How to Get Here
Vanderhoof is situated in the geographical centre of British Columbia, so it is very easy to find on a map - just look for the middle of the province and there we are!
By Road
Driving West from Prince George
Vanderhoof is approximately 98km west of Prince George. Follow Highway 16 west until you come to Vanderhoof, the first major community on Highway 16 west of Prince George. Turn right at the intersection with Burrard Avenue (at the A&W). Drive over the railroad tracks and the Visitor Information Centre is located immediately to the left after the tracks. For RV parking, you may find it easier to turn right into the Co-op Mall parking lot and walk across the crosswalk to the Visitor Centre.
Driving East from Prince Rupert
Vanderhoof is located approximately 650km east of Prince Rupert. Follow Highway 16 east until you reach Vanderhoof. Turn left at the intersection with Burrard Avenue (at the A&W). Drive over the railroad tracks and the Visitor Information Centre is located immediately to the left after the tracks. For RV parking, you may find it easier to turn right into the Co-op Mall parking lot and walk across the crosswalk to the Visitor Centre.
Driving North from Quesnel on the 'Backroads'
Always a fun trip, you can travel from Quesnel (and Prince George for that matter) to Vanderhoof completely on logging roads. The network of logging roads can be confusing and getting lost is common place, so please make sure you have up-to-date maps, a full tank of gas, lots of water and food, more than one spare tire, and a lot of patience. A CB radio is handy incase of emergency or if you happen upon active logging roads (cell phones won't work). The trip takes longer than driving the highways, but it is truly the scenic route. Wildlife, rivers, forests and magnificant landscapes abound on this trip. Please contact your local forest service office for more information and an update of current logging activities and maps, or contact us for more information.
On the Bus
The Greyhound bus stops in Vanderhoof on a regular schedule each day. The Greyhound bus station is in the Co-op Mall next to Rexall Pharmacy.
Cycling
During the summer months you see many bike tours come through town. Cyclist are encouraged to stop in Vanderhoof for a rest before tackling the next leg of their journey. Please contact us for more information.
Driving in the Winter
Highway 16 can be treaturous in the winter. Take caution when driving on snow covered roads. There are just a few double passing lanes on the way to Vanderhoof. If you have to pass, please use those sections of road, but we encourage you to not pass. Even the double passing lanes can be slippery and dangerous for passing. Obey the speed limits and slow down in snowing or icy road conditions. Chains or studded winter tires may be necessary to drive in this area. We want you to have safe travels to and from Vanderhoof. Check out the road report at DriveBC.
By Rail
Vanderhoof is nicknamed 'Hooterville' for a reason - the train rushes through Vanderhoof almost every hour of the day hooting it's whistle. Via Rail trains do stop in Vanderhoof to pick up passengers, but you must make a reservation ahead of time. The train heads west on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, and east on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Please contact Via Rail for schedules and fares.
By Air
Vanderhoof has a 1,524m asphalt runway airport. There are plans in the near future to install lights at GPS at the airport, which would allow for additional services to access Vanderhoof by air. Guardian Aerospace operates the airport. Contact Guardian Aerospace for more information.
Prince George International Airport is approximately a one hour and twenty five minute drive from Vanderhoof. There are car rental options at the PG Airport.
By Water
Vanderhoof is situated on the beautiful Nechako River. Getting here can be fun by water. More information to come.
