Canada Day service across the province

Celebrate Canada Day and let BC Transit get you to all the events safely. Shuttles and free transit are being offered in select regions across the province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  

CAMPBELL RIVER –  

A special Canada Day schedule will be in effect. Free transit is being offered on all regular routes and handyDART.  

COMOX VALLEY –  

Saturday service will be in effect for Canada Day with free transit service on all routes and handyDART. Expect delays due to detours near downtown Courtenay during the Canada Day parade and celebrations.  

KAMLOOPS –  

Saturday service will be in effect for Canada Day. Transit will be free on all local routes.  

KELOWNA –  

Saturday service will be in effect for all routes on Canada Day. There will be additional service dispatched throughout the day to address crowding. Regular fares will be in effect.  

PENTICTON –  

Transit will be running on a regular weekday schedule for Canada Day, with free service on all local routes in Penticton. Fares are free for handyDART as well.   

POWELL RIVER – 

Sunday service will be in effect for Canada Day. A free shuttle from the Town Centre Mall to Willingdon Beach every 15 minutes, starting at 6:15 p.m. This free shuttle will run until 11:10 p.m. There will be additional service on routes 1, 2 and 3 departing from the Town Centre Mall starting at 11:15 p.m.  

PRINCE GEORGE –  

Sunday service will be in effect for all routes on Canada Day. Regular fares will be in effect.  

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO –  

Sunday service will be in effect for Canada Day. A special event shuttle will be provided for the celebrations at Maffeo Sutton Park. For shuttle pick up locations and schedule please click here.  

SALT SPRING ISLAND –  

Sunday service will be in effect for Canada Day on all local routes. Regular fares will be in effect.  

SQUAMISH – Buses will be running on a Sunday schedule on Canada Day. Service is free on all statutory holidays in Squamish.  

VICTORIA REGIONAL –  

Saturday service will be in effect for Canada Day, with no late night service. Regular fares will be in effect.  

WHISTLER –  

Transit will run on regular weekday service for Canada Day. Free transit is being offered on Tuesday, July 1. For routes, maps and information about transportation in Whistler including transit, shuttle and transportation options, click here.  

For more information about trip planning, schedules and to sign up for customer alerts, please visit bctransit.com 

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