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The Trans-Canada Highway is actually a series of highways that string themselves across the country. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 32 km (20 miles) of the highway. There may be other camping areas available; please inquire locally. PR- is mileage from Prince Rupert, PG- is mileage from Prince George.
I've driven several sections of the Trans-Canada, in all different parts of the country, but even then its probably only around 25% of the route that I've driven. It certainly could be a nice route to do a cross country trip. Unlike a US interstate, the Trans-Canada is not a 4 lane freeway.
If you want to visit Vancouver, then just stay on the main highways 'til you get there. If you want to avoid Vancouver, leave I-5 at Bellingham and take WA-539/BC-13 to the Trans-Canada Highway, Rte. 1 (TC-1) to Hope BC. From there it's either stay on the Trans-Canada (scenic but longer and slower) or BC-3/BC-5 (toll) to Kamloops.
The Calgary route is longer, but Banff and Jasper are worth at least that much of a 'detour'. If you're looking to maximize your mountain scenic driving, you can strike out west from Jasper on the Trans Canada (AB-16/BC-16) through Prince George to Kitwanga and then north on BC-37 all the way up onto the Yukon.
You have many options for this trip: An 'all Canada' route that follows the Trans Canada highway through Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay and Sudbury. A US Interstate route that follows SA-39/US-52 down to I-94 to Chicago, I-90 to Boston, I-95 to Bangor, ME and finally ME-9/NB-1/NB-2/NS-104 to Sydney.
If you enter the park on the Trans-Canada Highway heading west from Calgary, the town of Banff is the first major landmark, a charming Alpine hamlet surrounded by lakes and mountains. Banff also has a hot springs resort open to the public. You can even rent a bathing suit if you've arrived unprepared!
The main highway across Canada is the Trans-Canada. Lots of info about things to do and see along the way can be found at www.transcanadahighway.com Fuel costs have been staying around 80 cents to $1.00 per litre across Canada. One US gallon is 3.8 litres. Therefore, 10 gallons is 38 litres.
I am looking into the idea of going on coast to coast road trip through both Canada and the USA for the fall of this year (September to October). My rough idea would be travelling from Vancouver to Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal, then heading down the east coast with stops in Boston, New York City, Wash DC and Florida.
There take WA-542 east to WA-9 north to the border at Sumas. Continue north just a short way on BC-11 to the Trans-Canada Highway (BC-1) east to Hope. If you're looking for a slower pace and to see some of the small towns, stay on the T-C, but if you're in a hurry you can take a toll road, the Coquihalla Highway (BC-5) north up to Kamloops.
K- is from Junction of Cassier with the Yellowknife. (For the Yellowknife Highway, see Camping Along the Trans-Canada Highway) Kitwanga Municipal Campground, Kitwanga Note: Campground does not have its own website. The campground was mentioned in The Milepost and verified with other websites. Bonus Lake Recreation Site, Stewart/Nass Camp, K-50.6