British Columbia

Scenic Drives

Take the long way through British Columbia's mountain passes, coastal highways, and wide-open valleys.

BC has some of the most spectacular driving roads on earth. These routes were chosen for their scenery, road quality, and the quality of stops along the way — not just the destination.

Sea to Sky Highway winding beside Howe Sound

Sea to Sky Highway

Vancouver to Whistler
121 km
2 hours
May–October

Follow the edge of Howe Sound from Vancouver to Whistler, with ocean views, waterfalls, and granite peaks around every bend.

Highlights

  • Shannon Falls
  • Sea to Sky Gondola
  • Porteau Cove
Easy
Icefields Parkway framed by Rocky Mountain peaks

Icefields Parkway

Canadian Rockies
232 km
3–4 hours
June–September

A legendary mountain route connecting Lake Louise and Jasper, passing turquoise lakes, glaciers, and dramatic alpine viewpoints.

Highlights

  • Columbia Icefield
  • Peyto Lake
  • Athabasca Falls
Moderate
Crowsnest Highway through the southern BC mountains

Crowsnest Highway

Southern Interior
1,161 km
2–3 days
May–October

Cross southern British Columbia through vineyards, river valleys, historic towns, and the rugged Crowsnest Pass.

Highlights

  • Osoyoos desert
  • Christina Lake
  • Frank Slide
Moderate
Cassiar Highway surrounded by northern forest and mountains

Cassiar Highway

Northern BC
725 km
2–3 days
June–September

A remote northern adventure through immense forests, glacial valleys, and quiet communities where the wilderness feels close.

Highlights

  • Jade City
  • Meziadin Lake
  • Stewart and Hyder
Challenging

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