British Columbia Highway 33

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Highway 33 is a minor two- to four-lane highway connecting the Boundary Country and Okanagan regions of British Columbia, Canada. Highway 33, which is 129 km (80 mi) long, connects Rock Creek, on the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3), north to Kelowna, on the Okanagan Highway, partially following the West Kettle River. It is also the main access to the Big White Ski Resort, which is near the apex of the pass between the head of the West Kettle and metropolitan Kelowna. The only other visible community on Highway 33 is Beaverdell, 48 km (30 mi) north of Rock Creek. Highway 33 opened in 1970. [2] [3]

Length129 km[1] (80 mi)
Existed1970–present
NorthendEnterprise Way in Kelowna
Major intersections Highway 97 in Kelowna
Quick facts Highway 33, Route information ...
Highway 33 marker
Highway 33
Rock Creek – Kelowna Highway
Route information
Maintained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Length129 km[1] (80 mi)
Existed1970–present
Major junctions
North endEnterprise Way in Kelowna
Major intersections Highway 97 in Kelowna
South end Highway 3 in Rock Creek
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Highway system
    Highway 31A Highway 35
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    Major intersections

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    Regional DistrictLocationkm[1]miDestinationsNotes
    Kootenay BoundaryRock Creek0.000.00 Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) Greenwood, Grand Forks, Osoyoos, PentictonSouthern terminus
    Kootenay BoundaryCentral Okanagan boundary94.1858.52Kelowna – Rock Creek Summit — 1,265 m (4,150 ft)
    Central Okanagan95.8759.57Big White Road Big White Ski Resort
    Kelowna128.8280.05 Highway 97 Penticton, City Centre, VernonHighway 33 is maintained by the City of Kelowna west of Highway 97
    129.1780.26Enterprise WayNorthern terminus
    1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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