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Shown below is an interactive Google map of over 200 popular cities, attractions and points of interest along Historic Route 66. Is this all of them? Certainly not, as there are literally thousands of places to see along the Mother Road! Hopefully this map will help you plan your next Route 66 road trip.
- The Fruit-Stand Capital of Canada
- Berry Tasty Pitstop
- Get Into The Swing
- Stop, Revive, Soak
- Turn Back Time
Three hundred and fifty kilometres east of Vancouver, on the southwestern fringes of the Okanagan Valley, is blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Keremeos. But it’s not the tiny town’s soft rolling hills, Similkameen River or heritage grist mill that will sway your attention. It’s the stream of roadside fruit markets, many fronting the orchards that supply the...
Reward your driving efforts (or perhaps some well-behaved travel companions in the backseat) with an old-fashioned sugary treat from landmark ice-cream parlour, Tickleberry’s. Just south of Okanagan Falls (between Penticton and Osoyoos), this local favourite requires a half-hour detour off the Crowsnest onto Highway 97, but is worth it. Be warned t...
Nothing says retro road trip quite like a roadside game of putt putt golf. Such is the case at Rattlesnake Canyon, a Western-inspired amusement park in Osoyoos, the heart of BC’s desert wine country. A great place for tiny travellers to burn off energy before your next stint along the Crowsnest, the park features an 18-hole mini golf course, a go-k...
Continuing east, on the western banks of Kootenay Lake is the oldest surviving community on the waterfront, Ainsworth. With a dwindling population of 50, what the area lacks in residents it makes up for in panoramic views of the deep, fjord-like lake and the surrounding mountain ranges. However picturesque, if the water temperature proves too chill...
Following the Crowsnest into the East Kootneys, detour north to the Fort Steele Heritage Town. A booming gold rush town in the late 1800s, Fort Steele was later abandoned when the long-awaited Canadian Pacificrailway bypassed the town in favour of neighbouring Cranbook. As both the population and real estate prices plummeted, it was close to a ghos...
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- Vancouver (Day 1) Surrounded by temperate rainforest, mountains and ocean, Vancouver is a strikingly beautiful city. The downtown area is located at the very end of what is known as British Columbia’s ‘Lower Mainland,’ with neighbouring cities (Burnaby, Surrey, Abbotsford) spreading out to the east.
- Vancouver to Whistler (Day 2) Vancouver to Whistler driving distance: 121km. Driving time without activities: 1 hour 45 minutes. Time to get out of the city!
- Whistler (Day 3) Whistler is one of North America’s largest ski resorts. But this mountain paradise is a wonderful summer destination as well. This is particularly true if you love to hike as the winter lift system can be utilised for easy access into the alpine (almost zero uphill climbs necessary!)
- Whistler to Kamloops (Day 4) Whistler to Kamloops driving distance: 300km. Driving time without activities: 4 hours. Highway 99 continues beyond Whistler and through the spectacular Garibaldi Ranges.
- Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) Section: Jasper to Lake Louise. Region: Jasper National Park and Banff National Park, Alberta. Distance: 230 km. The legendary Icefields Parkway stretches from Jasper to Lake Louise, joining two of Canada's most popular national parks.
- Sunshine Coast. Section: Gibsons to Lund. Region: Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Distance: 180 km. Just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, this picturesque highway follows the coast for 180 km to the quiet village of Lund through one of the sunniest parts of the province.
- Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) Section: Vancouver to Pemberton. Region: British Columbia. Distance: 150 km. With a name like that, it should come as no surprise that this spectacular drive is one of the most beautiful in all of Canada.
- Banff-Windermere Highway. Section: Castle Junction to Radium Hot Springs. Region: Kootenay National Park, British Columbia. Distance: 94 km. This scenic 94-kilometre highway lets you explore the diverse landscapes of Kootenay National Park, in the heart of a forest that is regenerating after a major forest fire.
May 22, 2023 · Canada is home to some of the best road trips in the world, and it even has its own version of the iconic Route 66. Enter the Trans-Canada Highway, an impressive stretch of road that spans the entire length of the country, promising endless adventures along the way.
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Apr 6, 2020 · Map of the Ultimate Western Canada road trip. Road trip summary. Starting at. £2,168 / adult. Calculate my price. Detailed itinerary. Days 1-2: Vancouver. View of the marina and downtown.
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