Why is it called
the “Yellowhead”?
The Yellowhead Highway began as
the secret trail of its namesake,
the blonde Iroquois Metis guide
Pierre Bostonais, known as “Tête
Jaune” — which literally translates
as Yellow Head.
STARTING POINT
The Trans Canada highway begins
in the west at Masset, BC, on Haida
Gwaii, then heads south along
Graham Island to Skidegate. It then
connects via a 172 km-long ferry
route to Prince Rupert, then passes
southeastward to Prince George
and through to Tête Jaune Cache.
It enters Alberta through the Rocky
Mountains near Jasper, and passes
through Edmonton and Saskatoon
before meeting the Trans-Canada
Highway 1 near Portage la Prairie,
Manitoba. Officially, the eastern end
of the Yellowhead Highway is at the
corner of Portage Avenue and Main
Street in Winnipeg.
historic sites. There are never-ending
spots to stop and take quick photos,
viewing points with incredible vistas,
mom and pop diners with the best
burgers you have ever had, and one-
of-a-kind attractions that you would
never see if you had just flown over
them to get to your destination.
DID YOU KNOW THERE IS
A SOUTHERN ROUTE?
Near Mount Robson, the southern
route follows the pass to Kamloops
and on to Hope, the gateway to the
Fraser Valley.
LENGTH
The total length of the Yellowhead
Highway, including ferries, is 2,960
km. The southern leg in BC is 524 km
for a combined total of 3,484 km!
Let your cares melt away, and enjoy
the drive!
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