What are the most spectacular roads in Canada?

Located in the northern part of North America, Canada -the second-largest country in the world- hosts many challenging drives, with more than 100 roads listed as the most spectacular worldwide. With mountains, lakes, rivers and coasts, the country has roads for every driver.

If you’re up for a scenic drive, the Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies is a must do. Located in Alberta province, the road through big mountains, glaciers, and deep blue lakes is one of the most scenic drives in the world. But due to the geography of the country, you can tackle some challenging roads, such Coquihalla Highway, one of the worst roads in winter. In spring, summer, or fall, it's a breeze, but in winter, there are at least 400-500 accidents and plenty of fatalities.

If you’re up for a lifetime adventure, try the Trans-Labrador Highway, one of the world's most epic and remote road trips. Located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, most of the road features a well-packed asphalt/gravel surface, but along the route, drivers will experience sharp curves, winding parts, narrow bridges, and steep grades. And a very scenic yet difficult drive is the Bella Coola Road in British Columbia. It’s a 454-kilometer drive known for its steep grades and scenic views through a very diverse landscape.

Blackcomb Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,252m (7,388ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, in Canada. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

At an elevation of 2,034m (6,673ft) above sea level, Piccolo Summit is a high mountain peak in the Fitzsimmons Range of British Columbia, Canada. Located within the Garibaldi Provincial Park, south of Whistler Mountain, it stands as one of the highest roads in Canada.

Yellowhead Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,131m (3,711ft) above sea level, located on the provincial boundary between Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Coordinates: 52.8897, -118.4633. Situated within Jasper National Park, it serves as a primary transport corridor through the Continental Divide.

Located in the Alberta province of Canada, the Athabasca Pass Lookout sits at an elevation of 1.277m (4,189ft) above sea level.

Located in the Bay of Fundy, in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, Ministers Island offers one of the most unusual driving experiences in North America. To reach this historic 500-acre estate, you don't use a bridge or a ferry; you simply wait for the Atlantic Ocean to move out of the way, revealing a road hidden on the sea floor. It’s one of the periodically flooded roads around the world.