 Stewart Main Street, JF Bergeron photo
Car Travel Getting to Stewart is easy for those with their own transportation. The town is at the very northern tip of Highway 37A, which connects to Highway 37, at Meziadin Junction, 65km/40mi away. The nearest transportation hub for connecting to buses, trains, and flights, is Terrace, 337km/204mi south. Driving to Terrace takes about four hours. In the winter, a properly equipped vehicle with 4-wheel drive is necessary to get around in the snow. Snowmobiles are also good for around the community. Visitors without their own vehicle can either rent a car in Terrace, or take the daily Seaport Limousine, which makes the return trip to Stewart from Terrace's Greyhound Station every weekday.
Public Transportation/Rail Travel The Greyhound Canada bus travels through Terrace, from Prince George on route to Prince Rupert and back. Buses depart most days, twice a day, in both directions. Three times a week, the VIA Rail Canada train picks up and drops off in Terrace passengers travelling between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
Air Travel The Northwest Regional Airport just outside of Terrace is the closest main airport to Stewart. Three airlines fly to and from Terrace. Air Canada and Hawkair both have two flights a day between Vancouver and Terrace, while Central Mountain Air flies to other communities in Northern British Columbia. Helicopter companies, in Terrace and in Stewart, are also available for charter or flight seeing.
Practical Points - Travel distances are far in Stewart's surrounding region and not many amenities are available. Be sure to conduct vehicle checks before heading out on any long trips. Also, bring an emergency kit and extra gas, just in case.
- Winter driving is especially dangerous; Highway 37A closes frequently due to avalanches.
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