As Canada Day approaches, BC Transit says shuttles and free transit will be offered in select regions on July 1st, including in Campbell River and the Comox Valley.

For Campbell River, a special Canada Day schedule will be in effect with free transit being offered on all regular routes and handyDART.

In the Comox Valley, Saturday service will be in effect with free transit service on all routes and handyDART.

Community members should expect delays due to detours near downtown Courtenay during the Canada Day parade and celebrations.

Sunday service will be in effect for Powell River with a free shuttle from the Town Centre Mall to Willingdon Beach every 15 minutes, starting at 6:15 p.m, running until 11:10 p.m.

There will be additional service on routes 1, 2 and 3 departing from the Town Centre Mall starting at 11:15 p.m.

Learn more about the schedules at BC Transit.