On the Topic of Tolls
A toll. To some, it may as well be a four letter word. (Well, OK, it already is, but you get our point.) To others, tolls are just the cost of doing business. There are
BC Road Trips
A look at the attractions, history and activities that are available along our beautiful province, accessible by our BC highway system.
Pacific Marine Circle Route: A Photo Road Trip
“The journey, not the arrival, matters.” – T.S. Eliot Travelling in circles doesn’t necessarily mean you’re lost. Ending up right back where you started can be a wonderful thing if you consider everything that happened
The Trans-Canada Less Travelled – Highway 16
While celebrations for the Trans-Canada Highway’s 50th anniversary were a big event in 2012, and the highway still gets most of the attention, don’t overlook the Trans-Canada’s northern B.C. stretch…Highway 16. Also known as
3 Parts of B.C.’s Trans-Canada that would Knock Diefenbaker’s Socks Off
“This highway, may it serve to bring Canadians closer together. May it bring to all Canadians a renewed determination to individually do their part to make this nation greater and greater still, worthy of the
Plan to Pan in Barkerville This Summer
Highway 26 stretches eastward from Quesnel. It’s a quiet, two-lane route that treats you to beautiful views of forests, lakes and mountains. At about 80 kilometres long, it’s a relatively short stretch of highway. But
Highway 113 – Road to Opportunity for Nisga’a Nation
What’s in a number? Highway 113, also known as the Nisga’a Highway, heads northwest into the Nass Valley from Terrace. The highway number marks the years it took for the Nisga’a Nation to reach a treaty agreement with the governments of Canada and British Columbia. The Nisga’a Nation’s journey began in 1887, when a group of Nisga’a chiefs paddled from their remote home to Victoria, to speak to provincial representatives about resolving issues with newcomers arriving in Nisga’a traditional territory.
Highway Driving in BC: Take a Break and Rest Awhile!
Safe driving on long trips means taking regular breaks to rest your mind and body. Driver fatigue is a major cause of vehicle crashes, so try to take a 15-minute break about every two hours.
Driving in Circles is Fun: Drive a BC Highway Circle Route
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Tourism BC, have designated circle routes designed to highlight some of the outstanding features of beautiful B.C. These self-guided trips let vacationers experience the attractions and adventures at