What highways do I take to drive from Windsor,ont. to Calgary Al. I do not want to go the American way
2006-11-20 11:37:57 · 8 answers · asked by mare 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Take the 401 eastbound to Toronto, take 400 north to North Bay , then take #11 towards Hearst. Taking this route through northern Ontario you will by-pass the snow-belt through the Sault.You will meet the trans-Canada in Nipigon(about an hour east of Thunder Bay. From there it is trans-Canada the rest of the way to Calgary. As you enter Winnipeg from the east, take the southbound bypass on the ring road that will allow you to avoid Winnipeg traffic and you meet back up to the TCH on the west side of the city. If you have 2 drivers and go non-stop , you will be in Calgary in a little less than 3 days, Tim's in Hearst, Kapuskasing, Cochrane along the northern route through Ontario.Take a thermos.
2006-11-20 23:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bob D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are all good answers and suggestions and I have to agree with the weather, I had friends returning from the west on that trans-canada and between Winnipeg and Kenora they sat on the road for 6 hours because of a heavy snow storm which was unexpected at that time of year and caused an accident which closed the road. Go through the states, lots cheaper and faster.
Drive to Rugby SD and go across the border at Brandon, Manitoba and then go the rest of the way to Calgary or cross in Montana and you're nearly hitting Calgary, however there you have the Rockies to consider, which I wouldn't drive in the Winter.
2006-11-21 00:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windsor Calgary
2017-01-14 08:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transcanada hwy. If you're planning a winter road trip you should be aware that the highway from Sault Ste Marie to Winnipeg is a 2 lane highway and if you get a winter storm (happens frequently) the highway could be closed for hours. You need to have an emergency kit with you at all times. Travel in the Prairies in the winter could get you "whiteout" conditions if it's snowing and blowing - highway condition deteriorate quickly especially if there happens to be a wind. Caution and being prepared for winter conditions is a must when travelling in the winter.
2006-11-20 15:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by junebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get to Sudbury, then head to Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Medicine Hat and then into Calgary. Simple, n'est-ce pas?
2006-11-20 12:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Willster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From Windsor go up to London then to Toronto then take the trans canada all the way.
2006-11-20 11:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by buffybot67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
highways 1 and 17 I believe. I went east and mostly on 17 until quebec, and drove transcanada [1] back. if you are going in summer and haven't been, suggest 1 to niagra, and north on 6, six is beautiful drive, hook up with 17 near superior and carry on
2006-11-20 12:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by free thinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pickup a road atlas. You can't go wrong that way. You realize thay you can save alot of time and fuel by going thru the US. The Canadian route is slow and 2 lane.
2006-11-20 11:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋