If you ever find yourself in a situation while you are travelling throughout Canada where RV travel is not permitted or parking is limited for large vehicles, you may want to seek alternative modes of transportation to get your sightseeing done. We have a list of local transportation options in popular destinations to help you fulfill your travel itinerary and allow you to explore even more!
Local Transportation
July 5th 2024
In highly populated tourist areas, you often find foot traffic, bus lines, light rail systems, shuttles, boats, electrical bikes and scooters will take priority over cars, trucks, SUVs, and RVs. Luckily, the options in these places are easily accessible, offering interactive maps, clearly marked stops and easy fare purchasing, perfect for any visitor!
Bus/Transit
Banff National Park
Banff Transit is called Roam and encourages visitors from all over to use their services. You can purchase Roam tickets at ticket vending machines or in person at varying locations in Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore. Another option to buy tickets is to download the Token Transit App from the App Store or Google Play Store, providing you with a digital ticket. While you can purchase tickets in these three towns, you can also take advantage of the bus to bring you from town to town, allowing you to make your way throughout Banff National Park. You can also use this pass in Banff Townsite to bring you to attractions, restaurants and all the must-sees!
Find more information on the Roam Transit Website and get familiar with the routes you want to use!
Bus/Transit
Niagara Falls
The WEGO Niagara Falls Visitor Transportation will allow you to travel through Niagara Falls in a pinch! The bus runs year-round and connects you to all the tourist destinations throughout Niagara Parks including Clifton Hill and Horseshoe Falls. Purchasing your pass is quite simple and can be directly purchased from multiple locations, including Niagara Parks Attractions and Welcome Centre.
To see more information on passes and routes, check out the WEGO website.
Train/Light Rail System
Montréal
Known as the Métro, the underground rail system in Montréal is expansive and will get you all across the Island in no time at all. With 4 lines and 68 individual stops, the Métro will be sure to bring you around to all the destinations you want to visit and tourist areas you would like to explore. You can purchase passes directly at the Métro, with services in multiple languages and multiple ways to pay. Parking your RV at the Montmorency Station, as it is the closest to our CanaDream Station, and taking the Métro into the city center will be the best option due to prohibited travel areas on the island of Montréal.
Use the Société de transport de Montréal website for route information.
Shuttle
Moraine Lake
In 2024, Moraine Lake will no longer be accessible to private vehicles and will be accessible by shuttle bus and guided tours. They have decided to change this to alleviate some safety, preservation, and congestion concerns. You will find many tour operators or shuttles to get you and your travel companions to Moraine Lake which operate at many times throughout the day and in the Peak Visitor Season. Purchasing tickets is to be done online for most tour operators and shuttle services.
Waterways
Winnipeg
In this major city, you will find that most tourist activities or attractions fall quite close to the two rivers in the heart of the city. Being the highway of the past, the river systems in Winnipeg allowed travellers to travel inland from the St. Lawrence River and explore more of Canada. Like the travellers, on the Winnipeg Waterways Tour, you will find yourself traversing the Red River and the Assiniboine River starting at the Forks, visiting different historic sites, where you will learn about the landmarks and the environment around them.
To purchase tickets, visit the Winnipeg Waterways website!
Waterways
Victoria
The Victoria Harbour Ferry has a taxi system that can bring you around the Harbour and take you from stop to stop. Operating for more than 30 years, the ferries traversing the Victoria Harbour are a truly unique way to travel and view scenic landmarks and environments. As a way to get around and to sightsee, the ferry can be an alternative to driving downtown Victoria, as it is well known that the streets can be quite narrow and may not be ideal for large vehicles to pass through. As there are many things to see, such as the Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Breakwater Walk, it is easiest to take a water taxi and avoid congested routes or small roads in your RV.
For more details, pricing and to view the live map, visit the website for the Victoria Harbour Ferry.
Having a home on wheels is the best getaway and vacation for you and your loved ones. Travel within Canada allows you to view a variety of different environments and landscapes, along with historic and modern cities. Some historic cities and areas have limited RV parking and narrow streets, causing congestion or making way for prohibited travel areas. Utilizing local transportation means you get to have an up close look at attractions, activities and destinations that are not always easily accessible with an RV, truck, or larger SUV.
Book your CanaDream RV today and get to exploring some must-sees in Canada!
