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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).

Hitch-hikers frequently pass through the city of Vancouver when going to or from [[Vancouver Island]]. The ferry to and from [[Victoria]] 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.

To leave the city heading east, the best option is to take the Sky-Train to Surrey and then get on a local bus that will take you to Langley - along the main [[BC highways|highway 1]]. From there you can get a ride further east towards Hope.