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A province located in western Canada

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Buying a motorcycle for a BC to Alberta trip, when not a resident of BC

Not sure if this really belongs in the law Stack Exchange, but I'm gonna ask here anyway. My friend lives in Vancouver and has suggested we take a motorcycle trip to Alberta this summer. I would fly ...
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Driving from Jasper, Canada to Calgary, Canada?

I'm currently planning a trip in Canada. We'll be flying into Vancouver from Los Angeles, then taking the VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper. The plan was to rent a car at Jasper then drive to Calgary. ...
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Where's this in Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, AB?

I saw this on YouTube with description - Grab your hiking boots and join photographers Alex Strohl (@alexstrohl) and Andrea Dabene (@andreadabene) along with hiking guide A.V Wakefield (@picobac) ...
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Do the Canadian Rockies lack red foliage in autumn?

I'm mulling whether to see fall foliage this year in Banff & Jasper, or Charlevoix. Many comments allege that AB aren't swarming with maple trees that discharge the red foliage. 3. Re: Banff ...
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When is the earliest time to visit Banff and Jasper for everything to be (re)opened?

For visiting Banff and Jasper (a map here), when is the earliest time to visit given the following assumptions 1-4? E.g., will late May or early June be too early? The traveller: must avert higher ...
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What are crowds like in Banff and Jasper in July?

I am planning a trip to Banff and/or Jasper in mid-late July. I am unfamiliar with the area and in early stages of planning. My question is, what are the crowds like in the towns/parks at that time ...
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What's the cheapest way to get from Edmonton International Airport to Jasper national park?

Some private companies offer ~$80 rides directly from the airport to Jasper, while Greyhound charges ~$40 from the city (Edmonton) to Jasper. Currently it seems that the cheapest option would be a bus ...
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Are there any buses to Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada?

Although Greyhound.ca has a page on Rocky Mountain House, and Rome2rio claims there are buses, I can't find any buses going to Rocky Mountain House and according to this article, Greyhound no longer ...
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What public transport options exist between Calgary, Banff, and Jasper?

I and some friends hope to town hop in Alberta in a couple of weeks, and are wondering about our options. We are considering renting a car, but are also aware Greyhound services these towns. Are ...
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