Stop and take a picture at the Beaver Creek welcome sign while you make your way into town. As the sign will tell you, you are as west as it gets, this being the westernmost community in Canada. Like all communities along the Alaskan Highway, it has a rich history of indigenous culture and traditions.

This sign also depicts the only beaver you will likely see on your trip. While this portion of the Alaskan highway is teeming with wildlife such as eagles, moose, and bears, you aren’t likely to spot a beaver.

Photos: Google Street View, Sue Thomas