the first days of vanlife in canada | 🇨🇦 part i

I left the USA 🇺🇸 ➡ 🇨🇦

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[annauncharted]

PLZ READ: Before anyone asks where the camp spot in Canada is…just know that I left enough clues throughout the video for you to figure it out with a little bit of research. (think of it like a lil scavenger hunt)

ALSO: There still be tons o bots and spammer-scammers out there. Do not fall for them! I will never, would never, message a person offering or asking for money/prizes/etc or any sort of incentive to chat with me on another app/txt like telegram/whatsapp etc. (I don’t have an unlimited data plan in Canada to stay on top of em all ;P)

[onwardbound]

I don't normally tear up watching these videos, but wow. Seeing my beautiful country through someone else's eyes for the first time is always such a joy. Welcome to Canada!

[jeevjagostudios]

Anna's Words of Wisdom: "I don't know what I'm doing. But I know what I'm trying to do. And that's what's important." You're so right about that! Evidenced by the stunning lakeside spot you found. Thanks for sharing your journey. Looking forward to the next installment . . .

[ranel]

Our favorite Canadian van lifers are Forestry Forest and Amanda from Tidelines to Alpines. They both spend a great deal of their time in British Columbia. They are good people! Another one to follow is Steve Wallis. He isn't a van lifer but he camps in BC and Alberta a lot! Have fun!

[LovetalkswithRockie]

Yup BC is absolutely beautiful! I've been all over the world but so glad I live here ! There is so much for you yet to discover too. If you head north it gets even more beautiful!

[PazmanBC]

Before you leave BC you must come back westward & go to Vancouver Island, Ucluelet & Tofino on our farthest western coast. The beaches & scenery is amazing! Don't miss it! You will love it!

[shaunparreno]

Just a warning about the weather in Canada. if you do go to the prairies (Alberta, SASK) in mid-October. The temperature usually drops to frost level in the evening, and it can get really cold fast. The bone chilling temperatures will not occur until December usually. Just make sure you have all season tires. Winter tires are HIGHLY recommended. Enjoy Canada and enjoy the trees changing color.

[Caladaster]

Anna, I hope you find your way to Vancouver Island before it starts getting too cold and the snows appear. It's beautiful here right on the coast almost all year round.

[JenSwarbrick]

Welcome to Canada!
I don't know how long you'll be here but I hope you enjoy every minute.
It truly is a beautiful country!

[TC-ycdm]

years ago i went camping above eastern WA in Canada and it was so clean and beautiful and no litter at all.

[PazmanBC]

I love the format of this video where she shows everything as it happen in chronological order vs the ones where it's more like commentary & she recaps her week through flashback clips.

[beebeeNcee]

I have hopes that you will run in to Foresty Forest & Rocko!

[davida]

No way! I’m heading to Canoe River this week. It’s so funny we’re doing the reverse trip. Safe travels here. I’d say follow the advice about going to Vancouver Island when the weather gets colder. You don’t want to be trapped with snow. ✌️

[tipytipytipy]

It’s clear Canada makes you ecstatic. You just radiate happiness the whole time. And then the drone shot, casually made from your Sub board. You are a force of nature!

[bradpatrick]

Canada is full of mystery too. They say the Mother Lode is way up there in BC near the Yukon. Old gold mines, each with a perilous tale to tell. All of those misty, hidden valleys and mountain tops. The clear lakes without a soul around. And don't forget bigfoot. He dwells in those mountains. Tribes of them. People disappear all the time in those forests. Wish I was there. Love your vids!

[shellygiles]

Hope you picked Banff or Jasper next! Enjoy our gorgeous country. So enjoyed what has caught your eye so far. Every province in Canada truly has its own gems..many hidden.. Enjoy exploring and finding each one lovely lady 🙂

[Hakliva]

Ohhh girl! Welcome to Canada!
I'm a manitoba girl over here and travel in my Soul when I can! I had a little over 2 weeks in August to get my butt over to Abbotsford for an event, explore, and get my butt back! There is a little spot near revelstoke that I SOOO wanted to stay, but I had to get further east before I passes out... because of my tight time frame, I don't get the luxury of enjoying at a leisurely pace... perhaps one day... but this spot had a nice free campground, creek side... a smiling tree stump(not kidding) and a short hike to a waterfall. I shared your very reaction to BC only a few months ago! What I wouldn't give to have lived my life differently up until this point so that I could travel in my car more... but for now I enjoy it while I can... live vicariously through all of you amazingly inspiring van lifers while I can't... and work my butt off to try and get to a better position to be able to travel more in a few years! Can't wait to see your Canadian travels!

[mirandafolland]

Welcome to my home province Anna! This has been the most enjoyable video I've seen for a very long time. I'm so glad you love your visit so far. I agree that it is such a great country for solo van life! Enjoy.

[margoburns]

Now you know why the sign at the border said "best place on earth". I love living in BC and find new places every year to boondock. Look forward to seeing your next stop. Great filming in this one!

[maryneufeld]

Welcome to Canada and to our beautiful province BC. Enjoy and stay safe