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
We're 19 km north of Campbell River. Come for the day and enjoy the excellent fishing, cruise ship viewing and dining at our fully licensed restaurant. Better yet, bring your RV and stay awhile in our first class Ripple Rock RV Park with its spectacular view of the Inside Passage and well maintained grounds. Our marina offers a full range of services to accommodate your boating and fishing needs.
Our Campbell River motel has private balconies with ocean and mountain views. Free WiFi is available in each room. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a seating area. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.
The Vista del Mar Motel features; fridge, stove, toaster, microwave, coffee maker in every room, wireless internet, new carpet, panoramic mountain & ocean view, complimentary coffee and tea, DD phones, cable TV, coin laundry, big freezer for fish, & gas barbecue.
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Downtown Campbell River: 4.8km
Our Chemainus hotel is one hour north of Victoria. Experience the area's rich arts scene, especially the more than 40 world-famous outdoor wall murals. Spacious guest suites provide the comforts of home. Other amenities include a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet, an indoor salt water swimming pool, relaxing hot tub, free parking, free wireless internet and on-site fitness facilities.
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Downtown Chemainus: 1km
Set on 9 acres of private forest land on Galiano Island, Woodstone Manor is a magical place to enjoy a romantic getaway or family vacation. Our unique dining Room & Patio offers menus of food prepared by our executive chef! With only 12 rooms, it's the perfect size for an intimate wedding or to gather with family and friends for a celebration.
Featuring a bar, restaurant, and night club on site, this hotel is located in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district, just 2 minutes' walk away from Vogue Theatre. It offers contemporary rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and free WiFi. Each guest room at Hotel Belmont Vancouver, an Ascend Hotel Collection provides a coffee maker and ironing facilities.
Our Ladysmith inn and marina is a fully appointed year round facility nestled among the protected eastern shores of Vancouver Island. We situated among some of the most spectacular sailing in the world amongst the breathtaking views of the Pacific Northwest.
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.
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.
Relax and experience our private beachfront location. Oceanside rooms with kitchen. TV/DVD, queen beds, private bathroom, fireplace, private entrance and patio. Close to amenities, parks and ferry. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Visa and Mastercard. No pets. $115-$140/ night (dbl). Off season rates Nov.1 - May 14. Phone: 250 751-1409 email: hammondbaybb@shaw.ca website: www.hammondbaybb.com
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Downtown Nanaimo: 9.3km
Airport: 22.9km
This 14 unit resort is situated on 4 acres of beautiful oceanfront property. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and large balcony either overlooking the ocean or pool. The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, playground, indoor hot tub, sauna and laundry facilities.
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Downtown Parksville: 3.9km
Our North Saanich B&B provides adults only accommodations with barbecue facilities and a garden. Providing a shared lounge, the property is located within 5.1 km of John Dean Provincial Park. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property. Guest rooms at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area. The shared bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer.
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.
We are perched directly across from the largest inner harbour and marina in the Gulf Islands. We offer 7 fully furnished luxury suites, each accommodating up to 6 people. You can walk to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, beaches and parks. Fly directly into the harbour on a float plane, or moor your boat and we're just steps away.
This is a family owned motel in Tofino. This is a budget friendly motel and everything is done to best accomodate our guests needs. This is located on the mudflats and is an excellent spot for birdlovers.
A ridiculously fun, unpretentious hotels that look damn good on your Instagram. We have completely unordinary amenities like rotary dial phones in every room, plus a bunch of other great stuff. You'll never be bored here. Here we have the world’s first bike path that takes you through the lobby, retro office, psychic’s den and mini-disco with light up Saturday Night Fever style dance floor!
All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker are also provided. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hair dryer. A daily complimentary hot breakfast is served to guests. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Overlooking Victoria Harbour, Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses is located 1.5 km from Victoria city centre. It features rooms with a spa bath and free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a fireplace. Each has a private patio and a free beer and truffle tasting. A gourmet breakfast is delivered to the room each morning.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.5km
Airport: 26.8km
Downtown Victoria: 1.8km
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