DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM NANAIMO
From Duke Point

Follow Highway 19 North towards Campbell River. Take exit towards Parksville and Campbell River. Then take exit 46 for Highway 19A – Oceanside Route – and turn right at the second set of lights.
Approximate drive time 45 minutes.

From Departure Bay

Follow signs to Highway 19 North towards Campbell River. Follow same directions as Duke Point.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN VICTORIA

Follow Douglas Street north. Stay on Douglas as it turns into Highway 1. Stay on Highway 1 for approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Just south of Nanaimo, take the exit for Highway 19 to Parksville and Campbell River. Approximately 30 minutes down the road take exit for Highway 19A – Oceanside Route – and turn right at second set of lights.

Other options for getting to the mid-Island include, train service with VIA Rail, Laidlaw Coach Lines and BC Transit (if you are traveling from Nanaimo).
Contact Via Rail
Tel: 1-888-VIARAIL
Web: www.viarail.ca
Contact: Laidlaw Coach Services
Tel: 1-800-318-0810

VANCOUVER ISLAND FERRY SERVICES
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 Victoria (Swartz Bay): 1 hour 35 minutes

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 go to BC Ferries Schedules or call 1-888-BCFERRY

HARBOUR AIR

If you are traveling light, in 20 minutes Harbour Air can take you from downtown Vancouver again to downtown Nanaimo.
Shuttle services can be arranged prior to visit when you are reserving accommodations.
Contact:
Tel: 1-800-665-0212
Web: www.harbour-air.com

COMOX AIRPORT

Located 50 minutes north of Parksville, the Comox Valley Airport provides excellent access to Vancouver Island with regularly scheduled flights.

Shuttle services can be arranged prior to visit when you are reserving accommodations.

Contact:

Tel: 1-250-897-3123

Web: www.comoxairport.com