British Columbia Highway 93
Highway 93 is a north–south route located in the southeastern region of British Columbia, Canada, within the Regional District of East Kootenay. It connects to U.S. Highway 93 at the Canada–United States border near Roosville, Montana. The highway continues northward, eventually crossing into Alberta at the Continental Divide via Vermilion Pass, where it becomes Alberta Highway 93.[1]
Hwy 93 | ||||
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 Highway 93 highlighted in red. | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Length | 321 km (199 mi) | |||
| Existed | 1958–present | |||
| Component highways | (1) Elko–Roosville Highway (2) Kootenay–Columbia Highway (3) Banff–Windermere Parkway | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end |  US 93 at Canada–US border at Roosville | |||
 Hwy 3 in Elko Hwy 3 / Hwy 95 near Fort Steele Hwy 95A near Wasa Hwy 95 at Radium Hot Springs | ||||
| North end |  Hwy 93 at Alberta border at Vermilion Pass | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Canada | |||
| Province | British Columbia | |||
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Route Overview
changeElko–Roosville Highway: The southern section of Highway 93, from the Canada–U.S. border to its junction with the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3). Kootenay–Columbia Highway: The segment running between the Crowsnest Highway and Radium Hot Springs.[2]Banff–Windermere Parkway: The eastern section of the highway, extending from Radium Hot Springs to the Alberta border.[3]
References
change- ↑ Tourism British Columbia. Super, Natural British Columbia Road Map & Parks Guide (Map) (2010-2011 ed.). Davenport Maps Ltd. §§ J-11, J-12, K-11, K-12, L-12.
- ↑ "Official Numbered Routes in British Columbia". Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Province of British Columbia. June 8, 2015. Archived from the original on 2017-01-05. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ↑ "History of the Parkway". Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada. January 12, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2017.