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.
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
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
"A Motel with the feel of a Bed & Breakfast" All of our 22 rooms are spacious with full baths and decorated with careful consideration for our guest's comfort.
Our Chemainus hotel is one hour north of Victoria. Experience the area's rich arts scene, especially the more than 40 world-famous outdoor wall murals. Spacious guest suites provide the comforts of home. Other amenities include a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet, an indoor salt water swimming pool, relaxing hot tub, free parking, free wireless internet and on-site fitness facilities.
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Downtown Chemainus: 1km
Centrally located in the Comox Valley, the Island's heart of relaxation and recreation, we offer a comfortable and intimate West Coast experience. Boasting 79 rooms, with a selection of deluxe studios, one and two bedroom suites, and a luxurious penthouse with Jacuzzi. All suites feature full kitchens, king beds in master bedroom, sofa pull-outs in living room with fireplaces and flat screen TVs.
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Downtown Comox: 5.2km
Downtown Courtenay: 1.8km
Airport: 11.1km
Central Ladysmith location across from beach, close to eating places, shopping, banks, harbourview. Rooms have coffee, fridge, microwave, cablevision, Wi-Fi, fine linens, private decks with views. Free pickup from Nanaimo, ferries and airport. Kayaking and trail walking. Stay with us and enjoy Transfer Beach Park and Holland Creek Trail.
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Downtown Ladysmith: 0.3km
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 Nanaimo B&B is just 7 minutes’ drive from Pryde Vista Golf Course. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property, and the rooms are equipped with an electric fireplace. A 50-inch flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station are provided in every room. For convenience, a coffeemaker and hairdryer are included. You can enjoy a garden view from the room.
Travellers the world over are learning about this Island jewel, thanks to our reputation for genuine, friendly service & the cleanest most comfortable rooms in all our price ranges. Newly renovated & close to Nanaimo BC Ferries, downtown, & the Seawall walk, we feature great Sealy beds, fridge, microwave, A/C, 60chan.TV & free wireless Internet. Visit our website for actual guest commentaries.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 2.1km
Airport: 16.1km
Our Nanaimo guesthouse accommodation is in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance to the famous harbourfront walkway, tourist attractions, boutique stores, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops. We offer a variety of flexible accommodation options for hostel travelers, couples, families and groups in a classic European-style hotel/hostel.
An on-site restaurant and launderette is featured in this Port Alberni, British Columbia motel. A kitchenette is provided in each room. Free Wi-Fi is included. Highway 4 is 1.9 mi away. Each air-conditioned room at Redford Motel offers cable TV. Comfortably furnished, rooms feature a seating area and desk. Mountain views can be enjoyed from the balcony.
Come join us for a "Home away from Home" experience and enjoy Vancouver Island and the Pacific Rim. We are centrally located in Port Alberni and are close to all amenities. We have 1 bedroom suites as well as single rooms available with or without kitchenettes. Pet rooms available. Our quiet location is near restaurants as well as the bus depot.
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Downtown Port Alberni: 2.6km
Riverside Resort Motel & Campground, a 7 acre site bordering Little Qualicum River, offers 35 motel units/cottages as well as Campsites. The ideal place for a family holiday, our complex includes water slide, 2 heated outdoor pools, 18 holes mini-golf, games area, massage chairs, free guest computer, free wireless internet, convenience store with laundry facilities & hot showers all year round.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 3.4km
Welcome to your home away from home! Located in the heart of Shawnigan Lake, our suite is located on a quiet rural street overlooking 5 acres of land, which includes pastures, vegetable garden, many fruit trees and beautiful views. The suite has access to a large yard and a private deck with tables for outside dining.
This Sidney hotel is 3 miles from Victoria International Airport. It features a full-service spa and beauty salon, multiple on-site dining options and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Hotel rooms feature light colors and have a mini-fridge, coffee maker and a sitting area. Each of the private bathrooms have bathrobes and slippers. Butchart Gardens is a 20-minute drive away.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 6.8km
Airport: 4.9km
Downtown Victoria: 27.7km
Downtown Sidney: 0.5km
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
This is a beachfront collection of rustic cabins, camping, re-imagined vintage Airstreams and RV sites near the best beach in Tofino. Under new ownership since mid-2017, there is a brand-new lobby complete with a one of a kind den-style indoor fire pit area to get warm and dry out from the rain as well as new camping bathrooms, showers and coin laundry facilities.
Clean and friendly, family-operated motel centrally located at the Ucluelet Small Craft Harbour. Many units have harbour views. Restaurants and tour operators within walking distance. 10 minutues from Pacific Rim National Park/Long Beach. Walking distance to Wild Pacific Trail. Indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre. All units have high-speed internet, cable TV, DD phones. No smoking and no pets.
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Downtown Ucluelet: 2.2km
Featuring an outdoor pool and hot tub, this resort hotel is located on Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria. A balcony with a gas BBQ is provided with each unit. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room is fitted with a cable TV, DVD player, and a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.
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
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