The acknowledged starting point for the Alaskan-Canadian Highway (the “AlCan”) is Dawson Creek.  It famously begins the (now unofficial) mileage to Alaska with “0”.  I almost got there today.  I’m about 80 miles away.  But the rain last night made me uncomfortable with the condition of my tent, so in Grande Prairie I checked for an inexpensive hotel and found one.  The tent and ground cover are now drying out in the bathroom.  I think they would have been fine tonight. Lesson learned.

The drive was unremarkable.  Wonderful mountain views.  Some interesting aspects on the route, such as logging sites and a coal-burning power station immediately adjoining a coal mine.  But overall it was just a road.