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.

Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada, is one of the most scenic drives in the world. This scenic roadway straddles northern Victoria County and Inverness County on Cape Breton Island, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The Cabot Trail is more than a magnificent world-renowned drive – it is an experience… One to delight in… one to be savoured.

Thousand Islands Parkway is a very scenic drive with stunning views located in the Ontario province of Canada.

The remote Top of the World Highway is a very scenic drive between Canada and the U.S. state of Alaska. Built in 1955, the winding road is only open during the summer months.

Located on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada, the Pacific Rim Highway is a very scenic drive. Along the way, you can experience the iconic isolation of the area.

Located in Canada, Confederation Bridge is eight miles long and stretches over very, very cold water. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

New Brunswick's Fundy Coast Drive is a very scenic drive along the coastline of New Brunswick, in Canada.

Located in British Columbia, Canada, Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99) is a very scenic and less travelled road trip.

Robert Campbell Highway is a remote yet challenging scenic drive through the Yukon, a territory in the northwestern part of Canada.

Telegraph Creek is a small mostly native settlement on the banks of the Stikine River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The road to the town is beautiful but rough.

Located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Highway 955 is an adventure drive, not for the faint of lungs, heart, or legs.

Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive is a wonderful scenic drive in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in the eastern area of Banff, in Canada.

Located in the geographical heart of Canada, near the tree line on the edge of Hudson Bay, the Wapusk Trail is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the longest seasonal winter road in the world. Careful preparation for your trip will ensure that if, and when, things do go wrong, you are prepared for the situation.

Bow Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.088m (6,850ft) above sea level, located in the Canadian province of Alberta. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Lytton-Lillooet Highway is a very scenic winding road located in British Columbia, Canada, running along the east bank of the Fraser River.

Railroad Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.395m (4,576ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada.

Tunnel Mountain Drive is a quieter drive you can enjoy in Banff, a picturesque resort town located in the province of Alberta in Canada.

Klondike Highway is a very scenic yet challenging drive linking the Alaskan coastal town of Skagway with Yukon's Dawson City, the heart of the Klondike.

Northern Ontario Resource Trail (NORD) is a very scenic yet challenging and remote road located in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Located in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, Oak Island has been the focus of “the world's longest and most expensive treasure hunt.”

The Powderface Trail offers a captivating journey amidst the scenic front ranges of Kananaskis Country, right in the heart of Alberta, Canada. This magnificent drive demands profound respect from its travelers.

Pennask Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.733m (5,685ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province.

Eureka Highway is an all weather highway located in Nunavut, the largest, northernmost and newest territory of Canada.

Located in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories in Canada, Highway 10, commonly known as the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway (or ITH), is a vital road linking Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.

Farwell Canyon Road is a very scenic yet dusty drive, located in the heart of the Chilcotin District of British Columbia, in Canada.

Sunwapta Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.069m (6,788ft) above sea level, located in Canada’s Alberta province. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Moraine Lake is a blue-green water mountain lake at an elevation of 1.885m (6,183ft) above sea level, located in Alberta, in Canada.

Hurley River Forest Service Road is a mountainous drive in the southern part of British Columbia, Canada. It’s quite steep in some spots and cliff-hanging in others. Summer access only. A high-clearance vehicle is required.

Kusawa Lake is a glacial blue lake located in the southern Yukon, a territory in Canada, located right outside of Whitehorse, near the British Columbia border.

Mount Norquay is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,720m (5,643ft) above sea level, located in Canada’s Alberta province.

Kicking Horse Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,683m (5,521ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Alberta and British Columbia, in Canada.

Allison Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,350m (4,429ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada.

The Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Highway 37) is a very scenic journey through some of the province's most isolated areas, in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

Haines Highway is one of the most spectacular drives in North America. This scenic drive running from Alaska in the United States to Yukon in Canada is truly awesome when you travel it in the fall.

Wolf S3 is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.164m (7,099ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada. It’s one of the highest roads in the country. The average gradient is 15.47%.

Fortress Mountain Resort is a ski resort at an elevation of 2,075 meters (6,807 feet) above sea level, located in Alberta, Canada. The resort is renowned for its stunning mountain cinematography.

Vermilion Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,647m (5,403ft) above sea level, located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia, in Canada.

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