British Columbia Highway 1
Highway 1 is part of the British Columbia section of the Trans-Canada Highway. Its total accumulated distance through British Columbia is 1,039 km (646 mi), including the distance travelled on ferries.
Read more about British Columbia Highway 1: Vancouver Island Section, Lower Mainland Section, Interior Section, Exit List
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