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.

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.

The Athabasca Glacier is a massive glacial toe located in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada. It is the most-visited glacier in North America and features one of the highest roads in the country.

McBride Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.049m (6,722ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, in Canada. It’s one of the highest roads in the country. It’s said to be the Canada’s Top Climb with an average gradient of 10,81%.

The Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Lakes are a series of small, picturesque alpine lakes located on the northern Sunshine Coast of southwestern British Columbia, in Canada.

Located in Ontario, Canada, the 2 old plank bridges over the CNR and CPR railways are some of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Nicola Highway is a very scenic drive running along the Nicola River, located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada.

Canal Road is a notorious and tragic road located in Bradford, in Ontario, Canada. It runs adjacent to a river, directly alongside this body of water, making it especially dangerous in wintry and foggy conditions.

Maligne Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1,710m (5,610ft) above sea level, located in the province of Alberta, in Canada.

Bow Summit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,098m (6,883ft) above sea level, located in the Canadian province of Alberta. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Mount Edith Cavell is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,767m (5,797ft) above sea level, located in the Alberta province of Canada.

Shunda Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,066 m (6,778 ft) above sea level, located in the province of Alberta, in Canada. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Whiteswan Lake Forest Service Road is a very scenic trip located in British Columbia, Canada. Be aware of the narrow winding sections.

The Silver River bridge is located in Digby County in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It’s a wooden bridge and one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Marmot Basin is a ski resort at an elevation of 1,989m (6,525 ft) above sea level, located in Alberta, Canada. The majority of the climb features gradients in the 5-7% range.

Brackenrig Road is a scenic drive located in the region of Ontario, Canada. It runs along the eastern shore of Lake Rosseau in Watt Township.

Chilkat Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,061m (3,480ft) above sea level, located in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

Located in the British Columbia of Canada, the First Narrows Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. The bridge is often used in television broadcasts, series and movies. It was featured as the set of 2011 film Final Destination 5.

Sunwapta Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1,960m (6,430ft) above sea level, located in the Alberta province of Canada.

Blueberry-Paulson Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,517m (4,977ft) above sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province.

Canoe Lake is a very beautiful pristine lake located in Algoma District, in Northeastern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Leman lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.919m (6,295ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia, in Canada.

Raymo Road is a very scenic drive located an hour north of Kingston, in eastern Ontario, in Canada.

Moab Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.241m (4,071ft) above the sea level, located in Canada’s Alberta province.

Mount McIntyre is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.567m (5,141ft) above the sea level located in northwest Canada’s Yukon territory.

North Fork Pass Summit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.328m (4,356ft) above the sea level, located in the Yukon, in northwest Canada.

James Bay Road is the name of a very remote road located in northeastern Canada, in the province of Quebec. Only drive this road with a well-maintained, reliable vehicle.

British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada’s 10 provinces. Most of the province is rugged and wild, with mountains, forests, lakes, beaches and rainforests. The region has a varied topography.

Bonanza Peak is a high mountain peak an elevation of 1.804m (5,918ft) above the sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada. 

Running from Victoria in British Columbia to St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Trans-Canada Highway is Canada's longest national road. It connects Canada's major cities across all ten provinces. It’s one of the longest roads in the world.

Mount Saint Thomas is a high mountain peak an elevation of 1.855m (6,085ft) above the sea level, located in British Columbia, Canada.

Sunshine Village is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.732m (5,682ft) above sea level, located on the Continental Divide of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. 

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