This is the third section of my Northern Woods & Water Highway adventure across Western Canada. After crossing northern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan, I continued south to follow Saskatchewan’s historic Red Coat Trail (Highway 13) before turning west towards Alberta.
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The second stage of my North Woods & Water Highway adventure took me east from Cold Lake, Alberta, across northern Saskatchewan and into Manitoba.
Travelling in my old Toyota RAV4, I followed Highway 55 through remote farming communities, vast boreal forests, endless canola fields, and some of the quietest roads I have ever driven. For long stretches, it felt as though I had the entire highway to myself.
The journey wasn’t without challenges. Wildfire smoke often hung over the landscape, turning blue skies grey and limiting visibility. At times, I questioned whether I should continue east or abandon the route and head south.
Thankfully, I kept going.
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