Crowsnest Highway
Do you love star-gazing? How about the peace and quiet of the outdoors? Then the Dark Sky Highway is definitely for you! BC Highway 3 known as the Crowsnest Highway has also been known as the Dark Sky Highway for many years, as there are no major cities along this route, which in turn limits any light pollution at night. It’s the perfect Canadian road trip, including everything from the Rockies to hot springs to resort towns. During the night, you’ll notice the dark sky along the entire highway due to large protected areas of land with no light pollution, and during the day, it’s fun and adventure!
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Businesses on the Dark Sky Highway
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The Billabong Lodge
Location - 14942 Parkwood St
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Manning Park Grocery & Liquor Store (Country Store)
The Country Grocery & Liquor Store at Manning Park Resort, located in the Pinewoods Building, is your stop for the necessities — and some [...]
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Pinewoods Dining Room
The Pinewoods Dining Room is Manning Park dining at its best. With a picturesque mountain backdrop, it’s the ideal place to come together to [...]
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Manning Park Resort
Welcome to Manning Park Resort — your family’s four-season destination located in the stunning E.C. Manning Provincial Park in the heart of the Cascade [...]
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Princeton Visitor Centre
Location - Princeton
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Activities on the Dark Sky Highway
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Princeton Tunnel & Rail Bridge
Like the Othello Tunnels in Hope, BC, the Princeton Tunnel is a historic attraction and walking trail along the historic Kettle Valley Railway line. [...]
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Hope Slide
In the early hours of January 9, 1965, almost 50 million cubic metres of snow, rock, mud and trees tumbled 1800 metres down the [...]
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Rhododendron Flats
Visit the rhododendrons at Rhododendron Flats, on a 10-minute loop walk through the forest. Lush carpets of moss keep the soil damp during the [...]
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Princeton Visitor Centre
Location - Princeton
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Manning Park Nordic Ski Area
Location - Manning Park
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Mount Frosty
A classic hike up Manning Provincial Park's highest mountain. (From Lightning Lake) Total Distance: 22.2 km (return) Estimated Time: 9 hours Average Grade: 10.4% Please visit BC Parks Website [...]
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