British Columbia Highway 27

Summary

Highway 27, the Stuart Lake Highway, is a 53 km (33 mi) long spur of the Yellowhead Highway in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. First opened in 1967, it provides a connection from Vanderhoof, on Highway 16, north to Fort St. James, at the southern end of Stuart Lake. Highway 27 is a two lane roadway maintained year round by third party contractors overseen by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Wildlife such as moose and deer pose a frequent hazard to motorists along the route.

Highway 27 marker

Highway 27

Stuart Lake Highway
Route information
Maintained by British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Length53 km (33 mi)
Existed1967–present
Major junctions
South end Hwy 16 (TCH) near Vanderhoof
North endFort St. James
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Highway system
Hwy 26 Hwy 28