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.
Nestled in the scenic Mill Bay, only 30 minutes north of Victoria, Rosebank Cottages offer a postcard setting with picturesque privacy and superb surroundings. Beautifully landscaped grounds with a quiet, country feeling, magnificent sunrises and lovely ocean views from all cottages. Come enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday in your private vacation cottage on the beach.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 66.6km
Airport: 61km
Downtown Victoria: 44.3km
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
We take pride in our commitment of Nice rooms, Great people. You can count on a friendly welcome and comfort each time you stay with us in Campbell River. We offer ocean view rooms, indoor heated pool, hot tub and complimentary continental breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned and include free in-room coffee, microwave and fridge. Free wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
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Downtown Campbell River: 2.1km
Our newly renovated Hotel features wireless internet access, oceanfront views, private balconies, beach access, indoor, heated pool, & hot tub, jacuzzi - Theme Suites, complimentary weekday newspaper, limited exercise facility, meeting & convention facilities, two gourmet restaurants, fishing packages, eco-tour & other packages, minutes from seawalk.
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Downtown Campbell River: 2km
Located in the heart of Comox Valley close to all recreational activities as well as a short walk to the Marina, pubs, golf course, and restaurants. Our B&B adjoins the local dairy farm. TV, DVD, Wireless Internet, refrigerator, coffee maker, robes and flip flops. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Extras include bathrobes and slippers.
Our Courtney B & B is a 2 bedroom, air-conditioned bed and breakfast featuring free private parking. A flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player, as well as an iPod docking station are available. Some units feature views of the mountain or garden. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. We feature free WiFi .
At our Ladysmith B&B free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a seating area. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include a DVD player and cable channels.
Located in central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this motel is across from Harborside Walkway and offers sea views of Newcastle Channel. Free WiFi and a kitchen are featured in all suites. Guest suites include a living room with a flat-screen TV. The suites also offer a private bathroom. The motel provides barbecue facilities for guest use. Diving, kayak and bicycle storage is available on site.
Located in Port Alberni, 23 mi from Parksville, Bluebird Motel features views of the lake. Rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Some rooms features a kitchenette, based on availability. The area is popular for cycling.
Located in Saanichton, 22 mi from Duncan, The Inlet Bed & Breakfast provides a garden and free WiFi. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an American breakfast. The Inlet Bed & Breakfast offers a terrace. Victoria is 16 mi from the accommodations, while Sidney is 5.6 mi away. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 3.1 mi from The Inlet Bed & Breakfast.
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.
Offering beautiful views over Ganges Harbour, this Salt Spring Island suite features access to a number of outdoor activities. Free Wi-Fi is provided. A fully equipped kitchen, cable TV and a DVD player are found in the spacious suite. The accommodation is located above an outdoor store and offers a selection of hiking, kayaking and sailing excursions. Massage services can also be arranged.
This seaside bed and breakfast is situated on 10 acres on Salt Spring Island. It features a 50 foot dock, an outdoor pool and spacious suites with kitchenette facilities. Guests at this hotel get free use of canoes, rowboat and kayaks. The property also provides a sauna, trampoline and fire pits. The suites and cottage offer access to the shared patio.
Situated along the Pacific Ocean coast, Wickaninnish Inn is 4.5 km from Tofino. It features a gourmet restaurant and full-service spa. Every room includes a fireplace, balcony with ocean view and a minibar. A cable TV and iPod docking station are also provided. This hotel offers free Wi-Fi. Each Saturday morning there is a guided hike through the rainforest trail.
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Downtown Tofino: 3.6km
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this adult-only bed and breakfast is 3 minutes' drive from the peaceful village of Ucluelet. All rooms at this bed and breakfast offer free Wi-Fi and ocean views. This Bed and Breakfast provides a cable TV and an iPod docking station in its beach house-style guest rooms. Each room features an en suite bathroom. Suites at the bed and breakfast include with ocean views
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Downtown Ucluelet: 0.05km
Located in Ucluelet, Terrace Beach is 5 minutes’ walk from Wild Pacific Guest Suites and guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Offering a private entrance and en suite bathrooms, all rooms at the Wild Pacific Guest Suites feature a microwave, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included.
Within walking distance of Victoria's Inner Harbour, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with free high-speed internet access as well as an on-site restaurant. The hotel features guestrooms with luxurious Aveda bath products. Guests will also appreciate fresh fruit upon arrival as well as access to the on-site fitness center and relaxing, full-service spa.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.2km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.3km
Beautifully appointed Victoria BC hotel, located near the Inner Harbour, in the heart of downtown. Steps away are major attractions, shops, & restaurants. Complimentary continental breakfast & covered parking. 100% non-smoking studios & spacious suites each with a private balcony, fridge, free local calls & free H/S internet. Relax in the seasonal outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna & fitness room.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.1km
Airport: 27.3km
Downtown Victoria: 0.8km
Enjoy 5 star, romantic, Victoria accommodations. We have comfortable rooms and suites with sitting areas and private bathrooms, including luxurious, two person, hydrotherapy spa tubs with dazzling chromotherapy lights, double soaking tubs or claw foot tubs. Each unique room features either a King or Queen bed - many with impressive canopy or four-poster beds. Most rooms have fireplaces.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.3km
Airport: 27.5km
Downtown Victoria: 2.6km
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