Extensive ferry route maps will guide you to the islands, and the golf course maps will help you prioritize your holiday. For road conditions and information on the alaska highway, call 8674567623, or 9072736037. As you travel the yellowhead highway hwy 16 west from prince george, the. Located 5 minutes to downtown nanaimo, a waterfront city of 80,000, and only 10 minutes to ferries. Over 7,000 free maps covering the entire province of british columbia are now available as downloadable pdf files through geobcs base map online store or through its popular kml viewer. Of that, 655 miles 1,048 km were in british columbia, 567 miles 907 km in. Easy read map of the highway and local roads of british columbia province with the numbers of roads and with interesting places, cities, towns and villages. British columbia alaska alaska gulf of alaska primary road secondary road local road communities yukon highway map alaska highway. Route 97 location alaska route 2 history proposed, but never designated the portion of the alaska highway in alaska was planned to become part of the united states numbered highway system, and to be signed as part of u. Maps of british columbia british columbia travel and. Map of alaska, yukon territory and british columbia showing connections of the white pass and yukon route. Large detailed map of british columbia with cities and towns.
Alaska highway dawson creek, bc, to milepost dc 409. British columbia washington vancouver island duke point kitim at to the alaska highway haida gwaii fiordland recreation area. Alaska highway through british columbia where it is highway 97, the yukon territory hwy 1 and alaska hwy 2. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. A window to spatial information in british columbia. Bc road trip and places of interest maps super, natural bc. Enter your email address below to receive seasonal travel information from destination british columbia including trip ideas, great places to go and fun things to do on vacation in bc. Northern british columbia an interactive map of the great northern circle route through northern bc that includes the alaska highway.
The alaska highway also called the alcan highway is a long 1,390 mile road stretching from delta junction, alaska at its northwestern end to dawson creek, british columbia, canada at its southeastern end. Links to maps of alaska, the yukon territory, northwest territories, including. Be prepared for any eventuality, including encounters with passing bears and other wildlife. Driving between the contiguous united states and the. Click on a ferry for detailed information, destination and eta.
This 1,523 mile canadianalaskan highway was roughed out by american army engineers in just seven months from dawson creek, british columbia, to the already completed richardson highway at delta junction, alaska. To select a larger map for a specific area of british columbia, click on the map or on the key below for the area you wish. Free detailed road map of british columbia maphill. The highways existence also played a key role in making alaska a state in 1959. Download a pdf map of alaska showing the roads and routes from bellingham near seattle washington to anchorage and out west on the aleutian islands chain. The highway travels in a northwesterly direction to the yukon border near watson lake, yt historical mile 635. The liard highway, designated highway 77 in british columbia and highway 7 in the northwest territories, is a highway in canada which forms the sole road connection between b. Highways and roads map of british columbia province.
The highway s existence also played a key role in making alaska a state in 1959. British columbia alaska e atlin e 142 12 16 45 69 yukon agish km 1420 jakes corner skagway haines whitehorse carcross squanga lake marsh lake km 16 atlin teslin kusawa e akhini river km 1244 53 johnsons crossing km 1258 teslin lake km 42 6 eslin l. Alaska road map of the highways that make up the circle of discovery. Army corps of engineers pushed for a third choice, route c, which sliced northwest across the rockies, a distance of roughly 1,400 miles. While the trip in total from dawson creek, british columbia to delta junction, alaska is 1,387 miles, the drive from port alcan at the border is closer to 200 miles. Alaska highway, constructed 194243 from dawson creek, british columbia to fairbanks, alaska. Driving between the contiguous united states and the alaska. Alaska highway border to delta junction the alaska highway, sometimes known as the alcan alaska canada highway, is the only way to drive up to alaska from the lower 48s. Another sidetrip that leaves the alaska highway at the same point is a trip to atlin. The first 6 miles987 km of the alaska highway are in british columbia, where it is designated bc highway 97 north. The graveldirt aishihik road runs north for about 120km from historic mile 995 on the alaska highway. Bc ferries route map home bc ferries british columbia. Atlin is a small town in british columbia that is only accessible from the yukon. Request your free official state of alaska vacation planner.
The alaska highway, a historic corridor beginning at mile 0 in british columbia and snaking. Maps show attractions, airports, scenic routes, highway exits, rest stops, aaa locations, offices. British columbia road and parks guide, and south klondike highway maps. The one event which had the greatest impact on every aspect of the upper tanana region was the building of the alaska highway in 1942. Alaska highway in british columbia by sue thomas photo. From dawson creek, the alaska highway runs 970 km595 miles to lower post where it enters the yukon. John stone mountain provincial park british columbia dawson creek dc0 dj902237km pg245395km e363584km f14882395km john hart highway taylor map continues murray river. Includes a student activities manual and a teacher resource information manual. British columbia alaska alaska gulf of alaska primary road secondary road local road communities yukon highway map alaska highway klondike highway haines road robert campbell highway dempster highway canol road atlin road tagish road top of the world highway nahanni range road silver trail. Before you go, take in the history of the alaska highway s construction. Download a pdf map of alaska showing the roads and routes from bellingham near seattle washington to anchorage and out west on the aleutian. Alaska at its northwestern end to dawson creek, british columbia.
The ferries of the alaska marine highway make up a large part of alaskas highway system, covering 3,500 miles of coastline and 35 communities that stretch from bellingham, wa to dutch harbor in the aleutian chain. The inside passage what its like this is the classic alaska cruise route, but with a downtoearth twist. Alaska highway dawson creek, bc, to milepost dc 409 alaska. Alaska highway alcan highway guide and map with information and. Browse through our selection of british columbia maps to assist you in planning your vacation and outdoor adventures in british columbia. From there it continues as yukon highway 1, crossing 577. The highway stretches 1,387 miles to delta junction, alaska.
Alaska maps plan the perfect trip with our highway and. You can view our handy alaska highway map pdf here. Rated as one of the two best parks in bc, and in the top 25 in canada. Bc ferries route map bc ferries british columbia ferry. North to watson lake, yukon north to the alaska highway and dawson city, yukon. This map shows cities, towns, rivers, lakes, transcanada highway, major highways, secondary roads, winter roads, railways and national parks in british columbia. Atlin road yukon highway 7 no number for bc section, from the alaska highway to atlin, bc. Pkm 282 sasquatch crossing travel to alaska with bells. Map alaska highway 29 97 77 29 97 97 97 n steamboat historical mile 351 toad river historical mile 422 to grande prairie see east access route section fort st. The alaska highway an adventure any time of the year. A laska hi ghwayand c anol bi bliography department of tourism. Travel alaska request your free official alaska vacation. The detailed road map represents one of many map types and styles available. Detailed large scale road map of british columbia canada with cities and interesting places.
Before you start planning your trip down the alaska highway, get the milepost. These trip ideas will help make your trip north to alaska a success. Maphill presents the map of british columbia in a wide variety of map types and styles. So let us help you get started, with page after page of free official alaska travel information chosen just for you. Alaska highway in british columbia by timm on june 10, 2012 2. Alaska road map with the major highways in alaska and the yukon territory of canada.
Media related to the alaskan highway also known as the alcan highway, a 2,174. Skagway maps yukon territory alaska northern british columbia. Highways of alaska, the yukon, and northern british columbia. The alaska highway north of dawson creek looks similar to most other highways. Alaska state ferry route alaska marine highway system. The alaska highway forever altered the political, economic, social, and cultural lives of alaskans by making the territory more accessible. Download a pdf map of alaska showing the roads and routes from bellingham near seattle washington to. West to stewart, british columbia hyder alaska the cassiar highway is part of british columbia s great northern circle route.
Youll start in either bellingham, washington or prince rupert, british columbia and head north to popular ports like ketchikan, juneau, sitka, and skagway. Before you go, take in the history of the alaska highways construction. Our ferries are diverse and range from mainline ferries that sail thousands of miles and make multiple stops. British columbia washington vancouver island duke point kitim at to the alaska highway haida gwaii fiordland recreation area tweedsmuir park hakai recreation area a marine hwy ellowhead hwy oad. Road maps of the alaska highway are available online or free from the visitors centers in alberta, british columbia and the yukon territory. In 1929 the british columbia government proposed a highway to alaska to encourage economic development. In the face of a serious threat of a japanese invasion, a preliminary road was rammed through forest wilderness and 5 mountain ranges in only 8 months. Nrhp nomination for alaskacanada military highway segment pdf. British columbia maps, alaska highway, bc map driving direction.
Summer swimming in a pristine river, oceanside full serviced sites, kayak. It then winds its way through the yukon for another 892 km550 miles, passing through whitehorse and crossing into alaska at mile 1182km 1903. The alaska state ferry has service from the anchorage area, south of fairbanks. Linked to british columbia by the alaska highway, the yukon is a continuation of the forested wilderness. Takhini hot springs km 1296 e agish atlin e e bennett 22 32 marsh l. Bc accommodations super, natural bc british columbia.
Dempster highway map faro map fort nelson british columbia map haines alaska map haines junction map inuvik map juneau maps ketchikan. Our journey to alaska officially began at mile 0 on the alaska highway in dawson creek, british columbia. Are you interested in a trip to alaska that focuses on native american culture, unique food offerings or hitting every hot spring on your way north. Maps can be downloaded or printed in an 8 12 x 11 format. The alaska highway was constructed during world war ii to connect the contiguous united. Look for add databc layers and select from transportation options. Detailed maps of the alaska highway bells travel guides. Large map of yukon territory showing highways, rivers, communities and travel distances. Look at british columbia from different perspectives. Map regions vancouver coast mtns the islands thompson okanagan kootenay rockies cariboo chilcotin coast yellowhead hwy. Our free digital guide is designed to help facilitate your. You will find us on the western edge of fort nelson, south of highway 97. Explore these far flung communities on your own terms by driving alaskas other highway.
Jul 15, 2017 2017 year marks a significant milestone for one of north americas most prominent highway systems. The ferries of the alaska marine highway make up a large part of alaska s highway system, covering 3,500 miles of coastline and 35 communities that stretch from bellingham, wa to dutch harbor in the aleutian chain. The alaska highway starts in dawson creek, british columbia and ends delta junction, alaska. The map office is the only fullservice map store in alaska with more than 150,000 maps in stock and available by printondemand for hikers, hunters, guides, tourists, boaters, industry and military applications, and more. It begins at a point on the alaska highway 28 km 17 mi northwest of fort nelson and runs 8 km 86 mi northeast through expanses of forest to the border of british columbia and the northwest territories, beyond which it continues for 254 km 158 mi as a very rough packed dirt and gravel road, designated highway 7. Check out these useful maps of bc below, and zoom in to explore the provinces regions, cities, parks, and roadways. Org 2 the ferries of the alaska marine highway stop in 33 local communities. From the borders of british columbia, to the wind swept aleutian islands. Stretching more than 2,000 miles from the southern british columbia border to anchorage, it is an unforgettable journey. The alaska highway, a historic corridor beginning at mile 0. In 1953, the british columbia government renumbered a series of highways to highway 97 between the u. The linchpin between the yellowhead and alaska highways, the stewartcassiar highway is the only road that delivers adventurers to this aweinspiring wilderness. Alaska highway border to delta junction the alaska highway, sometimes known as the alcan alaskacanada highway, is the only way to drive up to alaska from the lower 48s. Wherever your travels take you, take along maps from the aaa caa map gallery.
Camping 50 vehicle access wilderness sites, 11 walk in sites. Alaska map yukon territory alaska northern british columbia. The best route goes past dawson creek, british columbia and through whitehorse, yukon territory and tok, alaska. Large detailed map of british columbia with cities and towns click to see large. February 6, 1942 alaska highway construction approved by united states army. While we no longer distribute printed travel materials, you can find physical maps at visitor information centres around the province, or order your own from retailers like davenport maps, international travel maps and books, and backroad mapbooks. Kalamalka lake, south of vernon in the okanagan valley, british columbia. Northbound on the alaska highway just north of dawson creek september 2015 twentyeight kilometres 17 miles north of dawson creek, there is an interesting side trip along the old alaska highway, that leads to the kiskatinaw curved bridge.
The alaska portion of the alaska highway was proposed to be designated as us route 97, leading to a series of british columbia highways being redesignated as bc hwy 97 between washington state and the yukon. Alaska highway yukon territory alaska northern british. It is an invaluable 768 page book that documents the entire trip including every gas station and motel along the way. Zoom in on the various areas outlined below to explore your. Highway, stop in at the visitor center 9078955063 located at. Yukon map yukon territory alaska northern british columbia. Northern bc circle tour british columbia travel and. Many visitors pass right through on their way to alaska, but its worth lingering to explore the natural wonders of kluane national park, the modern frontier delights of whitehorse, and the worlds most famous gold rush town, dawson city. Since the ferry system is an extension of our road system it has been given the name alaska marine highway system. The mile 0 post shown above is the most photographed landmark of the alaska highway. Map of alaska, yukon territory and british columbia. Originally the alaska highway was 1,671 miles 2,673 kilometres long, and by the time it had been upgraded to an allweather road a few months later, it was down to 1,520 miles 2,432 km. Alaska highway driving map and description of alcan highway.
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