- Duration: 18 nights
- Distance (approx): 0 miles
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Native Canadian Culture
History can be found in abundance in this drive. Much of the gold rush era's routes are embedded in the area and there are heritage buildings and prospector towns to be explored. It is home to cowboy country and there are ranch lands set in spectacular scenery.Northern British Columbia is sparsely populated and filled with lush, green forests and mountain ranges. Experience rich culture and history on this driving holiday.
Itinerary
2 nts Vancouver3 nts Victoria
2 nts Campbell River,
1 nt Port Hardy,
BC Ferry Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
1 nt Prince Rupert,
2 nts Smithers,
1 nt Prince George,
1 nt 100 Mile House,
2 nts Whistler,
3 nts North Vancouver,
Highlights
Prince RupertPrince Rupert has a great collection of totem poles and you can see the carvers of aboriginal art in the First Nations Carving Shed.
Smithers and Driftwood Canyon
Beneath Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers provides easy access to alpine lakes and meadows bursting with wildflowers in summer. See rare fossil beds at Driftwood Canyon.
The Hazeltons and 'Ksan Historical Village
Visit the three villages named for the hazel bushes in the area full of charm. The 'Ksan Historical Village and Museum recreates a Gitskan Village with painted loghouses, massive totems and art work.Nearby native communities include Kispiox, Kitseguecla and Kitwanga.
Prince George
Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers this place was first settled by Carrier Indians. Native culture and art are prominent here.
Burns Lake and Fraser Lake
Take lakeside drive or boat tour at Burns Lake and see hundreds of migrating trumpeter swans on Fraser lake in spring and autumn.
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