Trans-Canadian Corridor: Ontario to Saskatchewan
A dedicated four-day cross-country transit from Eastern Ontario to Northern Saskatchewan. This route prioritizes the Trans-Canada Highway, balancing long driving stretches with iconic Canadian Shield landmarks and major Prairie gateways.
Cardinal -> Sault Ste. Marie -> Thunder Bay -> Winnipeg -> Prince Albert
- Science North Big Nickel
- Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout
- The Forks
- Wasagaming
Leaving the Seaway for the North
Cardinal
Cardinal, Cardinal, Ontario, CA
Science North Big Nickel
Science North Big Nickel, Sudbury, Ontario, CA
Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CA
Rugged Shores of Lake Superior
The Wawa Goose
The Wawa Goose, Wawa, Ontario, CA
Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout
Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout, Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA
Prince Arthur's Landing
Prince Arthur's Landing, Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA
Crossing the Shield into the Prairies
Kakabeka Falls
Kakabeka Falls, Kakabeka Falls, Ontario, CA
The Forks
The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Exchange District
Exchange District, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
The Plains to the Northern Gateway
Wasagaming
Wasagaming, Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba, CA
Western Development Museum
Western Development Museum, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, CA
Prince Albert City Center
Prince Albert City Center, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, CA
- Watch for moose and deer during dawn and dusk, especially through the Canadian Shield segments.
- Be aware of the time zone change when crossing from Ontario into Manitoba (Eastern to Central).
- Gas stations can be sparse between Thunder Bay and Kenora; refuel whenever your tank is half empty.
- Day 1: 9h 29m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 2: 7h 42m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 7h 49m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 4: 9h 16m driving — plan rest stops