Mount Waddington Transit began service July 2, 2008, with a generous grant from Vancouver Island Health Authority. As of April 1, 2010, BC Transit began cost-sharing in the system in partnership with the Regional District of Mount Waddington. North Island Community Services Society operates the buses and the Transit Office.
Mount Waddington Transit operates seven routes:
Route 1 Port Hardy to Port McNeill
Route 2 Port McNeill to Port Hardy
Route 4 Port Hardy to Fort Rupert/Storey's Beach
Route 5 Coal Harbour
Route 6 Woss/Mount Cain Ski Connector (winter service only)
Route 11 Port Hardy Local
Route 12 Port McNeill/Hyde Creek Local
Our Community buses are equipped with wheelchairs lifts to enable passengers using mobility equipment to easily access the transit service. In addition, the buses are fitted with bike racks to assist in longer commutes.
A new transit schedule was launched August 3, 2010. (please click image to the left) Highlights include:
Improved commuter connections on Routes 1 and 2, Monday to Friday
Saturday service between Port McNeill and Port Hardy, April to November
Saturday service from Port Hardy/Port McNeill to Woss/Mount Cain Ski Connector, December to March
Four round trips to/from Fort Rupert each day, Monday to Friday
Three round trips to/from Coal Harbour each day, Monday to Friday
Improved connections on Routes 11 and 12, Monday to Friday
Easter Weekend Transit Service
Easter Weekend Transit Service
3/30/2010
Woss/Mt Cain Connector - Saturday April 3rd is the last day for Mt. Cain Transit Service Hours of Operation
