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Cardinal to PA Move

A 4-day, dog-friendly drive from Cardinal, Ontario to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, keeping each day around a big-but-manageable travel push.

4days
13stops
3605km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Sault Ste. Marie · Thunder Bay · Brandon — start in Greater Napanee, end in Prince Albert.

DAY01

Depart → Sault Ste. Marie

1224 km · 15h 5m driving · long drive · Overnight in Sault Ste. Marie
  1. 09:00
    Depart· start
  2. 598 km · 5h 46m
  3. 12:30
    Greater Napanee
  4. 307 km · 3h 30m
  5. 15:30
    ⭐ Sudbury
  6. 320 km · 5h 49m
  7. 17:45
    Sault Ste. Marie· overnight
Accommodation
Sault Ste. Marie waterfront / north side of town
DAY02

Depart → Thunder Bay

705 km · 7h 59m driving · long drive · Overnight in Thunder Bay
  1. 08:30
    Depart· start
  2. 189 km · 2h 11m
  3. 11:00
    Lake Superior Provincial Park
  4. 38 km · 27m
  5. 14:30
    Wawa
  6. 478 km · 5h 21m
  7. 17:30
    Thunder Bay· overnight
Accommodation
Thunder Bay near the waterfront or west side
DAY03

Depart → Brandon

911 km · 10h 21m driving · long drive · Overnight in Brandon
  1. 08:30
    Depart· start
  2. 488 km · 5h 34m
  3. 11:30
    ⭐ Kenora
  4. 208 km · 2h 22m
  5. 14:30
    Winnipeg
  6. 214 km · 2h 25m
  7. 17:45
    Brandon· overnight
Accommodation
Brandon west side / Trans-Canada access
DAY04

Depart → Prince Albert

765 km · 7h 46m driving · long drive
  1. 08:30
    Depart· start
  2. 362 km · 3h 42m
  3. 11:00
    Regina
  4. 263 km · 2h 39m
  5. 14:15
    ⭐ Saskatoon
  6. 140 km · 1h 25m
  7. 16:45
    Prince Albert
Accommodation
Prince Albert
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 9h 16m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 7h 58m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 10h 21m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 7h 46m driving — plan rest stops
  • Book pet-friendly stays ahead for early August
  • keep proof of vaccinations handy
  • avoid leaving valuables visible in a packed vehicle
  • use every major fuel stop as a water-and-stretch stop for your dog too