Hitchhiking from Cranbrook
Hitchhiking to Cranbrook
Recent reviews mentioning Cranbrook
49.57854, -115.68562
Very long waiting time in regard of the constant traffic and the big room to stop. There is also not much ahead, so probably everyone going the same way.Got a ride finally from Dany, a native on his way home. Originally going to Fairmont, he offered to push me all the way to Radium.
Told me about the valley, some traditions and legends of the surrounding tribes. Also offered to stop to take some pictures.
―Anonymous
49.01625, -115.04697
Took me 45 minutes to pass the border.Customs asked a bunch of questions, but they didn't check my bag.
They were concerned if I had adapted gear for the cold. They also asked if I had a place to stay during my time in Canada. Saying I was couchsurfing in Vancouver and didn't have the address yet was enough (Although I had another place with a proper address and proofs that I was expected there.)
I also had to show I have enough funds for the length of my stay.
Probably easier to hitchhike directly at the border, but I wanted to walk and as border patrol was not the friendliest, I preferred taking my distances.
Few cars passed me (On a winter morning, the traffic was more important southbound) when one finally stopped. Two young adults on their way to Cranbrook. They were nice.
―Anonymous
49.50586, -115.78354
―Fish Soup
49.50586, -115.78354
There is a good spot here for cars to pull off, and a store near by. There will be a lot of local traffic turning of at the next intersection, so do get discouraged if you don't get picked up right away.―Anonymous
49.54003, -115.73779
I didn't know what to expect here. It's a pretty fast spot. But, there's room to pull off and people seem to stop.―RDATH
49.63636, -115.95621
―Anonymous