Pacific Link will transport crude oil from Alberta to Canada’s west coast, spanning up to 1,250 kilometres, depending on the route chosen.

The project is considering two corridors for the pipeline:

• The original corridor stays within 100 metres of existing infrastructure or land that has been disturbed by previous development for 92 per cent of the route.
  
• The optimized corridor provides a more direct route and stays within 100 metres of existing infrastructure or land that has been disturbed by previous development for 82 per cent of the route.

Both route options begin at the receipt terminal in Alberta, primarily follow the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system near Wabamun, to the Alberta-B.C. border. In B.C., the routes continue along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor until they reach Hope, B.C., at which point they branch off to reach the new delivery terminal and marine facility.

Where feasible, the route will primarily follow existing transportation and utility corridors, including the existing Trans Mountain pipeline corridor, to minimize environmental disturbance and land-use impacts. The final route and project design will be informed through engagement with Indigenous communities, landowners, stakeholders and local communities in Alberta and British Columbia.