Notable viewpoint · North Coast Regional, British Columbia

Rainbow Pass

Rainbow Pass is a viewpoint in North Coast Regional, British Columbia.

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Rainbow Pass: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Rainbow Pass

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rainbow Pass — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 54.23274, -130.08669. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Rainbow Pass

Prudhomme Lake Provincial Park · lake · North Coast Regional · ~4 km · Must-see
Diana Lake Provincial Park · lake · North Coast Regional · ~6 km · Must-see
North Pacific Cannery Village Museum‎ · fort · North Coast Regional · ~12 km · Must-see
Smith Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
De Horsey Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~17 km · Must-see
Lelu Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~17 km · Must-see
Kaien Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
Museum of Northern British Columbia · museum · North Coast Regional · ~22 km · Must-see
Entrance-BC Ferries-Prince Rupert Terminal · attraction · North Coast Regional · ~23 km · Must-see
Digby Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
Lucy Islands · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~44 km · Must-see
Porcher Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~49 km · Must-see
Stephens Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
Triple Islands Lighthouse · beach · North Coast Regional · ~65 km · Must-see
Crow Lagoon · beach · North Coast Regional · ~67 km · Must-see
Diana Falls · waterfall · North Coast Regional · ~7 km
Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve · sanctuary · North Coast Regional · ~8 km
Gay Island · river spot · North Coast Regional · ~17 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Rainbow Pass

Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rainbow Pass

Anchor Cone · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~105 km · Must-see
Mount Clague · viewpoint · Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine · ~109 km · Must-see
Oscar Peak · viewpoint · Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine · ~127 km · Must-see
Kitselas Canyon · viewpoint · Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine · ~144 km · Must-see
Spruce Hill · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~41 km
Bareside Mountain · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~48 km
Egeria Mountain · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~50 km
Anchor Mountain · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~52 km
Mount Shields · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~56 km
Flat Hill · viewpoint · North Coast Regional · ~60 km

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Frequently asked

How is the weather and view today?

No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Rainbow Pass yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Rainbow Pass?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Rainbow Pass?

Nearby: Prudhomme Lake Provincial Park (lake, 4 km), Diana Lake Provincial Park (lake, 6 km), North Pacific Cannery Village Museum‎ (fort, 12 km), Smith Island (river spot, 16 km), De Horsey Island (river spot, 17 km), Lelu Island (river spot, 17 km).

Is Rainbow Pass worth visiting?

Rainbow Pass is listed as a notable viewpoint in British Columbia on Spotwander.