks!
Answer
Take highway 3 across the southern portion of BC. It's less busy, has less big truck traffic, just as scenic as the Trans-Canada, and it seems to have more to look at since you pass through a lot of small towns, some of which have interesting history.
Without knowing roughly where you plan to stop, it's hard to suggest where to stay. There are excellent campgrounds all over the place. I haven't been there yet, but a friend of mine camped at this place a couple of years ago and had a blast. Toad Rock Campground, north of Nelson.
One of my favourite spots to stop is the municipal campground in Midway BC. Not very private(unless you get there early and snag the very end spot), because it's really just a strip of lawn, but it's in a pretty spot along the river, has showers if I remember right, and it's cheap. Very quiet; no partying, like most campsites. But there is a tiny pub a few steps away.
Greenwood is a cool place to stop for a coffee or an ice cream cone.
General tips? Make sure your cooling system is in good shape, and fill up with gas any time your tank is at half or below and you pass a gas station.
Take highway 3 across the southern portion of BC. It's less busy, has less big truck traffic, just as scenic as the Trans-Canada, and it seems to have more to look at since you pass through a lot of small towns, some of which have interesting history.
Without knowing roughly where you plan to stop, it's hard to suggest where to stay. There are excellent campgrounds all over the place. I haven't been there yet, but a friend of mine camped at this place a couple of years ago and had a blast. Toad Rock Campground, north of Nelson.
One of my favourite spots to stop is the municipal campground in Midway BC. Not very private(unless you get there early and snag the very end spot), because it's really just a strip of lawn, but it's in a pretty spot along the river, has showers if I remember right, and it's cheap. Very quiet; no partying, like most campsites. But there is a tiny pub a few steps away.
Greenwood is a cool place to stop for a coffee or an ice cream cone.
General tips? Make sure your cooling system is in good shape, and fill up with gas any time your tank is at half or below and you pass a gas station.
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