Driving The Alaska (Alcan) Highway - What it's really like!

In this video, I provide Tips for driving the Alaska Canada Highway, also known as the Alcan. The first few minutes cover important tips on what to pack, then the videos start playing to show you what it's REALLY like to drive through Canada to AK (trip starts from Washington). Thank You for keeping the comments respectful.


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[realalaskaliving]

This video covers the drive from the north Washington Border, along the Alaska Highway through British Columbia (BC) and Yukon Territory in Canada to the town of Tok, Alaska - and also details the direction to get to the official end of the Alaska Highway in Delta Junction, which is a few hours from Tok. Thank you for keeping comments respectful. I put a lot of work into making this video from two previous trips through Canada.

[YazzieL]

I appreciate this video. I'm planning for Alaska June 2025. I have the milepost and most of the emergency kit items. As a new solo traveler this trip is a memorial trip for my husband who passed in March. Videos like this really build my confidence in driving almost 4, 000 miles.

[vonrock]

My Dad was a semi driver in the 50’s, Seattle to Anchorage, he took me in 59’. 800 miles of gravel road an 9 pilot cars. The most beautiful world I’ve ever seen.

[denisfrancine]

I drove the ALCAN Highway in 1992 and I see that all the towns are much bigger now. Just loved my trip, A dream come true. Thanks for the updates!

[darrenkerns]

Outstanding video. My wife and I along with our mini schnauzer are thinking about driving to Alaska next June. You provided a lot of great information I needed to know. Thank You!!

[mreppen]

Better video than most. My wife and I did Anchorage to Orange County, California in August 2018. Took us 19;days. We took our time. Glad you gave more respect to Canada to most other similar YouTube videos.

[brendaakamscraftprincess]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. My husband and I will be driving the ALCAN highway July 2025. His bucket list item. I have been a bit nervous, but this video has really helped me.

[NursMan]

Thanks for your video. It will be useful on my trip to Seqard

[VictorSabater-sf]

Thank you for the informative vid. I will be traversing the Alcan southward for my bucket list road trip to the East Coast. Great job for pointing out the highlights.

[mimi]

Thanks for doing this and bringing back some wonderful memories to this legally blind Old lady. Lived up North in BC and Yukon in my younger days. Take care and again thanks so much. Smiles from Mimi

[ThroughMyLens]

I rewatched the video as I just finished mapping out my stops. Appreciated the information again and seeing some of the spots after reading about them! You guys drove the route very fast, I am impressed by how much driving you did

[KenjiYama]

Thank you for such a great video. I am encouraged to drive up to Alaska after viewing your video.😎

[MrFrostify]

Im planning to move to Alaska summer 2025. Been stuck in the lower 48 for to long. Everything about Alaska amazes me, so majestic. So much nature, so much wildlife and serenity outside cities. I won't go unprepared, im aware Alaska is not like the lower 48. Being unprepared can be life threatening, however.. Alaska has been and always will be the final destination. Thank you for sharing this video.

[robyng.]

My husband & I really enjoyed your video. We live in the South of the lower 48, but have been to Alaska many times. It’s one of our most favorite states! Btw, you have the most soothing voice!

[jamesmoore]

In October 1988 my wife, me and our 2 cats drove from Mississippi (just graduated AF Tech school) to Anchorage in our 1087 Honda CRX (small car). We drove up the Cassiar highway. No cell phones, no gps back then. Just our Rand McNally road map. It was awesome. Drove back to Washington state 6 years later taking the same route. Made it from Anchorage to Spokane Washington in only 3 days. Those were very long 3 days of driving.

[old-moose]

I lived in Fort Nelson for 17 years and had relatives in western Oregon and Washington; so this was a real trip down Memory Lane. Thanks so much.

[outlawofga]

We made this trip in 66. My dad was in the Union and we was always traveling. This was a real adventure and something to see. A great trip for sure. A lot nicer and easier today then back then.... thanks for sharing

[Santhoshck-uhpl]

I am from India. A feeling that I am driving the car!. No boring feeling. Good back ground music too. Thankyou.

[jimbarlow]

Hello Alaska Living!
Loved your vid! And I admire how you stayed calm during the no- gas situation.
Very well put together. Held my attention the whole way thru.
And those are great songs... especially the the one that starts with whistling!
Thank you very much!

[robertayres]

Very Informative and Expertly Thank you 🙏