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Driving in British Columbia

Drivers’ licences and international drivers’ licences, from the US or from other countries, are valid in British Columbia.
Motorcycle and Bicycle Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia
Seat Belts must be worn by drivers and passengers. Children under age of five must be protected by an infant restraint system.
Unit of measure for driving is Kilometers and Kilometer Per Hour. Although speed limits vary, they are all posted in KMH with a maximum not exceeding 100 kmh.
Three-Unit RV vehicle Combinations are prohibited on British Columbia highway.

Driving Times (est)
From Vancouver	From Kelowna	From Fernie
to Victoria 3-4 hours *	to Kamloops 1.75 hours	to Revelstoke 6 hours
to Whistler 1.5 hours	to Vernon 0.75 hours	to Nelson 4 hours
to Kelowna 4.5 hours	to Osoyoos 1.75 hours	to Cranbrook 1 hour
to Kamloops 4 hours	to Hope 2.25 hours	to Trail 4 hours
to Prince George 10.5 hours	to Revelstoke 2.5 hours	to Golden 4.5 hour
to Prince Rupert 19 hours		to Calgary, AB 3.5 hours
to Calgary, AB 12 hours
to Banff, AB 10.5 hours
From Prince Rupert	From Victoria to Vancouver Island destinations
to Prince George 9 hours	to Sooke 0.75 hours
to Dawson Creek 14 hours	to Duncan 1 hour
to Vancouver 19 hours	to Nanaimo 1.75 hours
	to Chemainus 1 hour
	to Parksville 2 hours
	to Qualicum 2.25 hours
	to Courtenay 3.5 hours
	to Campbell River 4 hours
	to Tofino / Ucluelet 5 hours
	to Port McNeil 7 hours
	to Port Hardy 7.75 hours