My First Time in Canada-Is It as Beautiful as They Say?

In this video I finally make it to Canada for the first time, having ridden my scooter all the way from my home in Wyoming. Buckle up!
DATE FILMED: Early June 2024
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** The Glass House: 49.404958, -116.741394
** North Woven Broom: 49.679363, -116.824156
** Pilot Bay Lighthouse: 49.638836, -116.884667
** Kootenay Lake Ferry: 49.675208, -116.872946
** Fletcher Creek Falls trailhead: 49.836296, -116.901234
** SS Moyie: 49.911648, -116.902288
** Campsite: 49.96971, -116.99199
** Retallack Giant Cedars: 50.042085, -117.150536
** Lake with the toad corridor: 50.045770, -117.180378
** Nikei Internment Memorial Center: 49.986713, -117.375251
** James Johnstone Regional Park: 49.505819, -117.297212
** Glade Ferry: 49.395217, -117.544533
** Glade Creek Falls: 49.37786, -117.54121
** Doukhobor Cemetery: 49.393920, -117.536256
** Campsite: 48.76230, -118.28353
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[@SUVRVing]

Using the “Thanks” button below the video to add a few dollars to the virtual tip jar is especially appreciated on a video like this, where really it makes far more sense as far as time and money go for it to be two or three videos instead of one. But whenever possible, I like to make videos that are more of a self-contained story. It’s satisfying. It’s tidy. And I think it makes for a better finished product. Thanks for watching! -Tristan

[@Railroadchick]

My home town Nelson BC! Hope you make it there ! Creston is a beautiful valley too! The Kootenays are the best ! Enjoy !!

[@SUVRVing]

@@Railroadchick Yep, it's in the video! Nelson was probably my favorite town I went through!

[@Railroadchick]

Great video ! The ferry is apparently the world’s longest free ferry 🤓

[@Railroadchick]

@@SUVRVingGlade is very close to my place ! Thanks for your very informative video

[@marknovak2413]

@@Railroadchick Learned the hard way if you're traveling west of the lake in winter, definitely take the ferry rather than the highway that goes over the mountain pass. Got delayed several hours there while they cleaned up avalanches that had blocked the road.

[@chrisharmon5453]

You being so cautious with those staircases in the lighthouse after you climb those crazy mountains just shows that we all have the thing that we get nervous about

[@SUVRVing]

I'm equally cautious when I climb a crazy mountain. A broken neck is a broken neck, no matter how you get it!

[@cindi7955]

@@SUVRVing it is the fact that you climb some pretty - well - very difficult ones - with what appears great ease to us normal love feet on the ground people - they are crazy mountains 🙂

[@swerne01]

Old staircases can fall apart a lot easier than old mountains.

[@chrisharmon5453]

@@swerne01 obviously you don’t walk around in old mountains very often pieces fall off all the time. My job involves me hiking cross-country. That’s why I so appreciate what Tristan does.

[@maggiesfarm7970]

This is fun! My son used to walk to Canada when he lived in northern Maine. He walked past a few houses and he was in. No border crossing, just a sign that he was entering Canada.

[@phoenixaz8431]

I'm from Quebec, Canada. There is a small town right by the border with Maine (I think) called Beebe's Plain that has a street (the Canusa) where houses on one side of the street are on the American side (some with the American flag), and Quebec houses on the other side. Little-know secret.

[@rickevans831]

I really love seeing Canada - what a gorgeous lake drive

[@alparnell13]

Tristan, I'm a dyed in the wool biker. Almost 70 and still ride. If you will stay off of your front brake when on slippery surfaces like the grass or the gravel you can enjoy those dirt roads . Just allow for more room to since your front brake is 80% of your stopping. Thanks for the adventure Stay safe Ķeith and Dyan

[@dvdschaub]

I love B.C.! The scenery and the people can't be beat.

[@cbw382]

I'm enjoying the scooter trips much more than I thought I would. Really makes one feel like they're riding along with you. Plus...northern mountains! Be safe ❤

[@westcoastislander6699]

Welcome to Beautiful British Columbia! We live in Creston and we think you picked one of the best parts of BC to visit for your inaugural trip to Canada. Glad you had some decent weather, but it was a bit of a "Juneuary". We've been appreciating your channel for quite some time and it's so cool (and kinda weird) to see our town in your video. (The gals at the local Tom Hortons are awesome!). We live in a very beautiful part of Canada. Thanks so much for the trip!

[@JameelMohamedOnGoogle]

"Full on turkey mode" cracked me up 🤣

[@SUVRVing]

Lol I don't think I've ever seen (or heard) such a perfectly prototypical turkey!

[@ianwhitehead3086]

My father called it “The Tired Canadian”.

[@davidbarts6144]

It is common for the land to get more densely-populated after crossing into Canada from the USA. The border region is the USA’s most northerly and typically coldest area, but it is Canada’s most southerly and warmest area.

[@f42un84u]

90% of Canadian population lives near USA border😮

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@f42un84u That makes sense.

[@johnchedsey1306]

@@f42un84u Having been to Edmonton & Saskatoon in winter, I totally see why everyone flocks further south as possible.

[@paulas_lens]

A perfect example of how powerful one's perspective can be. That is an insight I will keep in mind. :)

[@PatG-xd8qn]

​​@@f42un84u That's because the border was drawn relatively to where Canadians lived back then, and the place people lived back then wasn't because it's too cold in the North, but because of a pure coincidence as I will explain Back then, people came from Europe by ship. Thus, the first cities that became part of what is now Canada were founded on the shores of the Saint-Lawrence river (which led to the Great Lakes) and on the shores of the Fraser river out west. Then, people settled approximately within 100-200 kilometers maximum from these two rivers, hence why almost Canadians live close to the US border.

[@keithbrookshire]

I'm enjoying following along on this scooter trip. Whatever wizardry you did to get the sound of your voice to be clear and without road noise while riding is some kind of fantastic.

[@SUVRVing]

The microphone for the GoPro is inside the helmet and about 3/4 of an inch from my mouth 😁 And it helps that the scooter itself is actually pretty quiet.

[@cargotrailerkenny4481]

nice video. really like the ancient cedar trees, a worthy stop during your ride. your excitement for the trip is palpable.

[@katekbearmi2251]

I'm loving your scooter trip. A nice change for your channel. Great videography.

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Canada is so beautiful and pristine!

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

The forest is mostly clear cut and most of the old growth is gone. They leave scenic corridors along the highways for the tourists. Mining has also taken its toll. the lakes around that area and the Columbia river are polluted with heavy metals like selenium from mountain top removal coal mining. It is far from pristine. BC is where I live. This is my turf.

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Good to know ​@@canuckprogressive.3435

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Loved it Canada is such a beautiful country!

[@Rab1dllama]

As someone who is mildly obsessed with Russian history and literature, I love that you actually said Lev Tolstoy instead of Leo. Great trip!

[@roadtripper724]

Thanks! I was excited to sit with my coffee this morning to watch your latest video knowing you were going to be in Canada, what a pleasant surprise to see the runtime! Wonderful as always and looking forward to more. I had a good laugh when you panned over to Canadian Tire, tell me your a Steve Wallis subscriber without telling me your a Steve Wallis subscriber! 😄

[@jerrymestas1231]

Awesome travels thank you Tristan for taking us along

[@johncarl8801]

Welcome to my part of the world Trista. Great to see and hear your thoughts about it. Makes me appreciate it more. Looking forward to your next trip. Cheers.

[@troyfromtexas]

Something that I learned when traveling by moto was to bring a combination bike lock and cable to secure my riding gear to my bike when exploring. I’d run the cable through the legs of the pants and arms of the jacket and the hole in the helmet, then I’d lock it to my moto. No one ever messed with it. Another thing that I enjoyed was bringing a hammock to take naps. Moto riding is much more tiring than car driving, so when I got tired I’d pull over, set up my hammock and take a nap. Enjoy your travels.

[@mosessgoldenberg]

Hello Tristan... I lived in the West Kootenay region of BC Canada for 40 years. I lived in the Slocan Valley. I discovered Canada's 2nd largest Star Sapphire deposit in 1983, by a small hamlet called Passmore... Where one of the Fire halls' is. Thank you for going into the Moyie paddle wheel boat, as I've never been in. It was a great video !!

[@chrisharmon5453]

I’m so glad you were able to shift your plans or pause your plans and maintain yourself in comfort during the bad weather. 👏👏

[@debrabalawajder2617]

This video was fascinating. The scenery is beautiful; I enjoyed the waterfalls and the ferry crossings and the small towns. The valley/trees/mtns shown on the drone shot showed the beauty of the area. ❤. And the toad crossing!😮😮

[@dianerossetti3245]

Wow! Welcome to Canada. You have chosen my favorite part of the country. It is so nice to see it from another point of view.

[@georgecorreia5314]

Beautiful views thank you for the video

[@frdmlvr]

Great to see you enjoying our beautiful Kootenays. Fun to watch .thanks

[@sharondavis8003]

Love this Canadian leg of the scooter adventure. I definitely could see you living in the beautiful landscape of mountains & rivers here. Remember to not bother the 🐻 bears, Tristan 😊❤ Glad you told about the Russian cemetery & your yrs of living in Ukraine. My great grandparents came from Ukraine to North Dakota in the late 1800’s ❤😊

[@SUVRVing]

Believe me, I have no interest in bothering the bears!

[@DebraThompson-w4h]

Beautiful country. Thanks for taking us along.

[@timwolfers7880]

This was a nice change from your usual dusty dirt road adventures, which I do enjoy. I lived and worked in the northwest over 30 years ago, and I forgot how beautiful it is. The Canadian parts are especially gorgeous. Drive safe and arrive alive😊

[@frankducett9]

You could tour in a wheelbarrow and still be a hit, it's your narration primarily and the relaxed pace and places you go.

[@toddshook1765]

I get amazed at the waterfalls you find. So loud and powerful but pleasant and majestic. The views of towns sitting among a beautiful green valley along a lake or river is a sight of wonder to me.

[@dianespears6057]

Enjoyed this tour around a part of Canada that is not commonly shown or known. Thank you.

[@LJHowardPhoto]

Hi Tristan. I think you should give poutine another try. What they served you wouldn't taste anything like the real thing. Try asking the locals where you can get it - usually fast food restaurants. It originated in Quebec and that's still where you'll consistently find the best.

[@NickiLuescher]

I don't do road trips anymore, I do fly more so I enjoy your travels all the more. I feel like I'm with you seeing the beautiful nature spots. I am often amazed how calm you are and you take time to check out interesting places. When I was younger I often would just go from A to B and not take time to see what all there was to see. That is exactly what I LOVE about your travels.

[@DillyDallyRally]

I laughed with you about your cold, humble breakfast. Always a pleasure to tag along with you on these adventures. This one is my favorite yet! Thanks :)

[@mikeholmes5824]

Canada also loves A&W Root Beer almost as much as Timmy's. The farther north you go the fewer people you will see. I'm sure your next visit you will enjoy the more remote areas.

[@lynn368]

Thanks so much for sharing Canada with us. Makes me want to plan a trip there too. As always your videos are so worth while. Stay safe ! Plain City, UT - Lynn

[@Love4Ukraine]

More for scooter fund. Thanks for another beautiful trip! Your drone and camera skills are amazing. Also enjoy how you include historical and fun facts about the locations you adventure to. My wish is to see you and Foresty Forest do a collaboration. Two of my favorite outdoorsy, nature loving KZbinrs!

[@Morongobill]

I would love to see Tristan, FF and Rocco the Adventure Dog bag a peak!

[@jburnett8152]

I always enjoyed spending time in Canada and I always enjoyed coming home. Stay safe out there.

[@Luigi13]

The scooter trips is really good, I am enjoying it a lot more than just seeing rocks. I love the drone shots and Canada has always fascinated me with its beautiful forests and waterways. Keep going with your scooter I will keep watching. Cheers.

[@barbaragregory5619]

Just want to thank you for your video on your visit to Canada. My husband and I took those roads over 7 years ago and visited, Kelso, the river boat and also Nelson. It's like we were reliving that wonderful vacation! When we were in Nelson, we stopped at the park near and below the bridge in your video. While we were relaxing, a helicopter, came down, swooped up water in a huge bucket and flew off. (Yes, I have video of that! But I'm not the videographer you are!). Thanks for the memories!

[@tedw9390]

Once you are 60 years old, those donut holes add up making it hard to hike up mountains. Really enjoying your motorcycle trip.

[@SUVRVing]

Don't worry, donut holes are not a regular part of my diet 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@garretlewis4103]

As someone who is 60, true. My not being able to eat anything and everything ended for me at about 30 when I was all of a sudden out of shape and over weight. At 60, I definitely watch what I eat so my wife and I can remain active and survive those hiking, biking, and kayaking trips/adventures.

[@jimmym3352]

@@garretlewis4103 Yeah what I could eat when I was 30 I definitely can't eat now in my 50's. Pretty much anything adds weight to me now days, so I am a minimalist eater these days.

[@seanfrank4158]

The Kootenays is such a wonderful area of the province. I've been there a few times and it never fails to impress. I've never ridden a bike down there so maybe that should be on the agenda for my next trip

[@rosettathompson2283]

I'm adventuring to the Olympic National Forest in September...following tips from your previous visits. Looking forward to next weeks video.

[@teslah2997]

What would some of us do without you, Tristan? Many hears ago, whi,e living in Bozeman, Montana, I was involved with a guy who had a taildragger Cessna. He belonged to a group that all had taildraggers and every year the group went on a 3-4 day flying trip. One year, they went to B.C.,and I went on that trip, so got see Nelson Bay, Nelson, and Kelowna, as well as Lethbridge. It was a great trip, beautiful country….but, of course,I saw most of it by air, so enjoyed seeing it through your “scooter” eyes. I was totally blown away by the vid of you hiking to that AMAZING arch. That is a sight I would NEVER have seen without you. THANKS!

[@highdesertforester]

Just a couple of comments: when I was in the US Military in the 1970's I entered the Canada in Northern Idaho. For some reason they tore my car apart and didn't find anything. Left me to put all together again. Second, much later when I was married to a Filipina we visited Tim Hortons in Kamloops and was surprised to see the staff was all Filipino. My wife had a good conversation with them.

[@paulas_lens]

Thanks for stopping at that pipe. I found it awesome Canada even wants to be nice to the toads. :)

[@jasonralph4286]

About 40 years ago I took a trip from Jackson Wyoming up through the Canadian Rockies. I remember Revelstoke and Golden? And of course farther up to Jasper as well. Such a beautiful part of the northern Rockies

[@1958zed]

Talking about the dew on everything in the morning brought back memories of my road trip to Alaska through BC and Alberta. I wouldn't even try to roll my tent up when breaking camp. I'd just lay it flat on top of all of my storage bins in the back of my SUV to dry out. There was one day where, a few hours after breaking camp and driving down the highway, I pulled over, pulled the tent out, hopped on a large boulder, and with my outstretched arms holding the tent corners, let it flap around in a stiff breeze to dry faster. (Think Charlton Heston parting the Red Sea but with a tent in his hands instead of his staff. 😂😂) People driving by must have thought I was nuts.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

very nice and green, beautiful forests, mountains and water, thanks for sharing...

[@Guy-Martin]

The 2-wheel trip has been excellent. Canada is very pretty. Visiting Canadian Tire was a nice touch too. Thanks for sharing.

[@chriswhite2151]

I am really liking this series! I like the idea of the scooter, it seems like a fairground ride! What beautiful country to ride through!

[@kevinholland4156]

Tristan, thank you for the travel tour. I went to Whistler for a timeshare week and had a great time about 25 years ago and I enjoyed looking around. I did get a taste of hearing French spoken in the stores that I shopped at. I wish I was young again and could walk without the aid of a cane. I like all your adventures and the places I will never see, or see again.

[@sanborns]

I'm really enjoying your scooter journey series. It puts a spin on the travel videos. Keep up the good work.

[@cotter9751]

Thanks! Enjoying the scooter journeys. And today, enjoyed it more than heading out for some other entertainment.

[@denisem.1042]

Even though this is not your usual video, I am really enjoying this series! I can see clearly how much research went into this trip and these videos. At one point in this video, I got sucked down a rabbit hole researching the Doukhobor Russian religious minority who were persecuted in Russia and exiled to many places like Ukraine, Georgia, Cyprus and finally to Canada. Great way to spend my afternoon! Really.

[@rissiemcconnell989]

Wow HASNT your channel changed.. love the scooter traveling. So very cute. Enjoy and I will as well..

[@StanParker99]

Still enjoying your scooter travels. In 2010, I drove to Creston, BC, from Banff, then north to the ferry to Nelson, then south to Spokane. Other trips covered more of BC, a beautiful province for sure. Safe travels.

[@tamararenee7317]

I too watch Canadian KZbinrs and I love your top three choices on your list. I grew up on Whidbey Island (Puget Sound\Seattle area) and went to B.C. several times over the years but had never heard of Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, or Putien (sp?) but after KZbin those are definitely things I want to experience when\if I ever get back there again! Thank you SOOOOooo much. I would have had a difficult time leaving after just two days. Looking forward to seeing what you do and where you go when you return.

[@gabhanno]

Been watching for years. Your content is exceptional. Great to see you enjoying two wheels. Your choice of first trips on a motorbike was a good one. I was up there last year on my motorbike and it is a beautiful part of the world.

[@douglaswhite1306]

Great video. Beautiful scenery. Thank you.

[@AudibleSounds112]

Great video! Really enjoyed it, loved the little broom making shop and the views of the Fjords. ❤

[@cherylmiller-day5932]

Great adventure 😍 Beautiful and quiet. Really enjoying this Tristen! Thank you 👍 Safe travels.

[@harrychandler6670]

I am truly enjoying this Scooter trip. You are taking me on a road trip like I had 30-40 years ago. In 85-87 I worked two winters at the ski resort outside of Sandpoint. I made a handful of trips up into British Columbia. That inland fiord country is wonderful and unique. I recall timber "barges" where they roped(?) masses of logs together and floated them down the lakes.

[@barythompson4781]

Thanks! Always great and informative adventures!

[@davepalmerton2429]

I really enjoyed your trip, thanks for sharing it with us. I have been to Canada a few times, but not in these remote areas. Very interesting.

[@dc3763]

Love the nature and the scooting, greetings from Croatia!! :)

[@michellebentz3576]

I am so surprised you didn't stop at the little town of good grief idaho!

[@PawnInTyme]

When I was a kid, we went on a road trip. Canada was supposed to be part of it, but at the border crossing dad was asked if he had firearms, yes, he had one, and they turned us back because he wouldn't turn it over. So, we got into Canada just enough to do a u-turn and come back. I haven't been there since (that was about 45ish years ago), but I think I'd like to someday. Thank you for this video. I think this is where we would have been if we'd be allowed to enter. 😊

[@lisarichards3853]

Very informative about a few things that a couple of other Canadian channels I watch dont share. Nice. Thank you!

[@RoadDykes]

I've never been to BC. My wife and I live in Ontario, but watching you explore the forests and mountain town has left me feeling a sort of homesickness for BC. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@marksakai9128]

I have the exact same scooter (also red); it's great on paved, not so much on gravel! The road to Kootenay Bay is awesome for it's twisties. One of the best in BC. Also, Nelson has a great historic streetcar that was restored, and still runs from the downtown to the waterfront.

[@djd1269]

I skied at White water out of Nelson and stayed there. The 1987 Steve Martin film Roxanne was partially filmed there

[@SkinkLady]

Beautiful video. One of my favourite places in Canada. Spent several summers researching lizards in Creston and exploring the area.

[@paean109]

Welcome to Canada. Hope you enjoyed your trip here. British Columbia certainly is "God's Country". So beautiful and breathtaking.

[@williamweiss6128]

Takes me back. Played in bands. We'd go across the border for some gigs in those towns.

[@DonnaBMacK]

Thanks! Great video.

[@peterwaroblak166]

Just beautiful!!! I wish that I was there, I'm tired of the 100 degree weather down here in Southwest

[@craigroosa9321]

This was an awesome video ! Tristan you are so well versed and project your knowledge in such an interesting way ! Beautiful country ! Be safe and as always safe travels !

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for the kind words, Craig!

[@susanhoffmann2590]

Great video---I am hoping to do this trip next summer and will use this as a travel aid.

[@dianayount2122]

there is less land where folks can actually farm in Canada. The majority of that land is along the us border (unlike the US) And you are right, most visitors to BC don't show that part of the Province. Thx for taking us along.

[@ruinsandridges]

Loved the video! Loving your scooter adventures. Have you been to Fort Ross state historic park in California, very interesting place.

[@johnreilly9748]

Spent a fair amount of time there. A friend lived in Crawford Bay, this was in the 70's. You may have missed Ainsworth hot springs located above the lake.

[@8Throtl1]

😂 Tristan, I get a kick out of you! I’m enjoying your scooter adventure!

[@relaxingnature2617]

at 54:06 is a place called Glade powerline lookout - its the hilltop at the top of the cutline above the waterfall -- the lookout is usually reached by ATVs from the salmo side of the mountain to get to the viewpoint to look down onto the glade area -- and there's a interesting plane crash on the hill to your right off screen at the same timestamp -- Glade also has a frog beach

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

I went Nakusp,B.C. and crossed the Border at Abottsford. Experienced the ferry system in B.C. Ate breakfast one morning in Nelson,B.C.

[@3generations393]

😂 Are you Italian? It's hilarious watching your hand talk 😂 Grandmama sends love ❌⭕, Iris and Little One 👋🐾

[@3generations393]

I got a kick (and a little tear) when I heard you say Grandmama. 🤗💖

[@ohizkimmie]

I totally get the Tim Hortins as a first stop😅 I always said I was going to do the same once I make it up there. Thanks to Vancity Van Life 😅

[@SUVRVing]

It's just part of the experience!

[@edhoefsmit5463]

Thank you for sharing your hike, always wondered what that trail looked like, crazy hike. Hike

[@deboraward1574]

Yahooo!!! Welcome to Canada and especially the Kootenays! I’m spending my summer in Naskup this year. There is so much to do and see here.

[@birdman5223]

Good stuff MrT. 😎

[@blitztim6416]

Yes I have been in that area. We exited Canada where you entered. Beautiful country. We had car trouble in a small town and a local family put us up for two nights and helped repair our car. Problem was that it was an older obscure foreign car, so we were lucky to find the part at a junkyard in Cranbrook. Good times.

[@cchoi108]

I LOL ed several times during this video. More than an actual comedy video. This was great and a nice change of pace from your normal ones.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@dmdavis4551]

Cool video! Loved the Mountains, streams, and waterfalls. Have always wanted to see Canadian Tire! HA!

[@kixstart109]

Welcome to Canada! I was wondering when you would make the trip. Lots of beautiful things to see in the area you have chosen to visit.

[@SUVRVing]

There are indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@AverageWeekender]

Thanks!

[@lucacadianalbert]

ha ha as an ex pat from Canada I really enjoyed this video. Tim Horton's is totally Canadian but the quality of their food isn't what it used to be. I hate to admit it, but even as someone who grew up on the East Coast of Canada and as someone who lived in Quebec, I had NEVER had poutine until I moved to the USA when I was 23 😅 I personally don't care for it. BC is a beautiful part of Canada.

[@relaxingnature2617]

fun fact that you missed - from balfor up towards ainsworth along the hwy you drove there is neck ties on the upper part of the power poles for miles and miles

[@keithdonaghy5325]

A beautiful area I try to get to often. Roxanne featuring Steve Martin was filmed in Nelson. Yes, you were unlucky at gas stations, most take credit cards although in more remote places, older stations may be hit and miss.

[@DreamingOfAK]

Love this series! When you return home please do a “what I packed in my scooter” vid. We’d get a kick outta that.