Transportation & Maps
Stewart is a simple town to navigate. Downtown consists of only a couple blocks, so walking is the easiest way to get around in the summer.
Visitors can even cross the border by foot to Hyder, Alaska, just next door. Mountain bikes are also a good option. Cars, however, are the best mode of transportation for checking out the many outdoor activities and natural attractions in the area, such as hiking trails and scenic drives to glaciers. Many roads in the area are gravel, not paved.
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.
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In the winter, a properly equipped vehicle with four-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 bus station every weekday.
Public Transportation/Rail Travel
The Greyhound bus travels through Terrace from Prince George (en route to Prince Rupert and back). Buses depart most days, twice a day, in both directions. Three times a week, the VIA Rail train, travelling between Prince George and Prince Rupert, picks up and drops off passengers in Terrace.
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 Stewart are also available for charters 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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