Battleground B.C.: leaders wrap marathon campaigns in province

After one of the longest campaigns in Canadian election history, four party leaders gave their final plea for votes in British Columbia.

The strain of the campaign could be heard in Justin Trudeau's hoarse voice as he addressed supporters in North Vancouver.

Meanwhile Stephen Harper was out in Abbotsford shoring up the vote for a riding which has been a Conservative strong-hold.

Green Party leaderElizabeth May was in Victoria and on Saturday NDP leader Thomas Mulcairassured thousands of supporters in Vancouver that his party was not slipping behind his competitors.

Genuine 3-way race

"The fact that there seem to be a genuine three-way race in the province makes a difference," said Gerald Baier, a UBC political science professor.

"As well if we're anticipating a minority or avery close parliament, the truth is 10 to 15 seats a party could pick up could form a majority or get them over their nearest opponent."

Polls are open October 19 in B.C. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CBC News will carry election results live in special coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. PT, on CBC TV, radio and streaming live at CBCNews.ca.