Whether it’s north Alaska, east to Vancouver Island or west to the Kootenay Rockies, hit the road for a fun-filled and memorable BC holiday.
If you have more than a week off and want to explore northern B.C., Vancouver Island, or east to the Rockies, these trips will give you some ideas as to what awaits the ultimate B.C. road trip. We’ve geared these selections toward warm-weather travel, but we don’t begrudge the hearty traveller who undertakes the challenge in spring.
Take the time to explore the smaller communities of Williams Lake and Quesnel and choose from river rafting, or canoeing and even gold panning. 2. Vancouver IslandConsider a trip up the northerly route on Vancouver Island. From Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Nanaimo to begin your adventure. Spend a day or two in Nanaimo — particularly the harbour area that is home to some lovely shops, restaurants and pubs, then consider an exploration of Parksville and its magnificent Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.
The final leg of this tour will take you through Port McNeill — home to the world’s largest burl — and perhaps an option to do some paddling at Broughton Archipelago Paddler’s Inn at Sointula. You can book a guided tour, rent a vessel, or charter a boat. And finally, you’ll end up at Port Hardy, the departure point for ferry routes to the northern coast and Prince Rupert.
Take Highway 95 north toward the quaint city of Cranbrook, and travel on through Invermere and Radium Hot Springs. Perhaps stay here to take in the hot springs, or spend a few days in Cranbrook, with the historic Fort Steele Heritage Town, or visit the Cranbrook History Centre, home to the largest collection of trains in North America.
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