Yellowhead Pass BC
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Description: Yellowhead Pass is a mountain pass located in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is part of the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) and serves as a key transportation route through the Rocky Mountains. The pass is named after the Yellowhead, a historical Métis fur trader and explorer named Pierre Bostonais, who had yellow streaks in his hair. Yellowhead Pass is situated in the western part of British Columbia, near the border with the province of Alberta. It connects the communities of Tête Jaune Cache in British Columbia and Jasper in Alberta. The pass has played an important role in facilitating trade, transportation, and travel between the two provinces. The Yellowhead Highway, which traverses Yellowhead Pass, is a major transportation route that spans over 2,960 kilometers (1,840 miles) from Masset, British Columbia, on the coast of Haida Gwaii, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the eastern part of Canada. The highway is known for its scenic beauty as it passes through various landscapes, including mountains, forests, and prairies. Yellowhead Pass offers stunning mountain vistas and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The area is known for its natural beauty and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, elk, and mountain goats.