Transportation
Check your local programs or call an information specialist at 1-888-939-3333.
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Do you need to travel across town — or across the province — to receive cancer treatment? We can help. We will work with you to help you find the best option for travelling to your treatment.
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Below are a list of services available in each province.
If you live in Alberta
To use our driving program, you must be able to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance. If you cannot travel independently, you must bring a travel escort (at least 18 years of age) with you in the vehicle to each of your appointments. Please note, we are unable to transport wheelchairs.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca
Honda Canada Foundation is a National Presenting Sponsor of the Wheels of Hope program.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)
If you live in British Columbia
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities. In British Columbia, this program is available in communities in the North, Southern Interior including the Kootenays, and on Vancouver Island.
To use our driving program, you must be able to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance. If you cannot travel independently, you must bring a travel escort (at least 18 years of age) with you in the vehicle to each of your appointments. Please note, we are unable to transport wheelchairs.
Funding from the Freemason Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon supports the Wheels of Hope program.
Contact us to find out more about this program in your area. Prince George, Southern Interior and on Vancouver Island call: 1-888-939-3333
Our Travel Treatment Fund provides funding to help offset your travel expenses. Funding is also available for people who need to travel to receive a bone marrow transplant. People who received cancer treatment in BC on or after April 1, 2023, and who meet eligibility criteria based on income and distance travelled can access the fund. Even if you’re travelling a short distance, financial support may still be available to help ease your travel expenses.
To apply, please use one of the following forms based on your travel distance and/or preference.
- Apply online using form A If your travel is less than 25km, complete our online form A. No healthcare sign-off is needed for this form and for distances under 25km. It’s a simple online submission sent to our team once completed. However, if you prefer to email or mail your completed form, please use form B.
Note that for distances under 25km, a healthcare sign-off is not required on form B. Please refer to Form B for specific instructions on completion and submission details.
- Apply by e-mail or mail using form B (PDF) If you wish to apply by e-mail or mail, complete our form B. You will need a healthcare professional sign-off for trips over 25km. Once completed, you can e-mail your completed application to our team at: BCTravelFund@cancer.ca or mail it to us at: Canadian Cancer Society Attn: Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) 575 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C3.
Please refer to Form B for specific instructions on completion and submission details.
- Apply by e-mail or mail using form C (PDF) If you are relocating to undergoing a bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy. Please complete form C. You will need a healthcare professional sign-off. Once completed, you can email your application to our team at: BCTravelFund@cancer.ca, or mail it to us at: Canadian Cancer Society Attn: Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) 575 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C3.
Please refer to Form C for specific instructions on completion and submission details.
If you live in Manitoba
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
To use our driving program, you must be able to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance. If you cannot travel independently, you must bring a travel escort (at least 18 years of age) with you in the vehicle to each of your appointments. Please note, we are unable to transport wheelchairs.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
Honda Canada Foundation is a National Presenting Sponsor of the Wheels of Hope program.
The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to acknowledge the financial support for the Wheels of Hope program by the Government of Manitoba.
We also acknowledge the long-standing relationship of The Freemasons of Manitoba as a lead supporter of the Wheels of Hope transportation program in Manitoba.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)
If you live in New Brunswick
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)
If you live in Newfoundland and Labrador
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
If you live in Labrador, Air Daffodil can help you get to cancer treatments that are included under the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP). We can provide up to 3 return flights per year, which can be split between you and a family member or caregiver. This service is available to get you to appointments anywhere that PAL Airlines flies.
To qualify for this program, you will need a letter from your healthcare provider to confirm that you have an appointment at least 7 days before your requested flight. Your family member or caregiver must travel with you to and from the appointment to have their flight paid for.
Find out more about Air Daffodil by:
- calling 1-888-939-3333 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)
- emailing airdaffodil@cancer.ca (note that this is not a protected address)
If you live in Nova Scotia
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to offset some travel costs when traveling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people in Canada who are currently or will soon be undergoing cancer treatment.
How to applyTo apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)
If you live in Ontario
Air Daffodil is available to people who need to travel 100 km or more to receive cancer treatment. We can help arrange flights and ground transportation, such as bus tickets, taxi vouchers or volunteer drivers. This service is made possible through the Northern Health Travel Grant (NHTG) program.
Find out more about Air Daffodil by
- calling 1-888-939-3333 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)
- emailing airdaffodil@cancer.ca (note that this is not a protected address)
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
To use our driving program, you must be able to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance. If you cannot travel independently, you must bring a travel escort (at least 18 years of age) with you in the vehicle to each of your appointments. Please note, we are unable to transport wheelchairs.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
Honda Canada Foundation is a National Presenting Sponsor of the Wheels of Hope program.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)
If you live in Prince Edward Island
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)
If you live in Quebec
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term help to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
To apply, complete and submit the following forms:
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete.
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in Saskatchewan
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
To use our driving program, you must be able to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance. If you cannot travel independently, you must bring a travel escort (at least 18 years of age) with you in the vehicle to each of your appointments. Please note, we are unable to transport wheelchairs.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to acknowledge the financial support for the Wheels of Hope program in Saskatchewan by Conexus Credit Union.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form. (See Section 6 of the Application for information about where to send your completed form).
Please also submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque or direct deposit form provided by your banking institution (if you want to receive money by direct deposit)