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Directions
Drive From Nanaimo, Duke Point

    Head north on Duke Point Ferry Terminal toward Duke Point Hwy 0.3 km
    Make a U-turn at Duke Point Hwy 0.1 km
    Continue on Duke Point Hwy 7.7 km
    Take the ramp onto Island Hwy N 1.9 km
    Exit onto Nanaimo Pkwy N 19.2 km
    Continue straight onto Hwy 19 N/N Island Hwy/N Island Hwy N
    Continue to follow Hwy 19 N/N Island Hwy N 16.7 km
    Take exit 46 toward Parksville 0.5 km
    Merge onto E Island Hwy N 1.5 km
    Turn right at Resort Way 0.2 km
    Turn right at Resort Dr
    Destination will be on the left 50 m



As the host property is on Vancouver Island, transit by ferry will be necassary.  Two mainland ferry terminals service the Nanaimo area with Tsawwassen being the more southern and Horsehoe bay being north of Vancouver City.  Both terminals offer sailings to Nanaimo.
Tsawwasen to Nanaimo, Duke Point (2 hours)
Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay (1.5 Hours)
Reservation and Schedules
About Reservations
As travel can be very busy at this time of year, it is recommended that travelers book a reservation to ensure travel without wait.  It is not uncommon to wait 1, 2 or even 3 sailings.  Check the following links to BC Ferries website for more information.


Drive From Nanaimo, Departure Bay

    Head southwest on Stewart Ave toward Brechin Rd 0.5 km
    Turn right at Brechin Rd 0.9 km
    Turn left to stay on Brechin Rd 41 m
    Turn right at Island Hwy N N 26.2 km
    Take exit 46 toward Parksville 0.5 km
    Merge onto E Island Hwy N 1.5 km
    Turn right at Resort Way 0.2 km
    Turn right at Resort Dr
    Destination will be on the left 50 m
Drive From Victoria

    Head north on Douglas St toward Broughton St 3.7 km
    Continue on HWY-1 N 17.0 km
    Turn right to stay on HWY-1 N 84.7 km
    Exit onto Nanaimo Pkwy N 19.2 km
    Continue straight onto Hwy 19 N/N Island Hwy/N Island Hwy N
    Continue to follow Hwy 19 N/N Island Hwy N 16.7 km
    Take exit 46 toward Parksville 0.5 km
    Merge onto E Island Hwy N 1.5 km
    Turn right at Resort Way 0.2 km
    Turn right at Resort Dr
    Destination will be on the left 50 m
For US visitors, travel by ferry from Port Angeles USA to Victoria may be a more suitable route.  The terminal is on the Olympic Pennisula northwest of Seattle.  See the following links for more information:
Black Ball Ferry Line
Black Ball Ferry Fares and Schedules