Getting Around

A public transit bus on a road, surrounded by trees and a mountain backdrop.

There are many ways to travel within Kitimat and from Kitimat to other locations.

Public transportation

BC Transit, together with the District of Kitimat, offers a comprehensive public transit system throughout the community.

  • Three in-town routes, operated seven days a week.
  • A regular service between Kitimat and Kitamaat Village.
  • Local transit includes the HandyDART service.
  • Terrace-Kitimat Connector, a regular transit service between Kitimat and the City of Terrace.

For details about fares, schedules and more, visit bctransit.com/kitimat.

Take advantage of BC Transit's Kids Go Free! program, offering free transit for youth ages 12 and under. The District of Kitimat further offers a free student fare program offering youth ages 13 to 18, who attend school, free public transit within Kitimat as well.

Active transportation

Kitimat has a lot but we're also not too large making us an ideal community for active transportation.

  • Walk to destinations using Kitimat's extensive walkway network.
  • Cycle to where you need to go.
    • Our public transit buses also have bicycle racks if needed.
Here's how easy it is to get around with active transportation
Example routesWalkingCycling
Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School to City Centre Mall 34 minutes 9 minutes
City Centre Mall to Riverlodge Recreation Centre 22 minutes 7 minutes
Kitimat General Hospital to City Centre Mall 16 minutes 3 minutes
To places elsewhere

Kitimat is the starting point to the whole world.

By air

Kitimat and area is served by the Northwest Regional Airport, 55 km from the District of Kitimat.

The airport has regular service by Air Canada Express, WestJet, and Central Mountain Air.

  • Arrive by personal car. Paid parking in effect.
  • Certain Terrace-Kitimat Connector schedules stop at the airport. Learn more through BC Transit.
  • Arrive by private transportation such as local taxi.
    • Certain residents in Kitimat may be eligible for the District of Kitimat airport transportation subsidy. Learn more here.
Regional ground transportation

The Terrace-Kitimat Connector is the only local public transit service to get you from Kitimat to Terrace. The route generally takes just over one hour from Kitimat to its stop at the Skeena Mall in Terrace.

Once in Terrace there are many ways to move about the region, the province, and the country.

  • BC Bus North, an intercity bus service from Prince Rupert to Prince George and beyond.
  • Via Rail, with a route running between Prince Rupert and Jasper.
    • The Canadian train line runs through Jasper as well, the service connecting Vancouver, BC to Toronto, ON.
  • BC Transit service if you are transiting within the City of Terrace.

Boats moored on a marina at the edge of a forested water fjord.

Marine access

Kitimat is a coastal community and getting around by water is important.

MK Bay Marina is a local marina at the head of Douglas Channel located near Kitamaat Village, approximately 10 km from Kitimat. The marina offers a variety of services including:

  • Boat launch
  • Campground
  • Fish processing (coming soon)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry and shower facilities
  • Long-term moorage
  • Retail and convenience store with a large selection tackle and boating supplies
  • Short-term moorage

MK Bay Marina is open year-round to serve as your access point to the Douglas Channel.

Kitimat Flying Club

In town, the Kitimat Flying Club operates the Kitimat Airpark for local or hobby flying interests, under a long-term lease with the District of Kitimat.

Visit their website to learn more about the Airpark: Kitimat Flying Club.

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