Road trip : 6 day loop around Southern British Columbia
- Jeremy
- May 30, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 24
Embark on a scenic road trip through British Columbia. Begin with charming backroads to the Nicola Valley, relax by Osoyoos Lake in Canada's desert, and explore Kelowna's vineyards. Discover Kamloops' history, navigate the canyons of Highway 99 to Lillooet, and drive through Whistler and Pemberton's stunning mountains and lakes. Conclude your journey on the iconic Sea to Sky Highway, immersed in breathtaking coastal scenery on your way back to Vancouver.
Drive : 1,175 km Scenery : Mountains,Desert Season : Spring-Summer or Fall
Day 1 : The Nicola Valley
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Vancouver
Directions
Hwy 1 to Hope 1 hr 45 min
Hwy 5 to Kingsvale 1 hr
Kane Valley Rd to Aspen Grove 1 hr
Ending Point
Aspen grove
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Coquihalla Summit
Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park
Cultus Lake Park
Fort Langley
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park
Othello Tunnels
Day 2 : The Similkameen Valley
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Aspen Grove
Directions
Coalmont Rd to Princeton 1 hr 30 min
Hwy 3 to Osoyoos 1 h 15 min
Ending Point
Osoyoos
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Kentucky alleyne
Visit Princeton
Scenic backroads
Stop in Coalmont and Tulameen
Grist Mill & Gardens at Keremeos
Keremeos Columns Provincial Park
Spotted Lake
Day 3 : The Okanagan
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Osoyoos
Directions
Hwy 97 to Kelowna 1 hr 45 min
Hwy 97 to Vernon 45 min
Ending Point
Vernon
Recommended campgrounds
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Things to do
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Osoyoos Desert Centre
Shopping and Dining in Kelowna
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
Waterfront Boardwalk
Kalamalka Lake
Day 4 : The Gold Rush
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Vernon
Directions
Hwy 97 & Hwy 1 to Kamloops 1 hr 30 min
Ending Point
Kamloops
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
Davison Orchards Country Village
Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park
Kamloops Heritage Railway
Shopping and Dining in Kamloops
Pioneer Park Beach
Day 5 : The Canyons
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Kamloops
Directions
Hwy 1 to cache creek 1 hr
Hwy 99 to pemberton 2 hr 45 min
Ending Point
Pemberton
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Walhachin Bridge
Horsting's Farm Market
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
Marble Canyon
Seton Lake
Duffey Lake
Day 6 : Sea to Sky
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Pemberton
Directions
Hwy 99 to Whistler 30 min
Hwy 99 to Vancouver 2 hr
Ending Point
Vancouver
Things to do
Whistler Village
Brandywine Falls
Tantalus Lookout
Britannia Mine Museum
Murrin Provincial Park
Lots of Hikes and Viewpoints along the Sea to Sky
Explore the interactive map
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