Safe driving on long trips means taking regular breaks to rest your mind and body. Driver fatigue is a major cause of vehicle crashes, so try to take a 15-minute break about every two hours along your journey. Stretch, move around and revive. Have something to eat or drink and really give yourself rest!
Across the province, the ministry has about 170 rest areas available for you to take a short break. All rest areas are equipped with garbage cans and the majority have picnic tables. All have toilets – ranging from classic rustic pit toilets, to compost toilets, to full-flush facilities. Some rest areas even have trails and scenic lookouts.
New Washrooms at the Peaceview Rest Area
When travelling long distances between communities in some of our Northern regions, having a nice place to pull over and rest can make or break a trip. With that in mind, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has recently refreshed the Hwy 77 Fort Nelson, Hwy 29N Peace View and Hwy 97 Kiskatinaw rest areas in the Peace Region.
Another great place to take a break from the road is a provincial park. Many are not far off the highway. They provide not only the amenities of a rest area, but usually running water, short trails and sometimes even a lake in which to take a refreshing plunge.
Whenever you’re on the road, watch for signs of fatigue, like tired eyes, wandering concentration, yawning, drowsiness, restlessness, slow reaction time and over-steering. If you’re feeling groggy, it’s time to get off the highway and recharge. You refuel your car when it is running low; recharge yourself at a rest area!
Please put larger change tables in public restrooms. We have a little lady who is now 6 and needs to be changed if you are truly going to accomodate handicapped persons we need to be able to have a larger change tbale for them. Thanks Kristine Victoria B.C.
Hi there Kristine,
Thanks for the feedback and we can certainly understand your concern. Did you visit a specific highway rest area in particular which was not equipped fully? Is there a specific type of table you require for changing?
The rest stop at Welgress near Grand Forks BC can only be described as
filthy and disgusting. We have stopped there twice in the last year and both
times,have regretted it!!! I do not understand having the facility if it is
not cleaned or maintained.
Hi Bren,
We are sorry about that. We have forwarded your comment along to that area’s manager to ensure that it is brought to their attention and addressed. Thanks for letting us know and if you should have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let us know.