World Canada British Columbia Vancouver

Trans-Canadian Highway Adventure

Vancouver, British Columbia Nov 5, 2009

Vancouver is nestled around the eastern end of Burrard Inlet, a natural deepwater harbour, and the mouth of the huge Fraser River. Vancouver became the base for exploration into BC's interior, and became the head office for companies that exploited the province's timber and mineral resources. The city's British heritage still pervades the downtown area, as well as the older established neighbourhoods. Vancouver forms the core for the 1.7 million people that live in the "Lower Mainland" of British Columbia.

Highway Notes

From Horseshoe Bay east, the #1 Trans-Canada Highway is a divided highway west all the way to Hope, while the scenic #7 Lougheed Highway winds through the gently rolling farmlands of the north shore of the Fraser Valley and has views of the snow-capped Mount Baker (a dormant volcano) in Washington state.