on a bike Posted by Matt McDowell on Jul 28, 2017 This trip can be down in a clockwise, and anti-clockwise, direction. Heritage Discovery Circle Route 10+ days, 3479.20 km (2161.87 mi) Discover the diverse culture of BC's Aboriginal peoples, catch the pioneer spirit on the Gold Rush Trail, journey to historic destinations. The total drive clocks in at a total of 289 km or 179 miles. Go full circle on Southern Vancouver Island with the Pacific Marine Circle Route. • Once at Bella Coola, head west on Highway 20 until you reach Williams Lake (450km / 280mi), and then head south on Highway 97. If you want a road trip bursting with outdoor adventure, stunning scenery, and ample relaxation time, look no further then the spectacular British Columbia Hot Springs Circle Route. Route Directions • Start in Vancouver and take BC Ferries to Nanaimo from Horseshoe Bay (about 90 minutes). This beautiful, 90 minute journey across the Strait of Georgia will take you on a scenic route through some of … Home > Cycling > I did the BC Ferries Circle Tour in one day…. Click here for a PDF map of the Discovery Coast Circle Route. A road with varied landscapes, stops and views, the loop is a popular trek amongst driving enthusiasts. Explore seaside communities, world-renowned gardens, and underground caves. This spectacular road odyssey of Northern British Columbia takes you through untamed wilderness and stunning mountain ranges unique to the immense region. Be prepared for any eventuality, including encounters with passing bears and other wildlife. Journey to the island: BC Ferries. Our typical (and favourite!) mode of transportation from Vancouver to Vancouver Island is via BC Ferries, and this trip was no exception. Effective October 1, 2011 BC Ferries will no longer offer CirclePac/Sail Pass products.

The longer, the better! (If you didn’t know, Vancouver Island is a large island on the west coast of British Columbia, and is one of Canada’s most beautiful islands. From Port Hardy, choose one of two BC Ferries routes: the Inside Passage or the Discovery Coast Passage, both of which glide along BC's spectacular coast. The linchpin between the Yellowhead and Alaska Highways, the Stewart-Cassiar Highway is the only road that delivers adventurers to this awe-inspiring wilderness. • From Nanaimo head north to Port Hardy (390km / 242mi) and take BC ferries through the Discovery Passage to Bella Coola (15 hours). Northern British Columbia Circle Tour. The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a loop road trip that starts and ends in Victoria on Southern Vancouver Island. on a bike I did the BC Ferries Circle Tour in one day…. As you travel the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16) west from Prince George, the Driving Directions. Sections are still unpaved, and services are few. This Circle tour was initially created by BC Ferries to increase ridership on the Powell River - Comox ferry route.