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🀝 Phase 1: With the Group  Β·  THE WILD ROAD

Stop 3: Cassiar Highway

Three days of epic wilderness driving through some of the most stunning landscapes in North America. The Cassiar Highway through northern BC has been compared to Yosemite β€” towering mountains, pristine lakes, and virtually no traffic.

πŸ“… Aug 17–19, 2026
πŸŒ™ 3 nights
πŸ›€οΈ BC Cassiar Hwy 37
πŸ”οΈ Days 3–5
πŸ•οΈ3-Night Campground Plan
Night 1 (Aug 17): Squanga Lake Campground No Reservation Needed
Location: Km 1091 on Alaska Highway, Yukon
Facilities: No hookups, no water β€” arrive early to get sites
Notes: First-come-first-served. Leave Skagway early to secure spaces for 4 RVs.
Night 2 (Aug 18): Boya Lake / Tā Ch'ilā Park ⚠️ Book May 18
Booking: bcparks.ca β€” opens May 18
Facilities: Water pump, no hookups
Location: Boya Lake, BC β€” one of the most spectacular lakes on the Cassiar
Action: Set a calendar reminder for May 18 and book immediately when the window opens.
Night 3 (Aug 19): Meziadin Lake Provincial Park ⚠️ Book May 19
Booking: bcparks.ca β€” opens May 19
Facilities: Water available
Warning: Many bears in the area β€” follow all bear safety protocols, store all food properly
Action: Set a calendar reminder for May 19 and book immediately.
πŸ“En Route Highlights
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Carcross Village
Tiny First Nations village at the junction of Carcross Desert (world's smallest desert!). Beautiful totem poles and local art. Great photo stop.
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Yukon Suspension Bridge (Optional)
~$20 pp to cross a swinging pedestrian bridge over a canyon. Kids love it. Near Carcross area. Quick 30-minute stop.
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Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre
Fascinating First Nations cultural center on Teslin Lake. Excellent totem poles, artifacts, and history. Worth a 30-minute stop.
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Rancheria Falls
Easy 30-minute walk to beautiful falls. Perfect family leg-stretch between long driving days. Well-signed off the Alaska Highway.
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Kinaskan Lake Swimming
Crystal clear glacial lake right off the Cassiar Highway. Kids will want to jump in β€” water is cold but refreshing on a hot day!
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Continental Divide Crossing
Sign marks the point where waters flow either to the Pacific or Arctic Ocean. Great photo opportunity β€” waters literally diverge here.
πŸ₯ΎHikes Along the Way
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Rancheria Falls 🟒 Easy
1 km RT Β· minimal elevation Β· 30 min Β· all ages
Short loop to impressive falls. Perfect family leg-stretch between driving segments. Well-maintained boardwalk.
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Bryant Lake Trail 🟑 Moderate
~5 km RT Β· +200m Β· 2–3 hrs
Reaches a stunning backcountry lake in the Cassiar Mountains. Good for older kids and adults wanting more than a leg-stretch.
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Fraser Peak πŸ”΄ Hard
~10 km RT Β· +700m Β· 5–7 hrs Β· experienced hikers only
Summit views across the Cassiar Mountains. For adults/older teens in good shape only. Do not attempt with young children.
πŸ’‘Cassiar Highway Tips

β›½ Fuel Critical Points

Fill up at: Whitehorse β†’ Watson Lake β†’ Dease Lake β†’ Stewart/Meziadin Junction. Gaps can exceed 200 km. Never pass a fuel station without filling.

πŸ“± No Signal

Virtually no cell service on the Cassiar. Download offline maps before leaving Whitehorse. Walkie-talkies essential for RV convoy communication.

🐻 Bear Country

Meziadin Lake is known for many bears β€” particularly grizzlies near the lake. Follow all bear protocols. Bear spray out and accessible at camp.

🚐 Road Conditions

Cassiar is mostly paved with some gravel sections. Road quality is generally good but drive carefully on gravel. Slow down for wildlife β€” caribou often on road.

πŸ—ΊοΈLocation
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