An Unforgettable Drive to Blueberry-Paulson Summit in BC
Canada, north-america
81 km
1,517 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so you're heading to British Columbia, right? Then you HAVE to check out Blueberry-Paulson Summit, or Bonanza Pass as some folks call it. This epic mountain pass sits way up high at 1,517m (almost 5,000 feet!) in the Monashee Mountains.
You'll find it in southern BC, not far from the US border. The Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3), also known as the Southern Trans-Provincial Highway, is the road you'll be cruising on, and it's paved the whole way! This stretch clocks in at around 81km (50 miles) of pure driving bliss from the border heading north to Ootischenia.
Now, the views are incredible. Seriously, jaw-dropping. But be warned: Mother Nature can throw a curveball, especially in winter. We're talking sudden snowstorms, white-out conditions, and temps that can plummet to -30°C! Plus, those avalanche chutes you'll see on the mountainsides? Yeah, they're a stark reminder of how steep this terrain really is. So, from October to April, winter tires or chains are a MUST. Stay safe and enjoy the ride!
Where is it?
An Unforgettable Drive to Blueberry-Paulson Summit in BC is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 56.4064, -106.0795
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 81 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,517 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 56.4064, -106.0795
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