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6 Hours Driving Time. 505 kms There are two routes, both approx. the same driving time. Route 1. Drive North on I-5 to Bellingham and exit on Highway 542. Drive northeast through Lynden to cross the border at Sumas. Trans Canada Highway #1 East to Hope, at interchange, take Highway #3 towards Princeton and Keremeos. At Keremeos, turn left onto Highway #3A. From Bear's Fruit Stand on Highway #3A (you can't miss it, on your left) Drive 11.5 km to the turn off to Green Mountain Rd. There is a highway sign and an Apex Billboard on your right as you get to a passing lane just before the turn off. The turn off is hard to see in the dark. Stay on Green Mountain Rd for 14km until the intersection with Apex Mountain Rd (at the Apex Guest Ranch). Drive another 11km to the village entrance. Follow the signs toward the Village Centre.
Route 2. Drive East to Highway #97. North to Oroville, cross border to Osoyoos. Stay on Highway #97 North to Penticton. As you approach Penticton, pass the airport on your left, the next light, turn left onto the Channel Parkway By Pass. At the first light, turn left onto Green Mountain Road to Apex Mountain Resort. Drive 22 km, turn right onto Apex Mountain Road. Summer Only; Cascade Highway # 20. Drive north on I5 to Burlington, turn onto Highway #20 A very scenic drive; a winding mountain highway, the portion through the mountains to Winthrop is not open during the winter months. Continue through Winthrop and Twisp, onto Omak. Turn north onto Highway #97 to Oroville, cross border to Osoyoos. Stay on Highway #97 North to Penticton. As you approach Penticton, pass the airport on your left, the next light, turn left onto the Channel Parkway By Pass. At the first light, turn left onto Green Mountain Road following the Apex signs. This turn off has a bridge crossing the channel, immediately followed by a Super Save Gas station. Follow Green Mountain Road for approximately 22km. Turn right at the intersection (Apex Guest Ranch) and drive another 11km to Apex Mountain Resort.
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