Highway 3, Sparwood webcam — Canada
Working Still image · every 10 min Border crossing · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
This live webcam looks at traffic on Highway 3, Sparwood. BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (DriveBC) operates it, an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from DriveBC. The camera points southeast. It looks toward the sunrise, today at 7:49 AM local time. DriveBC's own caption: "Highway 3 about 2 km west of the Alberta border at Sparwood Weigh Scale, looking southeast." Drivers use it to see traffic, weather and the road surface before a trip.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- 131
- Operator
- DriveBC
- Elevation
- 1,348 m / 4,423 ft
- Camera faces
- Southeast (135°)
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- Open Government Licence – British Columbia
- Data source
- DriveBC highway cameras (British Columbia)
- Working, last 7 days
- 100 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
On the map
Nearby live views
WorkingStill imageHighway 3, Hosmer
WorkingStill imageHighway 43, Line Creek Mine Road
WorkingStill imageHighway 3, Morrissey
WorkingStill imageHighway 43, Elkford, looking west
WorkingStill imageHighway 43, Elkford, looking south
WorkingStill imageHighway 43, Elkford, looking northClosest to this one: Highway 3, Hosmer (19 km), Highway 43, Line Creek Mine Road (29 km) and Highway 3, Morrissey (37 km).
Questions about Highway 3, Sparwood
Is the Highway 3, Sparwood camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from DriveBC.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on DriveBC's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who runs this camera?
BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (DriveBC) runs this camera. It is an official source. Its images are shared under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About DriveBC Watch at the source
Where is the Highway 3, Sparwood camera?
It is in Canada. It watches Highway 3. It stands about 1,348 m (4,423 ft) above sea level. Coordinates: 49.650, -114.713.
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
The camera is in the America/Edmonton time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 7:49 AM and sets at 7:02 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 1 other camera is within 25 km of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Does this camera record speeding or issue tickets?
No. It is a traffic-monitoring camera that the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (DriveBC) uses to watch traffic, weather and road conditions; LiveLocation does not show enforcement cameras. To report a problem on the road, contact the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (DriveBC); if the camera itself is broken here, tell us. Road agency website Report this camera