British Columbia Highway 4

Highway 4 marker
Highway 4
Alberni Highway
Pacific Rim Highway
Map
Highway 4 highlighted in red.
Route information
Maintained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Length162 km[1] (101 mi)
Major junctions
East end Highway 19 in Qualicum Beach
Major intersections Highway 4A near Coombs
West endGovernment Wharf in Tofino
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtsNanaimo, Alberni-Clayoquot
Major citiesPort Alberni
TownsQualicum Beach
Highway system
Highway 3B Highway 5

Highway 4 is the longest east–west main vehicle route on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, with a total length of 162 km (101 mi). It is known locally as the Alberni Highway to the east of Port Alberni and the Pacific Rim Highway to the west. The original highway from Parksville to Alberni and Port Alberni was completed in 1942 and was originally designated as Highway 1A. It was re-designated as Highway 4 in 1953, and was extended in 1961 to the district of Tofino, on the west coast of the Island.

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