Road Trip Vancouver to Lillooet – Duffey Lake Road

Vancouver Lillooet
250
km
4h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Beyond Pemberton, Hwy 99 (Duffey Lake Road) climbs through the Coast Mountains before plunging into the interior desert of Lillooet — one of Canada's hottest, driest places (up to 45 °C in summer).

Duffey Lake, a glacial lake at the foot of the Coast Mountains, offers cinematic scenery. Cayoosh Pass tops out at 1,275 m. Lillooet, a former gold-rush camp, perches above the Fraser River in desert cliffs. Historic start of the Cariboo Wagon Road. Dry climate, stone fruits, intimate wineries.

Points of Interest

  • Duffey Lake
    Lac glaciaire cinématographique, accessible Hwy 99.
  • Cayoosh Pass
    Col à 1 275 m entre Pemberton et Lillooet.
  • Lillooet desert
    Climat aride, vignobles et fruits à noyau.
  • Bridge of 23 Camels
    Monument aux chameaux de la ruée vers l'or 1858.
Practical info
  • Departure Vancouver
  • Destination Lillooet
  • Distance 250 km
  • Duration 4h
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer

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