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Location & Transportation

Centrally located on Vancouver Island, in Parksville; Tigh-Na-Mara captures the very best of the West Coast.

The Resort is located:

• approximately 30 minutes drive from Nanaimo Seaplane terminals and Departure Bay ferry terminal
• approximately 50 minutes drive from both Nanaimo Airport and Comox Valley Airport

BC Ferries

If you are traveling with your vehicle BC Ferries is the only way to travel to Vancouver Island. A leisurely ferry ride between the Lower Mainland and the Island allow visitors to experience the unique geography and wildlife of this coast.

Sailing time:- From Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Nanaimo (Duke Point): 2 hours

Sailing time:- From West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay): 1 hour 35 minutes

For schedule information please visit www.bcferries.com or call 1-888-BCFERRY. Reservations may be made in advance for a nominal fee. We recommend reservations for peak summer periods as well as weekend or holiday travel year round to avoid waiting.

Seaplanes

One of the most scenic ways to travel to Vancouver Island is via Seaplane. These small twin prop beaver or otter aircraft transfer guests to Vancouver Island in minutes! If you are traveling light, in 20 minutes you can travel from downtown Vancouver to downtown Nanaimo. Shuttle service from the seaplane terminals to Tigh-Na-Mara may be arranged in advance.

Harbour Air: Celebrating over 25 years and with more than 30 aircraft, Harbour Air is the largest all-seaplane company in the world.

Tel: 1-800-665-0212

Web: www.harbour-air.com

Comox Airport (YQQ)

Located 50 minutes north of Parksville, the Comox Valley Airport provides excellent access to Vancouver Island with regularly scheduled flights. Access to Vancouver Island via Westjet and Air Canada from Calgary, Edmonton and the lower mainland. Shuttle service to Tigh-Na-Mara may be arranged in advance.

Web: www.comoxairport.com

Nanaimo Cassidy Airport (YCD)

Located approximately 50 minutes south of Parksville, the Nanaimo Airport provides excellent access to Vancouver Island with regularly scheduled flights from Vancouver via Air Canada Jazz. Shuttle service to Tigh-Na-Mara may be arranged in advance.