- A new 200km long highway that links to Powell River to Squamish. This new highway would provide Highway 101 with a link to the mainland highway system by crossing the Coast Mountains. Two tunnels, 8km and 4.5km in length would be required. This route is noted to also allow access to a remote area including Jervis inlet, provided opportunities for new tourist and recreation area uses. In will also open the area up for resource exploration and slash shipping costs to Powell River. This route had been popular amongst residents and business of the Powell River area. However this route would not connect Gibsons, resulting in the ferry access still being necessary to access the south section of the highway.