moving to Canada?

[WSSix]

Thanks! Are there good roads to go for motorcycle rides on like I'd find down around Denver or are there only a few roads to travel on?

[DBL NKL]

Only gravel or mud roads up here for the most part as we have no pavement from north of the US border!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIu7zP82A6U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H29ROEDaaFc

http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motor...o-_76b0d9.html (here's my favorite loop to ride!)

Nah,

There's plenty of great roads to ride around here. I'm a biker myself and ride with a couple different groups up here. Mostly Harley riders that I know, but there are all types around here from mellow to hardcore. Highway 93 to Jasper is an awesome ride, and Highway 40 through Kananaskis is also high up on the list. There are lots with mountain roads and twisty's to run through.

[out2kayak]

As someone who lived in Alaska for quite some time and made the drive from Montana to Alaska many, many times I can tell you, Canada is a very beautiful place. The Rockies, the lakes and rivers, and all that is our northern neighbor is something to behold.

That said, I can also tell you of many times where I did not wait for the gas tank to fill before I had to get out of the mosquito fog. Yep, they are that bad (or worse). Also, northern Alaska has black flies and I hear that Canada does as well. These things are just flat mean, taking a good chunk of flesh off of your hide.

So, if your going to live in the great white north, I am envious of you. I do miss living in Alaska something awful. Just be sure to wear a full face visor on your helmet and plenty of mosquito spray (100% DEET -- accept no substitute).

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Originally Posted by out2kayak

As someone who lived in Alaska for quite some time and made the drive from Montana to Alaska many, many times I can tell you, Canada is a very beautiful place. The Rockies, the lakes and rivers, and all that is our northern neighbor is something to behold.

That said, I can also tell you of many times where I did not wait for the gas tank to fill before I had to get out of the mosquito fog. Yep, they are that bad (or worse). Also, northern Alaska has black flies and I hear that Canada does as well. These things are just flat mean, taking a good chunk of flesh off of your hide.

So, if your going to live in the great white north, I am envious of you. I do miss living in Alaska something awful. Just be sure to wear a full face visor on your helmet and plenty of mosquito spray (100% DEET -- accept no substitute).

Joe-maybe these will convince him......(I just thru in the Harley shop for fun---In Ketchikan).........jim

[KPC67]

If you are looking to try it out my brother has a condo you could rent out in a nice part of the city. pm me if interested

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Trey,I thought u said u had no life? Looks like u have friends ^^^^ even in Canada already............lol.............jim

[WSSix]

lol, thanks Jim and everyone else. I'm waiting to hear back if the job is still available and if US citizens can apply. I'm not even sure I want the job that's available. I believe I'd like it but I have a lot of questions and decisions to make. Sounds like it wouldn't be too terrible to get my stuff up there if I do decide to make the move. I was worried I'd have to sell off my junk.

BTW, I ride a Ducati Monster 1100s and have a 98 Ninja 9R that will be back on the road soon. I need twists, turns, and elevation changes to enjoy riding my bikes.

[scherp69]

Originally Posted by WSSix

BTW, I ride a Ducati Monster 1100s and have a 98 Ninja 9R that will be back on the road soon. I need twists, turns, and elevation changes to enjoy riding my bikes.

From Calgary you wouldn't have to ride west very far and you'd be right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains where you would get all the twists, turns and elevation changes that you would need.

[Rybar]

This is funny, we all live in igloos up here lol

Never been to Calgary but I heard it's a hella fun town especially during the stampede. And get ready to become a hockey fan if you do move north. It's on TV steady up here. Great sport for people that know. I'd say it's pretty even with the NFL for random game excitement to watch.

And Mike is right, Banff national park and the Rockies are just west of Calagry and the scenery is pretty unreal. Postcard like for sure. If you ride bikes then the roads are perfect for sure. Just be careful for Elk and wildlife on the highways there!

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by scherp69

From Calgary you wouldn't have to ride west very far and you'd be right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains where you would get all the twists, turns and elevation changes that you would need.

Originally Posted by Rybar

This is funny, we all live in igloos up here lol

And Mike is right, Banff national park and the Rockies are just west of Calagry and the scenery is pretty unreal. Postcard like for sure. If you ride bikes then the roads are perfect for sure. Just be careful for Elk and wildlife on the highways there!

Mike and Ry are correct. I've been all over N America and the most scenic by far - to me at least - is the Canadian Rockies. Absolutly beautiful and if you haven't been you should go at least once.

Last time I was there, the ride from Calgary to Banff had something like 12' high fences along the highway to keep the wildlife off/out. We were told to still keep our eyes peeled while driving! Also tried my hand at fly fishing in July but still kept an eye out for the Grizz...