Western Canada Edition - Jimmy James takes a tour from Ontario to British Columbia in a vintage 92&#39; 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.

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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.

Episode 11 - Abbotsford to Hornby Island (The Hippy Dippy Experience)

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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.

Episode 10 - Nelson to Abbotsford

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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.

Episode 9 - Pincher Creek to Nelson

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I travel from Fort Qu&#39;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.

Episode 8 -Fort Qu'Appelle to Pincher Creek and a Lot In-Between

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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&#39;m her new owner.

Episode 7 - Jimmy and Brennan Talk Saskatchewan

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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.

Episode 6 - Winnipeg to Regina

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I travel from Kenora to Winnipeg, struggling with van troubles once again. I have a chance to visit the Winnipeg museum of Human Rights.

Episode 5 - Kenora to Winnipeg (In Winnipeg They'll Eat Your Leg)

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I have a conversation with Don, owner of the ranch. We discuss local wildlife, water levels and general life in Northwestern Ontario.

Episode 4 - Jimmy and Don Talk Northern Ontario

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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.

Episode 3 - Ignace to Kenora and Everything in Between

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Van troubles continue to plague me. Stuck for the day in Thunder Bay.

Episode 2 - Stuck for a Day in Thunder Bay!

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This episode follows my journey from Peterborough to Thunder Bay and reveals some unexpected surprises.

Episode 1 - Peterborough to Thunder Bay

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This episode is about my motivations for undertaking this journey as well as the story behind the van and repairs made prior to leaving.

Episode 0 - Getting Ready

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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.

Trailer ~ Coming this Summer!

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.