The following maps show the proposed routes for the cable from Southern Vancouver Island to Port Angeles, Washington:

Vancouver Island Land Route - click here(pdf)

Port Angeles Land Route - click here(pdf)

Entire Route - click here (pdf)

Regional System Optimization - click here (pdf)

Completing the missing link - click here (pdf)

The Juan de Fuca Cable Project route will connect converter stations near existing substations in View Royal, BC and Port Angeles, Washington State.

The Juan de Fuca Cable Project includes the following (approximate) distances:

• Total Length (Greater Victoria to Port Angeles): just under 50km (30 miles)
• B.C. Terrestrial Component: 12 km (7 miles)
• U.S. Terrestrial Component: 2 km (1mile)
• Submarine Section: 35 km (22 miles)

Terrestrial and underwater cable routes are subject to Federal, Municipal and State regulations.

Route Selection was based on:

• Environmental studies
• Technical feasibility
• Consultation
• Low environmental impact
• Existing utilities

Using areas that are already designated as utility rights-of-way reduces disturbance to the environment. Because the cable will be buried, there will be no visual impact and continued transportation,  recreation and agricultural usage of the overlying real estate will be unchanged.

Project planning and studies take into account the following:

• The environment (marine and terrestrial)
• Consultation with interested parties
• Transportation
• Aesthetics
• Recreational uses
• Commercial uses