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 chalets in Campbell River offer great views and privacy. Each chalet accommodates 4 with a gas BBQ on your private deck, a private bedroom with queen size bed, living room with 2 single beds, TV, VCR, gas fireplace and a large bathroom with a separate shower and a 2-person, 70-jets whirlpool tub. We offer 2 day special rates, wireless Internet; accept small pets and have a handicapped unit.
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Downtown Campbell River: 17.9km
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.
Manna House on Deman Island consists of 2 buildings, connected by a covered walkway on 2 acres of ocean-front. There are 3 self-contained guest suites are newly renovated, completed in the Fall of 2020. Your hosts, Mitra and Mark, have lived and worked here since 2003; both are artists. Vegetarian Friendly! Please only cook vegetarian food on the premises; eggs and dairy are OK.
Our waterfront retreat haven is on Galiano Island in BC's Gulf Islands. Our quiet, creative spaces are perfect for getting away any time of the year. You can be entirely cocooned in a cozy, nurturing accommodation to relax and recharge your batteries on your own. Create a personal retreat drawing on massage, reiki, and a myriad of special services and features to enhance your time away.
Every guestroom at our Nanaimo hotel ensures your stay is as comfortable. Our three styles of rooms include: Standard, Deluxe, and Kitchen Suites. All of our guest rooms include free wireless internet, in-room coffee and tea, and tier 3 TV service. We are also pleased to offer a Deluxe Continental Breakfast in our new breakfast room. We are 2 minutes from the Departure Bay BC Ferry Terminal.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 0.95km
Airport: 15.3km
Located in Parksville, we have access to miles of sandy beach, acres of lush forest and a range of resort facilities to delight your family and friends. Our family-friendly cottages are right on the beach and nestled amongst the trees, and our bright spacious townhouses offer majestic ocean views from every window. Our units have fully equipped kitchens, two bedrooms, and gas or wood fireplaces.
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Downtown Parksville: 2.9km
Set among spectacular scenery, our Parksville RV Resort has been serving the recreational traveller for over 70 years and is located on what many consider to be the best stretch of beach in the area.
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.
The Crown Mansion is a luxury bed & breakfast style hotel in the heart of Qualicum Beach. Elegant rooms, some ocean-view, feature king-sized four-poster beds, large flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Continental breakfast in our beautiful ocean-view dining room is included. Common areas feature as rare wood paneling, elaborate crystal chandeliers, detailed crown mouldings, and a sweeping staircase.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 1km
Middle Beach Lodge "At the Beach" combines rustic West Coast architecture with heavy timber, wood frame buildings with classic board and batten cedar siding exterior. It was an interesting start to our ambition of offering a new style of Lodge accommodation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Warm comfortable sleeping accommodations coupled with exquisite oceanfront lounges.
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 historic inn, built in 1905, is a Registered Heritage Property located in downtown Victoria. It offers a gourmet breakfast, colorful gardens and elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs. Bathrobes, jetted tubs and a spacious sitting area are provided in every room, and many have a terrace. The Victorian library offers an extensive book collection and a large fireplace.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.7km
Airport: 27km
Downtown Victoria: 1km
Our Victoria hotel on the harbour has a spectacular oceanfront letting you soak in the natural beauty and historic splendour of Victoria. Our full-service Victoria Harbour hotel features a 42-slip marina, award-winning restaurant, and gorgeous event spaces. Each of our well-appointed guest rooms has large windows and a private balcony. All rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi as well as local calling.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.5km
Airport: 27.9km
Downtown Victoria: 1.2km
Our Victoria accommodations offer 52 guest rooms in a 3-story property located at the convenience of Dunedin Street, Burnside Road East and Douglas Street. All guest rooms are non-smoking and feature private bath, air conditioning, cable television with premium TV channels and free movie channels, complimentary wireless Internet and coffee/teamakers.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 30.8km
Airport: 25.1km
Downtown Victoria: 2.3km
This convenient downtown Victoria hotel is ideal for guests visiting the many attractions including Antiques Row for shopping. Spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped with free wireless high-speed Internet access, 37-inch flat screen televisions and cable TV. The on-site restaurant, is Stone's Throw. there is also a fitness centre, guest laundry, business centre and meeting facilities.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 31.7km
Airport: 26km
Downtown Victoria: 0.9km
The Strathcona Hotel, located in downtown Victoria has been family-owned and operated since 1946. The Strathcona Hotel is truly a unique Victorian landmark. This historic downtown hotel offers unique activities in Victoria both in its location within the downtown core and the attractions in the building itself. Hotel accommodations are reasonably priced for a downtown Victoria hotel.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 34.8km
Airport: 26.3km
Downtown Victoria: 0.4km
Our Victoria boutique hotel is a new place where budget meets luxury. Located in the garden setting of the famous Craigdarroch Castle, we're within walking distance to downtown Victoria, Belfry Theatre and the Jubilee Hospital. We welcome all the smart forward thinking travellers of the world seeking homestyle short term and long term boutique hotel accommodation as well as vacation rental suites.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.3km
Airport: 27.6km
Downtown Victoria: 3.1km
Cedars Inn is a friendly unique hotel in Zeballos with: Comfortable beds, Remote control satellite TV, Private bathroom, Direct dial telephone, Individual thermostat, River or mountain view. Pets are welcome in cottages. Our helpful staff will be happy to direct you to the following onsite services: Fishing charters, Sea Otter tours, Kayak rentals, Licensed restaurant (Blue Heron).
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