Day 3: Camping at Muncho Lake, British Columbia – A Jewel on the Road to Alaska
It’s day three of our epic road trip from Calgary, Alberta, to Alaska, and we’ve pulled into the stunning Muncho Lake in Northern British Columbia to set up camp for the night. After two days of driving through the rolling prairies and rugged foothills of Alberta, we’ve now entered the wild, remote beauty of British Columbia’s northern reaches. The odometer tells us we’ve covered approximately 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) from Calgary to reach this breathtaking stop along the Alaska Highway. With the majestic Rockies and endless wilderness stretching out before us, Muncho Lake feels like a perfect pause to soak in the journey so far.
The Drive So Far
Leaving Calgary, we headed northwest, passing through the vibrant mountain town of Jasper on Day 1, then continued along Highway 16 towards Dawson Creek, British Columbia, by Day 2, where we officially joined the Alaska Highway (Highway 97). Today, Day 3, we’ve driven deeper into the northern wilderness, trading urban sprawl for towering peaks and vast forests. The stretch from Calgary to Muncho Lake has taken us through some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, and now, as we pitch our tent beside the jade-green waters of Muncho Lake, we’re rewarded with a front-row seat to one of nature’s masterpieces.
