Trans-Canada Camping Trail
- Full route: Cardinal → Science North → Sault Ste. Marie Canal → Chutes Provincial Park → Wawa Goose → Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout → Prince Arthur's Landing → Trowbridge Falls → Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park → Husky the Muskie → The Forks Market → Birds Hill → Margaret Laurence Home → Western Development Museum → Prince Albert Historical Museum → Prince Albert National Park
North Shores and River Rapids
Depart early from Cardinal to begin the trek across Ontario. After a visit to the interactive science center in Sudbury, continue west to the historic canal. 08:00 Cardinal: start the journey heading northwest through the Ottawa Valley. 13:00 Science North ⭐: explore the snowflake-shaped science center perched on the edge of Ramsey Lake. 16:30 Sault Ste. Marie Canal: walk across the historic emergency swing bridge and see the world's first electrically operated lock. 18:30 Chutes Provincial Park: set up camp along the Aux Sables River, known for its waterfalls and hiking trails. Tonight stay: Chutes Provincial Park — scenic riverside camping.
Cardinal
Cardinal
Science North
Science North
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Chutes Provincial Park
Chutes Provincial Park
Superior Vistas and Giant Views
Drive the spectacular Highway 17 along Lake Superior's coast, stopping for iconic roadside monuments and panoramic viewpoints. 09:30 Wawa Goose: take a photo with the giant steel goose overlooking the highway. 13:00 Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout ⭐: pay respects at this monument offering a commanding view of Thunder Bay and Sleeping Giant. 15:30 Prince Arthur's Landing: enjoy the waterfront park in Thunder Bay with its public art and harbor views. 17:30 Trowbridge Falls: arrive at this forested park on the Current River for an evening by the rapids. Tonight stay: Trowbridge Falls — peaceful woodland camping near the city.
Wawa Goose
Wawa Goose
Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout
Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout
Prince Arthur's Landing
Prince Arthur's Landing
Trowbridge Falls
Trowbridge Falls
Waterfalls and Prairie Gateways
Witness the "Niagara of the North" before crossing the provincial border into the expansive Manitoba prairies. 09:00 Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park ⭐: view the 40-meter high falls from the accessible boardwalks. 13:30 Husky the Muskie: stretch your legs in Kenora by this 40-foot tall sculpture of a muskellunge. 16:30 The Forks Market: explore the historic meeting place of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in Winnipeg. 18:30 Birds Hill: head just north of the city to the rolling hills and oak forests of this provincial park. Tonight stay: Birds Hill Provincial Park — wide-open spaces and prairie trails.
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Husky the Muskie
Husky the Muskie
The Forks Market
The Forks Market
Birds Hill
Birds Hill
Literary Roots and National Forests
Travel north through the agricultural heartland toward the boreal forest and the historic gateway to the north. 10:00 Margaret Laurence Home: visit the childhood home of the famous Canadian author in Neepawa. 13:00 Western Development Museum: explore the "Boomtown" street and agricultural history in Saskatoon. 16:00 Prince Albert Historical Museum: reach the final destination, a former fire hall overlooking the North Saskatchewan River. 18:30 Prince Albert National Park: drive north into the park to settle into a campsite among the spruce and aspen trees. Tonight stay: Prince Albert National Park — deep wilderness camping to conclude the trip.
Margaret Laurence Home
Margaret Laurence Home
Western Development Museum
Western Development Museum
Prince Albert Historical Museum
Prince Albert Historical Museum
Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park
- Day 1: 12h 6m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 2: 10h 11m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 8h 31m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 4: 10h 45m driving — plan rest stops