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Follow the Trans-Canada Highway through the Fraser Valley and the Coquihalla Highway over the mountains between Vancouver and Kamloops. Allow about 4–5 hours for the roughly 350 km drive, plus optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 45 mapped Viator itinerary entries and 60+ Tripvia audio stories, including Fort Langley, Bridal Falls, the Hope Slide, the Coquihalla summit, Merritt and the Thompson Plateau.
Travel in either direction in your own vehicle and explore at your own pace. GPS-triggered audio plays as you drive, while a live route map helps you follow the journey. Download before departure for offline use; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Optional attraction entry, parking and detours are separate. Check DriveBC and park notices for changing mountain conditions and seasonal access.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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British Columbia (Pass by)
Travel from Vancouver to Kamloops through the Fraser Valley and Coquihalla mountains at your own pace.
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Coquitlam (Pass by)
Pass Coquitlam and explore stories of Coast Salish homelands and the city's changing landscape.
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Port Mann Bridge (Pass by)
Cross the Port Mann Bridge for broad Fraser River views as you enter Surrey.
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Serpentine River (Pass by)
Follow the Serpentine River through the Fraser Valley's wetlands and farmland.
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Langley (Pass by)
See how Langley blends growing communities with a deep agricultural past.
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Fort Langley (Pass by)
Fort Langley is a riverside village with heritage streets and a storied role in British Columbia's history.
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Fort Langley National Historic Site (Pass by)
Fort Langley National Historic Site is an optional detour to a restored Hudson's Bay Company trading post; admission is separate.
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Abbotsford (Pass by)
Travel past Abbotsford's farms, mountain views and vibrant Fraser Valley communities.
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Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest (Pass by)
Mount Baker's snow-capped summit rises across the U.S. border on clear days.
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Burnaby Village Museum (Pass by)
Burnaby Village Museum recreates a historic tram-stop community; an optional visit depends on its seasonal hours.
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The former Sumas Lake basin tells a striking story of drainage, farming and changing Fraser Valley landscapes.
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Chilliwack (Pass by)
Chilliwack is a Fraser Valley city framed by rivers, farmland and mountain scenery.
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(Pass by)
Enjoy a lighthearted story about notable British Columbians as the highway crosses the valley.
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Harrison Hot Springs (Pass by)
Harrison Hot Springs is an optional lakeside detour known for its mountain setting and mineral-water resort.
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Bridal Falls (Pass by)
Bridal Falls is an optional waterfall detour near the village of Bridal Falls.
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Fraser River (Pass by)
Follow the broad Fraser River, a vital waterway for salmon, communities and trade.
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The Fraser River's sockeye salmon runs are a defining natural spectacle and cultural story.
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Sasquatch Provincial Park (Pass by)
Sasquatch Provincial Park is an optional detour to lakes and forest near Harrison Hot Springs.
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The Hope Slide (Pass by)
See the immense scar of the Hope Slide and learn how this 1965 landslide reshaped the valley.
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Hope (Pass by)
Hope marks the meeting of mountain routes and makes a convenient place for a break.
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Cultus Lake (Pass by)
Cultus Lake is a popular optional detour for lakeside scenery and recreation.
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Enjoy another brief story about notable British Columbians as you approach Hope.
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Coquihalla River Provincial Park (Pass by)
Coquihalla River Provincial Park offers a scenic river corridor near Hope; any walk is optional.
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See the historic Ladner Creek Trestle from the highway; do not enter restricted or private land.
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Coquihalla Highway (Pass by)
Climb the Coquihalla Highway through dramatic mountain passes and changing forest.
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Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area (Pass by)
The Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area reveals high-elevation scenery and rapidly changing mountain weather.
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Britton Creek recalls the Coquihalla's gold-rush history amid forested mountain terrain.
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Coldwater River Provincial Park (Pass by)
Coldwater River Provincial Park protects a river corridor known for steelhead habitat.
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Murray Lake is a quiet fishing and recreation area off the main route.
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Brookmere is a small historic railway community tucked into the mountain landscape.
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Kettle Valley Railway Trail (Pass by)
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail follows a former railway line through striking southern BC scenery.
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Kettle Valley Steam Railway (Pass by)
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a separate optional attraction in Summerland, far from the main drive.
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Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park (Pass by)
Visit the Othello Tunnels on an optional detour to Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, subject to current trail conditions.
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Cougars are elusive residents of BC's mountains and forests; admire wildlife only from a safe distance.
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Godey Creek Trail (Pass by)
Godey Creek Trail is an optional Merritt-area mountain biking route, with access and conditions to check locally.
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Merritt (Pass by)
Merritt is a ranching town with a strong country-music identity in the Nicola Valley.
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Nicola Lake (Pass by)
Nicola Lake is a scenic optional detour near Merritt, with open water and dry hills.
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Monck Provincial Park (Pass by)
Monck Park sits beside Nicola Lake; park gates and services operate seasonally.
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The Thompson Plateau opens into broad grassland and mountain views near Kamloops.
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The Cascade Range shapes the dramatic peaks and passes along the Coquihalla.
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Follow the Thompson River through a landscape of dry valleys and long Indigenous history.
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Timber Lake offers a quiet glimpse of the lakes and wetlands south of Kamloops.
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Yellow-bellied marmots thrive in the rocky grasslands of BC's Interior.
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The Thompson River winds west of Kamloops through a broad, sunlit valley.
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Walloper Lake Provincial Park (Pass by)
Walloper Lake Provincial Park is an optional nature stop among the small lakes south of Kamloops.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories describe outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails, parks and attraction interiors have variable surfaces and access, and the full route is not practical by public transportation. You can still complete the audio tour when nearby buildings are closed. Check DriveBC for Coquihalla weather, road restrictions and construction, and check seasonal hours before making optional detours.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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