Most major destinations in British Columbia can be accessed by air. Air Canada is the major airline, and regional airlines and Helijet have scheduled service throughout the province. The province’s major international airport hubs are Victoria, Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Kelowna. For more information on regional and international air travel to and from British Columbia visit www.HelloBC.com.

Victoria International Airport
Tel: 250-953-7500
www.victoriaairport.com

Vancouver International Airport
Tel: 604-207-7077
www.vancouverairport.com

Kelowna International Airport
Tel: 250-765-5125
www.Kelownaairport.com

British Columbia features a fantastic and efficient highway system that criss-crosses the province providing easy access to all major destinations. Many of the coastal and island regions are accessible by ferry only, for routing information see the “By Sea” section below. The following are a few of the major routing options for travel within British Columbia. For complete and detailed highway information, call 1-800-HELLO-BC or visit www.HelloBC.com for an official road map.

TransCanada Highway (Highway 1) crosses into British Columbia from the Banff-Lake Louise area of
Alberta, traveling through Yoho National Park and into the town of Golden, BC. It is the more southern of the two TransCanada highways that run through British Columbia. It starts at the Alberta border and travels through such centres as Revelstoke, Kamloops, Ashcroft, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Vancouver and Victoria.

TransCanada Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) is the more northern of the two major east-west highways that cross British Columbia. It picks up at the British Columbia border from Jasper in Alberta, crosses through Mount Robson Park in the Canadian Rockies and provides access through the centre of the province. It travels through Prince George and on into Prince Rupert on the west coast before picking up on the Queen Charlotte Islands, its point of termination.

Highway 19 is a major routing option when traveling on Vancouver Island. It picks up at Duke Point, where the ferry lands, and continues along the Island’s east coast all the way to Port Hardy.

Highway 37 - Stewart Cassiar Highway provides convenient access to British Columbia’s northwest. It begins at Kitimat near the west coast, and continues north to the Yukon Territory border, passing through Terrace and Good Hope Lake along the way.

Highway 97 and the Alaska Highway is a primary north-south route through much of British Columbia. It begins at Osoyoos on the Washington border in the south-central portion of BC and travels north through Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and all the way to the Yukon Territory border. Greyhound Lines and Cantrail Coach offer regular bus service from Seattle (and other U.S. cities) to Vancouver. Regular bus service connects the Vancouver area with other parts of the province. Intra-provincial bus lines link most major communities.

Traveling through British Columbia by rail can be a beautiful and memorable experience. The province is served through three different rail lines, providing direct and relaxed service to many cities and communities.

VIA Rail
VIA Rail operates through much of the province on three different lines. The Malahat line operates on Vancouver Island, linking Victoria and Courtenay. The Skeena line in Northern BC runs from Prince Rupert to Prince George, and on into Jasper, Alberta. The Canadian line serves Vancouver, Coast & Mountains and the Thompson Okanagan regions, continuing east through major stops in Alberta, Saskatchewan and beyond.
Tel: 1-888-VIA-RAIL
www.viarail.ca

Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer provides all daylight service between Vancouver and points in BC and Alberta. This relaxing two-day journey operates seasonally and follows the historic train routes constructed over 100 years ago through the Canadian Rockies. Check out the website for new routes, including seasonal service between Whistler and Jasper.
Tel: 604-606-7245 / 1-877-460-3200
www.rockymountaineer.com

Amtrak
The Amtrak Cascades line offers service through the Northwest United States, and into British Columbia. The line originates in Eugene, Oregon, and ends up in Vancouver, British Columbia. This scenic route passes through Seattle and Portland, past Mount St. Helens and across the Columbia River Gorge, providing some unparalleled views of the Pacific Northwest.
Tel: 1-800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

British Columbia’s coastal and island regions are serviced by an extensive network of ferry services. Numerous ferry operators offer scheduled passenger and vehicle service from the mainland and Vancouver Island to many ports of call along BC's coast.

BC Ferries
For almost 50 years, British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) has been transporting people, goods and services across the waters of coastal BC. It boasts a fleet of 35 vessels serving up to 47 ports of call, including major links between Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Queen Charlotte Islands and various ports along the province’s mainland coast. BC Ferries is the primary provider of ferry service in the province.
Tel: 250-386-3431 / 1-888-BC-FERRY
www.bcferries.com

Inland Ferries
Operated under the Ministry of Transportation, Inland Ferries provides ferry service free of charge in areas where there isn’t bridge access to passengers or vehicles.
www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighways/inlandferryschedule/ferryschedule.htm

Alaska Marine Highway System
Offering ferry service between southeast Alaska and Prince Rupert, BC for passengers and vehicles. Operated by the State of Alaska’s Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Tel: 1-800-642-0066
www.ferryalaska.com

Washington State by Ferry
Several ferry companies provide vehicle and passenger service between various ports along southern Vancouver Island and the coast of Washington State:
Blackball Transport – www.cohoferry.com
Victoria Clipper – www.victoriaclipper.com
Victoria Express – www.victoriaexpress.com
Washington State Ferries – www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

Major Ferry Terminals in British Columbia
Tsawwassen
Swartz Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Departure Bay
Port Hardy
Powell River
Prince Rupert
Duke Point
Langdale
Downtown Sidney
Downtown Victoria

Ministry of Transportation
The Ministry of Transportation Division of the British Columbia Government provides a wealth of information for visitors traveling to and within the province. Consult them for all of your transportation needs, including road conditions, construction updates, drivers’ safety information, and other helpful travel links.

For more information contact:
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation
Tel: 250-387-3198
www.gov.bc.ca

Drive B.C.
Ministry site with up-to-date driving conditions throughout the province.
www.driveBC.com