This route is about 1255 km and can take 14 hours
All vehicles can now travel on the Trans-Canada #1 from Vancouver to Hope. But routes north are limited to local travel (the #1 as far as Jackass Mountain, and the Coquihalla #5). The only route east from Hope is the Crowsnest Route #3 toward Osoyoos.
Highway 3 Hope to Princeton Map – BC Transportation and Infrastructure – CLICK TO ZOOM
The section between Hope and Princeton was damaged by mudslide/rockslide during the flooding in November 2021. It was cleaned up and rebuilding is continuing at this time.
As of Dec 21, Highway 3 has opened up to general travel. Truckers should take the Coquihalla #5 to/from Kamloops
We have itineraries for the Crowanest Route #3 from Hope to Osoyoos, from Osoyoos to Castlegar, from Castlegar to Cranbrook. From Cranbrook, head north on Highway 93/95 up the Columbia River basin to Radium, There you head east on Highway 93 to Castle Junction. This follows the detour route during Kicking Horse Canyon Construction. At Castle Junction (25 km E of Lake Louise) you rejoin the main Trans-Canada #1 route to Calgary
The route has one lane in each direction (and an occasional passing lanes), and moves at the speed of the slowest vehicle on the road. So please be patient. The route between Calgary and Castle Junction is twinned and is much faster. Seed limits are 9 km/hr in national parks, and 110 km/h on #1 from Canmore in to Calgary.
Route Map
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