How long do you reckon you would need to drive across Canada ?

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   freecampingaussieposted 11 years ago

   How long do you reckon you would need to drive across Canada ?
   
   I am trying to work out air tickets and we would love to drive across from New York to Seatle where our cruise goes from going in and out of Canada as well .
   Would 2-3 weeks be enough to see a reasonable amount ?

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   cam8510posted 11 years ago

   It depends.  Are you sightseeing across Canada or just trying to get from east to west?  If the latter, then drop down into the US and use the highways.  From what I understand, that is the fastest way.  Using i 94, 3880 miles from Halifax,NS to Vancouver, BC about 55 hours.  Transfer Canada highway is 5000 miles and roughly 70 hours.

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      freecampingaussieposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      We want to enjoy sightseeing along the way not just rush on highways . Wondered if 3 weeks was a decent amount of time to enjoy a few places along the way .

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      cam8510posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I added a little to the first comment.  If you drove straight through it would take three days.  So, three weeks gives you tons of sightseeing time.  http://wikitravel.org/en/Trans-Canada_Highway

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   nightwork4posted 11 years ago

   if you just go to places that the TransCanada highway pass through, 3 weeks is not bad. if you want to see most of Canada, it will be impossible .

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   TheKatsMeowposted 11 years ago

   I know a few people who have driven across Canada. I say your estimate of 2-3 weeks is pretty accurate.

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      freecampingaussieposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks - We realise we wont see everything but at least enjoy some beautiful sights of Canada

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