Road Trip Worthy Routes in Beautiful British Columbia

As we set our sights closer to home and swap our plane tickets for camping permits and cottage getaways, we’re turning to our faithful rides for the summer as we opt for local travel. At White Rock Honda, we believe the Honda CR-V is the ultimate road trip companion and easily falls among the best ways to support locally while exploring the beauty of British Columbia’s expansive and eclectic backyard. 

Coming in as the mid-sized utility vehicle from Honda wrapped in an SUV body design, the Honda CR-V is the happiest and most versatile of mediums to master the diverse climates and landscapes that our home is known for. Whether your summers are spent on family camping trips, backroad excursions, or simply cruising the best or lesser-known scenic routes, we recommend one of the highest awarded brands in the automotive industry to master White Rock Honda’s top summer destinations:

7 Tunnels of the Fraser Canyon by way of the Trans-Canada Highway

One of the largest highways in the world of its kind, the Trans-Canada Highway traverses through all 10 provinces of Canada. For truly joyful drivers, the route through Fraser Canyon offers stunning scenery and dynamic terrain of mountains, hills, the Fraser River and most enjoyably, the 7 Tunnels. From North to South, the tunnels include China Bar, Ferrabee, Hells Gate, Alexandra, Sailor Bar, Saddle Rock, and Yale. Each is rich with their own place in history, with the construction of the first dating back to 1958. for those who get a kick of driving through tunnels, this is one drive you won’t want to miss.

The Trans-Canada Highway can have unpredictable weather conditions and winding through Vancouver, of course this means rain. Rain-sensing windshield wipers are therefore a favoured addition for Honda CR-V owners in B.C. With the Honda Blind Spot Information (BSI) system provides audible alerts to support lane changes on this popular and lengthy highway. It comes as no surprise that the Honda CR-V is rated a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS.

The CR-V’s 60/40 fold-down rear seats and up to 75.8 cubic ft. of cargo space are complimented by a wide rear-hatch with available hands-free tailgate. This makes loading and unloading a breeze, from hiking gear to a twin-sized mattress to make the most of nearby campgrounds. Popular add-ons include roof rails for skis, snowboards, bikes and surfboards, along with an attachable Genuine Honda CR-V Tent for a seamless and comfortable camping experience.

Breathtaking Tofino by way of Island Highway East and Alberni Highway

While the Honda CR-V can’t swim, it can sit back and enjoy the views along with you during the ferry ride to Vancouver Island before it makes two essential stops. The Alberni Highway route takes travelers past MacMillan Provincial Park, which is home to Cathedral Grove. Families can witness true giants in time as the native Douglas Firs are some of the largest living organisms on earth, attracting visitors from around the globe. Needless to say, the air is fresh. Next, branch off on Tofino-Ucluelet Highway for an overnight detour to the charming resort town of Ucluelet before continuing towards the true surfer’s paradise of Tofino, boasting unparalleled sunsets and beachside campgrounds to suit all ages. 

The direct drive to Tofino can take up to 6.5 hours and if family and friends are on board, comfort and entertainment are paramount. In addition to ample cargo space, the Honda CR-V offers standard dual-zone climate control and heated front seats with an available one-touch moon roof, Apple CarPlay^TM, Android Auto^TM, and the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation system^TM with bilingual voice recognition hosted on a convenient touchscreen display. With stop-start technology and ECON mode, drivers can be eco-conscious as they explore the pure landscapes of beautiful British Columbia.

*The above destinations and campgrounds may still have travel advisories in place, please abide by any closures or restrictions.