British Columbia Highway 97C

Highway 97C marker
Highway 97C
Okanagan Connector
Coquihalla Connector
Map
Highway 97C highlighted in red.
Route information
Maintained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Length224 km (139 mi)
Existed1990–present
Major junctions
East end Highway 97 north of Peachland
Major intersections Highway 5A near Aspen Grove
Highway 5 (YH) / Highway 8 in Merritt
Highway 97D near Logan Lake
Highway 1 (TCH) near Ashcroft
North end Highway 1 (TCH) / Highway 97 in Cache Creek
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtsPeachland, Logan Lake
Major citiesMerritt
VillagesAshcroft, Cache Creek
Highway system
Highway 97B Highway 97D

Highway 97C is an east–west highway, forming part of an important link between the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan Valley south of Kelowna, which is the third largest metropolitan area in the province. It bisects the Coquihalla Highway at Merritt. The expressway and freeway sections of the highway are known as Okanagan Connector or Coquihalla Connector. The section of Highway 97C between Highway 5 and Highway 97 is a core route of the National Highway System.