Special Sub-Topic: The Trans-Canada Highway Part I Authored by: rightiam Sub-topic of: Roads & Highways

The Trans-Canada highway starts in which city of British Columbia?

Victoria. Victoria's Beacon Hill park boasts the start of the Trans-Canada highway with a sign that say 'mile 0'. Beacon Hill Park is in the southern part of Victoria.

We know the Trans-Canada highway is on an island, so it has to reach mainland. From what city on Vancouver Island does the Trans-Canada highway cross to mainland?

Nanaimo. The Trans-Canada highway follows Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, BC. Nanaimo is a city located 110 km north of Vancouver Island

On what bridge does the Trans-Canada highway have to cross to get from North Vancouver to Vancouver?

Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing. Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing was originally called Second Narrows Bridge. It crosses the Burrard Inlet. This bridge is a memorial to the lives lost when, during construction, the bridge collapsed with a crane on it.

In what British Columbia city does the Trans-Canada highway veer north while the Highway 3 continues east?

Hope. Hope is a city in British Columbia, Canada. To the east of Hope is the Coquihalla River and the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park. Hope is located in the East Fraser Valley.

In what British Columbia city does the Trans-Canada highway turn north east, while Highway 12 heads north west?

Lytton. Lytton, BC, Canada is where the Fraser and Thompson rivers merge. Lytton has been inhabited by the Nlaka'pamux people for almost 10,000 years.

In what city does the Trans-Canada highway cross the Shuswap Lake Channel?

Sicamous. Sicamous, BC, Canada is where the 97A heads south while the Trans-Canada highway heads east. The city's population nearly doubles during the summer.

What famous ski resort and city does the Trans-Canada highway pass soon after entering Alberta?

Lake Louise. Lake Louise is located in Banff National Park. The Trans-Canada highway runs south east through Lake Louise.

We follow the Trans-Canada highway east to a city in Alberta. This city has an office building called the Trans-Canada Tower. In what city are we in?

Calgary. Calgary is the biggest city in Alberta, but not the capital. Calgary is in south west Alberta, and 298 km from Edmonton, the capital. Calgary is 80 km (50 miles) from the Canadian Rockies.

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada is where the Trans-Canada highway merge with the 885.

True. Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada is often known as 'The Hat'. It is south of the South Saskatchewan River. Medicine Hat was incorporated on October 31, 1898 as a town.

What is the last hamlet you pass on the Trans-Canada highway before entering Saskatchewan?

Walsh. Walsh, Alberta, Canada is a city near the border of Alberta/Saskatchewan. Walsh is a National Historic Site and was once used as a police post.