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.
Nature, history and the arts are plentiful in The Explore ...
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
The Vista del Mar Motel features; fridge, stove, toaster, microwave, coffee maker in every room, wireless internet, new carpet, panoramic mountain & ocean view, complimentary coffee and tea, DD phones, cable TV, coin laundry, big freezer for fish, & gas barbecue.
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Downtown Campbell River: 4.8km
This Chemainus motel offers tour information and all rooms include free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms are furnished with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee facilities. Select rooms feature a kitchenette with a two burner stovetop. On-site barbecue facilities and a business center are included. Laundry facilities are also available for added convenience.
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Downtown Chemainus: 2.5km
This Cumberland hostel features free Wi-fi in all rooms. Common areas include a large common room with woodstove, full kitchen and BBQ. Bike shop, billiards table and cafe on premises. Maps of surrounding area available upon request. Linens provided. The oceanfront city of Courtenay is 6 miles from The Riding Fool. Comox Lake is 20 minutes away by bike.
At our Duncan hotel we offer cozy guest suites, perfectly located in downtown Duncan minutes from over 12 wineries, 3 golf courses, fishing, whale watching tours as well as many parks and beaches. With more space than an ordinary hotel room, our one bedroom guest suites featuring a full size stove, fridge, microwave, dishes as well as a DVD player and a selection of movies.
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Downtown Duncan: 0.6km
Offering a fitness center, our Nanaimo hotel is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each room at this hotel. A seating area and a work desk are also available. A private bathroom includes a shower, bath, and towels. Select rooms offer a balcony.
This 14 unit resort is situated on 4 acres of beautiful oceanfront property. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and large balcony either overlooking the ocean or pool. The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, playground, indoor hot tub, sauna and laundry facilities.
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Downtown Parksville: 3.9km
Centrally located at the gateway to Vancouver Island's West Coast and surrounded by the natural beauty of 5 Provincial Parks, the Somass Motel is your day trip headquarters to a multitude of exciting events and locations! We offer a variety of suites and rooms to suit your accommodation needs.
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Downtown Port Alberni: 3.7km
Located in Port Renfrew, our cottages have a secluded beach area, a garden and a bar. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. At the resort, the rooms have a closet, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms come with a electric tea pot, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a microwave. All rooms will provide guests with a toaster.
Armand Heights B&B on Salt Spring Island offers three beautifully romantic rooms, each with their own private entrance and balcony that overlook a magnificent view of the southern Gulf Islands, the mainland and mountains in the distance. This is truly "top of the world" vacation living! In the morning, we offer a full and hearty breakfast served at a private time you select up to 9 am.
7 park-like acres of spectacular south facing water front on St. Mary Lake. Choose a 1 or 2 bedroom fully equipped standard lakefront cottage or a new luxury log chalet. Perfect summer family vacation with a safe sandy beach, new jungle gym, variety of complimentary boats. Beach games and theme nights. Fabulous trout and bass fishing. Ideal off- season tranquility, perfect for a romantic get away.
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
This Tofino inn is located near Vancouver Island's Pacific coast and is adjacent to Wilderness Bird Sanctuary. It is a 10-minute walk from Mackenzie Beach and features free Wi-Fi. Rooms nclude a kitchen or a kitchenette, a patio, and a fireplace. BBQ facilities, lounge chairs, and a fire pit are located onsite. The entire inn is non-smoking.
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Downtown Tofino: 2.1km
In Ucluelet, Canadian Princess Resort is unlike any other. Guests can stay in the permanently moored ship or in more traditional shoreside accommodations and enjoy the best Vancouver Island fishing and wildlife. Salmon and halibut trips depart daily from the resort morning and afternoon. Bottom fishing trips are offered in the afternoon or enjoy our popular whale watching adventure tour.
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Downtown Ucluelet: 2.3km
Boasting 3 levels of ocean view terraces, this Ucluelet bed and breakfast is on 2.2 mi of Wild Pacific Trail. Free Wi-Fi and barbecue facilities are included in all rooms. Beach access is just steps away. Showcasing ocean views, each comfortably furnished room at Bostrom's B&B on Little Beach Bay features a seating area with a sofa. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided.
Welcome to The Oswego, a fantastic boutique hotel located in the residential neighborhood of James Bay, downtown Victoria. This all suite property offers guests accommodation in an eclectic mix of rugged West Coast style and contemporary design.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.2km
Airport: 27.4km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
Ideally located downtown Victoria, our award winning hotel is walking distance to all there is to see and do in Victoria BC. Our downtown Victoria hotel guestrooms feature free wireless high-speed Internet and individual climate control. All hotel rooms feature duvets and luxury linens, deluxe robes and many include spectacular Ocean and mountain views. Enjoy our Fire & Water Fish and Chop House.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.3km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.4km
Situated directly across the street from Mayfair Shopping Mall in Victoria, this hotel is just minutes away from the city centre with easy access to bus transport, shopping and restaurants. The inn is near many local tourist attractions. Guests will enjoy the indoor heated pool and sauna. In the morning, coffee and newspapers are available on the hotel's patio.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 29.8km
Airport: 24.1km
Downtown Victoria: 2.8km
All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker are also provided. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hair dryer. A daily complimentary hot breakfast is served to guests. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
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