Joffre Lakes Park
Bus to Joffre Lakes from Vancouver was a scheduled service offered by Parkbus in partnership with BC Parks. Unfortunately for the 2024 season, Parkbus was not given permission to operate to the Park. Read more below for our statement on operations to Joffre Lakes in 2025:
We are not operating to Pipi7íyekw /Joffre Lakes for 2024. We are happy to still offer public transportation to other beautiful British Columbia parks.
Consider a trip to one of three great parks:
- Othello Tunnels
- Mt. Seymour
- Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Golden Ears Provincial Park
- Cultus Lake Provincial Park
The bus service to Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Provincial Park from Vancouver is a popular public transportation service for visitors to Vancouver and residents alike, however, the service will not be running for the 2025 season. BC Parks could not allow any operators, including Parkbus, to the park this season.
While we understand we are an important service for those who rely on public transportation to reach the great outdoors in BC, the decision was made due to BC Parks internal considerations. No public transportation options will be available to Pipi7íyekw /Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in 2024. We will be offering transportation to alternative destinations in its place.
Parkbus hopes to work with both BC Parks, Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nations to ensure the 2026 service will support the Pipi7íyekw /Joffre Lakes Management Plan, as previously outlined herein.
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Is Parkbus offering service to Pipi7íyekw / Joffre Lakes Provincial Park this year?
No, Parkbus will not be running service to Pipi7íyekw / Joffre Lakes Provincial Park for the 2025 season. This decision was made by BC Parks, which has not permitted any transportation operators to access the park this year.
Why was the service paused?
The pause is due to internal considerations by BC Parks. While we know this route is a valued option for visitors and residents who rely on public transportation to access nature, no public transit or shuttle options will be available to Joffre Lakes in 2025.
Will there be alternative destinations available?
Yes. While we won't be running trips to Joffre Lakes, we’ll be offering new and exciting alternatives departing from Vancouver:
- Othello Tunnels
- Mt. Seymour
- Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Golden Ears Provincial Park
- Cultus Lake Provincial Park
Check out the full schedule here: parkbus.ca/vancouver
Will Parkbus return to Joffre Lakes in the future?
We hope so. Parkbus is committed to working with BC Parks, Lil’wat Nation, and N’Quatqua First Nation to ensure any future service supports the goals of the Pipi7íyekw / Joffre Lakes Provincial Park Visitor Use Management Strategy. We’re optimistic about returning in 2026.
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