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
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
Watch the ships from your balcony as they journey through Discovery Passage! We offer ocean-view, comfortable hotel rooms with heavenly beds, suites with full kitchens & stunning penthouse accommodation with a complimentary nutritious breakfast. Browse our web site & check out our web specials. We are Campbell River’s newest boutique Hotel with European hospitality! Ideal for long-term stays.
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Downtown Campbell River: 3.5km
This Courtenay resort boasts a championship golf course. It features on-site dining, a classic car museum and free Wi-Fi. A seating area with TV is furnished in all rooms. Most rooms include a full kitchen or kitchenette. Many of the villas include a hot tub. The resort has a fitness centre on site for guest use. Also offered are golf classes and a golf pro shop.
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Downtown Comox: 4.8km
Downtown Courtenay: 4.3km
Airport: 7.3km
Our Crofton Inn has barbecue facilities that are offered for guest use. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all areas. A kitchen features in each suite. Crofton ferry terminal is 300 m away. A cable TV and a sofa are provided in all suites at Croft Inn Motel. An en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. City views can be enjoyed from each suite.
Our Duncan Ranch has a private beach area, barbecue facilities and a garden. With luggage storage space, we also have a sun terrace. All rooms are fitted with a patio with garden views. All units come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a bath, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area.
This property is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Set in Saint Andrews, The New Brunswick Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.
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.
With beautiful views of the Strait of Georgia, this Mill Bay bed and breakfast features a lush garden. Its suite includes a spa-style bathroom with a rain shower and body jets. A private patio and hardwood floors are found in the elegant suite. A 32-inch flat-screen TV, full kitchenette and free Wi-Fi are also included. Breakfast at the Bayview can be enjoyed in the guests’ rooms.
Offering a fitness center, our Nanaimo hotel is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each room at this hotel. A seating area and a work desk are also available. A private bathroom includes a shower, bath, and towels. Select rooms offer a balcony.
Our Parksville resort features the most luxurious hotel rooms, beautifully appointed with West Coast décor. All guest rooms offer private balconies and spectacular panoramic ocean, mountain, and city views with thoughtful amenities throughout for a superior accommodation experience. Guests choose from studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms, tower suites, beachfront villa suites and penthouse suites.
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Downtown Parksville: 0.6km
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
These pet friendly cottages, located in Port Renfrew, are just 3.5 km from Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Each cottage features a full kitchen and free Wi-Fi. Each cottage is tastefully decorated in neutral colours and nature-inspired art. A dining area is included. Guests can relax on the covered deck complete with loungers and a fire pit. BBQ facilities are available.
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Downtown Port Renfrew: 1.3km
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.
Welcome to beautiful Sayward, B.C.! Ours is an affordable getaway combining the international flavour of a hostel with the warmth and coziness of a family-run wilderness lodge. Enjoy our beautiful location, with the forest, waterfall, the Salmon River, Mt. H'Kusam and the ocean close by. Enjoy the many outdoor activities available in the area, or relax in the comfort of our wilderness retreat.
Located on the west side of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, this quiet property is close to the Great Canada Trail. Guests can enjoy the surrounding gardens. Each suite has a private entrance, in suite bathroom, seating area, smart TV, table and chairs, and a balcony with a BBQ and seating areas. There is a well-equipped kitchenette including a microwave and mini refrigerator in the 2 suites.
This Sooke B&B offers panoramic forest and ocean view, and is opposite the Galloping Goose Trail for hiking and bicycling. Each unique accommodation includes a kitchenette and a gas fireplace. Rooms at this hotel offer a microwave, fridge and coffee-making facilities. Guests can have breakfast on the patio or delivered to their room. Adrena-line Zipline Adventure Tours is 5 km from the hotel.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 52.4km
Airport: 46.7km
Downtown Victoria: 27.7km
Downtown Sooke: 8.4km
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
Offering 2 private beaches, this Resort is located on an old First Nations village site close to Ucluelet city centre and Pacific Rim National Park. Each chalet has a private bathroom, expansive balconies overlook the Pacific Ocean and offer BBQ facilities and outdoor seating are enjoyed. A full kitchen is provided. Free WiFi is available. Guests can enjoy surfing and hiking
Black Rock Landing has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Ucluelet, 1 mi from Terrace Beach. Each unit has a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A microwave, a fridge and oven are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.
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