Vancouver–Kamloops Self-Guided Coquihalla Audio Driving Tour

Kamloops, CA
66% of travellers recommend this
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Self-guided - entry to attractions not included

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    Lifetime tour access—use anytime
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    Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
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    Special guest characters for added entertainment
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    No time constraints - stop anywhere along the route
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    Offline functionality—no signal or data needed
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    Completely new tour for 2025!

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    Smartphone or tablet
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    Transportation (use your own vehicle)
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    COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY: weather and road conditions can change quickly; check DriveBC before travelling.

Meeting Point

The tour runs from Kamloops to Vancouver or Vancouver to Kamloops on the Trans-Canada #1 highway & Coquihalla highway #5. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

Meeting point

Metro Vancouver, BC , Canada

End point

End Point

The tour runs from Kamloops to Vancouver or Vancouver to Kamloops on the Trans-Canada #1 highway & Coquihalla highway #5. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

Meeting point

Thompson-Nicola, BC , Canada

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What to expect

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Meeting Point

The tour runs from Kamloops to Vancouver or Vancouver to Kamloops on the Trans-Canada #1 highway & Coquihalla highway #5. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

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British Columbia

The following are highlights from the Vancouver–Kamloops Driving Tour. Whether you're heading east to Kamloops or west to Vancouver, you’ll enjoy 28 audio points of interest in this immersive, self-guided experience, including the rejuvenating Harrison Hot Springs & picturesque Bridal Veil Falls, the dramatic landscape of Hope & the historic Hope Slide, the breathtaking Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park with its iconic railway tunnels, and much more!

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Coquitlam

As you pass through, we'll tell you about how, originally, Coquitlam was home to the Coast Salish people!

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Port Mann Bridge

You'll pass over this incredible bridge and learn about about it, as well as Surrey.

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Serpentine River

You'll travel alongside the river for a bit. While you do, we'll give you some fun facts.

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Langley

As you pass by the city, you'll learn a little bit about its origins.

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Fort Langley

We'll tell you about the distinction between Fort Langley and the Town of Fort Langley!

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Fort Langley National Historic Site

You'll pass pretty close to this tourist attraction. After hearing about it, you may want to plan a visit.

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Abbotsford

As you pass by the city, we'll tell you about its importance to British Columbia.

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Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest

Don't be thrown off by the fact that this mountain is in Washington, it dominates the skyline! We'll tell you a bit about this magnificent mountain to the south.

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Burnaby Village Museum

You'll pass by the Burnaby Village Museum, also known as Heritage Village. Hear about how for over 50 years, the Burnaby Village Museum has been a great place to experience and learn about the town during its early years, between 1890 and 1920.

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Sumas Lake

We'll point out this lake, well what used to be a lake, and tell you where it went!

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Chilliwack

We'll point out this city and tell you where it got its interesting name from.

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Trans - Canada Hwy

Popular Peeps. As you drive, we'll give you some hints as to who some popular people from British Columbia are. Even if you get it wrong, you'll still learn something!

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Harrison Hot Springs

We'll point out the road to the hot springs and tell you about why they are so popular!

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Bridal Falls

You'll pass right through the community of Bridal Falls, which is not far from the actual falls! You're going to want to make a detour after hearing this one.

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Fraser River

You'll be driving alongside the incredible river for awhile. Naturally, we'll tell you all about it!

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Mountain View Summer Camp

Sockeye Salmon. Well tell you about the historic salmon runs on the Fraser River.

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Sasquatch Provincial Park

Keep your eyes peeled, you may catch a glimpse of the furry beast as you drive by the provincial park!

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The Hope Slide

Although it sounds fun, we'll tell you why the Hope Slide was one of the worst natural disasters to take place in the area.

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Hope

As you pass through the town with the optimistic name, we'll tell you a bit about why it's called that!

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Cultus Lake

We'll point out this lake & recreational area and tell you all about why it's worth the visit.

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Popular Peeps. As you drive, we'll give you some hints as to who some popular people from British Columbia are. Even if you get it wrong, you'll still learn something!

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Coquihalla River Provincial Park

Yes, you'll pass by and learn about another spectacular provincial park!

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Ladner Creek Bridge

We'll point out a quick detour to check out this amazing old trestle bridge!

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Coquihalla Hwy

You'll be driving it for hours, so you may as well learn a bit about its creation!

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Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area

As you drive through this beautiful area, we'll tell you about why it's so important.. and fun.

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Britton Crk

You'll pass by the small creek with a big history.. a history full of gold!

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Coldwater River Provincial Park

We'll point out the park and give you some fun facts on Steelhead fish!

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Murray Lake

We'll point out the road, and tell you about this popular lake and fishing spot

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Brookmere

You'll pass a few kilometres west of this small town, but it's got a pretty interesting history we'll tell you about.

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Kettle Valley Railway Trail

Find out why this trail is a hot spot for hikers!

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Kettle Valley Steam Railway

We'll tell you about the railway that used to be where the trail is today.

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Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park

We'll point out this provincial park and tell you about some of the fun things you can do there.

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Cougar. We'll give you some facts on this mountain cat and even let you hear its terrifying call!

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Godey Creek Trail

We'll point out the trail and tell you about some of the areas best mountain biking adventures.

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Merritt

As you pass by the town of Merritt, we'll tell you about its musical reputation.

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Nicola Lake

You'll pass a few kilometres west of the crazy beautiful lake, but we'll make you want to visit.

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Monck Provincial Park

We'll point out yet another incredible provincial park.

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Thompson Plateau

Learn all about this geographical highlight of the area.

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Cascade Range

You'll hear about (and see) the impressive mountain range that highlights the Coquihalla.

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Thompson River

You'll learn a bit about the region you're driving through.

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Timber Lake

While you pass this small picturesque lake, we'll give you another try at guessing the popular local person!

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Inks Lake

Yellow Bellied Marmots. Learn about this local animal with an awesome name.

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Thompson River

You'll drive a few kilometres south of the mighty Thompson River just west of Kamloops. While you do, we'll tell you about it.

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BC Wildlife Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Art Walk

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Othello Tunnels

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Walloper Lake Provincial Park

Not only will we point out this park, we'll tell you about 3 more in close vicinity to you as well!

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Nicola Valley Museum & Archives

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Nicola Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Harmon Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Merritt Visitor Centre

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Walloper Lake Provincial Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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McConnell Lake Provincial Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Sun Peaks

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Monte Creek Winery

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Kenna Cartwright Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Harper's Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Kamloops Heritage Railway

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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McArthur Island Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Kamloops Art Gallery

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Kamloops Rivers Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Kamloops Farmer's Market

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Riverside Park - Centre of the City

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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BC Wildlife Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Hope, Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Lac Le Jeune

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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Hells Gate

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Bridal Falls

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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32 Vedder River Rotary Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Cultus Lake Waterpark

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Dickens Sweets and British Museum

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Jones Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Lindeman Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Hope Friendship Garden

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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The Seven Sisters Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Mill Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Clayburn Village

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Field House Brewing Co

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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EcoDairy

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Applebarn at Taves Family Farms

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Tanglebank Gardens

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Maan Farms Country Experience

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Discovery Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Elk Mountain Hiking Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Willow View Farms

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Matsqui Trail Regional Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Stanley Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Granville Island

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Vancouver Aquarium

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Queen Elizabeth Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Queen Elizabeth Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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VanDusen Botanical Garden

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Granville Island Public Market

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Museum of Anthropology

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Mennonite Heritage Museum

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can stop for as long as you like.

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Vancouver Lookout

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Bloedel Conservatory

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Science World

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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English Bay

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Canada Place

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Gastown

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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False Creek

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Kitsilano Beach

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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The Marine Building

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Vancouver Seawall

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Steam Clock

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Brockton Point Totem Pole

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Lions Gate Bridge

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Robson Street

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time as you like here.

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End Point

The tour runs from Kamloops to Vancouver or Vancouver to Kamloops on the Trans-Canada #1 highway & Coquihalla highway #5. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Wheelchair accessible
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What our experts say

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    Stop at Bridal Falls for photos!
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    Check out the Burnaby Village Museum.
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    Enjoy lunch at a café in Hope.
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    Plan a visit to Cultus Lake after!
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    Make time for a detour to Sasquatch Park.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure with the Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver. This innovative tour allows you to hook up your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and enjoy a guided tour while you drive. Get ready to embark on a scenic journey along the famous Coquihalla and Trans Canada Highways, exploring the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia. Whether you're starting in Kamloops or Vancouver, this tour promises an unforgettable experience filled with fascinating insights and stunning sights.

What to Expect?

During the Smartphone Audio Driving Tour, you can expect a multitude of features and benefits that will enhance your journey. As you drive, the tour guide commentary will play automatically through your smartphone, providing informative and entertaining insights about the first peoples, the iconic Rocky Mountains, popular tourist attractions, and the diverse wildlife you might encounter along the way. Each point of interest is accompanied by a fun multiple-choice trivia question, keeping your group engaged and entertained throughout the tour. With no time constraints, you have the freedom to stop anywhere and explore at your own pace, ensuring a personalized and immersive experience.

Who is This For?

This tour is designed for anyone seeking an enriching and convenient way to explore the scenic route between Kamloops and Vancouver. Whether you're a local looking to discover hidden gems in your own backyard or a visitor wanting to make the most of your trip to British Columbia, this tour is suitable for all. Families, friends, or solo travelers can all enjoy the captivating narration and stunning landscapes along the way. The Smartphone Audio Driving Tour welcomes everyone, providing a unique and accessible experience for all ages and interests.

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Good to Know

It's important to note that the Smartphone Audio Driving Tour requires you to have a good mobile or WiFi connection for the initial download. However, once the tour is downloaded, no signal is required, and no data will be used during the tour. This means you can enjoy the tour even in areas with limited connectivity. It is recommended to bring your own smartphone or tablet and use your own vehicle for transportation. Keep in mind that attraction availability may vary due to seasonal closures or factors beyond the tour's control. However, with the vast array of attractions and natural wonders along the route, there will always be something captivating to explore.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Smartphone Audio Driving Tour have expressed their satisfaction and delight with the tour's performance. They have praised the informative and engaging commentary, which provided them with fascinating insights about the region's history, culture, and wildlife. Travelers have also appreciated the flexibility of the tour, allowing them to stop at their leisure and explore the attractions that caught their interest. The seamless integration of the audio guide with their own smartphones and vehicles was another highlight, making the experience easy and enjoyable. Overall, customers have highly recommended this tour, emphasizing its value in creating unforgettable memories and discovering the beauty of British Columbia's landscapes.

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