Scenic Routes of Canada’s West Coast
Chosen theme: Scenic Routes of Canada’s West Coast. Set your compass to sea-sculpted cliffs, emerald rainforests, and mountain skylines. Join us for stories, tips, and itineraries, then subscribe for fresh route guides and share your must-see stops along the Pacific edge.
Sea-to-Sky Highway: Ocean Cliffs to Alpine Peaks
Unmissable Lookouts
Pause at Porteau Cove to watch ferries scrawl white lines across Howe Sound, then aim for Tantalus Lookout as ice-clad peaks sharpen in the wind. Share your favorite golden-hour stop, and tag us when that sun lights the water like mercury.
Adventure Detours
Stretch your legs at Shannon Falls, feel the spray, then test your calves on the Stawamus Chief switchbacks. Prefer cables to steps? Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola for suspension-bridge drama. Comment with your go-to leg-stretcher so road-weary travelers can plan smarter.
Pacific Rim Highway to Tofino and Ucluelet
Slip beneath Douglas-fir and red cedar in Cathedral Grove, where light filters like stained glass and engines soften to whispers. Keep speeds gentle; elk cross at dusk. Drop a comment with your safest rain strategy for navigating those slick, serpentine corners.
Pacific Rim Highway to Tofino and Ucluelet
Walk the Nuu-chah-nulth trail with gratitude, read interpretive signs, and tread softly near culturally significant sites. Pack out every scrap, give shorebirds space, and greet locals with patience. Share resources you use to learn respectfully before you go, and help new visitors do better.
Sunshine Coast Highway 101: Fjords, Ferries, and Small Towns
Build your day around sailings: Langdale, Earls Cove, Saltery Bay. Reservations relieve stress, but spontaneity finds empty decks at twilight. Keep a deck bag ready—binoculars, windproof layer, notebook. Share your timing hacks below, and help fellow road-trippers sync pavement with tide and timetable.
Inside Passage: Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
Scan for humpbacks sounding, orcas slicing tide lines, and rafts of sea lions yawning on kelp. Eagles perch like exclamation points on snagged trees. Share the moment you first heard a whale breathe; your story will nudge others to watch more patiently.
Inside Passage: Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
This is grizzly, spirit bear, and salmon country. Keep food sealed, lenses long, and voices soft. Celebrate conservation successes by supporting local guides and stewardship groups. Comment with organizations you trust, so our community can travel with intention and genuine care.
Skeena River Drive: Mountains, Mist, and the Road to the North Coast
Stop where alder leaves tremble and driftwood stacks like sculpture. The river widens, narrows, then widens again, dragging clouds along its surface. If you’ve found a safe lay-by with room for trailers, drop a pin description to help others pause responsibly.
Skeena River Drive: Mountains, Mist, and the Road to the North Coast
Seek interpretive sites that share Indigenous stories and trade histories, and consider a detour toward volcanic landscapes and historic villages north of Terrace. Respect signage and community guidelines. Recommend respectful guides or museums you loved, so readers learn as deeply as they look.
Highway 20 to Bella Coola: The Chilcotin Descent into Coastal Wild
Driving the Hill with Care
Steep grades, sharp switchbacks, and narrow shoulders demand low gear, cool brakes, and calm nerves. Yield generously. Check weather, daylight, and road reports before committing. Post your pacing strategy and pullout suggestions to help the next driver arrive steady, safe, and smiling.
Bears, Salmon, and Blue Rivers
When salmon run, bears follow; give them room, stay in vehicles when advised, and store food properly. The rivers run clear as sky, turning pebbles into stained glass. Share your wildlife etiquette tips to keep both travelers and creatures protected and untroubled.
Valley Hospitality and Quiet Evenings
We were handed fresh berries at a farm stand and directions sketched on a napkin. Evening fog braided the valley floor as owls began their questions. Tell us where you felt most welcomed, and we’ll spotlight those community gems in future guides.
