Driving the BEAUTIFUL Stewart-Cassiar Highway in British Columbia (+ Hyder, Alaska)!

It's time to head back down to the lower 48 for the rest of the year! On our way up to Alaska we drove the Alaska Highway through British Columbia, but for the way down we took a different route, the Stewart-Cassiar Highway. During our 4 days driving down the Cassiar Highway, plus part of the Yellowhead Highway, we saw stunning bright blue lakes and tons of mountains, learned about jade, camped by a lake, enjoyed some smaller towns, saw BEARS, and slept overlooking an insane glacier. It was one of the most memorable experiences of our summer!
Read our full guide to driving the Stewart-Cassiar Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/stewar...
Driving the Alaska Highway to or from Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska...
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:19 About the Stewart-Cassiar Highway
01:29 Kayaking and camping at Boya Lake
03:50 Back on the road (EPIC views)!
04:57 Visiting Jade City
06:40 Continuing south!
08:06 Camping at Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park
10:28 We’re heading back to…ALASKA!
11:05 Quick fuel update!
11:29 Turnoff for Stewart + Hyder
11:43 BEAR SIGHTING!
12:40 Bear Glacier
13:35 We’re back in Alaska!
15:03 The world’s BEST fudge!
16:28 Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site (Round 1)
18:38 Camping at the EPIC Salmon Glacier
22:39 Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site (Round 2)
27:53 Heading back into Canada
29:30 We saw another BEAR!
30:43 Cassiar vs. Alaska Highway
31:26 Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site
32:38 Highway of Tears
33:18 Witset Canyon
34:01 Hiking the Crater Lake Trail near Smithers
35:45 Bugwood Coffee in Smithers
37:28 Fraser Lake
38:03 We made it to Prince George
📍Locations in this vlog
Tā Ch'ilā Provincial Park (Boya Lake): goo.gl/maps/iBGPS6ZExaH9HDrY6
Jade City: goo.gl/maps/huVXWdckEFhxqwdw6
Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park: goo.gl/maps/KGux1Z4UkP24aHTJ8
Fudge in Hyder: goo.gl/maps/5chpYuFgZuq6hgSp6
Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/sp...
Salmon Glacier: goo.gl/maps/RgaFPkh41hdDfY2h6
Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site: goo.gl/maps/so1ib4YAwSXSW6Lv8
Witset Canyon: goo.gl/maps/YPim4EPzvRrZVFm88
Crater Lake Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/canad...
Bugwood Coffee in Smithers: g.page/Bugwood?share
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Read our full guide to driving the Stewart-Cassiar Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/stewart-cassiar-highway/ Driving the Alaska Highway to or from Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/ This video was filmed in early to mid September 2022. Keep Canada beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Watch more videos from Canada! kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM5Ezia234soDoJp0NIvtFSu Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/

[@bostonphotographer20]

We really like your installments, and your camera work is fantastic, but we have one small request: it would be cool at the beginning or end to put “filmed between Sept 12 and Sept 15” Just because of curiosity

[@Connected_ToTheVine]

The best travel videos on KZbin! Never disappointed!

[@julietyler4639]

Agree!!!!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

We love watching their videos on the big TV! It’s like watching National Geographic! ~Cara 😊

[@sichniranasinghesalgado3536]

Agreed🙌🏻

[@NomadLifeKiwi]

Yes, these guys are fast becoming my favourite KZbinrs!

[@TheAverageTourist]

You guys have really had an epic summer! Those bear sightings are lifetime memories for sure!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes it was the most epic summer ever! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Another epic video…the glacier, the never ending beautiful mountains, bears and bears eating salmon, fudge, cool looking jade, those campsites and it goes on and on…so many spectacular things in this video! We laughed when we saw Kona steal the firewood… OMGosh so funny! Loved Adam’s choppa comment and of course your fun dance moves! Keep traveling safe!❣️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was very epic! The bears and glacier were top notch!

[@jayr6563]

Amazing! You guys are killing it with this Alaska trip and I’m loving these places in Canada too! Please don’t ever stop ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

No end in sight! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@mountainmanwannabe9495]

Outstanding!

[@melodystals8683]

Unbelievable video!! I felt like I was right there with you in the all the excitement! All I can say is so blessed to be sharing this together 🙏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes thank you for watching!

[@glendasharp5057]

Such a spectacular trip with a gorgeous ending! Thank you for taking us along.

[@adelea6761]

Guys your videos are seriously the best! ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@pattysmith9892]

Don’t you just love the bears!! 🐻🐻🐻. We never get tired of seeing them in the Shenandoah!! I’ve hiked on the trails with many black bears! It never gets old. Love and respect them!❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're hooked on seeing bears now!

[@rebeccafigueroa6819]

Already back from Alaska?!? It feels like it was just yesterday that you were announcing your plans to go to Alaska. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! It was truly epic!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Time flies! Thanks for watching!

[@kimprocarione5473]

Mamma and babies! Score!!! And then you got to watch one fishing! Mind blowingly cool!

[@cavecreaturenorth4840]

It's always kinda weird but really cool to see Smithers in videos. As someone who was born (and spent many summers) there, It's absolutely wild to see places like Main Street in a vlog.

[@frankiethedrifters9973]

Always love your videos! Excellent job every time. 😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@bobwallis1757]

those bears!!!!!!! shot of a lifetime!!!!!!!

[@karenk2831]

Another beauty! Water is just gorgeous!! Drone footage is so fabulous! Love the views! Kona is having a blast too!!! Oh my goodness Momma and 2 babies!!!!! Lots of pretty kitty cats too! Take each adventure as it's on special place in time that you are blessed to experience and hold in your hearts and minds forever. SO FREAKING COOL THAT BEAR CATCHING A SALMON!!! Great footage, I mean fantastic!!!! Love the frolicking bear spotted in the water while driving along the road too! Wow such a treat! What a lovely lake you have! haha! Keep dancing y'all!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! It was a special piece of our journey!

[@shannoninalaska]

What gorgeous scenery!! 😍 I love Canada.... but especially BC.

[@UDKME313]

Not sure If y’all get paid for these videos but y’all should. I’m so happy y’all invited us into your travel journeys. Y’all inspired many trips. Btw shoutout to Kona😂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We do earn money through ads on KZbin for all of our videos, but only a handful are sponsored by the destination. We're happy to hear we've inspired some trips! That's one of our main goals

[@timmellis5038]

Congratulations on seeing the bears! Not to mention the bird's eye view you got of him.

[@rickyboy1947]

nice to see these two communites use this unique situation to their advantage for tourism

[@mcnater]

Ok that was an epic video...absolutely loved it. I think you need more bear footage though...that wasn't enough...lol....I kid, I kid. Smithers looked like an awesome stop and that crater lake drone footage was just great. You had some awesome weather there. All of these vids make me want to get up into Canada very soon. Great Arnold impression Adam as well...perfect end cap to the video series.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We'd love to find more bears! We'll keep looking! We had a blast in the north....we'll be back! 😜

[@claudiaserafin6868]

I totally agree with your comments on Hyder and the bears viewed from the boardwalk. I had the same reaction and at age 65 stated, “I saw the bears, I can die now”.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was awesome!

[@LongFlowAdventures]

I'm planning a big 2 or 3 month roadtrip for fall 2024 from Ohio up to Tuktoyaktuk, back through a lot of Alaska, BC and other areas. I ran across your videos on the area and have REALLY loved them! Thanks so much for taking the time to do the great content, fantastic video and production work, and then taking the time to chapter the videos and provide Google map links to the highlights. Not only is it fun to watch you two, it's making it easier for us to plan an epic trip of my own! Thanks!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers😊😊😊, WOW...WOW...WOW...Glaciers and big BEARS!! OMG I couldn't stop watching that awesome footage of that BEAR!! AMAZING GLACIERS...WOW!!! This was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The bears and glaciers were 😍😍😍

[@georgem7965]

Dear Adam and Kathryn, This is not a comment on this video per se although this one was great and beautiful. I've been following you for over a year, since about when you were going through Wyoming eastbound last year plus a few earlier videos. I have greatly enjoyed them and feel like I have gotten to know new friends. Interestingly enough, even though I have 40+ year of age on you I tend to think of you guys as contemporaries rather than "nice kids." I don't know if that says something about me, you, or both. I have lived a long and interesting life and don't plan on leaving anytime soon but I have realized that I don't have too many firsts or new experiences at this point. Watching you I have been able to experience a large number of firsts that I didn't expect to have and this has been a very good thing. My wife and I hope to follow at least some of your adventures and places where you have blazed the trail for us. So, a very sincere and hearty, thank you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is a very nice and kind comment, George! We really enjoyed reading that. We are very lucky and thankful we are able to share our journey so others can enjoy them in some way as well! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@robertapoirier3045]

My husband and I took that trip in 2018. Over 3 months and 15,000 miles. Thanks for the memories❤️❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's a wild ride! Thanks for watching!

[@mikecastles]

What a finish!! This one definitely deserves two thumbs up.

[@JimBobele]

Gorgeous weather, gorgeous views, gorgeous bears - That stretch must have been absolutely amazing. You are blessed ;-) Safe travels

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@jerrykeown753]

Today marks my 24th anniversary moving to Alaska. Traveling the Cassiar was probably the most memorable leg of my journey. Black bears feeding on the grass in the ditch!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow! That's incredible! The Cassiar is truly special

[@gunflintexplorer7071]

My wife, kid and myself travel the USA and watch tons of traveling vodeos to get a idea of what and where we want to go. Large majority of youtube posts are kinda blah! You two did a great job!! Keep on keeping on and thanks!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@suezellefrow2841]

Absolutely amazing! This was an awesome video! I have enjoyed your trip to Alaska and Canada. Thank you for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@imme.7106]

Your bear videos are the finest quality "bear eating salmon" videos that I've ever seen anywhere on youtube!. You guys were very fortunate to see them; but your photography was outstanding!. that was a lot of fun!.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@michellerichardson4200]

This has to be one of the most awesome videos ever!! It was slammed full of goodies! Runner had to be my fav! Seeing the joy on y’all’s faces was priceless!! I would have acted the exact same way!! Runner was beyond amazing and beautiful and epic all rolled into one grand life lasting moment/memory!!! Will miss Alaska w/ y’all!!! Thanks for the fabulous & momentous ride!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The bears and glaciers were awesome experiences! The Cassiar and BC are amazing places. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Absolutely fantastic. So lucky to see the grizzly and her cubs. 👍😊🇮🇪🇨🇦🇺🇲💙

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Amazing bear footage.🐻 Thank you both for bringing us along.👍😊🐻💙

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! It was awesome to see the 🐻🐻

[@Me-lb8nd]

I love her reactions to the scenery! She really appreciates everything.

[@michaelbecnel63]

That was a great ending to a wonderful Alaskan adventure.............Thanks for taking us along

[@jackielyons7665]

My husband and I anxiously await your new video releases and check KZbin every day to see if there's something new. We have seen many of your videos and first found your channel when we were planning our last Florence Italy trip. It's not just the beautiful places that you visit but how your love and commitment and pure joy of being together really come through on your videos. The way that you look at each other as you experience something new together is truly inspirational. We always feel like we are along for the ride, not just learning something from you both. Continue doing what you do and we cannot wait to see what your future holds for you; not just new videos, but where your popularity takes you on your journey. (We're betting on your own show on the Travel Channel because you are both so marketable! ) Stay safe, stay well and wave as you pass through Oregon again!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is a really nice and kind comment, Jackie! That means a lot to us. We are thankful and lucky we get to do what we do and can share it for others to enjoy as well. Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@maryspiering1205]

Epic, unforgettable, something to write about. The response to the bear was precious and oh so fantastic for the “icing on the cake” experience. Can’t wait for your journey through Washington and where ever else your amazing adventures take you ! Many hugs from your Oregon Buddy !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Mary!

[@danellunderwood7772]

I've been binge watching all your Alaska videos as I'm planning a trip for Summer, 2024. You guys have got me so excited!

[@wellsonwheels457]

Thank you for taking me there. 😊

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

What a beary good Alaskan memory this will be for years to come. Love both of your excitement beary much! hehe

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🐻😂

[@sheafan1971]

So glad you got to see Bears!

[@chrisgoldsby4103]

This was a "beary beary" good episode. So glad you got to see so many bears!! Thanks again!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🐻😀

[@prej1741]

So cute the bears!!! 🐻💕🧸

[@markchristianson8178]

Your so funny when you see bears we love it . Have a safe trip home glad you like are BC here !!!

[@joybird30]

Oh my goodness!! That bear footage is so freaking cool. I love it when they shake the water off. We have our trip booked for Katmai in August of 2024!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The bears were amazing! Woohoo! That's awesome!

[@garygus5966]

Wow and epic adventure thanks for taking me alone with you. You guys rock!

[@stargazer5073]

Both of you are the sweetest and most joyful people!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@Jonathan-io1fx]

Thank you for another great video and with great information. Two thumbs up! Can hardly wait to visit. Gotta love (and respect) The Bears! 😁

[@june_bot]

So awesome. As usual!

[@SchoandJo]

This was such a beautiful end to your Alaskan & Canadian summer! I'm so sad it's over not just for y'all but also for us to watch😢 I guess you'll just have to go back again one day! 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're always dreaming of Canada and Alaska!

[@joybeekingston6472]

Just spectacular!

[@joycemoses2411]

We will miss the Alaska/Canada views and adventures! The bears were awesome! THANK YOU for sharing your adventure with us!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We miss it too! 😭

[@anthonyvisor8880]

WOW!!! Wonderful video!!!!

[@jonathantower]

Great choice for the song playing over your experience with the bear. Very fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@jasonm7634]

Absolutely AWESOME!

[@angelacraw2907]

Incredible. Thank you for posting your wonderful adventures.

[@poges]

Great video. Love the scenery.

[@Drew-lu4vn]

The footage of Runner was incredible! Top notch camera action 👌

[@richardparrott7192]

I don't think I can BEAR to watch this video! Awesome stuff!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

😂🐻

[@jameswbullingtonjr4822]

amazing footage. thanks for sharing.

[@ashleymorehouse6855]

That glacier view was one of the coolest ever!! And that bear experience was amazing! Love these vids!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh man...we're still dreaming of that glacier and the bears!

[@dawnhannon6302]

Awesome!

[@dougmalm1107]

You two are living our dreams! Thanks for all your wonderful videos!

[@peterwuelfing]

Another great episode. Thanks.

[@PrincessePeiPei]

Such a feel good trip 🤩 thanks for sharing!

[@kathyg1754]

What an awesome adventure. Thank you for sharing it .

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thanks for the beautiful video. The fudge made my mouth water. I loved seeing the bears, and the one catching fish was amazing.

[@mlkriz1925]

Love all your videos but this one was epic!

[@axecuttimber8307]

Great Adventure of a lifetime !!!

[@jrlong3490]

Wow, beautiful scenery, and that Grizzly Bear in the creek eating Salmon was epic. Safe travels.

[@michaelpatterson9897]

Absolutely terrific. This is really stoking the wanderlust.....! Great job.

[@jvanschie942]

Thanks for the journey I will be there in july .all the best in the new year .

[@dennismacdonald2003]

Awesome just beautiful

[@mollybutcher5487]

Amazing videos!!!

[@kituwahband]

Nice scenery, another great hike...take care guys!! 👍👍

[@vinnyshrewsbury922]

Great video you guys!!! Very informative and fun!!!😎❤👍🤙

[@WildRoseHill]

I kinda think this was my favorite of the Alaska stops. I felt like I was right there !! It’s all so spectacular and I thank you so much for bringing to us.

[@TerryAnnOnline]

Love the bears.

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Fabulous!!!! Thank you so much for bringing us along this wonderful adventure. I thank you for the terrific production of your videos. Each video is better than the last and always completely enjoyable. Great wildlife! 🌻🐕🥰

[@charleshicks3492]

Absolutely stunning; remarkable, mind blowing; and then the bears//stunning, the whole trip was stunning;ecstatic that you took us along❤😎😎😎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩🤩🤩

[@josephwilson4074]

Always glad when I see a new video posted! Stay safe and God bless!

[@ernietoews2077]

Love your videos and your love of life is inspiring.

[@Ostrom38]

Making video in BC and Alaska! I loved all of the bears and the glacier view! So gorgeous! Safe travels to Chicago! We will see you when you get back. Hopefully some North Cascades! 😁

[@tracygarstka7137]

Love this! We are going to use your itinerary for our upcoming trip in September this year (2023)! Cant wait!!!!! This was so fun to watch!

[@arafatrahman4605]

Amazing content and unworldly places.Thank you so much for creating such great contents and sharing this epic adventures.

[@javiervega3238]

What an amazing video!! One of the best ones. When I thought Salmon Glacier was hard to beat, you showed the bears. Epic video. Thanks for Sharing!!

[@annette3488]

What a great way to end your AK series!! Loved seeing the grizzly chasing the salmon!! Safe travels on coming back to the lower 48!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@lockguy2652]

This some straight up National Geographic stuff!

[@aliciapotts3074]

It's been a blast traveling with you guys...thanks for sharing your adventures...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@brunnie]

Thank you so much for the complete series of adventures. The Cassiar looks to be a very interesting drive, and so glad you took it to show us what we might be missing. Until next time.. Travel safe.

[@amyheflin143]

You just keep on bringing the scenery! I have so enjoyed living vicariously through you guys this summer. Thank you for the wonderful trip. Can't wait to see where you'll take us next...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you, Amy!

[@travelingman21000]

I really enjoyed this video for the trip down memory lane. We did the Cassiar, Stewart and Salmon Glacier in 2015, seeing those bears up that close is thrilling!

[@crosscountrylife4253]

That’s hilarious Kona picked up that big piece of wood 😂love the views

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🤣 silly girl!

[@Jeshuaspeer]

You guys are by far my favorite adventurers out there with the best travel videos and views!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@robinlewis8654]

Your excitement and pure joy kept me smiling the entire video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

😃😍

[@christinehunter7238]

Another awesome video , Runner was so cool.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes he was!

[@AzulFyre]

So cool! You got stunning views and your campsite at the Salmon Glacier was epic THEN you got to see not one but 2 bears doing the salmon thing. Amazing!! I love the way you set up the story too, lol. Just scenary and then bam, a bear! So glad you two got to see him.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was the best way to up the trip up north!

[@maryl2224]

The joy on your faces seeing the bear - Runner - in the river was infectious. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@michaels8342]

You guys are in scenery overload..amazing! The drone footage is over the top and of course The Bears!! Thanks for the Adventure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!