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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.

4days
12stops
2749km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Sault Ste. Marie · Thunder Bay · Winnipeg — start in Cardinal, end in Prince Albert.

DAY01

Cardinal → Sault Ste. Marie

863 km · 9h 28m driving · long drive · Overnight in Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
  1. 09:00
    Cardinal· start
  2. 560 km · 6h 4m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Science North Big Nickel
  4. 303 km · 3h 24m
  5. 15:00
    Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront· overnight
DAY02

The Wawa Goose → Prince Arthur's Landing

687 km · 7h 28m driving · long drive · Overnight in Prince Arthur's Landing
  1. 09:00
    The Wawa Goose· start
  2. 226 km · 2h 33m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout
  4. 461 km · 4h 55m
  5. 15:00
    Prince Arthur's Landing· overnight
DAY03

Kakabeka Falls → Exchange District

705 km · 7h 45m driving · long drive · Overnight in Exchange District
  1. 09:00
    Kakabeka Falls· start
  2. 34 km · 30m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ The Forks
  4. 672 km · 7h 15m
  5. 15:00
    Exchange District· overnight
DAY04

Wasagaming → Prince Albert

494 km · 5h 24m driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Wasagaming· start
  2. 268 km · 3h 1m
  3. 12:00
    Western Development Museum
  4. 226 km · 2h 23m
  5. 15:00
    Prince Albert City Center
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Sault Ste. Marie / Thunder Bay · Nights 1-2
  2. Stay in Winnipeg · Night 3
Heads Up
  • 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
  • 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.