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Location
By Vehicle:
The Comox Valley is a three-hour (220
km/137 mile) drive north from Victoria or a 75-minute (107 km/66
mile) drive from Nanaimo, where the ferry terminals of Departure
Bay and Duke Point are located. Drive Highway #19, the new inland,
four-lane expressway. From Highway #19 take exits #101, #117,
#127, #130 or #144 to access various points in the Comox Valley.
Visitors can also take the scenic Oceanside Route on the old
Island Highway #19A.
By Ferry: www.bcferries.ca
Regular ferry service links the British
Columbia Mainland and Washington State to the Comox Valley on
Vancouver Island. Riding a ferry provides an opportunity to
stretch your legs, get something to eat, browse the gift shop
and observe marine traffic and wildlife. It is a mini-cruise
in the middle of your vacation. Please contact BC Ferries at
1-888-223-3779 for route information and at 1-888-724-5223 for
reservations on major routes, or refer to the BC Ferries website
for more information.
By Air: www.comoxairport.com
Numerous direct flights from the Vancouver
International Airport, Calgary International Airport and the
Edmonton International Airport land daily at the Comox Valley
Airport (YQQ) in Comox. Please refer to the Comox Valley Airport
website for more information.
By Train:
The E & N Dayliner (VIA Rail) makes
daily trips between Victoria and Courtenay. This small train
offers a behind the scenes view of rural communities and Vancouver
Island forests. For schedules contact VIA Rail at 1-800-VIA-RAIL.
By Bus:
Daily bus service connects all parts
of Vancouver Island with the Mainland. For passenger service
and tour schedules contact Laidlaw Coachlines at 1-800-318-0818.
**Throughout the Comox Valley and
surrounding areas, local bus and 24 hour taxi services are
provided.
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