Plan Your Trip to Lillooet
Resources to help you make the most of your stay and discover new experiences
Photo Credit: Brad Kasselman
Getting Here
Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, connection, or inspiration, you’ll find it here in Lillooet. Getting here is easy, just a breath-taking drive away from Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops, or the Fraser Valley.
Photo Credits: DBC/Andrew Strain,
DBC/Michael Bednar, Brad Kasselman, District of Lillooet
Explore Lillooet, Safely
Lillooet is excited to welcome visitors to our community. To help you plan your next visit to Lillooet we compiled a collection of resources, including health & safety tips, weather forecasts, road conditions, and a directory of essential services.
Contact the Visitor Centre for additional information in spring, summer, and autumn.
Location
Lillooet is located at the intersection of the Sea to Sky Highway (BC Highway 99) and the Lytton-Lillooet Highway (BC Highway 12), northeast of Whistler and Vancouver, west of Ashcroft and Kamloops, and north of Lytton and Hope.
Situated on the banks of the Fraser River and framed by breathtaking Coastal Mountain Range, Lillooet was Mile 0 of the Cariboo Wagon Trail and is an important entryway to the Interior of British Columbia.
Nearby Communities
West of Lillooet, via Highway 99:
Pemberton (99 km | 62 mi)
Whistler (122 km | 76 mi)
Squamish (175 km | 109 mi)
Vancouver (247 km | 153 mi)
East of Lillooet, via Highway 99:
Cache Creek (83 km | 52 mi)
Clinton (102 km | 63 mi)
Kamloops (167 km | 104 mi)
Prince George (518 km | 322 mi)
South of Lillooet, via BC Highway 12:
Lytton (63 km | 39 mi)
Merritt (162 km | 101 mi)
Hope (172 km | 107 mi)
Chilliwack (224 km | 139 mi)
Lillooet Driving Routes
No matter the direction you're coming from, the drive to Lillooet is guaranteed to be beautiful. Here are some popular driving routes to and from Lillooet.
RV Touring & Camping
Photo Credit: Brad Kasselman
Video Credit: Camping and RVing BC Coalition (CRVBCC)
Whether you’re looking for a luxury RV tour, full service glamping, backcountry tenting, or family time in nature, you’re bound to find the perfect spot around Lillooet. Venture off the beaten path on a journey through the Fraser Canyon to discover provincial parks, municipal parks, and privately owned sites.
RV Parks & Campgrounds
RV & Camping Resources
Get started on your journey with the directory and these suggested touring routes:
Sea-to-Sky Highway to Highway 5
Vancouver Round Trip via Lytton, Lillooet, & Whistler
Motorcycle Touring
Enjoy the freedom of cruising the open roads by motorcycle as you explore Lillooet and Gold Country.
Photo Credit: Brad Kasselman
Motorcycle touring is a fantastic way to travel to Lillooet. As you cruise along the highways surrounding Lillooet, take in the beauty of a wide range of landscapes, feel the rushing wind, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Winding roads curve through forests, leading to long descents into river-lined valleys. The lack of traffic makes the ride even sweeter. Many roads have pullouts, perfect for a pause to take it all in.
Motorcycle Touring Guides
For trip inspiration, check out these region-wide motorcycle touring guides:
Motorcycle Touring Videos
Air Travel & Flight-Seeing
Fly in by air and land conveniently close to the town of Lillooet, ready for adventure.
Want to see Lillooet by air? Book a flight-seeing tour with one of the local helicopter companies.
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New for 2024 - The Lillooet Visitor Centre has relocated and is now housed within our local museum at 790 Main Street, Lillooet, centrally located in Downton Park. Here you can access a wide range of services including personalized trip planning, way-finding, and general information about Lillooet and the surrounding area.
You are welcome to contact us for information to help you plan your perfect visit.