The great B.C. drive — mountains, valleys and Barkerville

Barkerville is 800 kilometres from Vancouver by car. It’s a long drive — nine to 10 hours, depending on how many stops you make — but well worth it, because it takes you through some breathtaking scenery.
“If you go through the canyon, it really gives you a snapshot of everything B.C. has to offer with regards to geography — you go through desert and mountains and valleys,” explains James Douglas, Barkerville’s manager of visitor experiences and public r