Rainforest to Rockies

Destination BC has launched first Iconic, Rainforest to Rockies

Rainforest to Rockies is the quintessential Canadian journey along ever-changing landscapes. From Vancouver on the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies, natural wonder unfolds at every turn.

Rainforest to Rockies is one of the world’s most iconic journeys, taking travellers from sea to sky, by road, rail or trail.

Rainforest to Rockies marketing image featuring BC’s Rocky Mountains.

Rainforest to Rockies

Visitors can choose many different route options to travel from Vancouver on the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies including:

• Highway 99 from Vancouver through Whistler and Pemberton to Lillooet, then to Kamloops, and north along Highway 5 to Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
• Highway 1 from Vancouver to Hope, through the Fraser Canyon to Kamloops, then on to Revelstoke, Golden and Yoho National Park.
• Highway 1 from Vancouver to Hope, then along Crowsnest Highway 3 to Osoyoos. On to Cranbrook, and east to Fernie, or north to Golden along Highway 93/95.
• Rail Route – Experience Rainforest to Rockies by rail with Rocky Mountaineer.
• For those interested in hiking and biking, explore the Trans Canada Trail/Kettle Valley Trail.

This journey covers most of the southern part of the province, giving travellers many options for discovering BC while encouraging them to stop and explore more.

Find 12 itineraries conveying the diversity of the route and the many different ways to explore across the southern part of the province and much more on: www.hellobc.com/rainforest-to-rockies.

Get Involved

Learn more about how you can use the Rainforest to Rockies brand toolkits.

Find out more about the Rainforest to Rockies launch in the UK and Australia.

Download the latest version of the Rainforest to Rockies Destination Development Strategy (May 2025).

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