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The Crowsnest Highway is an east-west highway in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. It stretches 1,161 km (721 mi) across the southern portions of both provinces, from Hope, British Columbia to Medicine Hat, Alberta, providing the shortest highway connection between the Lower Mainland and southeast Alberta through the Canadian Rockies.
British Columbia Highway 3, officially named the Crowsnest Highway, is an 841-kilometre (523 mi) highway that traverses southern British Columbia, Canada. It runs from the Trans-Canada Highway ( Highway 1 ) at Hope to Crowsnest Pass at the Alberta border and forms the western portion of the interprovincial Crowsnest Highway that runs from Hope ...
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Highway 3 highlighted in red. British Columbia Highway 3, officially named the Crowsnest Highway, is an 838-kilometre (521 mi) highway that traverses southern British Columbia, Canada. It runs from the Trans-Canada Highway ( Highway 1) at Hope to Crowsnest Pass at the Alberta border and forms the western portion of the interprovincial Crowsnest ...
Crowsnest Lake, near the summit of the Crowsnest Pass, looking east toward Crowsnest Mountain. The pass is located in southeast British Columbia and southwest Alberta, and is the southernmost rail and highway route through the Canadian Rockies.
By its longest configuration it meanders more than 1300 historic, scenic and culturally diverse kilometres. Known also as the Southern Inter-Provincial Route or, lately, the “ Southern Corridor ,” the Crowsnest Highway is Western Canada’s old road between the Pacific and the Prairies.
It's a main route between Alberta and British Columbia, right through the southern portion of Canadian Rockies. While that makes the drive winding, it also means that the views are gorgeous. As you take on the mountains, consider that this is a historic route that follows a mid-19th-century gold rush trail.
This stunning route stretches from the west coast to the Alberta border, taking you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the province. From towering mountains and pristine lakes to charming towns and historic landmarks, the Crowsnest Highway has it all.
