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Miles |
Road Item |
Road Summary |
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0.0 |
City of Kamloops
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We have set the odometer at Zero at Paul Lake Road on the North end of Kamloops. Look for the Husky Truck Stop on the east side of the road.
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| 1.4 |
0.9 |
Kamloops Airport and Via Rail Station
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Turn off to Kamloops Airport and Via Rail Station
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| 4.3 |
2.7 |
Pullout
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West side of road
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| 9.1 |
5.7 |
Village of Rayleigh
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| 18.8 |
11.7 |
Turnoff to Sun Peaks Ski Resort
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Turn off to Sun Peaks and Knouff Lake Resort
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| 20.3 |
12.6 |
Pullout
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Pull out on West side of road only
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| 23.7 |
14.7 |
Pullout
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Pullout east side of road
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| 24.5 |
15.2 |
Township of Vinsulla
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Town of Vinsulla and turnoff to Knouff Lake
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| 26.2 |
16.3 |
Pullout
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Pullout at Vinsulla Ferry Road
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| 28.2 |
17.5 |
Pullout
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Pullout west side of road
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| 35.2 |
21.9 |
Pullout
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Pullout on West side of road
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| 37.4 |
23.2 |
Township of McLure
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Pinegrove Campsite (pull throughs, hookups, showers and store. See It All Tours, Buffalo Tours
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| 38.6 |
24.0 |
McLure Ferry Road
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Carlson Market Garden and Fruit Stand (seasonal)
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| 44.0 |
27.3 |
Rest Area
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Rest Area on the west side of the road overlooking the beautiful Thompson River. Picnic tables and washrooms.
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| 47.9 |
29.8 |
Pullout
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Pullout on the east side of road
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| 49.3 |
30.6 |
Stop of Interest
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A group of Overlanders traveling by Red River carts embarked on a perilous journey from Fort Garry (Winnipeg)to the Cariboo gold fields.
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| 53.0 |
32.9 |
Village of Louis Creek
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| 54.9 |
34.1 |
Johnson Lake Resort Turnoff
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Turn off to Johnson Lake Resort (38kms)
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| 56.6 |
35.2 |
Township of Barriere
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All Services
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| 59.0 |
36.7 |
DeeJay RV Park and Campground
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RV park and campground with pullthroughs and hookups.
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| 59.5 |
37.0 |
Dunn Lake Resort Turnoff
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Cabins, campsites, hiking, fishing, horseback riding (29 kms off the highway)
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| 60.4 |
37.5 |
Thompson River
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Bridge over the Thompson River
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| 62.4 |
38.8 |
Chinook Cove Golf Club
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Nine Hole, par 36 course. Open to the public
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| 63.5 |
39.5 |
Rest Area
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West side of road. Toilets, picnic tables
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| 68.3 |
42.4 |
Pullout
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Pullout on the east side of road
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| 72.1 |
44.8 |
Scenic Valley Picture
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| 83.1 |
51.6 |
Overlander Stopping Place
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RV and camping sites (approx. 40) along Thuya Creek, showers, sani dump, store, rock and gift shop
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| 87.2 |
54.2 |
Township of Little Fort
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All services
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| 88.5 |
55.0 |
Intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 24 (The Fishing Highway)
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Highway 24 accesses the historic and beautiful Cariboo Region with numerous lakes and world class fishing.
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| 88.9 |
55.2 |
Little Fort Campground
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Picnicking and camping
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| 92.5 |
57.5 |
Rivermount Motel and Campground
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Motel and Campground located along the North Thompson River.
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| 93.4 |
58.0 |
Pullout
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Pullout on the eastside of road
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| 94.1 |
58.5 |
Pullout
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| 103.8 |
64.5 |
Pullout
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| 110.0 |
68.4 |
Township of Clearwater
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Located at the confluence of Clearwater and North Thompson river. The gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park. All services.
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| 110.0 |
68.4 |
North Thompson Provincial Park
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Turnoff to North Thompson Provincial Park
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| 115.4 |
71.7 |
Clearwater River
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| 118.9 |
73.9 |
Wells Gray Provincial Park
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Turnoff to Wells Gray Provincial Park and Spahats Creek Provincial Park. A must see, numerous small lakes, streams, waterways and a multitude of beautiful waterfalls, rapids, and cataracts.
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| 129.6 |
80.5 |
Rest Area and View Point
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Toilets and Picnic Tables overlooking the North Thompson River
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| 130.4 |
81.0 |
Birch Island Campground
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Drive Through and Regular Sites
Full Service (Water, Power and Sewer) with 15 or 30 amp
Power and Water only with 15 amp
Sites with No Services
Showers/Washrooms, Petting Zoo, Hiking Trails,
Playground Horseshoes and More
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| 143.9 |
89.4 |
Township of Vavenby
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| 158.1 |
98.2 |
Confluence of the Mad River and the North Thompson
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| 168.1 |
104.5 |
Pullout
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| 169.0 |
105.0 |
Scenic Photo
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| 172.4 |
107.1 |
Rest Area
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Toilets and Picnic Area
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| 172.9 |
107.4 |
Pullout
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| 185.4 |
115.2 |
Visitor Info and Pullout
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Information board and pullout
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| 186.1 |
115.6 |
Township of Avola
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gas, food, lodging
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| 187.1 |
116.3 |
North Thompson River
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Bridge crossing the North Thompson River
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| 187.6 |
116.6 |
Pullout
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Pullout on west side of road
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| 189.1 |
117.5 |
Pullout
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Pullout on west side of road
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| 203.9 |
126.7 |
Little Hell's Gate Regional Park
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Little Hell's Gate is 9 miles of river and turbulent rapids (Murtchison)before finally spilling through a 15 foot wide gorge.
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| 205.2 |
127.5 |
Stop of Interest
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Located on the west side of highway
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| 225.0 |
139.8 |
Township of Blue River
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Home of Mike Wiegele's Helicopter Skiing
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| 226.3 |
140.6 |
Eleanor Lake Campsite
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| 226.8 |
140.9 |
Murtle Lake, Wells Gray Provincial Park
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Turnoff to Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park. (24km)
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| 228.3 |
141.9 |
Pullout
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Pullout on west side of road
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| 229.3 |
142.5 |
River Safari Jet Boat Tours
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| 241.1 |
149.8 |
Rest Area
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Located at Thunder River, toilets, cooking, bathrooms
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| 245.5 |
152.6 |
Pullout
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| 260.5 |
161.9 |
Pullout
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Pullout on east side of road
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| 266.5 |
165.6 |
North Thompson River
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| 270.9 |
168.3 |
Scenic Photo
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Scenic Photo of bridge crossing the North Thompson River
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| 272.1 |
169.1 |
Albreda River
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Bridge crossing of Albreda River
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| 282.2 |
175.4 |
Pullout
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Pullout on the East side of road
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| 284.2 |
176.6 |
Pullout
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Pullout on the west side of road along the Albreda River.
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| 288.1 |
179.0 |
Pullout
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Pullout on the west side of road
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| 289.1 |
179.6 |
Scenic Highway Photo
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| 302.2 |
187.8 |
Pullout
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Small pullout on the west side of road
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| 312.0 |
193.9 |
Cedar Side Regional Park
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Day use only, picnicking, toilets, firepits, canoeing and swimming. closed from 11:00pm to 6:00am
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| 313.0 |
194.5 |
Kinbasket Lake
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Turnoff to Kinbasket Lake (26km) This lake is 200 kms long and is the resevoir for Mica Dam which feeds the Columbia River
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| 314.0 |
195.1 |
Township of Valemount
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Located on the side of the beautiful Rocky Mountains Valemount has boundless opportunities for all forms of year round outdoor recreation.
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| 316.5 |
196.7 |
Swift Creek Spawning Center and Visitor Information Turnoff
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| 317.7 |
197.4 |
Pullout
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| 322.9 |
200.7 |
Mount Terry Fox View Point and Rest Area
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Located on the West side of roadway overlooking the breathless Rocky Mountains. This spot is named for Canadian hero Terry Fox who endeavoured to run from the east coast of Canada to the West in support of cancer research despite the fact he had lost his right leg to cancer three years earlier. His Marathon of Hope journey lasted 3300 miles before he was forced to stop.
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| 322.9 |
200.7 |
Rest Area
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Rest area on the west side of highway
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| 329.8 |
204.9 |
Jackman Flats Provincial Park
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A class 'A' Provincial park which is the highest ecological protection rating in the parks system
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| 335.3 |
208.4 |
Tete Jaune Cache
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Turn off to Tete Jaune Cache where the Robson River meets the Fraser River and the Junction of Highway 16 and Highway 5
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| 335.8 |
208.7 |
Fraser River
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Bridge over the Fraser River
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| 336.0 |
208.8 |
Junction of Highway 16 and Highway 5
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Terminus at the most northern part of Highway 5
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