Road Trip Prince Rupert to Stewart – Bear Glacier

Prince Rupert Stewart
410
km
5h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

An epic road trip for adventurers: 410 km between the Pacific coast (Prince Rupert) and the Alaska border (Stewart-Hyder). The Cassiar Hwy (37) crosses one of North America's wildest regions.

Prince Rupert, the north-coast port, is also the Inside Passage ferry terminus. Hwy 37A to Stewart is among the most spectacular: Bear Glacier hugs the road, Bear River crosses canyons. At Hyder (Alaska, no northbound border control), watch grizzlies fishing salmon at Fish Creek (Jul–Sep). Salmon Glacier (37 km northeast) is one of the world's largest road-accessible glaciers.

Points of Interest

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    Bear Glacier
    Glacier visible en bord de route, Hwy 37A.
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    Hyder Fish Creek
    Observation des grizzlys pêchant le saumon, juill.–sept.
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    Salmon Glacier
    Un des plus grands glaciers accessibles en voiture au monde.
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    Prince Rupert
    Port nord-côtier, Museum of Northern BC.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Aberdeen Creek
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Albany Creek
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Alder Creek
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Alwyn Lake
Lake
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American Creek
Stream
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Amoth Creek
Stream
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Amoth Lake
Lake
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Anliyen Creek
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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Red Light District
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Clements Lake
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DIANA LAKE PARK
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PRUDHOMME LAKE PARK
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KITSON ISLAND MARINE PARK
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Silvertip Cabin
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LACHMACH RIVER
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MINERVA LK. TRAIL
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GAMBLE CREEK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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BEAR GLACIER PARK
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GINGIETL CREEK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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NISGA'A MEMORIAL LAVA BED CORRIDOR PROTECTED AREA (No.2)
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Prince Rupert
  • Destination Stewart
  • Distance 410 km
  • Duration 5h
  • Category Long (250–500 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
north Glacier bear wildlife epic adventure Summer

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