Connecting Asia to North America

Government and industry partners have come together to fulfill the long-term vision of British Columbia as the preferred gateway for Asia Pacific trade, with the most competitive supply chain on the west coast of the Americas.

Today, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a world-class transportation network. Its integrated, seamless supply chain includes airports, seaports, railways, roadways and border crossings, connecting Canada and the North American market to Asia and the world.

Major public-private investments will increase capacity, eliminate congestion, and streamline operations. Projects to expand and enhance port, rail, road and airport infrastructure currently planned or underway total more than $22 billion.

Canada’s Advantage

Canada’s Pacific Gateway is the most direct route between Asia and North America. 

British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver and in Prince Rupert are Asia’s closest ports of entry on the west coast of North America, up to 58 hours closer than the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. 

Canadian ports and airports are seamlessly integrated with road and rail connections to all major U.S. economic centres. British Columbia is the only gateway on the west coast of the Americas served by three transcontinental railways.