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.
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
Located on Mayne Island in the Gulf Islands, this resort features a full spa. An indoor pool and hot tub are also on-site. Panoramic ocean views are available from each room. The rooms are equipped with large windows allowing for plenty of natural light. A fitness center and steam bath provide guests with ample opportunity for relaxation. Barbecue facilities are available for guest use.
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
Our hotel is in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea, only 2 minutes to and from the Anacortes WA State Ferry Terminal and from the BC Ferry Terminals. The Victoria International Airport is a 5 minute drive away. Explore the greater Victoria area and its many attractions including Butchart Gardens. We have a large fitness area, guest laundry facilities, high speed Internet, a family restaurant and more.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 5.9km
Airport: 3.8km
Downtown Victoria: 27.1km
Downtown Sidney: 0.2km
Just 2 1/2 hours north of Campbell River and a 30 minute ferry ride will bring you to the start of your Island Escape. Orca Lodge offers private and exclusive beachfront accommodation in sunny Sointula on Malcolm Island. Your suite at Orca Lodge is so close to the water that at high tide you will feel like you are floating on a boat. At low tide there is an abundance of sea life to discover.
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Downtown Sointula: 1.8km
Our Brentwood Bay resort is Victoria's only 5-star oceanfront boutique resort. There are beautifully designed Oceansuites and Oceanvillas tailored for the luxury traveler. The resort is located in the heart of Victoria's wine-country, only 20 minutes from downtown, and just across the bay from Butchart Gardens. We offer seaside dining in the awe-inspiring Dining Room with floor to ceiling windows.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 18.5km
Airport: 13.2km
Downtown Victoria: 22.2km
Downtown Brentwood Bay: 1.8km
Downtown Sidney: 13.5km
This Courtenay bed and breakfast is just 10 minutes from Courtenay city center, and offers free shuttle services to city center, ski shuttle connections and Courtenay Airport. There is free Wi-Fi available and ski and bike storage are offered. Local seasonal ingredients are used to prepare the breakfast. This location is within 30 minute walking distance to the river and forest trails.
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Downtown Comox: 9.8km
Downtown Courtenay: 3.6km
Airport: 14.5km
Our two storey Motel is centrally located in Courtenay with ease access to skiing, golfing and beaches. We offer different room types to meet the needs of our guests. Rooms come with a/c, wireless internet, movies on demand and laundry facilities. Enjoy our Deluxe Complimentary Continental Breakfast and outdoor heated seasonal pool. Pets are welcome at a nominal fee.
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Downtown Comox: 3.5km
Downtown Courtenay: 3.5km
Airport: 12.8km
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
Our Duncan hotel provide comfortable rooms with high definition TVs and free and fast Wi-Fi Internet. Business travelers will enjoy the ample desks in each room. Influenced by the First Nations' presence, Duncan is known as the "City of Totems." You can also easily access all the Cowichan Valley has to offer. Pool. Fitness Centre. Meeting Room. Onsite restaurant. Eco-Friendly.
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Downtown Duncan: 3.5km
This Vancouver hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and full kitchens in each room. Guests can enjoy a clean atmosphere at this all non-smoking property. Each air-conditioned room at Level Yaletown - Seymour's features a washer and dryer, private balcony, and Keurig coffee machine. A private bathroom offers guests a bathrobe. Guests can also enjoy walk-in closets for convenient storage.
Let us take your breath away. Rated as having one of the best views in all of Canada, the Villa Eyrie Resort is located a short 25 minute drive from the city of Victoria in beautiful British Columbia. Built in the early 1980s, the resort is perched atop the malahat mountain overlooking the Finlayson Arm, Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker. Discover why guests have voted this island gem.
Our Port Hardy inn property provides free Wi-Fi. The Port Hardy ferry terminal is 15 minutes’ drive away. Cable TV is included. A private balcony or patio is also offered in each room. Select rooms feature a kitchenette. Karai Sushi & Grill is located on site. Guest laundry is available.
This charming bed and breakfast offers sightseeing tours of the Clayoquot Sound and rooms with free Wi-Fi. The property is within a 5-minute drive downtown Tofino and the waterfront. Rooms include white bedding and modern, dark wood furnishings and are equipped with private bathrooms and have access to a guest lounge. This hotel is 2 km from the Tofino Botanical Gardens.
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Downtown Tofino: 0.7km
Long Beach Lodge Resort is located along the Pacific Rim Highway, 4 km from Tofino Botanical Gardens. It offers windsurfing and an on-site restaurant. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a mini-fridge and a work desk. In-room child care is available. Continental breakfast is provided daily, and packed lunches are available. Fitness and business facilities are located on-site.
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Downtown Tofino: 5.4km
These Cabins are located in Ucluelet at the start of the Wild Pacific Trail just south of the Pacific Rim National Park, world famous long beach and Clayoquot sound. Long Beach is only 15 minutes away. Ride a surf board or kayak.
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the Ucluelet Aquarium, Ukee Peninsula Motel offers guest rooms with a microwave and a refrigerator. A restaurant and a bar are located on site. A flat-screen cable TV and an alarm clock are provided in each room at Ukee Peninsula Motel. Tea and coffee making facilities are offered. A private bathroom includes free toiletries.
Our Ucluelet luxury bed and breakfast sits perched on an 85 ft cliff, surrounded by pristine old growth forest and set against some of the world's most dramatic Pacific coastline. Built to be luxurious, romantic and very private, catering to adult guests. All rooms include a king or queen size bed, down duvet, cozy robes, fireplace, private deck, jetted tub and ensuite bathroom with heated floors.
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Downtown Ucluelet: 1km
We are conveniently located within walking distance to all that Victoria, BC one of Canada's best known tourist destinations has to offer. The Gaslight's Interior is beautifully appointed with an array of local art displayed amongst the Arts & Crafts architecture of the home.
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