The city of Quesnel is accessible by road, air, and rail service.
Quesnel is conveniently located on Highway 97 (formerly the Gold Rush Trail) in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region, the main transportation corridor through the interior of British Columbia. Highway 26, which branches off Highway 97 at the south end of Quesnel, leads east to the communities of Wells and Barkerville, and to Bowron Lake Provincial Park.
Driving is the easiest way to get around Quesnel. Highways, as well as most roads within Quesnel and the nearby farming areas are paved and well maintained. Quesnel does receive a fair amount snow during the winter season, so winter tires are a must during that season. National Car and Truck Rental have a service counter in the Quesnel Regional Airport terminal building.
Two taxi companies, Ace Taxi, and Cariboo Taxi, operate within Quesnel. For RV travelers, ample free parking is available at the Quesnel Visitor Centre, conveniently located on Highway 97 and Carson Avenue, near the Riverfront Trail, and the Quesnel & District Museum.
Rail Travel
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations' Rainforest to Gold Rush route offers passenger rail service between Whistler and Jasper, Alberta. The train stops overnight in Quesnel, allowing passengers the opportunity to take advantage of the town's dining options, or even to visit the historic sites (within walking distance) of downtown hotels. For a complete train journey from Vancouver, the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb train route travels from Vancouver to Whistler.
Public Transportation
Quesnel Transit provides regular scheduled bus service along three routes within the city. A transit bus also carries passengers once a week to and from the communities of Nazko to the west, and Wells to the east. There is no bus service on weekends or holidays.
Greyhound coach lines arrive and depart the city three times a day, seven days a week, linking Quesnel with Prince George and Williams Lake. The station is located on Kinchant Street.
Air Travel
Central Mountain Air provides daily scheduled air service to Prince George from the Quesnel Regional Airport. As well, several companies offer fixed wing and helicopter charters from this location. Enjoy viewing the untouched wilderness by private charter. Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd provides tours of inaccessible wilderness, Rocky Mountain terrain, and even Barkerville Historic Town. Lawrence Aviation provides float plane wilderness tours and flights to remote fishing sites.
Drop in at the Quesnel Visitor Centre for a street map of the town and of several smaller communities nearby, detailing roads, trails, lakes and rivers, and hiking and cycling trail guides.
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