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Abbotsford Comox/Courtenay Kamloops Powell River Terrace
Bella Bella Cranbrook Kelowna Prince George Vancouver
Campbell River Dawson Creek Nanaimo Prince Rupert Victoria
Castlegar Fort Nelson Penticton Quesnel Williams Lake
Coal Harbour, Vancouver Fort St John Port Hardy Smithers  

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Abbotsford (YXX):  Location: 6 km/4 Miles WSW of Abbotsford & 61 km/38 Miles ESE of Vancouver City centre.  By Taxi: To Abbotsford 10-15 mins. To the Greyhound Bus Terminal C$15. Abbotsford Taxi +1 (604) 855 1111 & Central Valley Limousine and Taxi 859 1111.  By Shuttle Van: ◊Airport Link Shuttle (604) 594 3333, provides pre-booked shuttle service to Vancouver International Airport & the Cruise Ship Terminal at Canada Place in Vancouver. Various local hotels provide transfers for guests including Alpine Motor Inn (859 3171), Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre & Rio Motel (859 9673).  Rental Cars: AVIS +1 (604) 850 3441, Budget & National 850 6522 have on-airport locations. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: Short Term: 30 mins $0.75, 1 hr $1.50, 24 hrs $6. Long Term: 24 hrs $6, 1 week $30.  Notes: Wireless internet available in the terminal at a cost.  Airport Website: www.abbotsfordairport.caUpdated Oct07.  [back].[top]

Bella Bella/Campbell Island (CBBC):  Location: 2 km/1 Mile NNW of Bella Bella on the Airport Road.  By Taxi: Starr Taxi (250) 957 2582.  By Boat: Take the "Sea Bus" form the dock in town to Denny Island to get to the Shear Water Lodge. There is no lodging on Campbell Island.  Updated Dec06 RegW.  [back].[top]

Campbell River (YBL):  Location: 5 km/3 Miles SW of Campbell River.  By Taxi: 250-287-TAXI (yes that is the name of the cab company!) & Bee Line Taxi (250) 287 8383.  Rental Cars: Budget has a desk in the terminal (250) 923 3946. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: C$3 per 24 hrs.  Airport Website: www.dcr.caAirport Tel No: +1 (250) 923-5012.  Updated Dec06 RegW.  [back].[top]

Castlegar (YCG):  Location: 3 km/2 Miles SSE of Castlegar & 2˝km/1˝ Miles NNE of Kinnaird.  By Road: To downtown Castlegar 5km/3 Miles, Nelson 41km/26 Miles, Trail 26km/16 Miles, Grand Forks 73km/46 Miles & Rossland 36km/22 Miles.  Rental Cars: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Website: www.castlegar.caAirport Tel No: 250-365-5151.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Comox/Courtenay (YQQ):  Location: 5 km/3 Miles NNE of Comox & 8˝ km/5˝ Miles ENE of Courtenay.  By Taxi: United Cabs (250) 339-7955.  By Bus: Local buses operated by BC Transit, run throughout the Valley. ◊Bus #11 stops across from the airport and runs to Anderton/Ryan & Cliffe/4th in Courtenay. However there are only 5 services per day. ◊Laidlaw Coach Lines (250)334-2475 run South to Victoria & Nanaimo or North to Campbell River & Port Hardy.  By Shuttle Van: ◊Islandlink Bus Services Ltd provides service between Comox Airport and Nanaimo. Reservations are required. To make a reservation or for info call 1-877-954-3556. ◊The Qualicum Chauffeur - Door to door Pre-booked service for passengers traveling to and from areas South of the Comox Valley, including: Nanoose, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Deep Bay & Buckley Bay. For reservations contact 954-9694. Several bus companies operate shuttle service to meet Westjet flights.  Rental Cars: Budget +1 (250) 338-7717 & National 334-0202. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: $1 per hr, $4 till 2300, $7 per 24 hrs & $35 per week.  Notes: Wireless internet available in the terminal at a cost.  Airport Website: www.comoxairport.comAirport Tel No: +1 250 897-3123.  Updated Oct07.  [back].[top]

Cranbrook (YXC):  Location: 11 km/7 Miles N of Cranbrook.  By Road: 16 km/10 Miles/15-20 mins to Cranbrook and 20 km/12 Miles to Kimberley.  By Taxi & Limo: To Cranbrook ~C$25-27. Key City Cabs (250) 426 1111 & Star Taxi 426 5511. Touch of Class Limousine Service 489 1140.  By Shuttle Van: Airport Shuttle ~$11 one way.  Rental Cars: Budget +1 (250) 426 5425, Hertz 489 1115 & National 489 3689. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire. Car Parking: 2 hrs $2, next hrs $, per 24 hrs $7, per week $42 & per month $133.  Airport Website: www.cranbrookairport.comAirport Tel No: +1 (250) 426 7913.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Dawson Creek (YDQ):  Location: 3 km/2 Miles SE of town.  Rental Cars: Budget & National. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: Free.  Airport Tel No: +1 250 782-3142.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Fort Nelson (YYE):  Location: 6 km/4 Miles ENE of Ft Nelson.  Rental Cars: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Tel No: +1 (250) 774 6454.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Fort St John (YXJ):  Location: 6 km/4 Miles ESE of Fort St. John.  Rental Cars: AVIS, Budget, Hertz & National. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Website: www.fsjairport.com Updated Dec07 ADV.  [back].[top]

Kamloops (YKA):  Location: 9 km/6 Miles WNW of Kamloops.  By Road: 13 km/8 Miles/15-20 mins.  By Taxi: Yellow Cabs 374-3333 & Kami Cabs 374-5151.  By Limo: Find limo service, click here By Bus: BC Transit (376-1216) runs the public bus service to the Airport.  By Shuttle Van: The Airporter (250) 314-4803, runs a door-to-door shuttle service to and from the airport. All arriving flights are met.  Rental Cars: Budget (250) 376 5423, Hertz 376 3022 & National 376 4911. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Website: www.kamloopsairport.com Updated Apr06 ADV.  [back].[top]

Kelowna (YLW):  Location: 11 km/7 Miles NE of Kelowna City centre.  By Road: To Kelowna 15 km/9 Miles/20 mins.  By Taxi: Available at the terminal.  By Shuttle Van: Kelowna Airport Shuttle, Tel 1 (877) 235 6962 or (250) 765 0182. Shuttles meet all flights until 8pm and has a connecting service to bus terminals. Also offers Residential, Commercial & Hotel pick-ups.  Rental Cars: AVIS, Best Choice, Budget, Hertz, National & Rent-a-Wreck. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: Main Lot: CAD$1 per hour, $8 per day. Economy Lot: $1 per hour, $5 per day. Metered Parking: $1 for 30 mins in front of the terminal building.  Notes: ATM/Cash Machine available at the terminal.  Airport Website: www.kelownaairport.comAirport Tel No: +1 (250) 765 5125.  Updated May06 www.  [back].[top]

Nanaimo (YCD):  Location: 16 km/10 Miles S of Nanaimo & 8 km/5 Miles NNW of Ladysmith.  By Taxi: To downtown Nanaimo ~CAD$ 35. AC Taxi (250) 753-1231 or 1 (800) 753 1231 & Swiftsure Taxi 753 8911.  By Shuttle Van: Nanaimo Airport Shuttle (250) 758 2133. Cost: $19 for the first passenger plus another $5 for each additional passenger to/from the same address downtown.  By Bus: The Tofino Bus (250) 725 2871 or 1 866 986 3466, stops at Nanaimo airport on its route from Victoria to Tofino. Route: Victoria (Hostelling Intl, 516 Yates St) -  Victoria (Ocean island Backpackers, 791 Pandora St) - Nanaimo Airport - Nanaimo (Waterfront Pioneer Plaza) - Port Alberni - Tofino Bus Depot. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading towards Tofino daily at 0950, and at 1405 (01March-31Oct only). Buses leave Tofino Bus Depot daiy at 1100 & 1515 (01March-31Oct only). To Tofino 4 hrs 5 mins.  Rental Cars: Hertz (250) 245 8818, Budget 245 8733 & National/Tilden 245 2636. Weblinks:Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking. C$8 per day.  Notes: According to a visitor in February 2007: It's not hard to hitch hike north or south on the Island Highway about 200 meters from the terminal door.  Airport Website: www.nanaimo-airport.comAirport Tel No: (250) 245 2157.  Updated Apr08.  [back].[top]

Penticton Regional (YYF):  Location: 4 km/2˝ Miles S of Penticton.  Rental Cars: Budget (250) 493 0212 & National 493 7288. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Website: www.cyyf.org Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Port Hardy (YZT):  Location: 11 km/7 Miles SE of town on Byng Rd.  Rental Cars: Budget has a desk in the terminal.  Airport Hotels: 7 mins walk to the Airport Inn and Pub.  Updated Dec06 RegW.  [back].[top]

Powell River (YPW):  Location: 2 km/1 mile E of town.  On Foot: 20 min walk downhill to the downtown area. Walk west on Duncan Street.  By Taxi: Powell River Taxi (604) 483 3666.  Rental Cars: Budget has a desk in the terminal.  Updated Dec06 RegW.  [back].[top]

Prince George (YXS):  Location: 8 km/5 Miles ESE of town.  By Taxi: Emerald Taxi (250) 563-3333 & Prince George Taxi 564 4444. Taxis are usually waiting outside.  By Bus: Greyhound (250) 564-5454, runs to the airport 4 times a day.  By Shuttle Van: The Airporter (250) 563-2220, operates a door-to-door service all over town. Reservations recommended 2-3 hrs before departure. Cost: Adults: $8, children $2.50.  Rental Cars: Budget (250) 963  6904, National 963 7473 & Hertz 963 7454. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Website: www.pgairport.ca.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Prince Rupert (YPR):  Location: 9 km/6 Miles WSW of town on Digby Island, and not accessible by road.  By Bus & Ferry: Most passengers reach Prince Rupert by the Airport Bus & Ferry Service, which meets each scheduled airline arrival & departure. It is operated by the City of Prince Rupert, and drops in the city at the Highliner Plaza Hotel , Tel (250) 624 9060. There are 2 services a day. Departures from the airport are at 1010 & 1835. From the city at 0825 & 1715. Total transfer time 30 mins. For info call 622-2222. Ferry ride costs CAD$14 one way. 2 other buses run by Air Canada Jass & Hawkair also operate.  By Helicopter: Helicopter transfers to town are available.  Rental Cars: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Website: www.ypr.ca.  Airport Tel No: +1 (250) 624 6274.  Updated Dec06 RegW.  [back].[top]

Quesnel (YQZ):  Location: 5 km/3˝ Miles N of Quesnel.  Rental Cars: National +1 (250) 992 8555. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: Free.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Smithers (YYD):  Location: 5 km/3 Miles N of Smithers.  By Limo: Find limo service, click here Rental Cars: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Tax: Passengers traveling on scheduled flights are required to purchase a $15 AIF (Airport Improvement Fee) ticket and submit it to the security screeners before boarding their plane.This ticket can be purchased at the coffee shop or at the parking meter.  Airport Website: www.town.smithers.bc.ca.  Updated Jan06 ADV.  [back].[top]

Terrace (YXT):  Location: 6 km/4 Miles SSE of Terrace on Neubauer Rd, off hwy 37.  By Taxi: Klawa Taxi (250) 635 7177.  Rental Cars: Dollar, National & Budget rental cars have desks in the terminal.  Updated Dec06 RegW.  [back].[top]

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Victoria Intl (YYJ):   Location: 24 km/15 Miles N of the City, 3 km/2 miles SW of Sidney.  By Taxi: To town C$40-45.  By Limo: Find limo service, click here By Bus: The Airport Shuttle from the Airport to BC Transit's McTavish Park & Ride for CAD$2, from where you can catch the public bus#70 to the city centre.  Van Service: The Airport Shuttle Bus costs CAD$13 one-way or CAD$23 return. Runs every half hour and leaves from most downtown hotels. Call (250) 386 2525 to arrange a pick-up.  Rental Cars: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Notes: Wireless internet available in the terminal at a cost.  Updated Dec07 ADV.  [back].[top]

Williams Lake (YWL):  Location: 8 km/5 Miles NE of Williams Lake.  By Road: 14 km/9 Miles from town.  Rental Cars: National +1 (250) 989 4261. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Updated Feb05 ADV.  [back].[top]



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