Will be travelling around the Canadian Rockies in August. Specifically, we'll be in:
o British Columbia
- Steele
- Revelstoke
- Kelowna
o Alberta
- Banff
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Kelowna
We have a 2015 RW 36rl w/Winegard Travl'er for Directv. Will I be able to receive Directv's signals? I'm already worried about my liquor supply! Hope I don't need to worry about this too. While I like getting back to nature, I like some of my comforts too.
Many Thanks!
...rex

Our direct worked great all through Alberta and BC

We had good DirecTV reception until we got up into the Yukon and Alaska, and again the next year up in Newfoundland.

I did find the attachment which I thought was interesting. It compares different marine satellite antennas but does give a good sense of the DirecTV broadcast footprint.

Good news, Directv works well through most of country. Go far enough north i.e. the territories and it looks like it's pointed to ground but works pretty well.

And on the other note, don't worry about booze. We have lots and some pretty good craft beers in that part of the country as well. It may look expensive at first but you will have to remember they aren't US dollars so everything is 35% off. Enjoy, bring friends. Our economy can always use it.

Now if I can figure out how to get Dish as a Canadian we can forget about the border all together.

Cheers
John

Thank you all for the quick responses! I do appreciate it. Looks like we're good to go from a TV standpoint.
I sure won't tell my wife, though. that everything in Canada is "35% off"!!
...rex

Be careful with the 35% discount!

That discount will probably be eaten up by the higher gas and booze prices. I filled up with diesel on our return to Canada at $1.00 per liter. That's an easy calculation as there is about 3.85 liters per US gallon making it $3.85 C$. the 35% discount still makes it more expensive than most US prices (except possibly in rural California). And 15 cans of Coors Light sets us back about $24 here.

Al - I can't even remember when diesel was only $1/litre in BC. Currently about $1.20

Rex,
When touring the Rockies make sure to fill up in Alberta or south of the border. Also don't waste any time checking out any of our Provincial Campgrounds, as few, if any have access for big rigs. If going to Banff, one of the National Park campgrounds does have serviced sites for big rigs. Suggest researching campgrounds thoroughly as many can be very tight. If you want a list of campgrounds we have used send me a PM.

Why would you drink Coors Lite with all of the fine selections in Canada? Customs in Canada will probably ask how much alcohol you are bringing. Ask me how I know.

I fit in Banff, but it was a squeeze. totally worth the effort!!!!!

Why would you drink Coors Lite with all of the fine selections in Canada? Customs in Canada will probably ask how much alcohol you are bringing. Ask me how I know.

Definitely agree with Elliott. Exceptional beer is abundant in BC, with many interior towns having at least 1 micro-brewery. With all the choice available, I haven't had to purchase beer from multi-nationals for many years.

Returning home to the coast last year we took the southern route through the Rockies and every stop had a local micro-brewery except Creston, which has a multi-national brewery.

Out on the coast it is even better, with Metro Vancouver having about 75 micro-breweries. We are spoiled for choice, with our small town of about 70K currently having 3 micro-breweries, with a 4th opening next month.

Why would you drink Coors Lite with all of the fine selections in Canada? Customs in Canada will probably ask how much alcohol you are bringing. Ask me how I know.

Well, I gave the Coors Light brand as a comparison for US folks so they could compare as CL is widely advertised on storefronts in The US.

Yes, we have some great craft beers up here, but Coors Light is a good substitute for bottled water when hydrating!

Why would you drink Coors Lite with all of the fine selections in Canada? Customs in Canada will probably ask how much alcohol you are bringing. Ask me how I know.

Well, I gave the Coors Light brand as a comparison for US folks so they could compare as CL is widely advertised on storefronts in The US.

Yes, we have some great craft beers up here, but Coors Light is a good substitute for bottled water when hydrating!

Yep! It's the bear whiz in the rocky mountain spring water in the Coors Light that gives it that unique flavor.
When we visited across the border a couple years ago I stopped & bought 2 six packs of Canadian Molson, $12+ per 6 pack was the cheapest, to take to a get together & was informed they didn't/wouldn't drink that crap & after tasting I knew why, I think it was the bear whiz.

You folks have eliminated my Directv concerns but have GREATLY elevated my liquor (beer) worries!
...rex

We have Dish and when in BC or Alberta, out of luck 🙁