Transportation Information

 

 

• Handy DART
  778 452 2860
  www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Info/HandyDART.aspx
  This is a shared-ride public transit service for passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use the regular public transit without assistance. Bookings and reservations must be made ahead of time in order to use this shuttle service.
  
  
• SPARC
  604 718 7744
  www.sparc.bc.ca
  To obtain a disabled parking pass.
  
  
• Travel Assistance Program (TAP)
  250 952 1587
  www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/mtapp/tap_patient.html
  
  
• Government of BC Bus Pass Program
  1 888 661 1566
  www.bctransit.com
  A universal bus pass program providing unlimited travel on the transit system. Available to seniors and persons with a disability on a restricted income.
  
  
• ICBC Auto Insurance
  1 800 663 3051
  www.icbc.com
  If you are 65 or older, and drive your vehicle for pleasure only, you MAY be eligible for a discount on basic car insurance.
  
  
• Travel Information and Information
  1 800 267 6788
  www.voyage.gc.ca
  Travel advice line.
  
  
• BC Highways Conditions
  1 800 550 4997
  www.drivebc.ca
  Call to check highways conditions – automated phone service.
  
  
• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  (Consular Affairs)
  1 800 267 6788
  www.voyage.gc.ca
  Review Travel Warnings with your travel agent before you depart.
  
  
• BC Ferries Corporation
  1 888 223 3779
  www.bcferries.bc.ca
  BC seniors (65 and over) travel free on most BC Ferries routes Monday to Thursday excpet holidays for passenger service only. Your BC Gold Care Card confirms your age and that you are a full-time resident of British Columbia.