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Driving in British Columbia
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Drivers' licences and international
drivers' licences, from the US or from other countries, are valid in British Columbia.
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Motorcycle and Bicycle Helmets
are mandatory in British Columbia
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Seat Belts must be worn by drivers
and passengers. Children under age of five must be protected by an infant
restraint system.
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Unit of measure for driving is Kilometers
and Kilometer Per Hour. Although speed limits vary, they are all posted
in KMH with a maximum not exceeding 100 kmh.
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Three-Unit RV vehicle Combinations
are prohibited on British Columbia highway.
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| Driving Times (est) |
| From Vancouver |
From Kelowna |
From Fernie |
to Victoria 3-4 hours * |
to Kamloops 1.75 hours |
to Revelstoke 6 hours |
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to Whistler 1.5 hours |
to Vernon 0.75 hours |
to Nelson 4 hours |
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to Kelowna 4.5 hours |
to Osoyoos 1.75 hours |
to Cranbrook 1 hour |
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to Kamloops 4 hours |
to Hope 2.25 hours |
to Trail 4 hours |
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to Prince George 10.5 hours |
to Revelstoke 2.5 hours |
to Golden 4.5 hour |
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to Prince Rupert 19 hours |
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to Calgary, AB 3.5 hours |
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to Calgary, AB 12 hours |
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to Banff, AB 10.5 hours |
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| From Prince Rupert |
From Victoria to Vancouver Island Destinations |
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to Prince George 9 hours |
to Sooke 0.75 hours |
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to Dawson Creek 14 hours |
to Duncan 1 hour |
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to Vancouver 19 hours |
to Nanaimo 1.75 hours |
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to Chemainus 1 hour |
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to Parksville 2 hours |
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to Qualicum 2.25 hours |
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to Courtenay 3.5 hours |
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to Campbell River 4 hours |
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to Tofino / Ucluelet 5 hours |
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to Port McNeil 7 hours |
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to Port Hardy 7.75 hours |
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