Woow..didnt realise i'd start off a "war of the states!" teehee...rank!!
Wellfor those trying to persuade me to hop over to British Columbia instead of going to Alberta (I'm going to be working @ a Banff ski resort) i was hoping to visit Kamloops frequently! My bestie will be working there (we couldnt get work @ the same resort

) BUT... I've just been informed that there is no direct train service!!!! WHICH IS A HUGE BUMMER!!!! i cant even drive the 8hr trip coz im not 21 yet yet (the age to hav a Canadian licence rite??) Looks like the only optoin we hav is the train between Jasper and Kamloops ($160 for one return trip!! not great on a backpackers wallet!!) so Q. How far is Jasper from Banff???????
p.s. thanx for the warm welcome the forum!! u guys rock