The drive from Castlegar to Winnipeg covers 2200 km and takes approximately 24 hours. You will travel east on Highway 3 and then join the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) through Alberta, Saskatchewan, and into Manitoba. This is a major cross-country journey through the Rockies, the prairies, and the Canadian Shield. It is a long drive, so plan for multiple overnight stops.
Total Distance: 2200 km driving distance; 1600 km straight-line air distance.
Plan for multiple overnight stops in Calgary, Regina, and Brandon.
June to August for the best road conditions and daylight hours.