I would recommend the ride from Prince Rupert to Terrace, especially on a clear day. If you're not coming on the ferry you can "hang a left" (west) at Prince George and head west towards Smithers and Terrace.

From Terrace you can head north to New Ayansh on the Nisga'a Highway another great motorcycle road. You'll be going through a pretty impressive lava field which is quite new in geological terms. When you get to the T intersection near New Ayansh you can turn left (west) for a nice dead end ride back to the ocean at Kincolith. Otherwise turn right and a regularly maintained dirt/gravel road will take you back to Highway 37 (Dease Lake Highway). Terrace will be your last chance for bike repairs and major supplies for a while. It's a fair size town with a Mallwart, Canadian Tire, Bike shop, etc.

At Meziadin Lake you'll come to another T intersection. To keep going north via Dease Lake, turn right. This will take you into the Yukon where you'll meet back up with the Alaska Highway in Watson Lake, YT. Personally I find this route more interesting than taking the Alaska Highway via Fort St John/Dawson Creek.

At Meziadin Junction you have the option to head to Stewart and Hyder Alaska for a side trip. The ride is quite interesting as well and takes you straight past Bear Glacier. Unfortunately the gravel road (goes into Alaska, then back into BC) which takes you up to the mind blowing Salmon Glacier will probably still be snowed in when you go through. Otherwise it's absolutely worth it.


...Michelle