Travel Information & Useful Links
Airlines
Pacific Coastal (Vancouver to Campbell River) 800-663-2872
www.pacific-coastal.com
Air Canada (Vancouver or Seattle to Campbell River) 888-247-2262
www.aircanada.ca
Westjet (western Canada to Comox) 800-538-5696
www.westjet.com
Central mountain Air (Flights from Vancouver to Campbell River BC)
www.flycma.com
Seaplane Services
Northwest Seaplanes (from Vancouver BC & Renton WA )
888-287-8366
www.nwseaplanes.com
Kenmore Air (from Seattle area) 800-543-9595
www.kenmoreair.com
Soundflight (from Renton WA & Sea-tac Airport) 800-825-0722
www.soundflight.com
Corilair (from Vancouver and Campbell RIver BC) 250-287-8371
www.corilair.com
Ferries
BC Ferries From Vancouver to Vancouver Island -- Tsawassen & Horseshoe Bay routes; also Campbell River to Quadra Is. 888-223-3779
www.bcferries.com
Black Ball Transport (Port Angeles WA to Victoria BC)
360-457-4991 (WA) - 250-386-2202 (BC)
www.northolympic.com/coho
Victoria Clipper (Seattle to Victoria - Passenger Only) 800-888-2535
www.victoriaclipper.com
Buses
Vancouver Island Coachlines /Laidlaw (Bus schedule from Vancouver or Victoria or Nanaimo to Campbell River) 888-223-3779 www.victoriatours.com
Vancouver City Buses (How to get around Vancouver using inexpensive city transit systems to & from airport, ferry, bus depot etc.). www.translink.bc.ca (very helpful website)
Airporter services
Campbell River Airporter (250) 286-3000 Meets all incoming flights at Campbell River and provides transport to downtown CR and the Quadra Ferry.
Forest Bus Tours Airport Service 888-248-4525 Meets incoming flights at Comox and provides transport ($25) to Campbell River and Quadra Ferry. More Detailed Travel Information
Traveling by Car
Take a ferry to Vancouver Island
At Vancouver, BC and Seattle or Port Angeles, WA you can board a ferry to Vancouver Island. The ferry will arrive on Vancouver Island at either Victoria or Nanaimo depending on your port of origin. After departing the ferry travel north on the Island Highway (Highway 19) to Campbell River. At Campbell River board the ferry for a 10 minute crossing to Quadra Island. On Quadra Island you'll catch a water taxi to Rendezvous Lodge to complete your journey. With special arrangements we may be able to meet you on Quadra Island and bring you to the Lodge. Call or email us for any special arrangements you require.
There are two highway options when traveling up the island. For ease of travel we recommend the new Inland Route (Highway 19). If time is not an issue the scenic Oceanside Route Highway 19A from Nanaimo to Campbell River is a very pleasant drive. Campbell River is located 153 km (95 miles) north of Nanaimo, and 265 Km (166 miles) north of Victoria on Highway 19 or 19A Oceanside Route.
If you are driving via the Inland Highway 19, take the Jubilee Exit just before Campbell River. Turn right and drive down until you reach 19A at the ocean. Turn left, and take the Oceanside route to the City Centre. Watch for the sign (right turn at the lights) to the Quadra Ferry.
Line-ups at ferries and border crossing are unpredictable! It is possible to make reservations with BC Ferries.
Quadra Ferry:
The Campbell River to Quadra Island BC Ferry runs approximately every hour between 6:40 am and 10:30 pm, with 11:30 pm sailings Friday & Saturday. The crossing takes approximately 10 minutes.
Round trip fare is $17.25 Cdn for car and driver, and $5.25 Cdn for passengers.
Approximate travel times including driving time and ferry crossings:
Vancouver, BC … 4 to 5 hrs
Seattle, USA ... 9 hours
Bus service connections are available from
• Seattle, WA
• Vancouver, Victoria & Nanaimo, B.C.
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