Transport Canada provides a range of programs and services in the Pacific Region through its offices in Vancouver and through its network of Transport Canada Centres throughout the region.
Transport Canada's Pacific Region is the province of British Columbia. Known as Canada's gateway to the Pacific, British Columbia is home to Vancouver International Airport and the Port Metro Vancouver — the second busiest airport in Canada and the largest and most diversified port in the country, respectively. Our location also benefits both the trucking and rail transportation industries, as most of the goods being shipped through the province, to or from the rest of Canada, are carried on trucks or by train.
This section contains information on the department's role in the Pacific Region, our programs, activities and services as well as a brief overview of the transportation industry in British Columbia.
Pacific - Regional Headquarters
820, 800 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2J8
Toll free: 1-866-995-9737
Find a Pacific Region Service Centre
Civil Aviation Services
Civil aviation contacts and offices
Marine Safety and Security Services
Includes certification and examination of offices and crews, marine occupational health and safety, and the office of boating safety
Please note that regional offices do not process vessel licensing and registration. For more information on how to register a vessel or apply for a Pleasure Craft Licence, visit Vessel licensing and registration (canada.ca).
| Office | Address | Toll free / Phone / TTY / Fax / Email | Bilingual | Accessible | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo |
Room L4 - 60 Front St |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
Counter Services by appointment only |
| Prince Rupert |
400 - 309 2nd Ave W |
Local: Fax: Email: |
No | Yes |
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| Vancouver |
400 - 800 Burrard St |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
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| Victoria |
501-1230 Government St |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
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| Vancouver |
700 - - 800 Burrard St |
Local: |
No | Yes |
Rail Services
Includes railway safety and transportation of dangerous goods
| Office | Address | Toll free / Phone / TTY / Fax / Email | Bilingual | Accessible | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Westminster |
225-625 Agnes St |
Local: Fax: |
Yes | Yes |
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| Surrey |
2010 - 7445 132 Street |
Local: Fax: |
Yes | Yes |
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Services
Includes the awareness, disseminating information and advice to the public and industry, handling inspection and investigation, offering for transport and transportation of dangerous goods, review of of emergency plans and procedures and regulatory requirements by CANUTEC, bilingual service available 24 hours day.
| Office | Address | Toll free / Phone / TTY / Fax / Email | Bilingual | Accessible | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver |
820 - 800 Burrard St |
Local: |
Yes | Yes | |
| Surrey (Rail, Aviation and Road) |
Suite 2010 - 7445 132 Street |
Local: Fax: |
Yes | Yes |
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| Vancouver (Marine) |
400 - 800 Burrard St |
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No | Yes |
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| Kelowna (Road) |
4-5583 Airport Way |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
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| Richmond (Aviation) |
400-3600 Lysander Lane |
Local: Fax: |
Yes | Yes |
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Motor Vehicle Safety Services
Please note that Motor Vehicle Safety does not have a presence in regional Transport Canada Centres. Their services are available through the following toll free numbers and e-mail.
Tower C, Place de Ville, 330 Sparks St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5
Toll-free: 1-800-333-0371
Local: 1-613-998-8616
Please note that the 1-800 number is for use within Canada only.
Please use the local number for calling from other countries.
Email: mvs-sa@tc.gc.ca
Tower C, Place de Ville, 330 Sparks St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5
Toll-free: 1-800-333-0510
Web page: Road transportation
Programs (Airports, Harbours and Ports, and Environmental Services)
Includes management of funded programs, management of Airport Capital Assistance Program, port and airport leases, Port and Airpot Divestiture Funding, management of public port facilities, environmental assessments and remediation, Aboriginal consultations, etc.
Please contact the Service Centre of your choice about the services offered there.
| Office | Address | Toll free / Phone / TTY / Fax / Email | Bilingual | Accessible | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Navigation Protection Program) |
820 - 800 Burrard St |
Local: Fax: |
Yes | Yes |
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| Penticton Airport |
109-3000 Airport Rd |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
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| Port Hardy Airport |
3675 Byng Rd |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
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| Sandspit Airport |
1 Airport Rd |
Local: Fax: |
No | Yes |
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| Victoria Harbour |
12 Erie St |
Local: Fax: 24/7 Emergency: |
No | Yes |
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Accessible Office*
This is to confirm that a person with a disability will have barrier-free access to our office and reception area, as per the Treasury Board Real Property Accessibility Standard.