Current Transportation Services in Northern BC and How to Book a Trip

If you are a woman experiencing violence in Northern BC and need to travel to other communities, there are several transportation services available for you.

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Northern Health Connections

What service is provided?

Northern Health Connections is a travel service program for people who need to travel outside their home community for non-emergency health care or need to get home after travelling by ambulance to another community. Travel companions can also travel with you and immediate family may use the bus to travel to support family members who require health care services outside of their home community. This service is also available for seniors, people with mobility challenges, and women experiencing violence.

How to book tickets?

As a woman experiencing violence, it is necessary to work with a transition house organization to reserve your seat to be able to travel by Northern Health Connection. You can find contact info for local transition houses in your areas in our membership directory.

Funding available?

Funding may be available to cover the ticket costs. Please inquire with the transition house organization to see if funds are available.

Schedules and fares

You can find the schedules and fares of the Northern Health Connection buses

Frequently Asked Questions and More Information

BC Bus North

What service is provided?

BC Bus North provides scheduled service to 39 communities across Northern BC.

How to book tickets?

Anyone can book tickets on BC Bus North by phone at 1-844-564-7494 or online. It is recommended to book your travel by BC Bus North in advance to ensure you will have a seat. You may show up at a stop and pay the bus driver directly (debit or credit card only) but if there is no seat available, you will not be able to travel. You also need a government issued photo ID to travel with BC Bus North.

Funding available?

Funding may be available to cover the ticket costs. Please inquire with the transition house organization to see if funds are available.

Schedules and fares

You can find the schedules and fares of the BC Bus North.

Frequently Asked Questions and More Information

Local contact info:

If you are a woman experiencing violence in Northern BC, you can book your trip through our partner organizations. In this way, funding may be available for ticket purchase. Please inquire when calling.

To book your travel you can reach out to the following organizations based on the community in which you live.

  • Fort Nelson
    If you’re a woman in Fort Nelson, you can book your trip by calling Fort Nelson Women’s Transition House at +1 250 774 4742 (LL) and +1 205 775 0287 (MC).
    For more information visit: Fort Nelson Women’s Transition House

 

  • Fort St James
    If you’re a woman in Fort St James, you can book your trip by calling Fireweed Safe Haven at +1 250 996 8081.
    For more information visit: Fireweed Safe Haven

 

  • Peace Region
    If you’re a woman in the Peace Region, you can book your trip by calling Linda Krystina Housing Society at +1 250-401-8079.
    For more information visit: Linda Krystina Housing Society

 

  • Prince George
    If you’re a woman in Prince George, you can book your trip by calling Amber House at +1 250 562 5868.
    For more information visit: Elizabeth Fry Society

 

  • Prince George
    If you’re a woman in Prince George, you can book your trip by calling Phoenix Transition Society at +1 250 563 7305.
    For more information visit: Phoenix Transition Society

 

  • Robson Valley
    If you’re a woman in Robson Valley, you can book your trip by calling Robson Valley Community Services at +1 844 324 2004.
    For more information visit: Robson Valley Community Services

 

  • Smithers
    If you’re a woman in Smithers, you can book your trip by calling to Northern Society for Domestic Peace at +1 250 847 2595.
    For more information v Northern Society for Domestic Peace

 

  • Terrace
    If you’re a woman in Terrace, you can book your trip by calling ‘Ksan Society at +1 888 337 5726.
    For more information visit: ‘Ksan Society

 

  • Vanderhoof
    If you’re a woman in Vanderhoof, you can book your trip by calling Omineca Safe Home Society at +1 250-567-9959.
    For more information visit: Omineca Safe Home Society

 

 

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