2025 Pacific Forest Rally Spectator Guide

📣 Pacific Forest Rally 2025 – Official Spectator Guide Now Available!

Get ready for high-speed action in the Thompson-Nicola region! The Pacific Forest Rally 2025 is happening May 30–31, and we’re excited to welcome fans to another thrilling edition of Canada’s top-tier gravel rally.

The official Spectator Guide is now available for download and includes everything you need to safely enjoy the rally:

✅ What’s Inside:

  • 🗺️ Stage maps and spectator locations (Mab, Kirby, and Brookmere)
  • 🚗 Parc Exposé details for Friday, May 30 in downtown Merritt
  • ⏱️ Stage entry times and vehicle pass times
  • 📍 Turn-by-turn directions to each forest spectator point
  • ⚠️ Important safety information and access notes

🕓 Schedule Highlights:

  • Friday, May 30:
    • Rally Car Display (Granite Ave, Merritt): 4:30–5:30 PM
    • Ceremonial Start: 5:30–6:00 PM
    • Night Spectator Stage (Mab): 4 passes starting at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 31:
    • Morning & Midday Spectator Stage (Kirby): 4 passes starting at 10:05 AM
    • Afternoon Spectator Stage (Brookmere): 2 passes starting at 5:00 PM

🔄 Please Note:

All schedules, access instructions, and maps are subject to change.
Be sure to check this website and our Facebook page regularly as we approach rally weekend for any last-minute updates.

🚨 Safety Reminder:

  • Forest spectator areas are remote, with no toilets or concessions – plan ahead.
  • Access requires gravel road driving; lowered vehicles are not recommended.
  • Please follow all instructions from rally officials and marshals on-site.

We look forward to seeing you on the stages – bring your excitement, your camera, and your rally spirit!

 

The Pacific Forest Rally is a premier performance rally racing event held annually in the rugged terrain surrounding Merritt, British Columbia. As part of both the Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) and the Western Canada Rally Championship (WCRC), the event attracts top rally teams from across North America to compete on challenging gravel roads featuring tight corners, steep climbs, and dramatic elevation changes. Organized by the West Coast Rally Association (WCRA), the rally is known for its spectacular mountain scenery, passionate volunteer base, and strong community support. It offers fans a thrilling motorsport experience while promoting safety, environmental responsibility, and the spirit of adventure that defines rallying in Canada.