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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
British Columbia Highway 3, officially named the Crowsnest...
- Alberta Highway 3
Alberta Provincial Highway No. 3, commonly referred to as...
- Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest Lake, near the summit of the Crowsnest Pass,...
- Crows Nest
Crowsnest Highway, in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada;...
- British Columbia Highway 3
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 ...
Regional DistrictLocationKm [1]Mi0.000.000.990.623.081.916.674.14- 1941–present
- 838 km (521 mi)
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Alberta Provincial Highway No. 3, commonly referred to as Highway 3 and officially named the Crowsnest Highway, is a 324-kilometre (201 mi) highway that traverses southern Alberta, Canada, running from the Crowsnest Pass through Lethbridge to the Trans-Canada Highway in Medicine Hat.
- October 8, 1917–present
- 324.11 km (201.39 mi)
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.
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 .
- 1,358 m (4,455 ft)
Nov 7, 2020 · The Crowsnest Highway (Highway #3) is an east-west, 1161 km road from Hope, British Columbia to Medicine Hat, Alberta where it meets up with the Trans-Canada Highway. Opened in 1932, it follows the mid-19th century gold rush trail traced out by engineer Edgar Dewdney.
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.
