BC Bus North is a public intercity bus service created by the
Province of British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, for ...
after
Greyhound Canada cancelled all services in
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include ...
, leaving the
Highway 16
Route 16, or Highway 16, can refer to:
International
* Asian Highway 16
* European route E16
* European route E016
Australia
- Thompsons Road (Victoria)
- South Australia
Canada
;Parts of the Trans-Canada Highway:
* Yellowhead ...
and
Highway 97
Route 97, or Highway 97, may refer to:
Australia
- Olympic Dam Highway, South Australia
Canada
* British Columbia Highway 97
** British Columbia Highway 97A
** British Columbia Highway 97B
** British Columbia Highway 97C
** British Colu ...
corridors without passenger transportation options. In its first month of operation, June 2018, the service saw 300 riders, while its second month saw an increase to 450 riders. While
BC Transit
BC Transit is a provincial crown corporation responsible for coordinating the delivery of public transportation within British Columbia, Canada, outside Greater Vancouver. BC Transit is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. In , the system ...
does not operate BC Bus North or share branding, BC Bus North is listed as a
public transit
Public transport (also known as public transportation, public transit, mass transit, or simply transit) is a system of transport for passengers by group travel systems available for use by the general public unlike private transport, typic ...
system by BC Transit.
Routes
BC Bus North operates four routes. Not all stops are listed below.
* Route 100 (
Prince George Prince George may refer to:
People
British princes
* George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence (1449-1478), middle brother of Edward IV and Richard III.
* Prince George Augustus, later George II of Great Britain (1683–1760)
* Prince George Will ...
-
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, (17 December 1619 (O.S.) / 27 December (N.S.) – 29 November 1682 (O.S.)) was an English army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor. He first came to prominence as a Royalist cava ...
): Twice weekly service on highway 16 through
Vanderhoof,
Burns Lake
Burns Lake is a rural village in the North-western-Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada, incorporated in 1923. The village had a population of 1,779 as of the 2016 Census.
The village is known for its rich First Nations heritage, an ...
,
Smithers,
Terrace
Terrace may refer to:
Landforms and construction
* Fluvial terrace, a natural, flat surface that borders and lies above the floodplain of a stream or river
* Terrace, a street suffix
* Terrace, the portion of a lot between the public sidewalk an ...
, and
Port Edward, and many other intermediate stops. This route parallels the route of
Via Rail
Via Rail Canada Inc. (), operating as Via Rail or Via, is a Canadian Crown corporation that is mandated to operate intercity passenger rail service in Canada. It receives an annual subsidy from Transport Canada to offset the cost of operati ...
's
Jasper-Prince Rupert train.
* Route 200 (Prince George -
Valemount): Twice weekly service on highway 16 through
McBride and
Tête Jaune Cache. Service to Prince George begins in McBride, starting with and inbound journey to Valemount, and opposite service concludes with a return to McBride from Valemount. This route also parallels the route of the Jasper-Prince Rupert train.
* Route 300 (Prince George -
Fort St. John): Twice weekly service on highway 97 through
Mackenzie,
Chetwynd,
Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek is a city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The municipality of had a population of 12,978 in 2016. Dawson Creek derives its name from the creek of the same name that runs through the community. The creek was named after ...
, and six other intermediate stops.
* Route 400 (Dawson Creek -
Fort Nelson): Once weekly service through Fort St. John and five other intermediate stops.
List of Stops Serviced
*
Azouzetta Lake
*
Bear Lake
* Buckinghorse River Lodge
* Chetwynd
* Dawson Creek
*
Fort Fraser
* Fort Nelson
* Fort St. John
*
Fraser Lake
Fraser Lake is a village in northern British Columbia, Canada. It's located on the southwest side of Fraser Lake between Burns Lake and Vanderhoof alongside the Yellowhead Highway.
The small community's population is primarily employed by eith ...
*
Houston
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*
Gitsegukla
Gitsegukla (also Kitsegeucla or Skeena Crossing) is a Gitxsan community of about 500 at the confluence of the Kitseguecla and Skeena Rivers, approximately 40 km southwest of Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. The community is on Gitsegu ...
*
Groundbirch
*
Kitwanga Junction
*
Mackenzie
*
Mackenzie Junction
Highway 39 is a minor 29 km (19 mi) long spur route in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. It runs from a point on the John Hart Highway just north of Tudyah Lake northwest to the town of Mackenzie, near the southern arm o ...
* McBride
*
McLeod Lake
*
Moricetown
Witset (formerly Moricetown) is a Wet'suwet'en village in Central British Columbia, Canada on the west side of the Bulkley River on Coryatsaqua (Moricetown) Indian Reserve No. 2, and on Moricetown Indian Reserve No.1. The current village was buil ...
*
New Hazelton
New Hazelton is a district municipality on Highway 16 in northwest British Columbia, Canada. It is situated northeast of Terrace and northwest of Smithers and in 2016 had a population of 580 people, a decrease of 12.9% comparing to 2011. New ...
* Pine Centre (Prince George)
* Pink Mountain
*
Prince George, British Columbia
Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, with a population of 74,004 in the metropolitan area. It is often called the province's "northern capital" or sometimes the "spruce capital" because it is the hub city for ...
* Prince Rupert
*
Prophet River
The Prophet River is a river in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is a tributary of the Muskwa River.
The Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park is established on the upper course, and the Prophet River Wayside Provincial Park is locate ...
*
Taylor
Taylor, Taylors or Taylor's may refer to:
People
* Taylor (surname)
** List of people with surname Taylor
* Taylor (given name), including Tayla and Taylah
* Taylor sept, a branch of Scottish clan Cameron
* Justice Taylor (disambiguation)
...
*
Telkwa
*
Topley
* Vanderhoof
* Westgate Mall (Prince George)
*
Wonowon
References
{{Public transit systems in Canada, state=collapsed
Bus transport in British Columbia
Intercity bus companies of Canada