E1: Vanlife in Canada Day One: Border Crossing Drama & Shuswap Lake - Heading to the Rockies!

My trip to the Canadian Rockies in September was absolutely INCREDIBLE! This is the first episode of an entire series I filmed while I was there. I spent 11 days exploring Glacier, Yoho, Icefields Parkway, Banff, and Canmore. It was a glorious experience that I will never forget and I can't wait to share it ALL with you!

Stay tuned for the next episode where Rue and I explore Glacier NP! 🇨🇦

Thank you so much for your support.

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[sandrap]

Can’t believe they left
your van in such a mess! Poor sweet Rue stuck in that cage! She’s such a good girl! Great video!

[suitebabygurl]

oh my word! you passed my work! I have never seen The Agassiz turn off on anyone's channel, its such a small obscure little place! Gorgeous views headed up the canyon! Welcome to canada! You stopped in Merritt! My dad lived there for a few years, ! Shuswap is my childhood - my uncle lives there! The rainbow is such a good omen!

[mzomy]

My folks had a B&B in Sorrento - you passed right by and I think stopped on the beach there to view the rainbow. I used to work at the Salmon Arm Hospital as an RN. Very nice workplace.
We were in the Shuswap just before you to bury my Mom - the little church just west of the Sorrento town area. We stayed at the FINZ resort - was amazing right across from the lake - with a great restaurant there. Highly recommend.
Have fun!

[missseptvirgo]

Beautiful scenic views!! Thanks for taking us along!

[grayeagleswolves]

Hi Sarah & Rue I love seeing you both hope you enjoyed Canada

[karenwademan]

Your experience at the border was much like my mom’s was back around 1979/1980. She is Canadian born but got her American citizenship in 1978. We drove to see my grandparents in Syracuse, NY from our home in Florida. She then drove our van into Canada to go see her grandmother in Montreal. Well the agents at the border couldn’t fathom a married woman driving a van from Florida alone into Canada, so they knew there had to be something hidden that they needed to find. Mind you all she had with her was her suitcase. They emptied her suitcase and literally tore the inside of the van apart looking for drugs, door panels, walls, seats in the back, everything. And of course they didn’t put it back together, nor did they find what they were looking for.

[Jules]

Beautiful !!!! I’m glad you made it through the border, but I can’t believe they messed up your van like that…crazy. Be safe..Enjoy 🙏🏻🤗🥰

[GK]

Amazing rainbow you found! Fun time crossing. We’ve not experienced what you did going to/from Canada. Sounds like fun times ahead. Thanks for sharing.

[goatcheeta]

The most amazing rainbow the way it stretches over the water. The most vibrant one. Thanks.

[susanjackson]

I love traveling to Canada. I’m planning a trip to the Canadian Maritimes next year. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.

[CathyPinAZ]

Wow what a beautiful scenic route! That rainbow! ❤ I’m sorry you experienced that border crossing debacle. Welcome to Canada!🫣😞 Safe travels! 😊

[lindasteller]

Goodness! I'm heading to Canada and Alaska next Summer. I hope it's not so disruptive! That rainbow was intense. How lovely to experience such amazing beauty. ❤😊

[airstreamer]

I hate border crossing into Canada. We have had similar experiences. It is why we have been avoiding going there for quite awhile. How hard for Rue and you too. WOW. The rainbow is spectacular! That might make me more inclined to make the trek across the border. Good luck! - Michelle

[_negentropy_]

Yay welcome to Canada! I grew up near Banff/canmore. Not sure if you made it to Lake Louise…if not next time I recommend checking out a great hike called the big beehive. It’s been a while since I’ve been there but there was a lovely lakeside tea house part way up, and at the top the view is stunning and takes in all the lakes.

[thomasnie]

Dear Sarah, thank you for this wonderful video. This rainbow is soooo amazing.
From Germany all the love to you and - of course - Rue, what a beauty she is❤❤❤

[oldnavyvet]

What beautiful country, mountains, and rainbow.

[smallbore]

Welcome to Canada. I live in the North bay Ontario area.

[SVistagold]

What a beautiful video ! You’ve outdone yourself. Loved seeing the downtown area. 👍

[stan]

Such a beautiful trip, thank yall for sharing your adventure ❤

[karlyd]

🌈WOW!🌈
I'm so glad the rest of your trip got better after the border crossing hassle.
Looking forward to seeing what comes next!
❤Rue