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Cardinal to Prince Albert

A slow-ish 4-day drive with your dog from Cardinal, ON to Prince Albert, SK, keeping the big pushes around the 8-hour mark and avoiding any late-start sightseeing.

4days
13stops
DAY01

Depart → Sault Ste. Marie

Overnight in Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Boardwalk
  1. 08:00
    Depart· start
  3. 12:30
    North Bay Waterfront Park
  5. 16:30
    ⭐ Chutes Provincial Park
  7. 17:45
    Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Boardwalk· overnight
Accommodation
Sault Ste. Marie waterfront area
DAY02

Depart → Terry Fox Monument

Overnight in Terry Fox Monument
  1. 08:00
    Depart· start
  3. 10:30
    ⭐ Agawa Rock Pictographs
  5. 13:30
    Wawa Goose Monument
  7. 17:00
    Terry Fox Monument· overnight
Accommodation
Thunder Bay north/waterfront side
DAY03

Depart → The Forks

Overnight in The Forks
  1. 08:00
    Depart· start
  3. 11:00
    Dryden Laura Howe Marsh Trail
  5. 13:30
    ⭐ Husky the Muskie, Kenora
  7. 17:30
    The Forks· overnight
Accommodation
The Forks / Exchange District edge
DAY04

Depart → Prince Albert

  1. 08:00
    Depart· start
  3. 11:00
    ⭐ Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming area
  5. 14:30
    Yorkton City Centre Parkland stop
  7. 17:45
    Prince Albert
Accommodation
Prince Albert near your new home or south/central area
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 8h45 driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 8h30 driving — plan rest stops
  • book pet-friendly stays early for August
  • ask about pet fees before paying
  • keep vaccination records handy
  • pack a separate "first night" tote
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