Sources of Water in Canada?

[Sailmike]

I’m planning to go up to Canada this summer from Southern California. I plan to enter Canada from Montana or Idaho and drive through Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon. My ultimate destination is Watson Lake, Yukon. I might even go up to Inuvik. My question is, where can I can get free water in Canada?

Thank you,
Mike

 

[Utclmjmpr]

Where do you get free water in the US.??.>>>Dan ( They actually really do have RV parks where you are going.)

 

[Sailmike]

Don’t have the money for RV parks. I can only stay in free places. Water in the US can be gotten at truck stops, some rest stops, and some gas stations among other places.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

BINGO!!

 

[Kirk]

Don’t have the money for RV parks.

So do you have a plan for a possible breakdown while in the remote areas? Can you afford to get towed or will you just become a resident?

 

[Sailmike]

I’ll have to save up some cash for that emergency. My credit card could be used too.

 

[TonyL]

I think that you may have difficulties with your plan. When we were in Canada last year I wasn't aware of any free camping in Alberta or British Columbia unless you were a resident of the province and you could then use crown land.
I don't think Walmart allow overnight camping in Canada.
I also didn't notice any truck stops similar to what you find in the US where you could stop overnight.
I'm sure that the Canadian members on the forum will soon confirm or correct my observations.

 

[Sailmike]

I know there’s plenty of free camping in British Columbia. Alberta and Yukon will be issues.

 

[garyb1st]

Check out Campendium for free camping in Canada. This site in Alberta for example. RV Camping in Cline River Alberta: 56 Campgrounds in the Cline River area

Campendium also has locations of dump stations. Didn't check for water but I'm sure there's info on the Net. Good luck.

 

[garyb1st]

According to the Campendium website, Alberta requires an annual pass that costs $30.00.

 

[TonyL]

According to the Campendium website, Alberta requires an annual pass that costs $30.00.

I think I found out that the pass was only available to residents.

 

[garyb1st]

That could be. I wasn't able to find anything on residency requirements. Best to call and ask. I found this site which is very informative. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/810...ecreation-provincial-crown-land-2021-fall.pdf
Site also addresses where to find water.

 

[Oldgator73]

If I didn’t have enough money to pay for a few nights in a CG i don’t think I would be traveling.

 

[garyb1st]

Several of you are making assumptions based on OPs question about where he would get free water. I'd ask the same question if I was intending on boon docking through Canada. FTR, I don't need free water, free campsites or free anything else for that matter. But I would certainly ask if I was planning on similar travel.

 

[Oldgator73]

Several of you are making assumptions based on OPs question about where he would get free water. I'd ask the same question if I was intending on boon docking through Canada. FTR, I don't need free water, free campsites or free anything else for that matter. But I would certainly ask if I was planning on similar travel.

Don’t have the money for RV parks. I can only stay in free places. Water in the US can be gotten at truck stops, some rest stops, and some gas stations among other places.

No assumptions made.

 

[garyb1st]

Missed that one. My bad.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

have stayed overnight at Walmart in North Bay and Sudbury,, but that is well east of your trip.. Also on the ground at Banff and Lake Louise on a motorcycle trip..>>>Dan

 

[TonyL]

Staying anywhere overnight in Banff or Lake Louise will require a park pass.

 

[Sprucegum]

Sanidump.com will show you where you can get free water and dump. Most Walmarts in Canada allow overnight parking, good idea to ask first though. No need to pay park fees unless you want to visit the par, you can go straight up through the centre of alberta or bc to Watson Lake without passing through any parks.

 

[Sailmike]

Sanidump.com will show you where you can get free water and dump. Most Walmarts in Canada allow overnight parking, good idea to ask first though. No need to pay park fees unless you want to visit the par, you can go straight up through the centre of alberta or bc to Watson Lake without passing through any parks.

Thank you for the tip.