BC Ferries – A View
Musings and pictures of BC Ferries
Musings and pictures of BC Ferries
Vancouver Island has a large selection of key areas for you to explore.
Ocean Wilderness Country (North Island), featuring Port Hardy and Port McNeill.
Telegraph Cove near Port McNeill is the birthplace of whale watching. Port Hardy
is the terminus of the Prince Rupert ferry.
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Fishing Paradise (North Central Island), featuring Campbell River, Comox & Courtenay.
Campbell River is the sport fishing capital of BC, famous for its Tyee (Chinook
salmon that are more than 13.5 kg (29.76 lbs.).
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Oceanside (Central Vancouver Island), featuring Qualicum Beach, Parksville & Nanaimo.
Parksville/Qualicum is famous for its beaches and scenery. Nanaimo may have an amazing dessert named after it, but has much more than that to offer.
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Pacific Rim, featuring Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet & Bamfield.
Whales, storms, Long Beach and some of the most amazing views in the world
await the traveller.
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Cowichan, featuring Duncan, Ladysmith and Chemanius.
On the drive from Victoria to other areas of the Island, don't miss the totem
poles in Duncan, the murals in Chemainus and the sheltered harbour of Ladysmith.
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South Island, featuring Greater Victoria BC and Sooke.
Tourism opportunities are limitless in Victoria with easy access to the West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew
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The Gulf Islands, featuring unique islands from the northern Malcolm Island to the better known Saltspring Island in the south.
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A warm reception awaits you at the Heritage River Inn in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Spread over two acres of beautiful riverside parkland, our Inn offers a unique retreat for you and your family. Ideally located on the north side of town, we are close to many Campbell River attractions and activities including whale watching, golfing and of course fishing!
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Downtown Campbell River: 4km
Comox Valley Inn is located in Courtenay. Easy access to Mount Washington Ski Resort, Crown Isle Golf Course, Morningstar Golf Course, Strathcona Provincial Park, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Courtenay Paleontology Center, the Snow to Surf Relay Race, & the Filberg Festival. You can arrive by Comox International Airport (YQQ), Island Highway (Highway 19), as well as the Powell River Ferry.
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Downtown Comox: 5.6km
Downtown Courtenay: 1km
Airport: 11.4km
Beaver Lake Resort is the only full service destination resort in the Cowichan Lake area. Our guests enjoy a wide variety of camping choices from a full service RV campsite, a shady tent campsite to a fully self contained cabin. Whatever your camping desire is, we have it waiting for you. Not only do we have GREAT campsites we also have flush toilets, free hot showers plus much, much more.
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Downtown Lake Cowichan: 3.2km
Beaver Lake Resort is the only full service destination resort in the Cowichan Lake area. Our guests enjoy a wide variety of camping choices from a full service RV campsite, a shady tent campsite to a fully self contained cabin. Whatever your camping desire is, we have it waiting for you. Not only do we have GREAT campsites we also have flush toilets, free hot showers plus much, much more.
The Skylite Motel is a perfect place for Parksville accommodation and lodging, with all of our amenities and services, for you and your family to relax at, once you have finished your busy day. Call us directly 1-800-667-1886 or travel further through our website to discover the many valuable accommodation services we can offer you.
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Downtown Parksville: 1.2km
The Haida Way is Port McNeill's most popular Northern Vancouver Island accommodation. At Port McNeill's centre, the Haida Way is within walking distance of shopping, the harbour and the ferry terminal to Sointula and Alert Bay. For your convenience, we offer a full-service restaurant, lively pub and well-stocked liquor store. Approved by BCAA and Tourism BC.
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Downtown Port McNeill: 1.3km
Located on Vancouver Island's east coast, we are small, pet friendly, & family-oriented. Summer/winter Seaview's guest often return year after year! While only moments away from the amenities of Qualicum Beach, 8 self-contained cottages can be found nestled between a wild river estuary, & a beach. Enjoy an unrivalled view of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf islands, and snowy Coastal Mountains beyond.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 4.1km
Our Lake Cowichan B&B features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All rooms at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature mountain views. At Crown House B&B all rooms come with a closet and a flat-screen TV.
Our centrally located downtown Nanaimo hotel has an excellent location adjacent to the seawall where guests can experience a vibrant waterfront just steps away with many charming boutiques, restaurants and Nanaimo parkland to enjoy. Our hotel rooms are spacious with excellent amenities to ensure a relaxing, restful stay. All rooms are 100% non-smoking.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 1.2km
Airport: 14.9km
Our modern Nanaimo hotel is downtown with convenient amenities and friendly staff. The Nanaimo Harbourfront Walkway is just minutes away where you can explore gorgeous trails along the waterfront as well as a number of restaurants and cafes. You can also enjoy a great meal at our onsite restaurant, Hub City Grill.
At our Nanoose bay B&B free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. Each air-conditioned room offers a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Guests can a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating area, coffee machine, and kettle in the shared games room. There is a shared kitchen at the property as well. We also offer free use of bicycles.
Nestled amid 22 acres of forest, along beautiful sandy beaches lies our Parksville resort: a unique destination. Every building features authentic log construction creating a rustic yet elegant resort. Immerse yourself at the Grotto Spa, the largest resort spa in BC with its soothing mineral baths. Culinary creations from award winning Chefs feature West Coast cuisine.
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Downtown Parksville: 4km
This Port Hardy bed and breakfast is just 5 minutes' walk from Hardy Bay. It offers on-site dolphin and whale watching tours, fishing charters and an airport transfer service. Guest rooms include free Wi-Fi. Guests at this hotel can enjoy a daily continental breakfast. The common dining room also serves some seafood meals such as salmon, crab or halibut.
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Downtown Port Hardy: 2.3km
This waterfront accommodation is located on Salt Spring Island. It offers a private pebble beach and contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen TV, DVD player, and iPod docking station are included in the guest rooms. Each has a patio and select rooms have a kitchenette. River otters, seals, and eagles can be seen along the shoreline.
This Salt Spring Island seaside resort offers a private beach area, a variety of spa services and villas with a patio and fireplace. The spacious villas provide a two-person mineral bath. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, barbecue grills and a living room with a sofa. Some offer an ocean view. Row boats and bikes are available for guests.
Located on its own private beach, Cusheon Lake Resort is located in Ganges on Salt Spring Island. An outdoor hot tub and BBQ facilities are available on the terrace. A flat-screen cable TV with DVD player is featured in the living room area in each unit at this rustic resort. A full kitchen provides an oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dining table.
Offering a welcome basket to guests on arrival, this waterfront Sooke property features a private beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains. A cable flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included in each room. Select suites offer a kitchenette where the guest can prepare and enjoy meals in-suite for added comfort and convenience.
This hotel is at the edge of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It offers on-site dining, free admission to Tofino Botanical Gardens and a continental breakfast. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi. At this hotel guests share the spacious common kitchen and dining area. A common lounge offers a 300-volume nature library and a fireplace for relaxing. An outdoor fire pit area is also available.
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Downtown Tofino: 1.5km
This beachfront resort on Cox Bay features daily surf lessons and bicycle rentals. The Pacific Rim National Park is 1.5 km away. Each accommodation is equipped with a full kitchen, a stone fireplace and a flat-screen cable TV. All provide a private patio or deck and a dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available.
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Downtown Tofino: 5.3km
Duffin Cove Resort is located in Tofino on the western side of Vancouver Island and offers hiking trails and a private beach. The resort rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and refrigerator, a balcony with chairs and a dining area. Barbecue facilities are available. Fax and photocopying services are available.
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Downtown Tofino: 1.6km
Our magnificent Ucluelet oceanfront resort combines comfort and quality service with the energy of the Canada's western frontier for an enchanting vacation experience. Designed with respect for the land and sea, our innovative architecture of rock, water, glass, steel, and wood enhances and contrasts the Wild Pacific landscape. Expansive spaces, natural light and breathtaking seaward vistas.
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Downtown Ucluelet: 2.3km
Water's Edge Resort on the Ucluelet harbour is ideally situated for discovering wild, rugged coastal wilderness. Visitors to Ucluelet resorts enjoy miles of sandy beaches, ancient rainforests and spectacular panoramic views guaranteed to leave you breathless. Inviting suites feature west coast decor and the best in functionality and space.
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Downtown Ucluelet: 2.8km
This Victoria hotel is located next to the Inner Harbour, 2 blocks from downtown. The hotel offers 3 on-site restaurants, free Wi-Fi and spa services. The hotel features a mini-refrigerator and coffee maker in each guest room. All rooms are also equipped with cable TV and ironing facilities. Guests can relax in the sauna. The hotel is located close to various local attractions.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.2km
Airport: 27.5km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
Once the stately home of William Joseph and Amelia Jane Pendray, come and admire our Inn and Tea House. We are located on Victoria's Inner Harbour, a short walk from Victoria's great restaurants, shops and attractions. Our distinctive, immaculately appointed rooms have been renovated to maintain their original character, while providing modern amenities guests come to expect from an upscale hotel.
This Victoria BC hotel is on the breathtaking Inner Harbour, steps from downtown shopping, restaurants and attractions. We offer a modern waterfront setting with unsurpassed guest service, exceptional dining, and full resort amenities, including an award-winning Spa, complimentary health club, indoor swimming pool and tennis/racquet courts. Take pleasure in our fully renovated guestrooms.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.8km
Airport: 27.1km
Downtown Victoria: 1.5km
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