2 YEARS OF VAN LIFE LED US HERE (driving across Canada in 3 days)

[@JimmyandNatalie]

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[@brendalisoway4419]

Being from Saskatchewan, the trans Canada highway does not show the true beauty of our province. It's majestic with tons of lakes, forests and of course prairies. 🇨🇦

[@jacquelinebonneau5102]

You're so right.

[@DebDeBoop]

Very right and lots to see and do! You just missed it all,no big waterall but some other beautiful sights.

[@juliohur4001]

And Joni Mitchell!

[@privatename8228]

I love Saskatchewan! When I drive across Canada from the east coast to the west coast, and I hit Sackatchewan and those beautiful prairies and endless skies, I'm in my happy place!

[@rick_ehm6752]

Nothing like a golden wheat field or an cloudless night sky with a couple billion stars. There is beauty, a person just has to look for it. And yes the Trans Canada highway is a little monotonous.

[@robertpearson8798]

It’s recommended that when walking in bear country you wear small bells to warn the bears that you’re coming. If you come upon any bear scat you can identify what kind of bear it is by the contents of the scat. Black bear scat usually contains a lot of small seed from the wild berries they like to eat. Grizzly bear scat usually contains little bits of bells.😉

[@floyd2222]

😆

[@jamesorendorff2731]

Haa haa haa!!! That's the funniest thing I've ever heard!!!👍🤣🤣🤣

[@dawnwaters7559]

😂 that's some good scat-advise!!

[@kewljewl3006]

Canadian humor, eh?

[@mikeanderson6522]

Haaa😅

[@AdamandAtlas]

From a Canadian, I think the problem with your McDonald’s poutine was that it wasn’t 2am after a night of drinking. 😂

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Lol, We gotta try that method next time 😂😂😂

[@ianhartshorn9420]

No, Mickey D's is not real poutine. The best ones have cheese curds that are so fresh that they squeak, double cooked fries of good enough thickness to retain heat, and gravy that resembles molten lava. The fries and curds are put down first and then the gravy goes down to melt the cheese. Best enjoyed late in the day after a wobbly pop or two.

[@AdamandAtlas]

@@ianhartshorn9420 haha that was the joke!

[@pinlight97]

If it don’t squeak, it is not the right cheese…that’s the T. 😂 I’ve also heard that in Saskatchewan that the speed limit and directional advice is “just give’er”).

[@montanafreeman1895]

Yeah, in Salmon Idaho they serve gravy fries, and it’s something you don’t see on a menu in Montana. And yes, it’s a 2: am kind of a meal so you’re money last longer.

[@cityandlocal]

I've recently become a fan of your channel because of your adventures here in Canada. Believe it or not, you've already done more traveling in Canada than most Canadians. Thank you for respecting our country and your genuine openness/curiosity is inspiring. I'm originally from Ontario and have made Alberta my home for the past five years. When it comes to poutine, they tend to be better out east but you can definitely find a good one at a local burger joint or diner. Pro tip - make sure you're getting quebec cheese curds and not shredded mozzarella cheese. It matters! If you guys need any more local tips, feel free to ask! I cover a lot of Alberta on my channel. Happy trails!

[@justinpope55]

If you guys are in the Banff area for a month, you really need to drive a bit West into Yoho & North into Jasper. Just as stunning but with a fraction of the crowds. Born & bred Albertan here - enjoy all that we offer!

[@569peterson]

a day trip to Drumheller might be something they would like to see as well. Who wouldn't want to visit the Dinosaur Capital of the World? lol

[@tarahillebrandt1764]

If you are coming back through Quebec, you might want to save your next poutine attempt for there. That’s where it originated.

[@phtz]

Manitoba resident here, if you don't veer off the Trans-Canada you're right, there isn't a whole lot of excitement along the highway along that stretch. You end up missing out on stuff like Grand Beach (a relatively famous freshwater beach), Gimli, the Pembina Valley, Riding Mountain National Park, etc. But I'll be honest, compared to the Boy Valley and whatnot in Alberta, it's not insane to pass on through :)

Keep poutine on your bucket list for your trip to Québec! The original!

[@dewflower7298]

That is not a true poutine. Hope you like the real stuff.

[@dewflower7298]

Quebec has the best.

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

In Quebec you can get it from a street standing Montreal or cafe sort of spots.

[@dalebatten]

Also try the Montreal smoked meat!

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

The Dryden House was a good place, The Patricia Inn had live music in Dryden

[@neillacroix212]

Jimmy’s in Portage La Prairie Manitoba is an incredible place to eat. He has been there at that location for over 30 years. I used to deliver his ground beef to him daily when I had a small delivery company in town and worked PT at the Safeway. Come out to Eastern Canada for the best poutine and hospitality! Cheers from New Brunswick

[@rnjedilaura]

As a Canadian I'm so happy and proud that you are enjoying your adventures across our beautiful country. For 2 months in 2010 my husband, our border collie and myself camped in your beautiful country. We bought a brand new pop up trailer and we went from the east coast to the west coast. We have so many amaz memories from that trip that we even today we still refer to it as "the trip"! Safe travels!

[@Adam_Gray]

The year is 2023, Jimmy & Natalie finally make it to Banff, a true Canidian national treasure, where the bear, elk and moose roam. Distance & speed is measured in kilometers and fuel is sold by the liter and payed for with a loonie and toonie. A lifetime dream voyage, and a dream for both comes true. Happy Holiday to you, Jimmy & Natalie and a toast with a double double! 🇨🇦❤

[@sinizin]

I hope you give Jasper a visit as well. It's about a 3 hour drive from Banff, but even more lakes and the drive is gorgeous! Coming from an Edmontonian who visits Jasper and Banff 2 to 3 times a year on average, Jasper is a slight favorite over Banff to me and my girlfriend. It's close though. Less touristy in Jasper and they have Jasper Falls (20 mins outside of town) and bear paws bakery is fantastic!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

We definitely will be!! We’ve heard such great things about it! We’ll have to check out the Bear Paws Bakery too!

[@rossm7071]

I really wanted to visit the Jasper area but ran out of time while visiting Banff and Canmore. They had some good amount of snow recently. Although I did get to experience June snow from the Banff gondola. Jasper looks amazing.

[@colleenstott3002]

Jasper is our favourite of the two . Much less commercialized and more natural. If you do the Malinge Canyon hike start at the bottom 6th bridge and hike up to the top. It's much less busy easy to find parking and you go against the flow of the people traffic. At the end you're hiking down when you're tired rather than up steam rocks. It's one of our favourites!

[@rachelgrogan2477]

Saskatchewan is such a special place. People are so welcoming, and there are some stunning places to see. People that say theres nothing to Saskatchewan really have missed it.

[@authordanigray]

I live in Winnipeg. I wish I would have known you wanted to try poutine. I would have suggested you stop at New York Burgers on Notre Dame Ave. We eat there all the time and love it. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jimmy!!

[@KyleAffronti]

I just love every time you guys talk about Banff, Jimmy gets so emotional about it. He doesn't show it much but you can literally see it in his eyes and face. I'm so happy for you two, and the fact that you both got to finally visit Banff! And Happy Birthday Jimmy!!!

[@lilliangrimes7878]

Happy Birthday, Jimmy!

[@spencertravels]

Happy🎉Birthday 🎉JIMMY😊

[@badgerpa9]

You can bake some steak fries, add some cheese on top Curds are great if you have them and then a nice beef gravy. You can cook a couple hamburgers in a pan and use it to make the gravy if you need. Hamburgers and smothered fries are great together. Sometimes we went all out and added onions, bacon bits and sour cream. Shredded pork is great on a base of fries and cheese and whatever trips your trigger on top. Pile it up on one plate or bowl is less dishes. It is fun to get it someplace but you can make it yourself. Bear are very fast but most will leave you alone if you do not scare them by suddenly being in their area and stay away from momma bear. Stay safe and healthy.

[@chrisbeaumont6728]

next time you in saskatchewan look me up ill show you that there is so much to see here to pa national park, cypress hills, quapelle valley, riverlanding saskatoon , canadas biggest moose in moosejaw, manituo beach mineral spa, and so much more

[@alaskanight940]

Thanks! Now with Banff in the rear view, you need a new goal ... may I suggest ... North to Alaska I really enjoy your channel. Thank you two 😊👍

[@JimmyandNatalie]

You make a very compelling argument! 😄 I think you’re right, the next BIG thing on our bucket list might be the northern lights in Alaska… hopefully it doesn’t take us 2 years to get there this time 😅

[@DeAnnaD777]

I am in Iowa and our Air quality has been very unhealthy due to the fires in Canada. hoping for more rain and cleaner air for you 2. Safe travels Jimmy and Natalie

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! It has definitely cleared up here in the past week or so - hoping it gets better where you are soon, too!

[@tammycruz8189]

Same In Michigan

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff Happy birthday dude

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!! 😄🥳

[@jaclynwilliamson9646]

Poutine advice: 1) some fries will be crispy, and majority will be soggy from the gravy. 2) As a Canadian i do not like cheese curds so I do shredded cheese, dont hate me folks😆 3) Its all in the gravy! Vastly different from place to place. 4) Keep us updated on your Canadian food journey 😁 5) If you get a beaver tail again, order the oreo flavour vegan style (won’t include the chocolate sauce) and apparently it’s my fav now 🤪

[@ronaldrobinet8158]

I highly recommend Yoho & Kootenay National Parks as well..

[@sparksw9dkb187]

Happy birthday, Jimmy. New subscriber here. If you return to the US through Saskatchewan, give the province a chance to impress. You may want to seek out any historical museums about pioneer life on the prairies and just imagine what life was like at that time. Plus, the province has a rich First Nations culture worthy of exploration.

[@lyndalabine2875]

My brother in law lives in Thunder bay….he loves it…Banff is a national treasure …..so beautiful….so magical…..thank you so much …these videos are so special for my hubby and I….you guys rock…..❤

[@courtneyprocter8892]

I’m from Manitoba Canada and I’ve been really looking forward for this video hope u had a great time here in Canada ❤❤

[@andrewhannah6142]

Happy birthday Jimmy enjoy the widerness

[@laurelgillespie5612]

Thanks!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much!! 😄💚

[@BobBohner4851]

Happy birthday Jimmie!!! I love the way you both look at each other with so much love and respect. Rock on

[@michelle14749]

Canada is beautiful, I'm so glad you've finally made it to Banff. ❤

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! We are so happy to finally be here!! 😄💚

[@janetralph6851]

Happy birthday Jim I really hope you enjoy Canada. Specially, the the area that you are in now there’s fans is Lake Louise there’s Jasper so much to be seen radium Hot Springs

[@notasixpack]

I dreamt of the Canadian Rockies since the 80s. Finally took my family there from Chicago last year. Banff, Jasper, glacier. Best camping trip of my life.

[@hapnewsom9217]

Happy Birthday Jimmy! Banff is a great area to explore, you'll have a great time, but yes bear spray is a MUST! Heading west after Banff you should make a point to get to Harrison Hot Springs on Harrison lake. You can even find garnets on the beach there! Also you can pan for GOLD!! Looking forward for when you get to the West coast, LOTS of great things to see and do in my part of the world!

[@SuperPirate100]

Another great video , as a seafarer my ship carried Saskatchewan wheat quite often so its nice to see something of where it came from. Happy Birthday for next week Jimmy , hope you have a wonderful day .

[@tychamberlain7125]

You guys where so close to the camping at Abe, glad you found the lake though truly a specal place.

[@tammycruz8189]

Happy Birthday Jimmy 🎉🎁 safe travels always

[@lesliesnowdon8490]

Next time you eat Poutine, make sure you stir it so the cheese curds melt over all the fries. I would suggest a busy chip truck, homemade fries make the best Poutine.

[@williamevery7464]

Did you know that the bridge you went under around 19:45 is a safe passage for wildlife across the highway?

[@ulitimate.traveler]

While in Banff you absolutely have to see Bow Falls, you can get really close to the falls, the view is amazing, it's not big but the view looks like it could be used as a wallpaper for your phone.

[@jessieluna-scott1347]

Happy Birthday Jimmy 🎉 🎈 🎁

[@anneparrish2247]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!!! 🎈🎈🎈🎈🍕🎈🎈🎈🎈🍕

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!!! 😄🥳

[@1231oreo]

Happy birthday Jimmy. 🎉❤ Banff looks so beautiful. Stay safe. Love to you both. 😊

[@avas69]

Hey... Adam from Southern Alberta here... gotta tell you... that was a young Grizzly bear you saw... have a great time enjoying our incredible outdoors!

[@smavtmb2196]

Hi from Vancouver BC 🇨🇦 This is my first time on your channel and you both seem so nice. Happy Birthday Jimmy Have a wonderful time.

[@sophietucker1255]

My dad was from North Dakota and he always said that you could see farther and see less than any other state in the union. I think the central Canada is rather like that. As for the bears grizzle’s are indeed nothing to mess around with but black bears are way more inquisitive and less afraid of people. By all means get that bear spray as soon as possible.

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Wishing you a Happy Birthday Jimmy 🎉 🎂 🥳

[@marykoch1666]

Happy birthday Jimmy🎉

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!! 🥳

[@pinlight97]

Did you have butter tarts on your bucket list? If not…definitely look them up. I recommend “moose droppings” too! That smoke really settled on my area near Toronto too. No kids outside for recess; hot, muggy, and smokey with no A/C. We made-do but the smoke has been the worst I’ve ever seen!

[@bertkelly7650]

HBD, Jimmy!

[@ryans413]

What I love about Canada is you can drive an hour somewhere and be completely alone and then you can drive an hour somewhere else and be surrounded be tones of people. It’s unique for sure.

[@roseanneberrios7174]

Happy Birthday Jimmie.

[@dontobin7827]

Northern Saskatchewan is home to some of the most beautiful Canadian landscapes

[@susancurrie9246]

Happy Birthday Jimmy🎉🎉🎉

[@jasont2986]

I note that you intend to stay in the Banff area for a month. I don't know the delay between making your videos and posting them but a few days ago I thought I saw the both of you walking down the main street in my town of Black Diamond, Alberta, and then later your vehicle driving through the main intersection. Black Diamond is on the edge of the foothills about and two hours south of Banff.

[@bruceshodgepodge]

Hi Jimmy & Natalie, I have been following you on youtube since I saw your video of you crossing over into Canada. I live in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the home of Jimmy's, the restaurant you tried to get poutine from but couldn't because they didn't take credit cards. I went into Jimmy's today and informed the girl behind the counter (her name is Trish) of what had happened and even showed her your video. To keep it short she felt really bad and had she known you were doing a youtube video would have given you the order on the house and told me to tell you that if you come back through Portage la Prairie and stop at the restaurant she will give you a free meal. she feels really bad and hopes that Jimmy's can make it up to you both.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Oh that is so sweet and I don’t want her to feel bad at all! That was our fault for not having a debit card (ours had expired) 😅 Whenever we drive back through we will definitely stop back by and we’ll be sure to bring cash next time!! 😄💚

[@jacquelinebonneau5102]

To appreciate the beauty of Saskatchewan you need to go north where there are lakes, forests, rivers etc.

[@karrelbuck]

I almost cried when I finally got to visit Maine. I had wanted to go there for many many years. Glad you made it to Banff. (BTW ordered poutine in Montreal-it was not eaten.) Will be in Toronto in August, will try it again IN a restaurant. Have fun!

[@wandaboutilier2608]

I am soooo disappointed that you just drove through Manitoba....and Saskatchewan. You missed so much! To see anything you have to get off the TransCanada Highway! In Manitoba the Whiteshell Provincial Park is just over the Ontario border and it's beautiful! There are so many hiking trails, lakes and rivers, Pine Point Rapids, little waterfalls, and the petroforms. It's a protected area, quite wild and beautiful! Grand Beach has beautiful fine white sand it's one of the best beaches not only in Canada but North America! Riding Mountain National Park is filled with wildlife....black bears, lynx, otters, foxes, deer and bison, lots of lakes and the hiking trails are great. You would have practically driven past the Carberry Sandhills, the sand dunes are amazing. Although it's not a true desert the sand dunes are high and so much fun to hike through. Northern Manitoba has so much to see, the ruggedness is magnificent. Wildlife is abundant. There are over100,000 lakes in Manitoba. If you travel all the way north to Churchill, which is very remote and a long and more difficult journey there are Polar bears and Beluga whales to see. I am born and raised here and😊😊 23:48 that is on my bucket list. There are so many things to do and see in Manitoba and most people just drive through on highway 1 and complain there's nothing to see. You missed a huge opportunity! Saskatchewan is similar there are things to do and see there too, but you need to get off of highway 1. Sorry for the rant, Canada is a great country and every province has their own unique beauty, so enjoy your time here, but after a couple weeks in Banff you may want to come back and re-visit Manitoba and Saskatchewan!

[@suzannebudlong8376]

All of this. I was at Grand Beach today.

[@wandaboutilier2608]

@@suzannebudlong8376 lucky you, we are camping there in a couple weeks and looking forward to it!

[@peterrowellranson8649]

Happy birthday 🎉 Jimmy

[@nelleellen8206]

Saskatchewan - you were on the Trans-Canada. There isn't much to see down there. It's a Prairie Province in that part. I was in Banff in May - breathe taking indeed!

[@robertspanjers7888]

Whoooohoo you made it!! What a great way to celebrate your birthday in the Banff area Jimmy! Can't wait to see your adventures in the next videos.

[@pjj5824]

That looked like a young grizzly - grizzlies are much more common around Banff and Canmore/Kananaskis than a brown bear (I’ve never seen one around here). Lots of black bears around as well. My folks had one in the tree outside their place for three days one year sleeping off a honey coma from the neighbor leaving a huge pail of honey on their deck overnight 🤦🏻‍♀️ - they came out to an empty pail full of sticky black hair. And Yogi sleeping it off in the tree. Looks like you arrived the night we had the big snowstorm up in Jasper. Pretty cold week! Hope you’re having a fantastic time! Try to get up to Takkakaw Falls if you haven’t already - pretty spectacular and some great hiking up there.

[@deborahashaw6044]

Happy Birthday Jimmie!! Be Safe ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@margaretpigot5503]

If you want poutine, go to Quebec. Glad you moved beyond Banff which is overly touristy; Jasper is way more laid back and you would enjoy the Icefield Pkwy on the way there, although there isn’t much of the glacier left.

[@ZaveShapiro]

If you're awake at sunrise then get out and listen to the world wake up. The first calls of the birds, the deer coming out for water, a light breeze in the trees; it puts me in a mellow mood for hours. Enjoy the time before everyone finishes breakfast and lines up for attractions; you could be an hour down the trail by then. Unfortunately you're visiting during the season of Maximum Tourist but it's better than not visiting at all.

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

You are 459 miles north of where I live on the Colville Indian reservation. I've watched other KZbinrs I subscribe to that have gone to Banff and the lake was frozen when they went there. And very cold. Thanks for the ride and the views. I have family in Williams Lake BC I want to go up there someday also Edmondton Alberta I hear the Edmondton Mall is something to see. Later, and as always "Enjoy The Adventure." Happy Birthday, Jimmy!! 🤠👍✌🐻🎈🎂

[@ericbuhr9303]

9:51 Wow you don't see a lot of cross-country travel videos that skip Winnipeg but show video in Portage la Prairie. I spent the first 15 years of my life living not far from that town.

[@ericbuhr9303]

And 12:11 the famous Halfway Tree! Even closer to my old stomping grounds, I went to high school in MacGregor, the next town to the west.

[@jasont2986]

In Saskatchewan, there is nothing on the Trans Canada highway. Go north or south and there is much to see.

[@itsnotme07]

Gotta love it when a plan comes together! Even if it sucks with smoke/wildfires, tornadoes, etc. Hope you're both ok and enjoying things in Banff! Definitely a place I'd love to visit.

[@donnawarmouth9329]

So excited to have you guys show us the amazing sites in Banff. You two are just so cute to watch as your excitement grows. Happy Birthday Jimmy

[@grayfox9911]

Y'all have fun and be careful!!

[@rainwitch321]

Happy Birthday Jimmy. I hope it's the best one ever.

[@kathyjoslin1361]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!🎁🎂🎈

[@tracyrichmond-pshyk8863]

Happy birthday Jimmie, Glad to see you in my home province of Alberta, So much to see, Banff is amazing as is so much more of Alberta. I hope you have more time to explorer our beautiful province. Happy to have you both here.

[@earnestburditt9867]

No bear spray, fire extinguish is a good second option. (better than nothing) The dry chemical fire extinguisher will impair vision and breathing for several minutes on animals and people. If can discharge approximately 15 feet. If in your van the car alarm can help scare people and animals.

[@karenolson5556]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY..JIMMY!!!!!

[@AnnettesVanTease]

Happy happy birthday Jimmy! 🎉 What a grand one it will be too, living in Banff for a month! So happy for you both!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!! We’re having a blast here! 😄

[@AnnettesVanTease]

@@JimmyandNatalie I’ll be taking notes! I’ll be there next July too! Cannot wait for your follow up content. Safe travels. 💚

[@mikemanjo2458]

My grandparents went to Banff in the late 1970s...they loved it and it was definitely the trip of a lifetime for them. Thanks for bringing us along...it's beautiful! Stay safe! Enjoy!❤🙏 Jane in SC

[@TwilightCascade]

Happy Birthday Jimmy! Gratz for making it there! 🎉

[@Hossss1987]

We love you both. Stay safe

[@stephennowicki7158]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Stay safe!

[@thuga5797]

I seen the cat lady van !! She Has a KZbin channel as well.... Canada is a beautiful place. A

[@phyllisfaust3082]

Enjoy and stay safe ❤

[@donnamullins1271]

Looking forward to your time in Banf! Happy birthday, Jimmy!

[@RogueKT21]

Yeah, try to avoid the Fast Food Poutine from places like McDonalds or Burger King. Harvey’s would be the only one I would recommend. The one thing you probably notice as Americans driving in Canada is destination markers are in km and it seems like you are travelling faster because you are used to them being in miles. At least I feel it’s a lot longer when in the USA with signage as you tend to assign time to the distance. I have seen beaver tails for sale, but never got one. Have to try those sometime. I think the only thing fun to do in Saskatchewan might be to attend the CFL game. That’s Canadian football and is a huge event.

[@hectorherrera5984]

Jimmy happy birthday great video thanks for showing us canada... you guys are awesome.😊❤

[@tammieflemal7871]

Beautiful!!! So happy you guys made it. Happy birthday Jimmy

[@lauramacstar9277]

happy birthday Jimmie!!! I sm sure you will enjoy Banff! it is beautiful! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@leslyestephen7629]

I wish you the happiest b'day yet, Jimmy!!!! Have tons of fun in Banff, and try to share as much as you can with us! Love you both 😍😍

[@brandoferr1343]

Natalie, there is a Beaver Tail shop in Tobermory 5 minute walk from the ferry to Manitolin Island.

[@kamishasimpson9430]

Happy Birthday Jimmy🎉❤ Wow,it’s beautiful there! Looking forward to seeing more! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!

[@jamiehromas]

Super proud of you guys! Enjoy! You deserve it.

[@nancypelletier5884]

Well you are in Banff you should try to get a hold of Vanlife plus. He lives in Calgary and goes to Banff a lot he could let you know where the good places to stay.

[@darreng1918]

You Guys make such a great couple. Happy birthday Jimmy. I hope you both enjoy Banff.

[@tracythorn2918]

Happy Birthday, Jimmy! I'm glad you made it to a dream destination!

[@mariloubircher1805]

Happy birthday Jimmy! You guys are the cutest and I love your videos!! Thank you for sharing your Adventures

[@merrymcpherson1685]

Happy Birthday Jimmy !!!! Awesome so glad you made it to Banff -- Mad love from the east coast of Canada :) Enjoy your time