Bus Phone: Toll-free: 1 800 318-0818, Tel: (250) 385-4411

Greyhound:travels (by ferry) between Vancouver and Nanaimo
Toll-free: 1 800 661-8747
Tel: (604) 482-8747

Pacific Coach Lines
travels (by ferry) between Vancouver and Victoria.
Toll-free: 1 800 661-1725
Tel: (250) 385-4411

By Ferry

Bringing a vehicle to Vancouver Island is like taking a cruise providing you time to watch sea life and marine traffic, enjoy a meal, or check out the gift shops for souvenirs of BC. It is an easy journey by ferry from either British Columbia's Mainland or Washington State. Victoria Clipper (passengers only), MV Coho, and Washington State Ferries-operate from Washington. In British Columbia, BC Ferries runs scheduled trips between the following ports and many others on the British Columbia coast. Crossing times are approximate.

BC Ferries
Route & Fare Information
Toll-free: 1 888 223-3779
Tel: (250) 386-3431
Web: www.bcferries.ca Reservations
Toll-free: 1 888 724-5223
Tel: (604) 444-2890

Reservations are recommended, on select Mainland - Vancouver Island routes. You'll need a credit card handy when you call.

BC Ferry Travel Times - North to Campbell River

Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Swartz Bay (Victoria) -1 hour 35 minutes
Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Duke Point (Nanaimo) -2 hours
Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) and Departure Bay (Nanaimo) - 1 hour 35 minutes
Powell River-Westview (Sunshine Coast) and Little River (Comox) - 1 hour 15 minutes
South to Campbell River

Prince Rupert and Port Hardy (Inside Passage route) - approximately 15 hours
Bella Coola and Port Hardy (Discovery Coast Passage route) - approximately 12 hours
Travel tip: fare discounts!
Plan to travel on more than one ferry route between Vancouver Island and the Mainland? Visit http://www.bcferries.bc.ca/news/circlepac.html to find out more about BC Ferries' CirclePac route and fare discounts.

Ferry service between Washington State and Vancouver Island

Victoria Clipper
Passenger-only high-speed catamaran ferry service between Seattle WA and Victoria BC.
Toll-free: 1 800 888-2535
Tel: (206) 448-5000

Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries operates service for vehicles and passengers between Anacortes WA and Sidney (Victoria) BC.
Toll-free: 1 888 808-7977
Tel: (206) 464-6400

Travelling by Sea

Campbell River is a boaters' paradise with a range of services and facilities, including moorage. Before heading to sea, consult up-to-date tide tables and marine charts (such as Canadian Hydrographic Service chart #3540 Approaches to Campbell River) to familiarize yourself with the waterways around Campbell River.

Travelling by Air

Daily scheduled flights arrive at Campbell River and District Regional Airport (YBL) from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). (Car rentals are available.)

Air Canada
(including Air BC and Canadian Airlines)
Toll-free: 1 888 247-2262
Tel: (604) 688-5515

Pacific Coastal Airlines
Toll-free: 1 800 663-2872
Tel: (604) 273-8666

WestJet
Toll-free: 1-888-937-8538
Direct flights are now available with WestJet from Calgary, Alberta, to Comox, just a 45 minute drive south of Campbell River. Rent a car, or arrange a tour packages which will meet you at the airport.

Campbell River is the hub of the North Central Region and has many of the amenities of a big city without sacrificing its small-town character. Campbell River is famous for the legendary salmon fishing. Campbell River has grown into a multi-faceted travel destination, bounded by water and mountains, surrounded by wilderness, and blessed with mild temperatures year round. Campbell River is know as the Salmon Capitol of the World. Great fishing can net you Tyee, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink salmon. Freshwater fishing in the rivers and lakes surrounding Campbell River is also very good. The steelhead in the rivers are known to local anglers as great fighters. Outdoor adventure is a way of life in Campbell River. Beautiful Quadra Island is only minutes away by Ferry.

"Take a hike" in the nature parks located throughout the city or take on a mountaineering adventures. Scuba diving is fantastic or maybe you will want to snorkel down the river on a guided tour to watch the returning salmon spawn. Wildlife is abundant in the area. Guided tours can take you to view bears, eagles, whales.

Mountain bike the trails in the wilderness near town. Take your bike (or rent one) at Mt. Washington and then ride the miles of trails down. Try white-water kayaking, ocean kayaking or rafting on a number of the rivers in the area. Three spectacular golf courses in the area, Storey Creek, Sequoia Springs, and Pacific Playground,will keep the golf enthusiast busy.

Campbell River Location

ACCOMMODATIONS
There is a variety of good accommodations in Campbell River and throughout the surrounding area including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, camping and more.