Road Trekkin': Recent Episodes
Jimmy James
Western Canada Edition - Jimmy James takes a tour from Ontario to British Columbia in a vintage 92' Camper Van. He shares his triumphs and struggles in taking a 30 year old vehicle across a 10,000 km journey. Exploring, meeting people and discovering locations off the beaten path helps to reveal the true nature of western Canada.
I travel by land and sea from Abbotsford to Hornby Island, a tiny island between Vancouver Island and the mainland to discover the true nature of a tiny place steeped in hippy lore.
I continue my journey through the Canadian Rocky Mountains from Nelson through the Okanagan Valley, E.C. Manning Park and eventually making my way to Abbotsford BC.
I travel from Pincher Creek Alberta to Nelson British Columbia stopping at Waterton National Park, narrowly avoiding overheating in mountain passes and exploring the Kootaney lake area.
I travel from Fort Qu'Appelle to Pinch Creek visiting Grasslands National Park, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, nearly running out of gas and experiencing some prairie lightning storms first hand.
I meet up with my new friend Brenen and we discuss living in Saskatchewan, the First Nations Peoples and Tuxie the cat who decided I'm her new owner.
Continuing along the Trans Canada Highway, I make my way to Regina where I meet some new friends, learn interesting things and attend a Rough Riders game.
I travel from Kenora to Winnipeg, struggling with van troubles once again. I have a chance to visit the Winnipeg museum of Human Rights.
I have a conversation with Don, owner of the ranch. We discuss local wildlife, water levels and general life in Northwestern Ontario.
I travel from Ignace to Kenora, stopping at every possible place to fish. Eventually finding myself at a paradise outside town on a beautiful lake.
This episode follows my journey from Peterborough to Thunder Bay and reveals some unexpected surprises.
This episode is about my motivations for undertaking this journey as well as the story behind the van and repairs made prior to leaving.
Coming this summer - A chronicle of my trek from Ontario to British Columbia and back. Experience local destinations, attractions and people as I endure a 10,000 km road trip in a vintage camper van.