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Day 9: Jasper, AB to Terrace, BC

July 30, 2017 by Rita Fisher

When we decided on an extra day in Jasper, we knew that would mean a long day of driving today. Our ferry to Alaska leaves on August 1, so we knew we needed to make it to Prince Rupert by then. The drive was a little long, but it was pretty amazing to see the landscape change from the rocky terrain of Jasper to a bit of flat to the beginnings of the lush combination of rainforest and mountains in the Pacific Northwest.

Driving through Prince Edward

Other than that, the day was pretty uneventful. We learned a bit about the Yellowhead Highway along the way, before finally arriving in Terrace. We heard from a few people that the drive from Terrace to Prince Rupert was especially beautiful, and would therefore be a shame to drive at night, so we decided to spend the night in Terrace. We found an excellent Airbnb in Terrace, in a fairly residential neighborhood, but with everything we needed and more. A very nice kitchen to make dinner, plus some extra time in the morning to do laundry and get organized before we got on the ferry. 

Only a little over a day until we finally arrive in Alaska!

July 30, 2017 /Rita Fisher
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