Do not confuse open road with short distance
Major cities and attractions can be hundreds of kilometres apart.
Storms can be severe
Summer thunderstorms and winter blizzards can change conditions quickly.
Fuel planning still matters
Secondary routes can have fewer services than the Trans-Canada corridor.
Use local history and landscape
Small museums, historic sites, river valleys and grasslands can break up long drives.
General travel-planning information only. Drivers must follow licence restrictions, traffic laws and current road-authority directions. Do not continue driving when fatigued or when weather, closures or road conditions make the trip unsafe.