Getting to Chemainus, Vancouver Island

AIR SERVICE:

Nanaimo Airport>>
The Nanaimo Airport is about a 20 minute drive north of Chemainus. There are several daily 15 minute flights from the Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo Airport.

Victoria International>>
The Victoria International is the closest International Airport and is approximately a 90 minute drive from Chemainus.

Harbour Air>>
Harbour Air operates daily seaplane service from Vancouver to several of the Gulf Islands, which are only a short, scenic, ferry ride from Chemainus.

WATER SERVICES:

BC Ferries>>
BC Ferries provides extensive and reliable ferry services with frequent and convenient scheduled runs between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. You have a choice of arriving at either Duke Point or Departure Bay ferry terminals in Nanaimo (30 minutes from Chemainus) or the Swartz Bay terminal in Sidney, near Victoria. (90 minutes from Chemainus).
For a great Day trip from the region, BC Ferries also offers you the chance to tour some of the Gulf Islands, with services from Chemainus to Thetis Island, and from Crofton to Salt Spring Island.

Washington State Ferries>>
Washington State Ferries leave from Anacortes, 90 miles north of Seattle through the San Juan Islands to Sidney B.C. Once daily and twice in the summer months, the scenic crossing takes about 3 hours. They take vehicles, buses or motor homes and passengers. Vehicle reservations are recommended and may be made online or by phone (206) 464-6400 Seattle, toll free in state 1-888-808-7977.

Blackball Transport Inc.>>
Travels from Port Angeles, WA to downtown Victoria, B.C. This routes links the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island together for first come first serve. No reservations are available.
There is NO Auto ferry service from Seattle to Victoria.

BUS TRANSPORTATION: