Last summer, I discovered that traveling in Canada is a dream. The scenery is gorgeous, the locals are over-the-top friendly, and many parts of the country are practically deserted. What’s not to love?

Here’s the backstory of how I fell in love with Canada: last July, my friend Jessica and I drove from Calgary, Canada, to Anchorage, Alaska, in a 12-person van. It was a 2,000-mile, eight-day journey crossing Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon. Many Caesars were drunk, pictures were taken, and reggaeton songs were listened to.

And now that I know how wonderful Canada is, I foresee many trips back in the future.

Here are the absolute best things about traveling in Canada:

Our trusty 12-person van. We took the seats out and slept in it every night.

1. The Caesars – A Caesar is the Canadian version of a Bloody Mary. And dare

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