TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 2024
LOWER SUNSHINE COAST
Transportation
This guide oers an overview of the
various options for moving around
the Sunshine Coast region.
A diverse and dynamic transportation
system is a foundational component
of a thriving community.
By Air
Angel Flights
Provides free air transportation to ambulatory cancer patients,
including children, requiring travel to treatment at cancer clinics
and hospitals in Vancouver, Victoria and other cancer centres
within the approved Angel Flight areas of operation.
778-677-8920 | angel@angelight.ca | angelight.ca
Fly Coastal Air Taxi
Provides daily air travel to and from the Sechelt Airport (YHS)
to or from Victoria, Nanaimo, Qualicum, Courtenay, Campbell
River and more! medical discounts call 1-800-665-0212.
604-885-4422 | ycoastal.ca
Harbour Air
Using a eet of seaplanes, Harbour Air connects the Lower
Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Salt Spring
Island, Whistler, Kelowna and Seattle. For more information
about medical discounts call 1-800-665-0212.
604-885-2111 | harbourair.com
Hope Air
Hope Air provides free ights, accommodations, ground
transportation and meal vouchers for families and individuals
who must travel for medical care.
1-877-346-4673 | hopeair.ca
By Land
BC Transit
BC Transit bus routes oer service from Langdale to Halfmoon
Bay. The bus costs $2 each ride, and transfer passes are available.
For updates about service interruptions, check their website or
subscribe to transit alerts.
bctransit.com/sunshine-coast/schedules-and-maps
Transit Service Info: 604-885-6899
More info about the new Umo card fare system: 1-877-380-8181
Better At Home
Better At Home helps seniors with simple, non-medical, home
support services, so that they can live independently in their
own homes and remain connected to their communities.
604-885-5881 ext. 249 | [email protected] | sccss.ca
Care For a Lift
Care for a Lift Services oers supported accessible, accompanied
transportation to medical appointments, social visits, and more
on and o the Coast.
careforalift.com/contact
Coast Car Co-op
Carsharing lets you book the vehicle you need, when you need it,
on a pay-per-need basis. The eet includes a sedan, a hybrid,
a hatchback family car, a 7-passenger van, and a pick-up truck.
778-374-3092 | [email protected] | coastcarco-op.ca
Coastal Rides
Coastal Rides is a modern version of a taxi (ride-hailing service).
All fares are set in advance, and payments are made through an
online system. To book a ride as soon as possible, download the
app. Rides can be booked up to 7 days in advance or on-demand.
1-855-921-2226 | [email protected] | coastalrides.ca/about-us
Coast Taxi
Serving the entire Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund and
also oering service to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
604-989-8294 | coasttaxi.ca
handyDart
handyDART is an accessible, door-to-door, shared transit
service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that
prevent them from using xed-route transit without assistance
from another person. You must rst register at no charge.
604-885-6897 | bctransit.com/sunshine-coast/riderinfo/handydart
Pender Harbour Medical Transport Van
Transportation to medical appointments on the Sunshine Coast:
$20 within Pender Harbour (Egmont to Madeira)
$30 to Sechelt (Egmont to Sechelt)
$40 to Gibsons (Egmont to Gibsons)
604-883-2764 | penderharbourhealth.com/services-and-programs
Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
The Sechelt Activity Centre’s 21-seat bus makes regular
shopping, casino, and other trips to places of interest every
month. Overnight trips are planned a few times a year.
Membership + trip fees required for this service.
604-885-3513 | [email protected]
secheltactivitycentre.com/bus-trips
Sunshine Coast Connector Bus
The Sunshine Coast Connector bus connects Langdale, Sechelt,
Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay, Secret Cove, Madeira Park,
Garden Bay Rd, Ruby Lake, Egmont, Earls Cove and Powell River.
Please note, some stops are ag stops and some upon request.
MUST be booked online.
sunshinecoastconnector.ca
Sunshine Coast Mini Bus
Sunshine Coast Minibus will meet customers at the Vancouver
cruise ship terminal with a nameplate and deliver to the downtown
Vancouver, Vancouver airport, Sunshine Coast or even Seattle.
604-442-8333 | sunshinecoastminibus.ca
VCH Volunteer Drivers Program
Volunteers will drive customers to and from essential medical
appointments only, locally or in Vancouver. This program is
available to those who are unable to access other forms of
transport such as private, public, or taxi services. One week’s
notice is required for all appointments and there is a fee.
604-741-0726
Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society
Safe, timely, and ecient transportation to care appointments
for cancer patients.
604-515-5400 | volunteercancerdrivers.ca
By Sea
BC Ferries
BC Ferries has scheduled service for vehicles (including bicycles)
and pedestrians, and pets to and from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
and Langdale (Gibsons) and Earls Cove and Saltery Bay (Powell
River). Additional passenger-only ferry service is available
between Langdale (Gibsons) and Gambier Island (New Brighton)
and Keats Island (Keats Landing).
Check the BC Ferries website for information on fares,
schedules, ship amenities, and services. New Saver fares range
from $39-$59 on sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale.
bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares/sunshine-coast-saver
Sunshine Coast Water Taxi
Sunshine Coast Water Taxi provides prompt service in and
around Howe Sound. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
pre-booking required for after-hours service.
604-989-9990 | sunshinecoastwatertaxi.ca
Transportation on the Sunshine Coast
ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY (I.E., TIMELY, RELIABLE) TRANSPORTATION CAN HELP PEOPLE GAIN ACCESS TO JOBS,
EDUCATION OR TRAINING, GROCERIES, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND MORE.
All of these things can reduce poverty, reduce isolation and promote healthy well-being.
CALL TO ACTION FOR VOLUNTEERS
Are you interested in providing transportation to seniors
or low income individuals? Many of the above programs
are looking for volunteers! Please get in touch with
individual organizations or reach out to Hayley Toth,
Volunteer Coordinator at
Map of BC Transit
bus routes on the
Sunshine Coast
Get in Touch
FIND US
107A – 5710 Teredo Street,
PO Box 1443, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0
HOURS
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CONTACT US
604.885.4088
resourcecentre.ca
The Travel Assistance Program (TAP)
(TAP) helps alleviate some of the transportation costs for eligible B.C. residents
who must travel within the province for non-emergency medical specialist
services not available in their own community.
To book a TAP reservation online with BC Ferries:
• Choose your route and travel dates.
• Enter the number of passengers and select “Travel Assistance Program (TAP)”
on the passenger details page. Enter all passengers travelling. Those who are
not covered under the TAP program will pay the appropriate fare at the
terminal when checking in.
• Select the “Reservation only” fare when choosing a sailing
(reservation check-in policies apply).
For more information visit:
bcferries.com/book-sailings/medical-assured-loading
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/tap-bc/travel-assistance-program-tap-bc
TRANSPORTATION CHOICES SUNSHINE COAST
(TRAC)
Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TRAC) is a
member-based group of enthusiastic individuals
working to create more sustainable cycling, pedestrian,
and transit alternatives to single-occupancy car use in our
communities. Together we’re working to make it happen.
For more information visit:
transportationchoices.ca
TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 2024
MEDICAL ASSURED
LOADING (MAL)
Medical Assured Loading (MAL)
oered by BC Ferries is only
available for those travelling
under the Travel Assistance
Program (TAP) and who have
a MAL letter from their medical
practitioner that states that it
is necessary for them to avoid
a wait at the ferry terminal.
SOUTHERN SUNSHINE COAST FERRY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
This committee meets with BC Ferries to discuss
important topics for Sunshine Coast communities,
including day-to-day operations, planned improvements,
fares, service changes, and new projects, with meetings
held in spring and fall.
For more information visit:
bcferries.com/in-the-community/ferry-advisory-committees
