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Things to Do Between Vancouver and Whitehorse
There are many historically and culturally vibrant towns you can visit and scenic parks and views you can take in along the way during your trip from Vancouver to Whitehorse. The following are some of the most popular pit-stops worth checking out:Vancouver

Seton Lake & Lillooet
Perhaps it is not good form to begin your trip with a detour. But if you venture a little ways off of BC-1 through the town of Lillooet, you will come to the stunning Seton Lake Recreation Area. The view here, stunning, tranquil waters underneath cool blue mountains, is enough the justify adding an hour or so to your total trip. Pull into the car park and take in the view, before heading to quaint little Lillooet for a bite to eat or a glass of wine. For those interested in Japanese-Canadian history, this town is a gem: Visit the Miyazaki House, former home of Japanese immigrant, doctor and community leader Dr. Miyazaki, as well as the Japanese Canadian Internment Memorial Garden. Grab a drink at the Fort Berens Estate Winery or the Cliff and Gorge Vineyards.Williams Lake
Just off the highway in Williams Lake, you will find the Scout Island Nature Reserve. This is not a deep-woods stop, but it is an excellent opportunity to get out, stretch your legs, and walk beautiful nature trails, eat a picnic, etc. For more intense hiking opportunities, check out the Churn Creek Protected Area or the Williams Lake River Valley Trail. Stop through the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin to learn some history about the area, and check out the largest saddle collection in western Canada.Prince George
While your purpose in this road trip is probably not to spend too much time in large cities, your trek along Highway 97 will take you through the town of Prince George, “The Gateway to the North.” The largest city in northern British Columbia, Prince George is an excellent destination to get a hot meal, stock up on any supplies you may need, and spend some time taking in the luxuries of a city before you hit the road once more. If you want to take your time and explore a bit more, Prince George features excellent hiking and wildlife observation in parks such as the Cottonwood Island Nature Park, Purden Lake Provincial Park, and Eskers Provincial Park. Take the steep, short uphill hike to the top of Teacup Mountain, where you will be met with a stunning 360-degree view of the landscape around you. Lastly, for the history and science fans, Prince George offers a great selection of museums that could make for a good “indoor” stop along your way. Some of the best are the Prince George Railway Museum, the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre, and the Huble Homestead Historic Site. After Prince George, you will be hopping on BC-16 W, the TransCanada highway. You will make the transition once again from inland mountainous landscape to coastal landscape: your views out the window will become greener, more forested, lusher.New Hazelton
A roughly five-hour drive (438 km) from Prince George, you will find an excellent opportunity to get out, take in the views, and even take a hike in the district of New Hazelton. It will be well worth your time to take a brief detour north of New Hazelton to see the masterwork of the Hagwilget Canyon Bridge. This stunning suspension bridge stretches elegantly over the Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkley River. Constructed in 1931, the bridge spans 262 ft (80 m) across the canyon. Marvel at the bridge from a distance, or dare yourself to drive across the canyon before you head on your way! The historic downtown area of Old Hazelton may also be worth a visit, and be sure to catch a glimpse and snap a picture of the majestic Roche De Boule, the mountain peak that towers above New Hazelton. The New Hazelton Lookout and Waterfall Trail present a perfect opportunity for a shorter woodland walk that provides an excellent view over the valley and the town. You will want to gas up your car before heading on. As you turn up BC-37 N just past New Hazelton, a long stretch of road that is as remote as it is stunning opens up in front of you. This stretch is through the Swan Lake/Kispiox River Provincial Park, which offers a rich masterpiece of landscapes: grandiose, snow-capped ranges of mountains stretching high above lush, straight and majestic pine forests, with crisp, crystal rivers winding their paths through it all — all of it under open, bright skies. Highway 37 will take you all the way to the Yukon border, where you will hop on Yukon 1 W, the Alaska Highway. Again, wherever you may stop, the greatest part of this portion of your trips is going to be the views you see as you go: the northern mountains get taller and icier, the trees change, the sky changes. Look out your window and make your way across Yukon to Whitehorse.Whitehorse
