First opened in 1967, it provides a connection from Vanderhoof, on Highway 16, north to Fort St. James, at the southern end of Stuart Lake.

Highway 27 is a two lane roadway maintained year round by third party contractors overseen by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Wildlife such as moose and deer pose a frequent hazard to motorists along the route.

The entire route is in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District.

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