Travelling to Campbell River
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Travelling to Campbell River Campbell River is the Salmon Capital of the World. The coastal city of Campbell River (originally occupied by the Coast Salish First Nation) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island approximately 50 km north of Courtenay, 265 km north of Victoria. Campbell River is the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Discovery Islands. Travel directions outlined are mainly Vancouver Island based - from Victoria or Nanaimo to Campbell River Travel by Car Vancouver Island’s Highway 19 runs from Victoria to Campbell River and is very well maintained. Approximate driving distances times are: Victoria to Campbell River, 265 km, 3 hours Nanaimo to Campbell River, 155 km, 1.5 hours Road Conditions: www.drivebc.com or 1-800-550-4997 CampbellRiverTravel.docx Page 1 of 2 Travel by Air Pacific Coastal Airlines operate daily scheduled flights between the Campbell River Airport (YBL) and Vancouver Airport’s South Terminal (YVR) with approximately one hour flying time. These flights leave from a smaller, adjacent airport in Vancouver called the South Terminal. A shuttle bus service runs frequently between Vancouver Main Terminal and the South Terminal. Pacific Coastal Airlines: www.pacific-coastal.com or 1-800-663-2872 or 604-273-8666. WestJet has flights to Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ), Nanaimo (YCD) and Comox (YQQ). WestJet: www.westjet.com or 1-888-937-8538 (1-888-WESTJET) Air Canada has flights to Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ), Nanaimo (YCD) and Comox (YQQ). Air Canada: www.aircanada.com or 1-888-247-2262 Travel by Ferry Vancouver Island / Vancouver BC Ferries provides regular vehicle and passenger ferry service between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Major routes are Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver to Departure Bay in Nanaimo; Tsawwassen, south of Richmond (Vancouver), to Duke Point, south of Nanaimo; and, Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay in Saanich (north of Victoria). BC Ferries: www.bcferries.com or 1-888-223-3779 (1-888-BC FERRY) Travel by Bus Daily scheduled service is provided by Greyhound between the Vancouver Island North region and the rest of Vancouver Island, with stops available in most communities. There is a terminal located in Campbell River. Approximate times are: Vancouver to Campbell River – 6 hours Victoria to Campbell River – 6 hours approximately Nanaimo to Campbell River – 3 hours Greyhound: www.greyhound.ca or 1-800-661-8747 (1-800-661-TRIP) CampbellRiverTravel.docx Page 2 of 2 .