• British Columbia - Travel from Vancouver to Kamloops at a comfortable pace, passing through the Fraser Valley and the Coquihalla mountains.
• Coquitlam - Pass through Coquitlam and discover stories of Coast Salish homelands alongside the city’s evolving landscape.
• Port Mann Bridge - Cross the Port Mann Bridge for wide views of the Fraser River as the journey enters Surrey.
• Serpentine River - Follow the Serpentine River through the Fraser Valley’s wetlands and farmland.
• Langley - See how Langley balances growing communities with a deep agricultural heritage.
• Fort Langley - Fort Langley is a riverside village with heritage streets and a significant place in British Columbia’s history.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site - Fort Langley National Historic Site offers an optional detour to a restored Hudson’s Bay Company trading post; admission is sold separately.
• Abbotsford - Travel past Abbotsford’s farms, mountain views, and lively Fraser Valley communities.
• Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest - On clear days, Mount Baker’s snow-capped summit rises across the U.S. border.
• Burnaby Village Museum - Burnaby Village Museum recreates a historic tram-stop community; an optional visit depends on its seasonal hours.
• Sumas Lake - The former Sumas Lake basin tells a striking story of drainage, farming, and the changing Fraser Valley landscape.
• Chilliwack - Chilliwack is a Fraser Valley city framed by rivers, farmland, and mountain scenery.
• Trans-Canada Highway & Gibson Road - Enjoy a lighthearted story about notable British Columbians as the highway crosses the valley.
• Harrison Hot Springs - Harrison Hot Springs is an optional lakeside detour known for its mountain setting and mineral-water resort.
• Bridal Falls - Bridal Falls is an optional waterfall detour near the village of Bridal Falls.
• Fraser River - Follow the broad Fraser River, a vital waterway for salmon, communities, and trade.
• Mountain View Summer Camp - The Fraser River’s sockeye salmon runs are a defining natural spectacle and cultural story.
• Sasquatch Provincial Park - Sasquatch Provincial Park is an optional detour to lakes and forest near Harrison Hot Springs.
• The Hope Slide - See the immense scar of the Hope Slide and learn how this 1965 landslide reshaped the valley.
• Hope - Hope marks the meeting of mountain routes and makes a convenient place for a break.
• Cultus Lake - Cultus Lake is a popular optional detour for lakeside scenery and recreation.
• CMPV+JV Hope - Enjoy another brief story about notable British Columbians as the journey approaches Hope.
• Coquihalla River Provincial Park - Coquihalla River Provincial Park offers a scenic river corridor near Hope; any walk is optional.
• Ladner Creek Bridge - See the historic Ladner Creek Trestle from the highway; do not enter restricted or private land.
• Coquihalla Highway - Climb the Coquihalla Highway through dramatic mountain passes and changing forest.
• Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area - The Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area reveals high-elevation scenery and rapidly changing mountain weather.
• Britton Creek - Britton Creek recalls the Coquihalla’s gold-rush history amid forested mountain terrain.
• Coldwater River Provincial Park - Coldwater River Provincial Park protects a river corridor known for steelhead habitat.
• Murray Lake - Murray Lake is a quiet fishing and recreation area off the main route.
• Brookmere - Brookmere is a small historic railway community tucked into the mountain landscape.
• Kettle Valley Railway Trail - The Kettle Valley Rail Trail follows a former railway line through striking southern BC scenery.
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway - The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a separate optional attraction in Summerland, far from the main drive.
• Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park - Visit the Othello Tunnels on an optional detour to Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, subject to current trail conditions.
• 25CH+5W Merritt - Cougars are elusive residents of BC’s mountains and forests; admire wildlife only from a safe distance.
• Godey Creek Trail - Godey Creek Trail is an optional Merritt-area mountain biking route, with access and conditions to check locally.
• Merritt - Merritt is a ranching town with a strong country-music identity in the Nicola Valley.
• Nicola Lake - Nicola Lake is a scenic optional detour near Merritt, with open water and dry hills.
• Monck Provincial Park - Monck Park sits beside Nicola Lake; park gates and services operate seasonally.
• Thompson Plateau - The Thompson Plateau opens into broad grassland and mountain views near Kamloops.
• Cascade Range - The Cascade Range shapes the dramatic peaks and passes along the Coquihalla.
• Thompson River - Follow the Thompson River through a landscape of dry valleys and long Indigenous history.
• Timber Lake - Timber Lake offers a quiet glimpse of the lakes and wetlands south of Kamloops.
• Inks Lake Road - Yellow-bellied marmots thrive in the rocky grasslands of BC’s Interior.
• Thompson River - The Thompson River winds west of Kamloops through a broad, sunlit valley.
• Walloper Lake Provincial Park - Walloper Lake Provincial Park is an optional nature stop among the small lakes south of Kamloops.

• Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
• One booking per vehicle
• Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
• Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
• Narrated stories with special guest characters
• Live GPS route map and offline tour download

• Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
• Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
• Attraction admission and optional interior access
• Parking fees at optional stops
• In-person guide
• Meals and refreshments

Travelers can follow the Trans-Canada Highway through the Fraser Valley and the Coquihalla Highway over the mountains between Vancouver and Kamloops. The roughly 350 km drive takes about 4–5 hours, with optional stops along the way. This self-guided smartphone tour includes 45 mapped Viator itinerary entries and 60+ Tripvia audio stories, covering Fort Langley, Bridal Falls, the Hope Slide, the Coquihalla summit, Merritt and the Thompson Plateau.

The route can be driven in either direction in the operator’s own vehicle, at a comfortable pace. GPS-triggered audio plays while driving, and a live route map helps guide the journey. The tour can be downloaded before departure for offline use and paused or resumed at any time. No in-person guide is included. Optional attraction entry, parking and detours are not included. Travelers should check DriveBC and park notices for changing mountain conditions and seasonal access.

• Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories describe outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails, parks and attraction interiors have variable surfaces and access, and the full route is not practical by public transportation. You can still complete the audio tour when nearby buildings are closed. Check DriveBC for Coquihalla weather, road restrictions and construction, and check seasonal hours before making optional detours.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.