Last time around, we had a look at what was coming to ProMods Canada 1.7.0, from Prince Rupert to Meziadin Junction. It’s now time for us to turn west and take a look at what there is to explore down the BC-37A.

Leaving Meziadin Junction, the mountain scenery quickly starts to build up as we head deeper into the Coast Mountains. We cross Surprise Creek and soon find ourselves passing through Bear Glacier Provincial Park. While Bear Glacier is an impressive sight in its own right, there are even more spectacular views coming!

With SCS’s DLC on the way, it felt wrong to let all that work go to waste, so we decided to get it finished up so that it could spend some time in the spotlight and be enjoyed by all of you; for at least a little while, anyway!

As we continue west, we follow the winding path of the Bear River (pictured above) as it cuts through dramatic alpine gorges and sheer rock walls toward the coastal settlement of Stewart.

Nestled at the head of the Portland Canal; a narrow fjord forming the border between Canada and Alaska.. Stewart is a deep-water port town with a rich mining and forestry background.
Framed by steep mountain walls and ocean inlets, this isolated community relies heavily on road freight along Highway 37A to connect its remote docks with the rest of the province.

Leaving Stewart to the west, we soon find ourselves at a rather peculiar border crossing. It’s here that we cross into the Alaskan Panhandle. Hyder is an isolated Alaskan town completely disconnected by road from the rest of the United States, accessible overland only via Stewart. While Hyder is a small, quiet community in real life, its addition marks ProMods Canada’s very first expansion into US territory!

Traveling north out of Hyder as the road turns to dirt and gravel, we quietly re-enter Canada at a modestly signposted border crossing. Now back in British Columbia, we approach Premier. Historically, the Premier Mine was one of North America’s most lucrative gold and silver mines during the 20th century.
While much of the historical infrastructure lies dormant today, modern exploratory and industrial work continues in the surrounding hills, and plans are in place to bring this industry back to life.

Continuing north past Premier, we approach the mighty Salmon Glacier. Ranking as the 5th largest glacier in Canada, it is often cited as one of the largest road-accessible glaciers in North America, offering sweeping panoramas over a massive sea of ice.

In-game, you will be able to haul cargo deliveries up to the glacier viewsite as part of essential road maintenance and stabilization works following a recent landslip. Alternatively, if you fancy taking a break from heavy hauling, why not go for a scenic drive in one of the new cars from SCS’s Road Trip DLC? More information regarding ProMods Canada and Road Trip DLC compatibility will be coming soon!

Thanks for joining us for this two-part overview of the new areas coming in ProMods Canada 1.7.0. We hope to bring this update to you very soon!

If you missed it, read the first part here.

With the British Columbia DLC from SCS Software on the way, you would be forgiven for thinking that we were done with expanding British Columbia in ProMods Canada. With that said, we are happy to announce that the next content update for ProMods Canada, version 1.7.0, is on the way and will be with you very soon!

In what will likely be the final content update for ProMods Canada prior to SCS releasing their British Columbia DLC, v1.7.0 expands the map towards the north, bringing towns and settlements along the Skeena River and beyond.

With the British Columbia DLC from SCS on the way, you may expect us to have tied up development on BC and started working elsewhere. Truth is, much of the new content in v1.7.0 was developed years ago – in fact, we first showed it off in a blog post back in 2023. While development on this area was quite advanced, there were still some unfinished gaps that prevented us from releasing it sooner.

With SCS’s DLC on the way, it felt wrong to let all that work go to waste, so we decided to get it finished up so that it could spend some time in the spotlight and be enjoyed by all of you; for at least a little while, anyway!

All the new areas in v1.7.0 are found away from the rest of the current ProMods Canada map, accessed via a new ferry connection operating out of Vancouver Island. Let’s take a look at the new locations waiting to be discovered.

Situated on Kaien Island, Prince Rupert is a vital port city on BC’s North Coast, known for its deep-ice-free harbor, rich coastal indigenous history, and dramatic pacific weather. Serving as a crucial transport hub for northern shipping and logistics, it offers a stark, atmospheric coastal backdrop for truckers taking on northern deliveries.

Leaving Prince Rupert behind, drivers will follow the Yellowhead Highway (BC-16) as it snakes east alongside the sweeping waters of the Skeena River towards Terrace. The drive takes you through dramatic river canyons framed by dense rainforests and sheer rock faces, offering one of the most picturesque scenic corridors in the region.

Nestled at the confluence of the Skeena and Kalum rivers, Terrace acts as the primary economic hub for the surrounding region. surrounded by rugged mountains and deep forest, it serves as a central point for regional forestry, trade, and highway freight moving through Northern BC.

Further along BC-16 we reach Hazelton, a community steeped in history near the historic meeting point of the Skeena and Bulkley rivers. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks and historic pioneer heritage, passing through here really gives you a sense of just how remote and majestic this part of Canada can be.

Tracing back our steps, we soon meet Highway 37 (the Stewart-Cassiar Highway) and head north. Gitanyow is a proud First Nations community famous for its impressive collection of traditional standing totem poles, showcasing deep cultural heritage right at the edge of the wilderness.

Finally, continuing further north along the rugged expanse of Highway 37, we reach Meziadin Junction. Situated alongside the pristine glacier-fed waters of Meziadin Lake, this isolated junction serves as a lonely outpost for travelers and truckers alike. From here, drivers can choose to continue north on BC-37 toward the wilderness beyond, or branch west along Highway 37A… but we’ll have to investigate where that leads another time!