BC省关于持外国驾照在本地开车的有关规定
Drivers licensed outside B.C.
Visitors — You may drive in B.C. for up to six months if you hold a valid foreign or out-of-province driver’s licence. Any restrictions you have on your home licence also apply here in B.C.
就是说如果是visitor，可以开6个月。驾照所在地的规定同样适用。新移民的不能用这条哦。这里说的visitor是持旅游签证的。PR的不是visitor visa.
Visiting Student — You can drive for longer than six months, but must be registered full-time at a recognized institution and may need a vehicle permit. Visit any Driver Licensing Office for more information. Note: it is important to always carry and be able to show your Student ID card when asked to do so by a police.
留学生可以超过6个月，但是必须是在省府认可的学院的全职学生。而且必须随身携带学生证的。
See Directory of Universities, Colleges and Schools in the Provinces and Territories of Canada for a list of qualifying institutions
New Resident in B.C. — If you hold a valid driver's licence issued outside B.C., you may continue to drive using that licence for a maximum of 90 days. After moving to B.C., it is best to apply for a B.C. driver’s licence as soon as possible to give you enough time to meet any application requirements. After 90 days, the out-of-province driver’s licence you hold will no longer be permitted. Go to Insurance Corporation of BC – www.icbc.com – for information on driver’s licences.
新移民的话是90天。从你首次（第一次！）登陆之日起算时间。开车时需要带着你的护照和移民纸、中国驾照以及驾照的翻译件。
If you are licensed elsewhere, you must produce a valid driver’s licence at the request of the police. If a valid driver’s licence is not produced, you will immediately be issued a Notice of Driving Prohibition. If a valid driver’s licence is produced, you should be allowed to continue on your way unless the police have evidence to suggest you should be holding a B.C. driver’s licence.
官方链接。http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv/road-safety/no-licence.htm