Take the bus to Canada's 150th birthday party
Cowichan Valley – To keep the community connected to Canada Day festivities, all local routes and handyDART services in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System will run on a regular Saturday schedule on July 1. The exception will be commuter routes, which won’t be in operation that day. On Monday, July 3, handyDART will operate...
Taking the bus during the Canada Day long weekend
Powell River – On July 1, routes 1 Townsite/Wildwood, 2 Grief Point and 3 Upper Westview will be running on a regular Saturday schedule. On Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3, these three routes will run on a Sunday schedule. Regular fares will apply throughout the long weekend. For more information on routes, schedules...
Ride the bus for $1 on Canada's 150th birthday
PRINCE GEORGE – On July 1, transit users in Prince George will be able to ride the bus for only $1, and enjoy the Canada Day festivities at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park and Canada Games Plaza. In lieu of the $1 special Canada Day fare, customers may choose to donate a non-perishable food item to...
Take the bus to Ruckle Part this summer
SALT SPRING ISLAND – Starting Wednesday, June 28, the Salt Spring Island Transit System will resume service to Ruckle Park for the summer, with route 9 Ruckle Park connecting Fulford Harbour with Beaver Point and Ruckle Park. In addition to this popular summer route, route 2 Fulford Harbour will add two extra trips a day...
School's Out and Transit Rides are Free
DUNCAN – When that last school bell heralds the official start of summer, BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) have a special reward for students: eight days of free bus rides. “The start of summer holidays is an exciting time for students,” said Manuel Achadinha, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer....
Ride the Bus for Free on Canada's 150th Birthday
CHILLIWACK – To celebrate Canada Day, the City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are offering free service on all Chilliwack Transit routes on July 1, making it easier to get to and from the festivities at Townsend Park and Evergreen Hall. There will also be additional buses on route 2 Evans throughout the day, with...
Get Extra Mileage from Your Canada Day DayPASS
Sunshine Coast – The Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit are celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by giving transit riders in the Sunshine Coast Regional Transit System the gift of an extra day of bus riding with any DayPASS used on July 1. If you use a DayPASS to get around on Canada Day, make...
Ride the Bus for Free on Canada Day
Port Alberni – To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this July 1, the City of Port Alberni and BC Transit will be offering free bus service on route 4 Crosstown, which will operate the usual Sunday and holiday schedule. The free service will make it easier to get to and from the festivities—from the 40th Annual...
Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with a Free Ride
COMOX VALLEY – On July 1, the Comox Valley will celebrate Canada’s milestone birthday in style, and BC Transit is making it easier than ever for you to get to the festivities. The Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are offering free transit service so you can avoid traffic and enjoy the parade and...
Free Transit Service in Whistler on Summer Weekends
WHISTLER – Starting on Canada Day, transit users in Whistler will be able to ride the bus for free on weekends and holiday Mondays throughout the summer. The free service will kick off every Saturday at 5 a.m., and remain in effect until the last bus on Sundays or holiday Mondays (July 3, August 7...