Transportation

Getting to Prince Rupert by land:

Land access from Prince George is by Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway 16. Connections south to Vancouver, north to Dawson Creek (Highway 97) or east to Alberta (Highway 16), can be made in Prince George. Connect with Highway 37 east of Terrace for travel north to Stewart/Hyder and the Yukon, or south to Kitimat.

Greyhound Bus Lines offers twice-a-day service between Prince Rupert and Prince George, with connections to points north, south and east. VIA Rail offers daylight service between Prince Rupert and Jasper, stopping overnight in Prince George. Three arrivals and departures a week.

Getting to Prince Rupert by water:

BC Ferries and the Alaska Marine Highway System operate year-round routes to Prince Rupert.

Getting to Prince Rupert by air:

Hawkair is the official airline for the Change Brings Opportunity Conference (be sure to ask for the "Change Brings Opportunity Conference Rate" when booking). Hawkair flies daily from Vancouver's convenient South Terminal.

Air Canada Jazz flies twice daily from Vancouver International Airport connecting with domestic and international carriers.Flying time is approximately two hours.

Charter: We are considering chartering flights to assist delegates from Edmonton, Prince George and Vancouver with their travel arrangements. When you register for the conference, there is a section asking whether you would be interested in this option. The conference organizers will provide an up-date on these flights by September 1

Car Rental:
If you need a car during your visit to Prince Rupert:
Hertz Rent-a-Car - 1-800-263-0600, 1-250-627-9166, www.hertz.com
National Car Rental - 1-800-227-7368, 1-250-624-5318, www.nationalcar.ca

Shuttle:
We also plan to provide shuttle service between the the Highliner and Crest hotels and the Lester Centre for the Arts. Free parking is available at the Lester Centre for the Arts and hotels.

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