Getting Here

The Regional District of Mount Waddington is located at the north end of Vancouver Island with offices in Port McNeill.   Traveling to the RDMW provides road access to the communities of Woss, Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Coal Harbour, Holberge, Winter Harbour and the west coast.  The communities of Sointula on Malcolm Island and Alert Bay on Cormorant Island are accessed via BC Ferries service from Port McNeill.

Ferry & Airline Schedules

Travel to our area is via ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo or Victoria and then head north via Highway 1 (from Victoria to Nanaimo) and then via Highway 19 from Nanaimo to Port McNeill.  RDMW also has a regular air service from Vancouver to Port Hardy. 

BC Ferry schedules can be accessed at Schedules | BC Ferries and Pacific Coastal Airline schedules are available here Pacific Coastal Airlines – Official Website.

Mount Waddington Transit Information

RDMW has a robust public transit system, several private taxi services, and is served by Port Hardy Express Bus, an Island Link company, with regular service to Port McNeill, Campbell River and connections to Nanaimo and Victoria.  We also enjoy a growing EV charging network that can be viewed at PlugShare – EV Charging Station Map – Find a place to charge your car!

Mount Waddington Local Transit System

Our Community buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to enable passengers using mobility equipment to easily access the transit service. In addition, each bus is fitted with a bike rack to assist in longer commutes.

Route List

• Route 1 – Port McNeill
• Route 2 – Port Hardy
• Route 4 – Fort Rupert/Storey’s Beach/Port Hardy Airport
• Route 5 – Coal Harbour
• Route 6 – Woss Connector Dec-Mar
• Route 11 – Port Hardy Local
• Route 12 – Port McNeill Local
• Route 100 – Port McNeill Handy Dart
• Route 200 – Port Hardy Handy Dart

Schedules & Maps handyDART

Transit Fare Zones

Fares may be paid with cash (exact change only as drivers DO NOT carry cash), transit tickets or bus passes. Please note that Bus Passes and Bus Tickets from transit systems outside Mount Waddington are not accepted, please ensure you have the appropriate cash fare ready. Exceptions to this are annual BC Bus Passes and valid CNIB passes.  Please see below for a list of Ticket Outlets.

Transit Cash & Ticket Prices

Bus tickets have no expiry date and are a very economical travel option (especially for young people!) to access medical services and employment, educational and recreational opportunities.

Monthly Passes

Monthly bus passes are an easy, economical choice for frequent or commuter riders on Mount Waddington Transit.
For local and limited service routes (Port Hardy/Fort Rupert/Coal Harbour and Port McNeill/Hyde Creek). If travelling to and from your destination at least nine (9) days each month for local routes (1 zone) or at least eight (8) days each month for 2 zone areas the Monthly Pass is your most economical option.

* Reduced fare with valid ID for Seniors 65 and over, students in full-time attendance to Grade 12 and North Island College Students with Student ID Card and current registration.

Monthly Multipass

This pass is for use in all Mount Waddington Transit zones. If travelling to and from your destination at least twelve (12) days per month, the monthly Multipass is a simple, economical option.

Monthly bus passes are not pro-rated for partial months and are NOT transferable. Please sign the back of your bus pass when purchasing.