TRAVEL PLANNING
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
 Whether you cruise here on the ocean or fly over it, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf Islands, the Strait of Georgia, and coastal mountains of British Columbia on your way to beautiful Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is accessed from mainland British Columbia and Washington State in the U.S. by vehicle/passenger ferry or airline services.
Please contact our office at anytime if you require assistance in travel plans.
TRAVEL PLANNING ASSISTANCE
If you would like travel agent assistance in making any travel arrangements to Vancouver Island, we recommend that you contact our agent at Uniglobe River City Travel . Located here on Vancouver Island they are very knowledgeable on local travel options, and can take care of all your domestic or International travel bookings.
Uniglobe River City Travel
Call toll free in North America at 1-800-567-6511
Email: expert@unigloberivercity.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Island Link Express Bus offers shuttle service between the Vancouver International airport and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Pick-up at the Vancouver airport is 4-times daily at 9:00am, 11:15 am, 1:30pm and 3:45pm. The one-way adult fare is $27.50 which is inclusive of the BC Ferry fare.
Once you are in Nanaimo National Car Rental and Budget BC are your best choices in car rentals.
This option of travel to Vancouver Island is a considerable cost savings over renting a car in Vancouver.
Island Link Express Bus
/www.islandlinkbus.com
Toll Free: 1-877-954-3556
DRIVING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
For current British Columbia highway conditions, border crossing traffic wait times, and other travel information visit DriveBC.
Vancouver Island Highway Distances
Victoria to Nanaimo -
111 km (69 miles) Approximate driving time 2 hrs.
Nanaimo to Tofino -
206 km (128 miles) Approximate driving time 2.5 - 3 hrs.
Nanaimo to Ucluelet -
180 km (112 miles) Approximate driving time 2.5 hrs.
Nanaimo to Port McNeill -
352 km (219 miles) Approximate driving time 4.5 hrs.
Vehicle Rentals
If you are flying into Vancouver, BC and planning to rent a vehicle for your visit to Vancouver Island, you may want to consider the Island Link Express Bus service.
If you prefer to rent a vehicle in Vancouver most major car rental companies offer onsite rentals at the Vancouver Airport.
On Vancouver Island National Car Rental and Budget BC are your best choices in car rentals.
MAPS
For a map of Vancouver Island, visit Google Maps or view this map of Vancouver Island.
VISITOR TO CANADA DOCUMENTS
As of January 23rd, 2007 U.S. residents flying into Canada will require either:
1. a valid passport,
2. an Air NEXUS card,
3. a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document,
4. an Alien Registration Card
US residents entering Canada by vehicle do not require a passport however you will require some form of photographic ID. However, this will change as of January 1st, 2008 when all visitors to Canada, regardless of transportation method, will require a valid passport. For current information regarding entering Canada from the United States and for U.S. passport applications please refer to U.S. Department of State website.
For citizens arriving from countries other than the United States, a valid passport is required to enter Canada. For current information regarding entering Canada as a visitor, and a list of which countries require a visitors permit, please visit the
Canada International website.
Persons under the age of 18 traveling with one parent may require a notarized letter signed by the other parent providing permission to travel. If a traveler does not possess the required documentation, airline carriers reserve the right to refuse the boarding of flights and Canada Customs may refuse entry into the country. We strongly recommend you contact your travel agent and / or airline to inquire into proof of citizenship requirements, well in advance of your airline departure date.
MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE
All non-residents of the province of British Columbia are advised to review their medical and travel insurance policies to ensure that you have adequate coverage for the duration of your visit. You will want to check your plan to ensure that you have coverage in the event you require medical treatment, and/or emergency medical evacuation for the duration of your visit to British Columbia.
ACCOMMODATION PLANNING
Accommodations prior to or after your trip are not included in our trip packages. Our multi-day sea kayaking adventures require that you arrive at the point of trip embarkation the evening prior to the departure date. Included in your pre-trip information is a listing of accommodation suggestions for the town in which your trip originates. Accommodation reservations should be made in advance.
If you require accommodations for other Vancouver Island or mainland British Columbia destinations, prior to, or after, your trip with us, visit the Tourism British Columbia website. Tourism British Columbia is available to travelers to assist in accommodation bookings, and to provide other visitor services and activities information.
Telephone toll free in North America at 1-800- HELLO BC / 1-800-435-5622.
WEATHER INFORMATION
Current British Columbia Weather information from Environment Canada.
LOCAL EVENTS
Harbour Living
Events resource for Vancouver Island.
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