While COVID has put a real damper on any big travel plans here is a virtual road trip for you to enjoy with a twist … it was filmed in a 1966. The route is along Highway 3 from Osoyoos to Creston, British Columbia. This is courtesy of the British Columiba Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and they speculate the vehicle was either a 1965 Chevrolet or Ford truck but the other traffic makes it a car spotter’s delight.
Setting playback to at least 0.5x is recommended to catch more of the details as they go by.
There is even a gallery of selected stills to choose from here if you are not a moving pictures person.
Given the Canadian setting there are a few more exotic cars to be seen like this Vauxhall or Envoy at 0:15.
Or how about a little Fiat towing a trailer at 27:32?
I was struck by the number of hitchhikers and overheated cars at the side of the road. Both less commonly seen sights these days. What do you see of interest or note?
All the filling stations in town!
Now and then I think I see a car from a newer era, but that couldn’t be. I guess my brain is quickly identifying cars based on my newer database of automobiles.
Thanks for posting this David. I have been enjoying this series on YouTube of many highways of Southern BC, including through my hometown.
There are a number of them including the west coast of Vancouver Island; Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni that are quite enjoyable.
Very interesting for history buffs seeing the towns you are familiar with, as well as for the CC spotting. Thanks!
Not a section of highway I’ve ever driven.
Makes me want to pack a suitcase and head down there. So many scenic places in British Columbia. A must travel to province if you have the time to go there. Being next door in Alberta is a plus as some of the really nice go to destinations are by or in the Rocky Mountains. I should also give a thumbs up to the beauty of Vancouver Island too.
The Corvair van put a smile on my face.
I saw a steel bridge in Grand Forks that’s still there. Over it looks to not have changed that much, I’d be very happy to do a motorcycle or Mustang road trip on that route.
I’ve driven this road many times and the scenery is stunning. My 2021 Rocky Mountain Romp will take Highway 3 to Creston and then on to Nelson. From there the free ferry across Kootenay lake.
Of course I will keep to all posted speed limits.
I covered quite a bit of this between my Great Beater challenges and my 250cc motorbike trip.
The Salmo is a pretty dramatic climb.
I’ve driven Highway 3 (Vancouver to Nelson) many times, and even cycled it once in 2001. What strikes me is how little much of it has changed. There are multiple passing lanes now, and the odd corner has been straightened, but it’s still a two lane highway passing through forest, farm, and ranch country, with well-spaced small communities.
Two things stick out for me. The first is the 30km of constant climb leaving Ososyoos at the start (roughly 0:30 to 2:30). Anarchist Mountain, a memorable slog on a bike. 🙂
The second is a regular stop along the route, Oso Negro Coffee in Greenwood, formerly the BA (British American) gas station at 8:33.
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I’ve actually been in this road a few times, the first in my Vega in 1977 on my two week post-college, pre-career (“gap fortnight” as opposed to “gap year”) road trip to Canada. It wasn’t until I was back in the US that the Vega had its overheating crisis that led to its eventual demise. Since then I rode parts of it on myCB900F Honda. Fun both times.
I like when the driver gets passed by the Dodge Coronet cop car at 13:25.
And what a blast from the past early in the video (0:20 on the left)… an Esso station!!!
I remember them from when I was a kid. They all became Exxon stations when I was about 12 or 13 in 1973 if memory serves.
Still the same Bengal Tiger as their mascot though. ;o)
We still have Esso stations in Canada.
I think the USA is the only market where Esso became Exxon, though corrections are welcome. Rick is right that it’s fun for Americans of a certain age to see the name when they travel abroad.
I also noticed a “Pacific 66” as opposed to the American Phillips 66.
I’m saving this file for viewing later. Thank you so much.
The San Diego, CA Transportation Department did something similar around 1972 or so
I always slow down to .025 in town; gotta watch out for children and old people . . .!
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