North American Driving Holidays: British Columbia Discovery

Duration: 11 nights
Distance (approx): 880 miles
When to visit: May - Sep
Price: Call for info

British Columbia Discovery

Cascade Mountains, Kootenays and Hot Springs

There are only a handful of routes from the Pacific to the Prairies via the Rocky Mountains and we offer them all, along with hotels, lodges and cabins in any combination and for any duration you choose. This particular route is outstanding because in addition to the heart of the rockies you’ll explore sections of the spectacular highway 3 near the US border, curving mountain roads through the jagged Cascade Mountains, Kootenay Pass and the Blueberry Paulson Pass. The route hugs the shore of Lake Okanagan and skirts the lovely Arrow Lakes which you’ll cross by ferry (free) on your way to the Kootenays. Head north to Hot Springs and on to Banff National Park and Calgary.

Featured accomodation

A Place by the Sea

A spectacular waterfront retreat and peaceful hideaway located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. This bed and breakfast spa features three luxurious, spacious suites with amenities that rival most hotels. Rooms have stunning ocean views of the Sechelt Inlet. Activities include kayaking from the dock through the unspoiled wilderness. Stroll the beach and hunt for seashells while taking in the many species of birds, bald eagles, seals and jumping salmon. Sit on the dock and maybe enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

Additional accomodation

Beaconsfield Inn

Victoria, British Columbia

Willow Point Lodge

Nelson, British Columbia

Wedgewood Hotel

Vancouver, British Columbia

Knight Inlet Lodge

Glendale Cove, British Columbia

Itinerary

Vancouver

1 nt at the Marriot Residence. Includes buffet breakfast

145 miles to Manning Park

2 nts at Manning Resort.

135 miles to Vernon

2 Nts at Harbour Lights B&B. Includes continental breakfast

160 miles to Nelson

2 Nts at Willow Point Lodge. Includes breakfast

135 miles to Cranbrook

2 Nts at Singing Pines B&B. Includes breakfast

75 miles to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

150 miles to Banff (via Kicking Horse Pass)

1 Nt at The Rocky Mountain Resort.

80 miles to Calgary.

Highlights

Cascade Mountains

Jagged Peaks in Manning Park.

Okanagan Valley

Beaches, wineries and fruit farms.

Kootenay Lake

Quaint small towns including Nelson, Kaslo, New Denver and Crawford Bay.

Hot Springs

Radium, Fairmont, Nakusp, Ainsworth and Harrison.

Outstanding National and Provincial Parks

Including Banff, Yoho and Kootenay.

Hiking and Walking

Numerous hikes along marked trails in the parks.

Scenic Drives

Silvery Slocan Heritage trail;

Highway 3 over Kootenay Pass;

Blueberry Paulson Pass;

Icefields Parkway;

Kicking Horse Pass.

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