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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
16stops
Day 1: Ontario lakeshore to the Soo
4 stops
Depart
08:00
North Bay Waterfront Park
12:30
Chutes Provincial Park
16:30
Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Boardwalk
17:45
Day 2: Superior shoreline day
4 stops
Depart
08:00
Agawa Rock Pictographs
10:30
Wawa Goose Monument
13:30
Terry Fox Monument
17:00
Day 3: Into Manitoba prairie
4 stops
Depart
08:00
Dryden Laura Howe Marsh Trail
11:00
Husky the Muskie, Kenora
13:30
The Forks
17:30
Day 4: Manitoba to Prince Albert
4 stops
Depart
08:00
Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming area
11:00
Yorkton City Centre Parkland stop
14:30
Prince Albert
17:45
Heads Up
- 1. book pet-friendly stays early for August
- 2. ask about pet fees before paying
- 3. keep vaccination records handy
- 4. pack a separate "first night" tote
- 5. use a seat cover/crate setup so the dog's space stays consistent across all four days
- 6. Day 1: 8h45 driving — plan rest stops
- 7. Day 2: 8h driving — plan rest stops
- 8. Day 3: 8h driving — plan rest stops
- 9. Day 4: 8h30 driving — plan rest stops