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BC Seniors' Guide

Last updated on July 18, 2024

The BC Seniors' Guide is a book-style compilation of information and resources to help us all plan for and live a healthy lifestyle as we age. It includes information on provincial and federal programs, with sections on benefits, health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, safety and security, and other services.

You can download the PDF version of the guide (great for printing at home), read it online, or order a hard copy. See below for information and links.

Download PDF

*Please note the BC Ferries contact information for calling from outside North America has been corrected to: +8-001-223-3779. 

Translated PDF versions of the 12th edition of the BC Seniors' Guide are also available:

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*Please note the BC Ferries contact information for calling from outside North America has been corrected to: +8-001-223-3779. 

A free e-book version of the Guide has been developed in English.

Order Print Copies

To order a free print copy of the BC Seniors' Guide in English, Farsi, French, Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Hindi or Tagalog contact the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Call toll-free: 1-877-952-3181
  • In Victoria, call: 250-952-3181
Related Information

Much of the information in the guide can be found here on this website. Try looking at the following sections:

The First Nations Health Authority and the Ministry of Health worked together to produce the first edition of the BC Elders’ Guide. This unique health and lifestyle resource is based on the BC Seniors’ Guide and is specifically designed for First Nations and Aboriginal Elders.