British Columbia, Canada Transporation Information
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General Travel Info For British Columbia, Canada

Passports:

  • All visitors travelling to Canada are required to have a valid passport
Visas:
  • In addition to a passport some visitors are required to have a VISA.  Please check  for more information
Wondering what you can bring into Canada?
BC, Canada Driving Regulations:
  • A valid driver's license is required. Any out-of-province license can be used in BC for up to six months.
  • Seat belts in vehicles are compulsory in British Columbia.
  • An infant car seat is required for children weighing up to 9 kg (20 pounds)
  • An infant or child car seat is required for children weighing up to 18 kg (40 pounds)
  • Motorcyclists and cyclists are required to wear helmets.
  • In British Columbia you are allowed to turn right on a red light, traffic permitting, and after coming to a complete stop, unless otherwise indicated.
  • Driving while using a hand-held cellphone or other electronic device is prohibited in British Columbia and is subject to a fine of $167.  Only hands-free devices that require one touch to activate are allowed.
BC, Canada Road Conditions:
BC, Canada Weather Conditions: Ferries:
Air Lines:
  • Air Canada and Westjet are the two main airlines
  • Many other smaller airlines service the province
Canada Rail:

Bus:

Emergency Information:
  • In emergency situations call police, ambulance or fire department by dialing 911
British Columbia, Canada Time Zone:
  • British Columbia is in the Pacific Standard Time zone