Wild , mountainous , and bursting with unique culture , the Yellowhead Highway in British Columbia offers travellers two stunning , scenic routes . PHOTO CREDIT : BC GOV PHOTOS , AVAILABLE AT FLICKR . COM / PHOTOS / BCGOVPHOTOS / 15363417714 UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION 2.0
The northwest route begins along B . C .’ s north coast on the misty islands of Haida Gwaii , featuring the Gwaii Haanas National Park , the Haida Heritage Centre , and endless , untouched beaches . On the mainland , Prince Rupert is home to one of the largest and deepest ice-free seaports on the north coast , and near Terrace , you will find famed artist Emily Carr ’ s inspiration at the Hazeltons historic totem pole site .
The city of Vanderhoof boasts fantastic hiking and biking trails , while the thriving city of Prince George explores the future at Exploration Place Museum and the past at Huble Homestead . Fly-fishers can head to Houston to try their luck at two legendary steelhead rivers , the Bulkley and the Morice . And , be sure to stop for a photo in Mount Robson Park !
The southern leg begins near the picturesque mountain town of Hope , where visitors can take a tram over the famous Hell ’ s Gate gorge . Merritt offers the Nicola Valley Museum and there are incredible volcanic cliffs in Monck Provincial Park . Kamloops boasts Lac du Bois Grasslands — one of the largest grassland parks in Canada — while Wells Gray Park is the perfect spot to cool off with its hundreds of waterfalls . Be sure to stop at George Hicks Park — home to the world ’ s longest Chinook salmon run !
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