Fraser Canyon The Trans-Canada Highway travels along the Fraser River for 100 kilometres between Hope and Lytton, but the mostly commercial traffic is now on the fast‑ er Coquihalla Highway to the east that links Hope dir‑ ectly to Merritt and Kamloops. This leaves the Fraser route to those who prefer to enjoy the drive. Before roads were built, the mountainous area was almost unnavigable. When explorer Simon Fraser first visited in 1808, local natives guided him through the deep and narrow Hells Gate section of the canyon on wooden planks suspended over the fierce water by ropes strung high above. It must have been terrifying. These days, the road itself is relatively sedate, but it stays close to the canyon and the rushing water is never far away. It adds a sense of adventure to any drive through the Rocky Mountains, or just a day trip out from Vancouver to make the most of your Mitsubishi.
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