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Exploring the Rocky Mountain Trench: From Fernie to Golden

3 to 7 Days / 323 km (201 mi)

Find adventure and relaxation in the Canadian Rockies.

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Highway 3: Rugged Parks, Culinary Bounty & Mountain Towns

4-10 days / 247 km (153 mi)

Travel through Manning Park to the heart of wine country
and into some of BC's beloved mountain towns.

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Vancouver to Golden via Highway 1

4 to 8 days / 737 km (458 mi)

Where to stop along Highway 1 between Vancouver and Golden.

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More Road Trip Ideas in The Kootenay Rockies

Mountains, Hot Springs, And Adventure

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Find More Road Trips Along Highway 97

Travel through vast grasslands, wide valleys, past rivers and lakes, and to the Rocky Mountains along Route 97 and its loops and corridors.

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Follow the Kettle Valley Rail Trail

Once a comprehensive railroad system, these decommissioned tracks are now home to an extensive recreational trail.

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Road Trip of a Lifetime: Kootenay Rockies Hot Springs

With long, winding highways running along deep river valleys, over long mountain passes and through picturesque communities, a road trip through the Kootenay Rockies fulfills that deep desire for the freedom of the open road.

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4 Reasons to Drive BC’s Hidden Route: The Slocan Valley

The road less travelled highlights many of the area’s finest attractions and activities in the Kootenays as we follow Highway 23/6 from Revelstoke to Nelson, BC.

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A Golden Triangle Road Trip

If your idea of a Sunday drive includes scenic highways and the occasional bird-call, it’s time to take it to the wilds; Kootenay Rockies-style. Shift into gear with a three pronged excursion that links both Yoho and Kootenay National Parks with neighbouring Banff; dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’.

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Pit Stops for a Kootenay Road Trip

The open road is calling to you and, being the adventure lover you are, you’re all set to lay down tracks in British Columbia. You might be traversing the province from Calgary to Vancouver or focusing on the Kootenays; either way, you’re headed into big country and you’ll need a place to stretch the legs.

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Unique Stays on a Kootenay Rockies Road Trip

Domes, rail cars, treehouses, and yurts are just some of the unique accommodations in the Kootenay Rockies, perfect for an off-the-beaten-path stay on a Kootenay road trip.

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HIT THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCE THE NORTH THOMPSON VALLEY

our road trip through the North Thompson will take you through quaint valleys, alongside wild running rivers, to the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson.

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Exploring the Rocky Mountain Trench: From Fernie to Golden

3 to 7 Days / 323 km (201 mi)

Find adventure and relaxation in the Canadian Rockies.

Explore Road Trip
Highway 3: Rugged Parks, Culinary Bounty & Mountain Towns

4-10 days / 247 km (153 mi)

Travel through Manning Park to the heart of wine country
and into some of BC's beloved mountain towns.

Explore Road Trip
Vancouver to Golden via Highway 1

4 to 8 days / 737 km (458 mi)

Where to stop along Highway 1 between Vancouver and Golden.

Explore Road Trip

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

More Road Trip Ideas in The Kootenay Rockies

Mountains, Hot Springs, And Adventure

Explore Road Trips

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

Find More Road Trips Along Highway 97

Travel through vast grasslands, wide valleys, past rivers and lakes, and to the Rocky Mountains along Route 97 and its loops and corridors.

Explore Road Trips

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

Follow the Kettle Valley Rail Trail

Once a comprehensive railroad system, these decommissioned tracks are now home to an extensive recreational trail.

Explore Road Trips

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

Road Trip of a Lifetime: Kootenay Rockies Hot Springs

With long, winding highways running along deep river valleys, over long mountain passes and through picturesque communities, a road trip through the Kootenay Rockies fulfills that deep desire for the freedom of the open road.

Explore Road Trip

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

4 Reasons to Drive BC’s Hidden Route: The Slocan Valley

The road less travelled highlights many of the area’s finest attractions and activities in the Kootenays as we follow Highway 23/6 from Revelstoke to Nelson, BC.

Explore Road Trip

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

A Golden Triangle Road Trip

If your idea of a Sunday drive includes scenic highways and the occasional bird-call, it’s time to take it to the wilds; Kootenay Rockies-style. Shift into gear with a three pronged excursion that links both Yoho and Kootenay National Parks with neighbouring Banff; dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’.

Explore Road Trip

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

Pit Stops for a Kootenay Road Trip

The open road is calling to you and, being the adventure lover you are, you’re all set to lay down tracks in British Columbia. You might be traversing the province from Calgary to Vancouver or focusing on the Kootenays; either way, you’re headed into big country and you’ll need a place to stretch the legs.

Explore Road Trip

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

Unique Stays on a Kootenay Rockies Road Trip

Domes, rail cars, treehouses, and yurts are just some of the unique accommodations in the Kootenay Rockies, perfect for an off-the-beaten-path stay on a Kootenay road trip.

Explore Road Trip

Camping, Parks & Wilderness Areas, Beaches & Lakes, Farms & Markets, Biking, Adrenalin, Paddling, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Cabins & Cottages, Arts & Heritage

HIT THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCE THE NORTH THOMPSON VALLEY

our road trip through the North Thompson will take you through quaint valleys, alongside wild running rivers, to the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson.

Explore Road Trip
Coastal Circle Route

3 to 7 days / 563.84 km (350 mi)

Uncover the places where many of British Columbia's artists and artisans live, work and showcase their art.

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#ExploreBC Road Trip: From Kamloops to the Cariboo

4 to 6 Days / 450 km (280 mi)

From Kamloops to the Cariboo, a unique road trip with professional content creators Jordan Dyck and Ben Giesbrecht

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4-6 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall

What to Expect When You
Explore the Gold Rush Trail

Get a taste of culture, adrenaline, and history when you explore BC's Gold Rush Trail.

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Explore the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail: An Accessible Getaway

3-5 days / 410 km (255 mi)

A trip back in time along the Gold Rush Trail for travellers with mobility challenges.

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Explore With Your EV

British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is a wild, uncrowded, and vast region full of epic scenery and unmatched adventure, but did you know that you can explore these roads less travelled entirely with an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

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Exploring the Interior Plateau

Half-Day / 318 km (198 mi)

The Interior Plateau and the nature surrounding Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake is vast, wild, and sparsely populated.

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BC's Fishing Highway 24

Visit some of BC’s best fishing lakes, and cast for feisty rainbow and bull trout, Kokanee, and more.

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Range Beyond Range Circle Route

A road adventure like no other for off-grid enthusiasts, from Pemberton to Lillooet to Bridge River Valley.

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Coastal Circle Route

3 to 7 days / 563.84 km (350 mi)

Uncover the places where many of British Columbia's artists and artisans live, work and showcase their art.

Explore Road Trip
#ExploreBC Road Trip: From Kamloops to the Cariboo

4 to 6 Days / 450 km (280 mi)

From Kamloops to the Cariboo, a unique road trip with professional content creators Jordan Dyck and Ben Giesbrecht

Explore Road Trip

4-6 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall

What to Expect When You
Explore the Gold Rush Trail

Get a taste of culture, adrenaline, and history when you explore BC's Gold Rush Trail.

Read the Article
Explore the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail: An Accessible Getaway

3-5 days / 410 km (255 mi)

A trip back in time along the Gold Rush Trail for travellers with mobility challenges.

Explore Road Trip

Nature & Wildlife, Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Adventure & Outdoors, 4-6 Days, Transportation, Accommodation, Arts & Heritage, Accessibility

Explore With Your EV

British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is a wild, uncrowded, and vast region full of epic scenery and unmatched adventure, but did you know that you can explore these roads less travelled entirely with an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

Explore Road trip
Exploring the Interior Plateau

Half-Day / 318 km (198 mi)

The Interior Plateau and the nature surrounding Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake is vast, wild, and sparsely populated.

Explore Road Trip

Parks & Wilderness Areas, Fishing, Horseback Riding & Ranches, 1-3 Days, 4-6 Days, Museums & Heritage Sites

BC's Fishing Highway 24

Visit some of BC’s best fishing lakes, and cast for feisty rainbow and bull trout, Kokanee, and more.

Explore Road Trip

Parks & Wilderness Areas, Fishing, Horseback Riding & Ranches, 1-3 Days, 4-6 Days, Museums & Heritage Sites

Range Beyond Range Circle Route

A road adventure like no other for off-grid enthusiasts, from Pemberton to Lillooet to Bridge River Valley.

Explore Road Trip
Drive the scenic highway seven

Also known as the Lougheed Highway, the Scenic 7 provides a link between Vancouver and Hope that is off the beaten path. From extreme adventures to simple, warm hospitality, there is something for everyone in Mighty Fraser Country.

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Discover the East Coast of Vancouver Island

5 to 7 Days / 500 km (311 mi)

Relax and rejuvenate along this coastal road trip
from Victoria to Port Hardy.

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#ExploreBC Road Trip: West Coast Culture

4 to 7 days / 450 km (280 mi)

From Vancouver Island to the Sunshine Coast with Yvonna Chow

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Nanaimo to Campbell River: Explore the Oceanside Route

The Oceanside Route of Highway 19A is a slower trek compared to its sister highway

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Pacific Marine Circle Route: South Vancouver Island Road Trip

A road with varied landscapes, stops and views, the loop is a popular trek amongst driving enthusiasts

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Nanaimo to Port Hardy: Central to Northern Vancouver Island Road Trip

The longest of the Vancouver Island routes, the Nanaimo to Port Hardy trek also affords the opportunity to take things at full speed

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Drive the scenic highway seven

Also known as the Lougheed Highway, the Scenic 7 provides a link between Vancouver and Hope that is off the beaten path. From extreme adventures to simple, warm hospitality, there is something for everyone in Mighty Fraser Country.

Explore Road Trip
Discover the East Coast of Vancouver Island

5 to 7 Days / 500 km (311 mi)

Relax and rejuvenate along this coastal road trip
from Victoria to Port Hardy.

Explore Road Trip
#ExploreBC Road Trip: West Coast Culture

4 to 7 days / 450 km (280 mi)

From Vancouver Island to the Sunshine Coast with Yvonna Chow

Explore Road Trip

Attractions & Sightseeing, 4-6 Days, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall

Nanaimo to Campbell River: Explore the Oceanside Route

The Oceanside Route of Highway 19A is a slower trek compared to its sister highway

Explore Road Trip

Attractions & Sightseeing, 4-6 Days, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall

Pacific Marine Circle Route: South Vancouver Island Road Trip

A road with varied landscapes, stops and views, the loop is a popular trek amongst driving enthusiasts

Explore Road Trip

Attractions & Sightseeing, 4-6 Days, 7-10 Days, Spring, Summer, Fall

Nanaimo to Port Hardy: Central to Northern Vancouver Island Road Trip

The longest of the Vancouver Island routes, the Nanaimo to Port Hardy trek also affords the opportunity to take things at full speed

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Adventure & Outdoors, 1-3 Days, 4-6 Days, 7-10 Days

Outdoor Adventures Along Route 16

Pack a sense of adventure and take a journey along Route 16 in Northern BC.

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Motorcycle Road Trip: Mountains, Rainforest, and the Inside Passage

10 days / 3000 km (1864 mi)

A new rider's journey on iconic BC highways.

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The Great Wilderness: Alaska Highway

3-10 Days / 1343.46 km (835 mi)

Travel along the historic Alaska Highway through the
rugged wilderness of BC's north.

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Great Northern Circle Route

10+ days / 3188.51 km (1981 mi)

Travel through the vast nature of Northern BC, located in The Great Wilderness.

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The Great Wilderness: Northern BC's Stewart-Cassiar Highway

3 to 7 days / 855 km (531 mi)

Visit Northern British Columbia’s vast wilderness for outdoor adventure and learn about Indigenous culture and heritage along this scenic route....

Explore Road Trip

Nature & Wildlife, Indigenous Culture, Adventure & Outdoors, 4-6 Days, Summer

#ExploreBC Road Trip: Northern Wild

Witness the waterfalls, wildlife, and wonderful sights of the wild north with local photographer Callum Snape.

Read the Article

Adventure & Outdoors, 1-3 Days, 4-6 Days, 7-10 Days

Outdoor Adventures Along Route 16

Pack a sense of adventure and take a journey along Route 16 in Northern BC.

Read the Article
Motorcycle Road Trip: Mountains, Rainforest, and the Inside Passage

10 days / 3000 km (1864 mi)

A new rider's journey on iconic BC highways.

Explore Road Trip
The Great Wilderness: Alaska Highway

3-10 Days / 1343.46 km (835 mi)

Travel along the historic Alaska Highway through the
rugged wilderness of BC's north.

Explore Road Trip
Great Northern Circle Route

10+ days / 3188.51 km (1981 mi)

Travel through the vast nature of Northern BC, located in The Great Wilderness.

Explore Road Trip
The Great Wilderness: Northern BC's Stewart-Cassiar Highway

3 to 7 days / 855 km (531 mi)

Visit Northern British Columbia’s vast wilderness for outdoor adventure and learn about Indigenous culture and heritage along this scenic route....

Explore Road Trip

Nature & Wildlife, Indigenous Culture, Adventure & Outdoors, 4-6 Days, Summer

#ExploreBC Road Trip: Northern Wild

Witness the waterfalls, wildlife, and wonderful sights of the wild north with local photographer Callum Snape.

Read the Article

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Need to Know

Find key travel information to plan your BC vacation.

Travel Info
Adventure Smart

Always check trail conditions before you head out, and no matter what outdoor activity you are planning, be prepared.

Plan Your Route
Plan Your Route

Check Drive BC for the latest information on road closures around the province.

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Travel Responsibly

Follow these tips to travel safely and responsibly in BC this season.

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Places to Stay

Discover everything from luxury hotels and B&Bs to wilderness lodges and campsites.

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