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The highway route from the U.S. through Canada and into Anchorage is one of the most beautiful drives on Earth. Stretching more than 2,000 miles from the southern British Columbia border to Anchorage, it is an unforgettable journey. The best route goes past Dawson Creek, British Columbia and through Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Tok, Alaska ...
Klondike Loop. Connects: Alaska Highway, YT, to Alaska Highway, AK. Routes#: Yukon 2 & 9, Alaska Route 5. Length: 498 miles. Road Surface: Pavement, seal coat & gravel. Season: Hwy. 2 open all year, Hwys. 9 and 5 closed in winter. Maps (2 detailed pdf files available): Milepost J 0 to Milepost J 292 (includes Silver Trail)
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The Alaska Highway – also known as the Alcan ( Alaska- Canada Highway) The Cassiar Highway; The Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System; If you’ve already watched Part 1 Of Our Journey North, then you know that for our trip North we chose to take the Alaska Highway. We had a couple of reasons for hopping on this route on our trip North:
If you want to call ahead to ensure a room, try the Ramada Limited Dawson Creek (1748 Alaska Ave.; tel. 800/663-2749 or 250/782-8595). From Dawson Creek, the Alaska Highway soon crosses the Peace River and passes through Fort St. John, in the heart of British Columbia's far-north ranch country. The highway continues north, parallel to the Rockies.
- Alaska Highway
- How to Get to Dawson Creek – Mile 0
- Dawson Creek Mile 0
- Dawson Creek to Fort St. John
- Fort St. John to Fort Nelson
- Pink Mountain
- Fort Nelson
- Fort Nelson to Watson Lake
- Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park
- Enter Canada’s Yukon at Watson Lake
The length of the Alaska Highway is 2,432 km. Of that, 1,048 km are in British Columbia, 907 km in the Yukon, and 477 km in Alaska. More than 100 years ago, gold was the reason people headed north. Californian George Carmack and his Tagish Indian friends, Skookum Jim and Dawson Charlie struck gold at Bonanza Creek in the Klondike. This started the ...
Route 1 (132 km) – From Grand Prairie take Highway 43 West, which takes you into British Columbia. At the Alberta/BC border, Highway 43 becomes Highway 2, known locally as the Tupper Highway. This...Route 2(174 km) – From Grand Prairie take Highway 2 north, then turn west onto Highway 49, known as the Northern Woods and Water Route. This route will take you to Dawson Creek, Mile 0 on the Alask...Before setting out on your trip, have a photo taken at the Mile ‘0’ post in Dawson Creek, then explore the Alaska Highway House for an introduction to the highway’s history and get a good kick-start on the Alaska Highway. Drop in at the Visitors Centreto pick up maps, brochures, and information about campgrounds and gas stations. If you have spare ...
30 km north of Dawson Creek you can do a side trip to the historic Kiskatinaw Bridge, built by the U.S. military as part of the Alaska Highway. The 30 m high bridge was the first curved wooden bridge built in Canada. Today, it is the only original timber bridge remaining on the highway. Camping is available at nearby Kiskatinaw Provincial Park. Fur...
Back on the Alaska Highway head north from Fort St. John. You have a long road ahead of you, therefore you might want to have a few stops on the way. 4 km north of Fort St John, you arrive atBeatton Provincial Park with its long stretch of beach and excellent Walleye fishing. Charlie Provincial Parkis located 6 km north and is popular for camping, ...
Halfway between Fort St. John and Fort Nelson is the tiny hamlet of Pink Mountain. Look west and you see the similarly named peak with a rosy glow at sunrise. For Pink Mountain Provincial Park turn west off the highway onto seasonal road #192. Pink Mountain Campsite and RV Parkis one of the nicest campgrounds on the Alaska Highway, located at mile ...
Fort Nelson was established as a fur trading post in 1805 and later became “Mile 300” of the Alaska Highway. The town was a base for pushing the Alaska Highway through the wilderness. In the 1950s, forestry, oil, and gas took over. Tourism is gaining importance as the town is becoming known for eco-travel and adventure in the northern Rockies with ...
From Fort Nelson, the highway turns southwest and begins to climb into the Northern Rocky Mountains through sharp bends, dramatic scenery, and abundant wildlife. You’ll drive through Stone Mountain Provincial Park, featuring the Wokkpash Recreation Area. Here, you can hike beside the erosion pillars, the awesome stone sculptures shaped by wind and ...
Past Muncho Lake Provincial Park, is about 60 km to the Liard River Hot Springs – a must-stop! The hot springs are one of the great wonders of the North. A ten-minute walk from the campground in the park takes you to the steaming, soothing mineral waters of two hot pools. The unique ecosystem hosts an amazing diversity of plant life. The hot spring...
You made it to the famous Signpost Forest! Watson Lake is the first Yukon community when travelling northbound and the second largest town in the Yukon! Watson Lake was an important construction camp for the Alaska Highway. As history goes, a homesick army soldier started the Watson Lake Signpost Forest in 1942, nailing up a marker pointing home. E...
Feb 22, 2021 · To take this route to drive to Alaska, start in Seattle and follow the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) east around Vancouver. Follow the Trans Canada Highway as far as Cache Creek. At Cache Creek, continue north on Highway 97 towards Prince George.
The Cassair Highway has a few short graveled sections, and the Taylor and Top of the World Highways have long graveled sections. For road conditions and information, visit the below websites: 511.alaska.gov (Alaska) or call 867-456-7623 or 907-273-6037. 511yukon.ca (Yukon)
