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It is illegal to hitchhike Westwards of [[Golden, BC]]. Thumbers are issued a fine and drivers are issued a bigger fine. Hitchhikking is not illegal along the Sea-to-Sky Highway ([[BC highways|Hwy99]] - Vancouver to [[Whistler]]). Where it is illegal or cannot be conducted in a safe manner, signs are clearly posted that indicated that picking up hitchikers is prohibited. (From a Sepetember 14th, 2006 letter from Kevin Falcon - BC Transportation Minister reference:#149730).

Hitchhikking is not illegal along Hitchhikers frequently pass through the Sea-city of Vancouver when going to-Sky Highway (or from [[BC highways|Hwy99Vancouver Island]] - Vancouver . The ferry to and from [[WhistlerVictoria]])docks at Tswassen, southwest of the city, and the ferry to and from Nanaimo docks at Horseshoe Bay, northwest of the city. When arriving in the city en-route to the island, it's easy to take a local bus to one of the ferries if you're not able to get a ride straight there. But arriving on the mainland and heading farther east by thumb can be a bit more difficult. If possible, you should try to find a ride from someone while on the ferry boat. Talk with people and/or carry a sign. If you're heading towards Nelson, the Okanagan valley, or the Rockies, try to find a ride with someone going at least as far as Hope.

Where it To leave the city heading east, the best option is illegal or cannot be conducted in to take the Sky-Train to Surrey and then get on a safe manner, signs are clearly posted local bus that indicated that picking up hitchikers is prohibitedwill take you to Langley - along the main [[BC highways|highway 1]]. (From there you can get a Sepetember 14th, 2006 letter from Kevin Falcon - BC Transportation Minister reference:#149730)ride further east towards Hope.

Hitch-hikers frequently pass through the city of Vancouver when going to or from [[Vancouver Island]]==Hitchhiking Out===== To .. The ferry ? ===Most populated cities it may be harder to and from [[Victoria]] docks at Tswassenfind rides, southwest of especially around the city, and Greater Vancouver Area & inward toward the ferry westcoast. In order to and from Nanaimo docks at Horseshoe Bay, northwest hitchhike out of the cityVancouver first take Skytrain to Gateway Station in Surrey. When arriving in From a bus stop across the city en-route to the islandstreet, it's easy to take a local bus to one of the ferries if will take you're not able fairly close to get a ride straight there. But arriving certain highway onramp on the mainland and heading farther east by thumb can Trans Canada. Bus drivers will be a bit able to give more difficultspecific information.  === To go North ===If possible, you should try want to find a ride go North out of Vancouver catch the #257 Express to Horseshoe Bay (2 minute walk from someone while on the ferry boatGranville Street Skytrain Station). Talk with people and/The ride takes 20 minutes or carry more. Ask the bus driver to let you off at the bridge (also ring for a signstop as soon as you notice the bus taking a left off the old highway - sometimes the drivers forget to stop there). If A new highway has been built and you're heading have to hike up to it (approximately 10 minutes). Walk back towards Nelson, to the Okanagan valley, or old highway from the Rockies, try bridge and cross to find the far side. Turn Right and begin walking up the highway. After a few minutes you will see a ride large hiking trail with someone going at least as far as Hopea gate to your left. Go through the gate and walk to the top. You will see the new highway above you. Climb up the grassy bank and safely cross the 4 line highway (there are dividers and space in the center so this is pretty easy). There is a large pull over area perfect for hitchhiking!