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. ) P6 V5 u5 z( A; G3 T2 o: b