Up-to-date info on the
Trans Canada Highway Construction
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Hwy #1 is OPEN.
Hwy #1 through the Kicking Horse Canyon is now a four-lane highway. This milestone marks the substantial completion of Phase 4 construction, bringing an end to planned intermittent lane closures and overnight full closures.
Visit DriveBC.ca, up-to-date driving conditions.
ADVENTURE EAST TO WEST
Check out some of BC’s finest mountain towns and recommended spots west of the Kicking Horse Canyon.
Alberta to Golden (Hwy 1)
If you are starting your Golden road trip from the East then we have a fantastic lineup of roadside attractions. Banff and Lake Louise are iconic places that are all en route and once you enter British Columbia you can make the following points of interest part of your journey.
Recommended winter points of interest along Hwy 1:
Emerald Lake (1)
Wapta Falls (2)
Explore Golden
Photo | Dave Best
Photo | Abby Cooper, Dave Best
Experience the ultimate winter destination in Golden, B.C. Complete with vast expanses of ski terrain from resort to heli and cat skiing, 34km of groomed nordic ski trails, over 240km of snowmobiling trails, and 28 backcountry lodges and huts. Golden is fun for families and friends alike.
Recommended points of interest in Golden:
@tourismgolden
#GoldenRules
Golden to Revelstoke
Photo | Dave Best, Tourism Revelstoke, Bruno Long
This 135km stretch of stunning highway takes you through the dramatic peaks of Rogers Pass. Be sure to consider the season and the weather when planning your trip, as this section involves the third-highest pass on the Trans Canada Highway.
Tires with a mountain and snowflake or M+S rating are required from October 1 to March 31.
Recommended points of interest on route:
Exploring Revelstoke
Revelstoke is nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, easily accessed by the Trans Canada Highway. Neither too remote nor too accessible, getting here is part of the adventure. Discover our inland temperate rainforest and lower elevation adventures this fall.
Recommended points of interest in Revelstoke:
@revelstoke
#therealstoke
Revelstoke to Shuswap
Continue your journey along Highway #1, the eastern gateway to the Shuswap. Enjoy the unique scenery as you make your way through Eagle Valley, an area with diverse forests, mountains, glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls. Enter magical forests, hike amongst old-growth cedars and hemlocks and stroll through provincial parks. Stroll across the Malakwa Suspension Bridge which spans the Eagle River or visit the distillery.
Recommended points of interest on route:
Exploring Shuswap
Photo | Viktoria Haack
Conveniently located midway between Vancouver and Calgary. Canada’s central roadway, #1 runs right through the Shuswap region. Within a three-hour driving radius, you can experience authentic indigenous culture, foodie feasts, outdoor adventures, family traditions, or festival vibes. Not all in the same day, of course, we appreciate a healthy amount of kicking back and putting our feet up, wandering through the shops, and taking in the sounds of the Shuswap.
Recommended points of interest on route:
@shuswap.tourism
#exploreshuswap
LEARN MORE
The Kicking Horse Canyon, located just east of Golden, BC, is one of the most rugged and scenic sections to be found on the Trans-Canada Highway. Three phases of work have transformed 21 kilometres of narrow, winding two-lane highway into a modern four-lane, 100 km/h standard. Construction of the fourth and final phase to complete the remaining – and most difficult – 4.8 kilometres has begun and is expected to be complete in 2024.
This project will improve traveller safety on the Trans Canada Highway. Learn about the Kicking Horse Canyon project here.