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 ...
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
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
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
Located on two waterfront acres in West Bamfield, just minutes from the Boardwalk & Brady's Beach, Woods End Landing offers exceptional self-contained 2 bedroom cottages. All the kitchens are fully equipped. Our gardens are 2 acres in size and more than 50 years old. Here you'll find all the comforts of home.
Non-profit Hollyhock has a spectacular waterfront setting on Cortes Island. A stunning half-hectare organic garden is at its heart with veggies, flowers and herbs harvested daily used in all our locavore, buffet meals. Accommodations include ocean-front to forest cabins and tent sites. As Canada's preeminent lifelong learning centre, we offer a wide range of educational and leadership programs.
Our B&B is tucked in a private, peaceful little corner on Denman Island. It's a cozy, all-season cottage - just the place to relax, retreat and unwind any time of the year. You are close to parks, trails, the beach and lake. We provide a continental-style breakfast with many choices in your own private setting. Choices include fresh roasted organic coffee, teas, organic juices and local produce.
Five acres overlooking Silva Bay on Gabriola Island: 1 & 2 bedroom Cottages with kitchen, comfortable living room, wood burning fireplace, large deck with view; campground with showers, laundry & picnic area; Marina with moorage & fuel dock; Activities in the bay include diving, kayaking, fishing, cycling & hikes; minutes from golf, groceries & restaurant.
On Galiano Island, we are situated at the base of the famous Bodega Ridge, with magnificent views of Trincomali channel, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the Vancouver Island mountains. There are seven log cabins each with three bedrooms, a kitchen, woodstove and sundeck. The gently sloping terrain of the property has extensive landscaping, ponds, native plants, and rock sculpture.
Peaceful and secluded! Just four cottages nestled in a park-like setting on St. Mary Lake. Cottages have fully equipped kitchens, fire-viewing woodstoves, and bar-b-ques. Swim float, docks, sandy beach, complimentary boats. Excellent swimming and fishing. Open year round, weekly rates. Salt Spring's best kept secret! Reservations: (250) 537-5977/ www.mapleridgecottages.com.
Beautiful forested Big Rig Park on Haslam Creek in Ladysmith. Rondalyn RV Resort offers you and your family 35 acres of well kept forested land. Our full hook -up sites are 40" x 55". Wireless Internet. We have a 9 hole Par 3 Golf Course. Very Challenging! A Stocked trout Pond. Catch and Release. The outside heated swimming pool is salt water. Hot tub is too. We have the cutest little playground.
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Downtown Ladysmith: 10km
This Nanaimo bed and breakfast features an outdoor hot tub, indoor sauna and a daily home cooked breakfast. The rooms offer individual climate control and private bathroom facilities. Nanaimo, Departure Bay and garden views are available. A pool table and Free Wi-Fi is available for guests. On-site laundry facilities are also available.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 7.6km
Airport: 22km
Nestled in the woods south of Nanaimo are 40 acres of family fun where you can sleep in the fresh air and awaken to the sounds of nature at the crack of dawn, or the crack of noon, whichever you prefer. Spend the day at the swimming hole swimming and diving or loaf by the pond with your fishing rod. Maybe a nap, then some beach volleyball, and finish the perfect day with dinner cooked over a fire.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 19.1km
Airport: 6.9km
We offer beach-front vacation accommodation rentals in Parksville, 20 miles north of Nanaimo. All units face the ocean and overlook the beach. Choose between two-bedroom beach-level units that open onto the beach, or one-bedroom and studio ridge-level units, with beach access. Beach-level and ridge-level units enjoy spectacular views of the Georgia Strait and the Sunshine Coast.
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Downtown Parksville: 3.9km
Featuring a private-beach, this Port Renfrew oceanfront lodge is a 90-minute drive from Victoria. After a day of on-site fishing, guests can relax with a game of pool. Simply furnished with warm décor, all rooms feature a private bathroom. Select rooms have mountain or sea views. A spacious patio complete with BBQ facilities is also the site of outdoor entertainment.
The Laichwiltach people conceived and built a modern, full-service beach-front lodge on Quadra Island. It is one of the few lodges featuring authentic Pacific Coast native architecture, art, and culture based on traditional Kwagiulth historical values. The lodge exudes the warmth of west coast wood construction and features the design of a Kwagiulth "Big House" as the main foyer and lounge area.
Situated on Qualicum Beach and overlooking the Salish Sea, this beach house features a balcony and free Wi-Fi. Each accommodation features a full kitchen with oven, microwave, and full-sized refrigerator. Plenty of cabinet space is available. The living room boasts a sofa bed, cable TV, and a DVD player. There is also a stone fireplace to enjoy.
Quarrystone House is situated on 5 acres on a ridge, with stunning ocean & sunset views to the west & open pastoral views to the east. This dramatic yet peaceful setting creates the perfect escape where you can enjoy tranquil luxury and ensured privacy all year round. Relax on your secluded balcony or soak in your own Jacuzzi tub and enjoy the spectacular sunsets behind Vancouver Island.
This accommodation is 5 minutes' walk from Ganges village centre on Salt Spring Island. It features landscaped gardens and waterfalls. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Each guest room at this hotel has a theme, such as jungle or nautical. Select rooms have an en suite bathroom or a microwave and refrigerator. Guests can go bird watching and help themselves to fruit from the trees.
Only 2 minutes’ from the beach on St. Mary Lake, the Salt Spring Carriage House B&B is located in Ganges on Salt Spring Island. A daily breakfast is served each morning. A fireplace, dining table and seating area are provided in the suite at this bed and breakfast. A kitchenette offers a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. A private bathroom includes free toiletries.
Overlooking Piers Island and Swartz Bay, this stately bed and breakfast stands among the forest of the northern Saanich Peninsula. Free Wi-Fi is provided in every room. This hotel offers soft, decorative rooms that feature a view of the water or island. One room also features direct access to a sundeck and chairs. Wild birds including hummingbirds like to visit the property.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 5.7km
Airport: 10.6km
Downtown Victoria: 33.4km
Downtown Sidney: 7.2km
We are surrounded by forest and beachfront, remotely located on Donegal Head, Malcolm Island BC - 18km (11 mi.) from the village of Sointula. Our fully equipped self-Fully equipped self-contained Beach Cottage 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom up to four people. Ask about our weekly rates. Our guests get a free forge lesson with a 2 day stay. Direct access to the ocean for kayaks, canoes and beachcombing.
Boasting panoramic ocean views and a private beach, this 5 acre waterfront property is located in Sooke. A microwave and fridge feature in each unit. Free Wi-Fi is included. Victoria city center is 31 mi away. A patio with a BBQ is offered with each unit at Points West Oceanfront Resort. All units offer sea and Olympic Mountain views. Cottages are equipped with kitchens.
Getaway to a wilderness playground: take your pick of adventures at your doorstep. Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina in Metchosin, 40 mins from Victoria, is a full-service RV Resort with pull through and oceanfront sites. Enjoy boat rentals, kayak and bike rentals, access to biking and hiking trails and a freshwater lake. Come stay for a day, a week or a month, and enjoy the best of Vancouver Island.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 52.3km
Airport: 47km
Downtown Victoria: 29.5km
Nestled between the shores of Cordova Bay and the riveting vistas of Mt. Douglas our Resort is the ultimate destination for your next visit to beautiful Victoria. This Nature Lover's Paradise is located on the edge of 500 acres of rainforest minutes away from downtown Victoria and the Butchart Gardens. This European style Resort with North American Luxury features stunning Pacific Ocean views.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 26.5km
Airport: 20.7km
Downtown Victoria: 13.3km
Join us in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, just off the northern coast of Vancouver Island. Enjoy the good fishing and the whale watching charters. Share our rich cultural heritage with a walking tour of the historical buildings and visit the museum and cultural centre. Or just relax in peace and quiet amid the natural beauty surrounding you. There is something for everyone.
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Downtown Port McNeill: 15.8km
Downtown Telegraph Cove: 38.1km
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