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Discovery Coast Passage Circle Tour

Explore the coast

British Columbia's central coast is still virtually undiscovered, a misty land where wild nature, ancient cultures and everyday adventure co-exist.

The Discovery Coast circle tour allows you to experience all the diversity that BC has to offer. From cosmopolitan Vancouver to the cowboy towns of the Cariboo. From rainforest to the grasslands of the Chilcotin plateau. This really is a tour of discovery.

Discovery Coast Passage

For those with the urge to really get out there - in a car, an RV, or a pair of hiking boots - BC Ferries presents a remarkable summer route between Port Hardy and Bella Coola. It follows a coastline so remote BC Ferries calls it the Discovery Coast Passage.

At ports of call, you will discover so much about British Columbia's true nature - whether you participate in one of the available stopover activities, or stay longer to explore on your own. Intriguing archaeological tours, traditional salmon barbecues, native dancing demonstrations, marine sightseeing expeditions, and historical walking tours are just some of the activities that will add fascination to your time on the central coast.

Vancouver to Bella Coola, and back

The Discovery Coast Circle Tour begins in Vancouver. From Vancouver travelers drive east to Hope and then continue north through the Fraser Canyon following Hwy 1 along the Gold Rush Trail route. From Cache Creek head north along Hwy. 97 to Williams Lake. At Williams Lake you will travel west along the Chilcotin-Freedom Highway (Hwy. 20) across the Chilcotin plateau to Bella Coola.

From Bella Coola take BC Ferries Discovery Coast Passage ferry to Port Hardy on the north end of Vancouver Island. Once on Vancouver Island head south towards Victoria and eventually take the ferry from Victoria back to Vancouver.

And of course, the route can be done in the reverse order.

Map of Discovery Coast Passage Circle Tour (PDF 470KB)

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