Your Guide To Northwest BC
ITINERARY 1
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway is a window into BC's true North. The 724-kilometre highway, which branches from Route 16 at Kitwanga via Highway 37 until it meets the BC-Yukon border, features more provincial and wilderness parks, glaciers, and wildlife than arguably does people, gas stations or services. (Don't worry, there are enough communities and amenities along this route to keep you fuelled and fed in between.) But if you’re looking to avoid the crowds, there’s no better route to explore.
ITINERARY 2
Nisga'a Lands
At nearly 100 kilometres, Highway 113 is shorter in length to the region's other routes, but no less spectacular. As you head north from Terrace into Nisga'a Lands, also known as Nass Valley and home to the Nisga'a people, you'll bear witness to the ancient and energizing forces of this part of the Northwest. Otherworldly volcanic lava fields, the aquamarine K’alii-askim Lisims (Nass River), sacred and snow-capped mountains, sunlit alpine meadows, natural hot springs, and evidence of thousands of years of Nisga'a history and culture are all found within a few hours’ drive.
ITINERARY 3
Route 16
It's impossible to see everything along Route 16 in just a few days. This nearly 720-kilometre stretch of highway, linking Prince George to Prince Rupert, cuts through a vast wilderness area studded with rolling plains, glaciated valleys, soaring snow-capped peaks, thundering waterfalls, and the wild rivers of the Bulkley and Skeena before it meets the edge of the mighty Pacific Ocean.
Get Inspired
When you visit Northwest BC, you can escape the crowds and experience nature, raw wilderness, peace and quiet. The region is known for its coastal mountain ranges, lakes and rivers, bears and glaciers. It is the kind of place you can relax and be yourself. It doesn’t matter what you wear or what kind of vehicle you drive. What matters is that you are up for an adventure.
An adventure in Northwest BC can be as simple as cruising the open highway or laying on a beach, soaking in the sun and the views of the many mountain ranges in the area. The more adventurous can take a multi-day trip hiking and hunting trips in the many wilderness areas or immerse yourself in the raw wonders of nature while fishing, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, snowboarding or skiing.
Terrace
The mighty Skeena River, the second largest river entirely in BC, and the Kermodei bear, a rare black bear whose fur is white but isn’t a Polar Bear...Read more
Kitimat
A more than 100-km-long passage at winds through the Coast Mountains and connects to the Pacific Ocean. Here, eagles perch on Cedar...Read more
Stewart
Stewart is an eclectic, remote border town with a population of approximately 400 people. Established in 1905, the community has a rich history of...Read more
Nisga’a Lands
A trip to the Nisga’a Territory, north of Terrace along Highway 113 is like driving into another universe. The highway runs through the...Read more
Stewart Cassiar Highway
The 725-kms Stewart-Cassiar Highway which runs between the Yukon Border and the Kitwanga Junction on Highway 16 in BC, is like no other...Read more
The Hazeltons
The Hazeltons offer a fascinating mix of diverse cultures and unique communities. While the area’s two municipalities – New Hazelton...Read more
Prince Rupert
The picturesque coastal city of Prince Rupert nestles narrowly on a small, mountainous...Read more
Terrace
The mighty Skeena River, the second largest river entirely in BC, and the Kermodei bear, a rare black bear whose fur is white but isn’t a Polar Bear...Read more
Kitimat
A more than 100-km-long passage at winds through the Coast Mountains and connects to the Pacific Ocean. Here, eagles perch on Cedar...Read more
Stewart
Stewart is an eclectic, remote border town with a population of approximately 400 people. Established in 1905, the community has a rich history of...Read more
Nisga’a Lands
A trip to the Nisga’a Territory, north of Terrace along Highway 113 is like driving into another universe. The highway runs through the...Read more
Stewart Cassiar Highway
The 725-kms Stewart-Cassiar Highway which runs between the Yukon Border and the Kitwanga Junction on Highway 16 in BC, is like no other...Read more
The Hazeltons
The Hazeltons offer a fascinating mix of diverse cultures and unique communities. While the area’s two municipalities – New Hazelton...Read more
Prince Rupert
The picturesque coastal city of Prince Rupert nestles narrowly on a small, mountainous...Read more
Small-town charm and unique cultural experiences are another reason visitors fall in love with this area. Almost every town has a farmers’ market, museum, or art gallery, and many eclectic shops and restaurants. The locals are incredibly friendly too – the person you ask for directions may just end up inviting you over to their house for dinner.
The region is also home to several First Nations. The totem poles and longhouses found throughout the region are also stunning, and some of the oldest in the province. In touring the Indigenous villages and visiting the cultural sites, visitors get an authentic glimpse into the history, culture, and present-day lives of the area’s original inhabitants.