Travel Information

CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS

Always check DriveBC before heading out on the road to learn about the current conditions along your planned route, including webcams, closures, construction delays, or detours.

PREPARE YOUR CAR

Plan ahead with BCAA’s Ultimate Guide to Safe Road-Tripping in BC, including helpful resources such as the BCAA vehicle checklist, how to pack for an emergency, and more.

CHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS

BC’s mountainous terrain means weather conditions can change rapidly within relatively short distances, and snowfall can happen any month in the higher-elevation mountain passes. Before heading out on the road, always check the current weather conditions and weather alerts along your planned journey. Drive for the conditions. If the weather is bad (i.e. snowfall warning along the Coquihalla), delay your drive until the weather and road conditions improve, or consider an alternate route or a different mode of transportation.

WINTER TIRES

BC’s winter road conditions can include snow and ice. Drivers legally need winter tires from October 1 until April 30 when travelling on all BC highways, even if there’s no snow on the road. Learn all the details about the winter tire requirement from the Government of British Columbia website.

WILDFIRES

Check BC Wildfire Service for a map of current fires, details on fire bans, tips on wildfire prevention, and more.

For more Know Before You Go info visit hellobc.com/know-before-you-go.

NELSON KOOTENAY LAKE TOURISM

For more travel information visit the region’s official tourism website – nelsonkootenaylake.com.

VISITOR CODE OF CONDUCT

We ask that all visitors to our area respect our nature, our places, and our people the same way the locals do. Please see our Visitor Code of Conduct.