There are two north-south roads that link Canada and Alaska. In July we traveled up the length of the Alaska Highway (Alcan) and now in early September we've driven south on the Cassiar for 3 long days. Yes, it rained the whole way, but even in the fog the autumn colors were stunning. Each day, we stopped for elevenses- coffee and homemade ginger cookies -in the Provincial Parks, complete with lake view!
The Cassiar begins near Watson Lake as a very narrow two-lane road with no center line. Gradually it improves and the lanes widen slightly. We passed through the devastation of forest fires from past years, the beauty of the Cassiar mountains, and endless trees turning colors. If you're not in a hurry and can handle no cell service, it's a beautiful drive with less traffic and very few of the big trucks
