Product info
British Columbia eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $18.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $33.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $41.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $11.99$4.00 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $17.49$3.50 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $28.79$2.88 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $34.79$2.32 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $40.79$2.04 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $87.79$1.76 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Canada. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for British Columbia?
Vancouver weekend – 3 GB
Maps, city photos, and ride-hailing over 3-4 days.
A week in BC – 10 GB
Maps, social media, and video calls plus a Whistler run.
BC + the Rockies – 20 GB
Coast, Okanagan and on into Alberta. One eSIM covers Canada.
Remote work – Unlimited
Hotspot for your laptop from Vancouver, Victoria or Kelowna.
Coverage and network
Honest about coverage
Canada mobile networks
Canada ranks 47th at 98 Mbps. British Columbia stretches that average in both directions - Vancouver and Victoria are quick, the interior highways and the island ferry routes have real gaps.
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Canada · June 2026
Download
97.97 Mbps
Upload
10.53 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
Global rank
#47 of 98
Real British Columbia conditions
- Vancouver, Victoria & Kelowna: Strong 5G across all three, plus the SkyTrain, the BC Ferries terminals, and the Okanagan wine areas around Kelowna.
- Sea-to-Sky & Whistler: Unusually good for a mountain corridor - the highway from Vancouver to Whistler keeps signal for most of the drive, and the village itself is well covered.
- The interior, the north & the coast: Expect real gaps once you are past the southwest. Highway 16, the mountain passes, the Kootenays backroads and the remote inlets and islands all have long stretches with no service from any carrier. Ferries lose signal mid-crossing on the longer routes.
One eSIM, the whole country
British Columbia is just one province - this eSIM covers all of Canada. Keep the same plan for Alberta, the Rockies, or a flight east.
How to install eSIM
Connected in 3 steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose your data plan before your trip.
- 02
Download & install
Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 03
Land & activate
Activate when you arrive in Canada. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.
Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Arriving in British Columbia
Free Wi-Fi at the BC airports
Meant to do it at home and did not? Vancouver and Victoria both have free terminal Wi-Fi - connect and finish setup before the Canada Line or the drive out.
Side by side
British Columbia eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Canada plans as of July 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in British Columbia?
There are Rogers, Bell and Telus stores plus prepaid brands throughout Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna, and YVR has electronics kiosks. Selection drops sharply in the smaller interior towns. A travel eSIM like Ohayu means arriving connected: install before you fly and after landing it can connect you to supported networks like Rogers, Bell or Telus.
Is ID required for prepaid in Canada?
No. Canada has no prepaid registration law, so a shop can sell you a SIM without recording anything. Whether their activation system will accept a foreign credit card is the more likely sticking point.
Will it work on BC Ferries and in the interior?
Ferries hold signal near the terminals and on short crossings, but the longer routes to the Gulf Islands and up the coast lose it mid-crossing. In the interior, coverage follows the towns and main highways - the mountain passes, Highway 16, the Kootenays backroads and the remote coast all have real gaps from every carrier. Download offline maps for any driving beyond the southwest.
Why isn't my eSIM working in British Columbia?
On the inland highways and the ferry routes through the islands, gaps are normal. Failing that, the fix is usually in your SIM settings: Ohayu as the data line, roaming enabled, then an Airplane mode cycle. If that does not do it, chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
