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Why is it called the “Yellowhead”? The Yellowhead Highway began as the secret trail of its namesake, the blonde Iroquois Metis guide Pierre Bostonais, known as “Tête Jaune” — which literally translates as Yellow Head. STARTING POINT The Trans Canada highway begins in the west at Masset, BC, on Haida Gwaii, then heads south along Graham Island to Skidegate. It then connects via a 172 km-long ferry route to Prince Rupert, then passes southeastward to Prince George and through to Tête Jaune Cache. It enters Alberta through the Rocky Mountains near Jasper, and passes through Edmonton and Saskatoon before meeting the Trans-Canada Highway 1 near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Officially, the eastern end of the Yellowhead Highway is at the corner of Portage Avenue and Main Street in Winnipeg. historic sites. There are never-ending spots to stop and take quick photos, viewing points with incredible vistas, mom and pop diners with the best burgers you have ever had, and one- of-a-kind attractions that you would never see if you had just flown over them to get to your destination. DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A SOUTHERN ROUTE? Near Mount Robson, the southern route follows the pass to Kamloops and on to Hope, the gateway to the Fraser Valley. LENGTH The total length of the Yellowhead Highway, including ferries, is 2,960 km. The southern leg in BC is 524 km for a combined total of 3,484 km! Let your cares melt away, and enjoy the drive! goyellowhead.com 9