Shortest route is via Japser. HWY 5 was not in good condition but still OK. The worst part had about 5 accidents within 10KM because the road is very slippery. I would recommend you leave around 6A.M and you should arrive vancouver around 11P.M(there is an extra hour during the time zone change.) I drive there back and forth during Christmas. If this is only for travel, I would recommend use the route via Banff and stay over night at Radium hot Spring. 4 I1 S5 z1 O9 T0 r0 t2 V4 E. A' R