Welcome to the Canadian Border Patrol! Almost 400km stretching from Osoyous to Creston, travelling on as much dirt and backroads as possible. Rideable in either direction, and many points to hop on or off depending on what else you want to do. Towns in this neck of BC are spread out, but there’s lots of opportunities for fuel, food, and lodging…
So, here’s how the map works. The massive route is broken up into smaller tracks based on the type of riding surface. Colour-coded for your convenience! Green is paved, Blue is unpaved, and red is unpaved but either more technical or has something on it that may be trickier for some rider/bike combinations. I’m never going to make assumptions about your skill level or enthusiasm, you know you. Always ride to what you’re comfortable with.
There are waypoints for Camping, fuel, beer, motels, motorcycle shops, food, and cool places to see.
You can add everything in Gaia to you own (free) account, or download it straight away and add it to any app or Garmin unit.
The route travels through a few different zones, each with their own charm. And passes through a number of smaller communities. Please spend your dollars in the many independent businesses, the more we as riders spend and be a presence, the better it is for all of us in the future…
Washington – Idaho BDR connector
The overall route was designed to link up with the Backcountry Discovery Routes in the US. The Washington BDR tops out near Osoyoos and the Idaho BDR at Creston. So, the Canadian Border Patrol route can either be used as a alternative connector for the two BDR’s (and with way more dirt!), or in conjunction with the connector as one big International Loop!
Some of the off-road sections
Boundary Lake Bypass Route
Here’s a sneaky and scenic little bypass to get you from the Kootenay Summit to Creston. It takes you along just North of the border and gives the opportunity to stop or camp at Boundary Lake rec site. Get the .gpx or .kml file via Gaia Gaia Tutorial on using
Pend-d’Oreille River route
The Pend Oreille River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 130 miles long, in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington in the United States, as well as southeastern British Columbia in Canada. In its passage through British Columbia its spelled Pend-d’Oreille. Get the .gpx or .kml file via Gaia
Old Cascade Highway
Old Cascade Highway is a gravel road sightseeing highway exploring the switchbacks, trails and wilderness scenery in the Monashee Mountain Range. The scenic highway goes by many names such as the Old Cascade Highway, Santa Rosa Road and the Old Cascade-Rossland Highway. The highway connects the community of Rossland, BC
Mainjet Motorsports
Since 2006, Main Jet Motorsports has brought a fresh approach to our Honda, KTM, Polaris and STIHL® dealership, here in Nelson, BC. We offer quality products, parts, and service with dignity, respect and honesty! We are South Eastern BC’s largest Powersports Dealer offering a wide range of OEM and Aftermarket parts and accessories for ATV’s, Motorcycle, Utility Vehicles, Snowmobile and Power Equipment.
Bonus Linkage
Granby / Whatshan / Shelter Bay Route
Want a way to get from Grand Forks to the Shelter Bay ferry avoiding all that pavement through Nakusp? Have we got the answer for
Trail
Welcome to Trail! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride,
Kid Creek / Moyie River FSR
A gravel shortcut from Kitchener to the North end of Moyie Lake! The Route follows the Kid Creek and Moyie River FSRs and cuts off
Lavina Lookout
With one of the most spectacular 360degree views anywhere, put this one on the list. Download the .gpx file Get the .gpx or .kml file
Grand Forks
Welcome to Grand Forks! Located just North of the US Border and is the gateway to the Granby, there is so much amazing riding here
Castlegar-Christina Lake Route
Do you like beautiful Lake views? Do you like groomed railbed gravel? Do you like getting around a mountain pass on the pavement? Do you
Great site, thanks for posting.
I’ve been riding the Kootenays for years (guest from the north) and thought I had ridden it all, but you’ve shown me more reasons to come back!
I agree about the Toad Rock Campground, gave some very fond memories when they hosted the rally, saw BC/DC for the first time and have been a fan ever since!
Hi there,
Can anyone comment on how long of ride, in hours or days, this ideally can be done in ?
Depends on how you like to travel? End to end, it could be done in one long, hard day. Most would do it in 2 or 3 days?
I tried to load your canadian boarder patrol map on to my Zumo XT it says it was sent by I can’t find it
Sorry, I haven’t really played with the new Zumo. Are you adding the file via Basecamp? Or loading it on a SD card to load onto the Zumo?