Stewart-Cassiar Highway
Canada
In short: Stewart-Cassiar Highway is a 740 km spine; detours extra adventure road trip in Canada, typically driven over 4 days spine / 6 days with both side trips, best in Jun–Sep. Highlights: Kitwanga Junction, Gitanyow, Meziadin Junction.
The classic Highway 37 spine runs 740 km from Kitwanga to Watson Lake. Stewart/Hyder/Salmon Glacier and Telegraph Creek are optional multi-day side trips, not ordinary spine waypoints.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Kitwanga Junction to Gitanyow and Meziadin Junction
Gitanyow Totem Poles · Gitwangak Battle Hill Historic Site · Kitwanga departure provisions
Day 2Optional Stewart and Hyder side trip
Bear Glacier Provincial Park · Salmon Glacier Overlook · King Edward Hotel Cafe
Day 3Meziadin Junction to Kinaskan Lake and Bell II
Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park · Highway 37 scenic pullouts · Bell II Lodge Restaurant
Day 4Bell II to Jade City and Dease Lake
Jade City · Dease Lake Waterfront Stroll · Bell II Lodge Restaurant
Day 5Optional Telegraph Creek Road weather day from Dease Lake
Telegraph Creek Road · Dease Lake provisions
Day 6Dease Lake to Watson Lake
Boya Lake Provincial Park · Sign Post Forest · Dease Lake departure provisions
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Stewart-Cassiar Highway drive?
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway covers 740 km spine; detours extra from start to finish.
How long does the Stewart-Cassiar Highway take to drive?
Most travellers spend 4 days spine / 6 days with both side trips on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway, depending on stops and pace.
When is the best time to drive the Stewart-Cassiar Highway?
The recommended season for the Stewart-Cassiar Highway is Jun–Sep.
Where does the Stewart-Cassiar Highway start and end?
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway runs from Kitwanga Junction to Watson Lake.
What are the main stops on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway?
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway passes through Kitwanga Junction, Gitanyow, Meziadin Junction.
How difficult is the Stewart-Cassiar Highway to drive?
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway is rated hard and is best handled with suv only.
Do I need a 4WD for the Stewart-Cassiar Highway?
Yes — the Stewart-Cassiar Highway includes off-road or rough sections that require suv only.
Do I need a permit or border paperwork for the Stewart-Cassiar Highway?
Yes — the Stewart-Cassiar Highway requires permits, fees, or border paperwork. Plan ahead: Use live DriveBC and BC 511 reports rather than a blanket unpaved percentage. Highway 37 is principally paved/chipseal, while the Salmon Glacier and Telegraph Creek side roads are rough, weather-dependent detours. Stewart/Hyder crosses the Canada–US border, so carry passports and confirm Alaska insurance. Carry two spares, satellite communication, fuel, and provisions.
How many fuel stops are needed on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway?
Plan around 1 refuels (or about 2 EV charges) along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway, based on its 740 km spine; detours extra length.
Is the Stewart-Cassiar Highway safe to drive?
Use live DriveBC and BC 511 reports rather than a blanket unpaved percentage. Highway 37 is principally paved/chipseal, while the Salmon Glacier and Telegraph Creek side roads are rough, weather-dependent detours. Stewart/Hyder crosses the Canada–US border, so carry passports and confirm Alaska insurance. Carry two spares, satellite communication, fuel, and provisions.
What scenic tier is the Stewart-Cassiar Highway?
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.