Alberta considering 3 oil pipeline routes through northern B.C., documents show – CBC

Jun 01, 2026

Documents used in private consultations show 3 routes and 6 ports in northern B.C.

The Alberta government has considered three different pipeline routes through northern British Columbia for a new major oil export pipeline, according to documents obtained by CBC News which provide a first glimpse into where the project could be located.

Several ports on the northern coast are highlighted as options, according to the documents, which were shown to local community leaders during private consultations on the proposed project this spring.

The provincial government is also exploring the idea of a fourth route through southern B.C. and a port in the Vancouver area.

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