Mount Edziza Provincial Park | Northern BC Tourism/Angela Percival Mount Edziza Provincial Park | Northern BC Tourism/Angela Percival Stewart-Cassiar & Highway 16
A vast and varied landscape of big nature and wildlife
The Great Wilderness is an iconic place defined by vast landscapes and scenic drives, including Highway 16 and the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.
Wind through glaciated valleys, volcanic rock formations, towering mountain ranges, and mist-shrouded rainforest. As you travel through the homelands of dozens of First Nations, take the time to learn about their unique stories and traditions that form a deep connection to the lands and waters.
Highway 16, also known as the Yellowhead Highway, stretches from Mount Robson in the Canadian Rockies to the port city of Prince Rupert nestled in the rugged Pacific coastline. Along this route, North Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is remote and spectacular, accessible only by boat or floatplane. Meanwhile, the Stewart-Cassiar Highway stretches to the northwest reaches of BC, from Prince Rupert to the Yukon and Alaska borders. Visit jaw-dropping places like Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage that stirs the spirit with an immense river network and diversity of animal life, including the blue-ish glacier bear.
Places to Go
Credit: Destination BC | Grant Harder SmithersNaturally beautiful, welcoming town with stunning vistas in all directions.
Prince RupertMarine city with spectacular wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing.
AtlinTucked in the northwest corner of BC, this community is perched near the shores of glacier-fed Atlin Lake.
Fort St. JamesAn abundance of outdoor activities, mostly focused around Stuart Lake.
Credit: Northern BC Tourism | Abby Cooper 
Credit: Destination BC | Mike Seehagel KitimatFamily-oriented community in the heart of the Northern BC wilderness.
Route 16Route 16 perfectly intersects through the middle of British Columbia, running east to west from Mount Robson to Prince Rupert.
McBrideA charming mountain village in the wide, flat-bottomed Robson Valley.
Credit: Northern BC Tourism | Shayd Johnson 
Credit: Destination BC | 6ix Sigma Productions Prince GeorgeLocated centrally in the province, the largest city in Northern BC offers cuisine, culture, and nature.
Visit Bulkley-NechakoCentrally located in British Columbia, between Prince George and Prince Rupert, the Bulkley-Nechako has something for everyone.
VanderhoofA small community surrounded by rolling agricultural hills with nearby forests, lakes, creeks, and rivers.
The Stewart-Cassiar by RVDiscover where the road takes you this summer and explore Northern BC by RV
Kitwanga | Northern BC Tourism/Jeanine Philippe 
Tatshenshini- Alsek Provincial Park | Northern BC Tourism/Christie Fitzpatrick 
North Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
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Experiences
Things to Do Along the Stewart-Cassiar & Highway 16
Stay Here
Accommodations Along the Stewart-Cassiar & Highway 16
Credit: Destination BC | Abby Cooper