Wave Five: Toyota’s 60th Anniversary in Canada Cross-Country Road Trip

In celebration of Toyota’s 60^th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip continues! Wave five of the drive began in Winnipeg, MB, and ended in Calgary, AB. The group of automotive journalists and Toyota Canada representatives were behind the wheel of the Toyota Land Cruiser, Crown Signia, Camry Hybrid, Tacoma, and Highlander Hybrid.

A very special RAV4 Hybrid was also part of the convoy. Picked up from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) in Ontario, this 2024 RAV4 is TMMC’s 11-millionth vehicle built at their facility – a remarkable milestone.

This portion of the road trip brought the group to Saskatoon, stopping in Moose Jaw, SK, to see the Mac the Moose monument. While in Saskatoon, visits included a stop at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park and a visit to ENS Toyota, where some classic Toyota vehicles were on display, as well as a new Land Cruiser 70 series modified for the mining industry.

As the journey continued, the group made their way to Edmonton, AB, where Dark Matter Materials showcased its decarbonization efforts. This was followed by a visit to the Edmonton airport where the group discovered the airport’s transition to the use of hydrogen and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Before ending wave five in Calgary, the group stopped at Main St. Rowley Ghost Town, the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller and observed the spectacular Badlands and the Willow Creek Hoodoos.