Best Driving Roads in Canada

[Lars]

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Yeah it is awesome except the last time I drove it a few years ago, it was in rough shape. Lots of pot holes and half-ass filled pot holes

Ya I agree on that for sure . I stayed out there last summer and they were doing major work on it then so hopefully some on them are fixed

[onceover]

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HWY 93 up to Jasper.

Don't condone the speeding but always in for good driving roads in our area.

This is a beautiful drive. I've only taken it up to HWY11 and then taken that back to red deer.

[bobkatkat]

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Whistler to Cache Creek is a really nice road it has everything. Very popular with bikers so most of the time in the twisty bits you will have company. I did some work Big Sky Golf Club in Pemberton and when I had to do site visits I would leave and extra 4 hours just to drive that road. If you leave from Van you will not only see just about every scenery BC has to offer, from Coastal rain-forest, mountain forest, alpine and desert but you most likely will see all seasons.

Hwy 28 from Campbell river to Gold River and past to the West coast is a really great driving road on Vancouver Island.

And of course Hwy 4 from Coombs to Long Beach. Great road with an even better destination.

[N'Syncro]

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The 1a between Banff and Lake Louise is pretty fun and twisty. Same goes for the backroad from Emma Lake, SK to Waskasui Lake, SK, but that highway has been riddled with potholes for years now. If they ever repave it, WOW!

[PRY4SNO]

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Definitely agree with some of the options already mentioned.

-- Whistler, BC to Lillooet is stunning in every sense of the word. I'm eagerly anticipating a return in the coupe after it's running. This is truly a road where the speed limits are actually fun to drive.

-- Port Hardy, BC to Tofino/Ucluelet, especially with the fresh pavement (as of August). Twisty roads meet 18% grades and sheer cliffs that overlook Lake Kennedy. 'Nuff said.

-- Banff to Jasper (or vice versa). Not the most technically challenging road, but stunning views everywhere and fun in some sections.

-- Coleman, AB to Kananaskis Village. Fantastic drive in the winter. Want solitude? You got it. And twisty bits for good measure.

-- Nelson, BC to Ainsworth Hotsprings. Superb scenery as rewarding as the destination.

[witchcraftz]

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Duffey Lake Road.

Where speed tax collectors fear to tread? While we can’t guarantee anything, we’ve never seen any on this road. It’s easy to see why they’re afraid of debasing this DH with their presence. The power of this challenging road is obvious from the moment you embark upon the long, corkscrew climb out of the Pemberton Valley. As you venture into the spectacular mountains of the Cayoosh Range, the barrage of curves is intense. They don’t let up when you pass along the dramatic shoreline of Duffey Lake, or even in the final section where you’ll be awestruck by the spectacular, winding canyon descent to the town of Lillooet. True, engineering can be quirky and pavement quality can vary markedly from one season to the next. However, it’s simply impossible to resist the combination of zero development, sensational scenery and endless, diverse twisties.

Highway 3A between Creston and Kootenay Bay.

This is the best motorcycle road in southern B.C. Even if you’re a glutton for twistiness, it will test your appetite for turns. After beginning with a light starter up the east side of the fertile Creston Valley, the Ministry of Highway’s head chef serves up a never-ending feast of curves, sweepers and esses along the shores of Duck and Kootenay Lakes. Beautiful water and mountain scenery are almost always in view, traffic is light and development consists of the occasional pub or other service. The only thing not perfect about this road is the pavement, but in B.C., no doubt you’ve seen far worse. You won’t find a better experience anywhere in the province.

Reading the above I guess I like driving twisty roads lol.