British Columbia’s Romantic River Country

Approximate driving distance: 55–75 miles / 90–120 kilometres, depending on selected stops

Approximate driving time: 2–3 hours, excluding sightseeing

Collect your rental car from an available Vancouver city location.

Before travelling north, visit selected filming locations around Vancouver.

In North Vancouver, Murdo Frazer Park contains the caretaker’s cabin used for exterior scenes of Mel’s home. The building is not a visitor attraction, and access may be restricted. Customers should remain in public areas and respect all signs, barriers and filming activity.

You may also visit Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, which provided the setting for community scenes. The surrounding lake, lawns and heritage buildings capture much of the peaceful atmosphere associated with the series.

Continue through North Vancouver and join the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Travel beside Howe Sound toward Squamish, with mountains rising above the water throughout much of the journey.

Check in to your selected Squamish hotel.

Overnight in Squamish.

Spend a complete day exploring Squamish and its surrounding landscapes.

Begin at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, where a short walk leads toward one of British Columbia’s most impressive waterfalls. Waterfall scenes from the television series were filmed in this area.

Continue to the Squamish River and Brackendale, where mountains, forests and the broad river create some of the journey’s most recognisable scenery.

The Watershed Grill in Brackendale provides the exterior used for Jack’s Bar. The interior shown on television was created separately on a studio set, so the restaurant will not look identical inside.

Customers wishing to eat at the restaurant should check current opening hours and availability. Filming or private events can occasionally affect access.

Other possibilities include the Sea to Sky Gondola, walking trails, the Squamish Estuary or a visit to the town centre.

Attraction tickets and optional activities are not included unless specifically added during booking.

Overnight in Squamish.

Approximate driving time: 1 hour without stops

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Squamish before continuing north on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

The drive to Whistler passes forests, mountain peaks, rivers and lakes. Stop only at designated viewpoints and parking areas.

Depending on the season and current conditions, you may visit Brandywine Falls Provincial Park before reaching Whistler.

Arrive in Whistler and check in to your selected hotel.

Spend the afternoon exploring Whistler Village. Walk through its pedestrian streets, visit local shops and restaurants or follow one of the nearby trails.

Although Whistler is not the fictional town of Virgin River, its forests, rivers and mountain setting perfectly complement the landscapes seen in the series.

Overnight in Whistler.

Enjoy a complete day in Whistler.

Available activities vary considerably by season. During summer and early autumn, possibilities may include hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, scenic gondola rides or visiting nearby lakes.

During winter, Whistler becomes one of North America’s leading ski destinations. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and other winter activities may be available.

Customers looking for a quieter day can explore Whistler Village, visit the Audain Art Museum, enjoy a spa treatment or spend time beside one of the area’s lakes.

All mountain activities remain subject to weather, seasonal schedules and operating conditions.

Overnight in Whistler.

Approximate driving distance: 75 miles / 120 kilometres

Approximate driving time: 2 hours without stops

Leave Whistler and return south along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Make selected stops at viewpoints you may have missed during the outward journey. Depending on the weather and available time, stop beside Howe Sound or revisit Shannon Falls.

Continue to Vancouver and check in for your final night.

If time permits, visit New Westminster, where the exterior used for Doc Mullins’ clinic is located in a residential neighbourhood. The building is private property and should be viewed only from public areas without disturbing residents.

Alternatively, spend your final evening exploring Vancouver’s waterfront, Stanley Park, Gastown or Granville Island.

Overnight in Vancouver.