British Columbia Mountains and Lakes Loop
A scenic seven-day journey through the heart of British Columbia, crossing the Strait of Georgia to reach the high peaks of Whistler and the Rockies, returning via the serene Arrow Lakes and Okanagan Valley.
- Whistler Village
- Three Valley Lake Chateau
- Golden Visitor Centre
- Golden Skybridge
- Upper Arrow Lake Ferry
- Penticton Lakeside Park
- Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
Island Departure to Whistler Peaks
Comox Valley Visitor Centre
Comox Valley Visitor Centre, Courtenay, British Columbia, CA
Nanaimo Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Nanaimo Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA
Whistler Village
Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, CA
Duffey Lake Road to Three Valley Gap
Whistler Village
Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, CA
Joffre Lakes Viewpoint
Joffre Lakes Viewpoint, Mount Currie, British Columbia, CA
Three Valley Lake Chateau
Three Valley Lake Chateau, Three Valley Gap, British Columbia, CA
Into the Heart of the Rockies
Three Valley Lake Chateau
Three Valley Lake Chateau, Three Valley Gap, British Columbia, CA
Rogers Pass Discovery Centre
Rogers Pass Discovery Centre, Glacier National Park, British Columbia, CA
Golden Visitor Centre
Golden Visitor Centre, Golden, British Columbia, CA
Exploring Golden and Kicking Horse
Golden Skybridge
Golden Skybridge, Golden, British Columbia, CA
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden, British Columbia, CA
Southward to the Arrow Lakes
Golden
Golden, Golden, British Columbia, CA
Halcyon Hot Springs
Halcyon Hot Springs, Nakusp, British Columbia, CA
Upper Arrow Lake Ferry
Upper Arrow Lake Ferry, Galena Bay, British Columbia, CA
Through Lumby to the Okanagan
Nakusp
Nakusp, Nakusp, British Columbia, CA
Lumby Visitor Centre
Lumby Visitor Centre, Lumby, British Columbia, CA
Penticton Lakeside Park
Penticton Lakeside Park, Penticton, British Columbia, CA
Coast Bound and Island Return
Penticton
Penticton, Penticton, British Columbia, CA
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, Delta, British Columbia, CA
Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Duke Point Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA
Comox Valley
Comox Valley, Comox, British Columbia, CA
- Pre-book BC Ferries sailings for the Departure Bay and Tsawwassen routes to avoid long sailing waits.
- Check seasonal road conditions for the Trans-Canada Highway and mountain passes, especially near Golden.
- Ensure vehicle is equipped for mountain driving; some secondary roads near Arrow Lake can be narrow.
- Day 2: 5h 57m driving — plan rest stops