Paoli
Quesnel BC
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The point is that EVERYBODY using this bridge NEEDS to pay.
It's very simple. Makes no difference if you are from the USA or not.
Use it, pay for it. Don't like? Find another route.
As far as I know EVERYBODY pays for the ferries.
Why should it be different for a toll bridge?
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paulj
Seattle
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Project tolling information page
The toll Golden Ears bridge has been open a couple of years so far. It too has electronic tolling.
http://www.translink.ca/en/Driving/Golden-Ears-Bridge.aspx
On the other hand, BC dropped tolls on coquihalla pass
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/........?id=3044ae3a-ed05-465b-8305-78290b1b07cb
This 2008 article on dropping the Coke tolls, also mentions the forthcoming tolls on the 'twinned' Port Mann bridge (in 2013).
The interior BC ferries are still free.
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garyhaupt
Back living in Kitimat..northern BC.
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"The interior BC ferries are still free." While correct, this maybe could use some clarification. There are two types of ferry systems in BC. One, and the most familiar to travelers, is operated as BC Ferries. Service on salt water.
The other is operated/paid for BC Dept of Highway. These cross lakes and rivers and there is no fee for these.
Just wanting to be helpful, as always....
Gary Haupt
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Paoli
Quesnel BC
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Several "interior" ferries have been discontinued in the last couple of years because people did not want to pay a small fee.
Anyhow, people you just need to obey the Canadian law when you come into Canada.
Canadians are expected to obey US laws when going south.
Live with it, or don't come here.
BC is still one of the best places for vacation. Get off the main highways and follow some secondary roads where you can boon dock as much as you want.
I have spend two weeks boon docking west of Quesnel and south of Vanderhoof.
Great country!!~ (And no ferries, lol)
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paulj
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Seamut, you may get a reprieve, or at least a delay on those tolls. There was a crane accident on the bridge construction.
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local........_120210/20120210?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
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