In 2007, we drove north on the Cassiar and returned on the Alaska Highway. While boondocked in a rest area south of Fort Nelson because we were unable to find an available campsite, we decided the Cassiar Highway would be our preferred route on future trips.
In 2008 & 2009, we drove north on the Cassiar and returned home on the same route. The scenery is better southbound, even though it is all the same trees and mountains. All a matter of perspective, I think.
See my page Highway 37A for pictures from Meziadin Junction to Stewart, Hyder, Fish Creek and Salmon Glacier. The Stewart-Cassiar Tourism Council's website has more info about businesses along the route, including commercial campgrounds.
The south end of the Cassiar Highway is a 2-lane paved road with paint lines and usually a bit of shoulder.
Northbound on the Cassiar Highway, south of Meziadin
Junction - June 2008
Southbound on the Cassiar Highway, south of Meziadin
Junction - July 2008
Meziadin Lake is near Meziadin Junction, where Hwy 37 and Hwy 37A meet. There are no facilities at Meziadin Junction. Fuel can be purchased in Stewart, or further north on the Cassiar at Bell II.
Highway 37A is a very scenic route that leads to
Stewart B.C. and Hyder, Alaska.
Salmon Glacier
is beyond Hyder and well-worth the drive to see it.
The campground at Meziadin Lake Provincial Park has many waterfront spots, as well as numerous sites with water views.
Meziadin Lake Provincial Park and campground, near
Meziadin Junction - June 2008
View of Meziadin Lake Provincial Park and campground - August 2009
North of Meziadin Junction, the paved highway continues. The highway is good driving to Kinaskan Lake due to recent road upgrades.
Cassiar Highway north of Meziadin Lake, northbound - August 2009
Northbound on the Cassiar Hwy, between Meziadin Junction
and Kinaskan Lake provincial park - June 2008
Northbound on the Cassiar Hwy, between Meziadin Junction
and Kinaskan Lake provincial park - June 2008
Northbound on the Cassiar Hwy, between Meziadin Junction
and Kinaskan Lake provincial park - June 2008
Northbound on the Cassiar Hwy, between Meziadin Junction
and Kinaskan Lake provincial park - June 2008
Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park has a small campground. Most of the sites are waterfront with varying amounts of privacy. We prefer sites without visible neighbours so chose one with water access and lots of trees.
Campsite at Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park and campground - June 2008
Our campsite at Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park in August 2009
Shoreline along Kinaskan Lake, a short hike from the
campground - June 2008
Now on to the the north end of the Cassiar Highway.