HOW TO GET HERE
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle Service to & from BC Ferries terminal at Bear Cove.
This shuttle meets the incoming ferries and transports passengers to their accommodation or other points in Port Hardy. The shuttle service is also available for passengers wishing to travel from their accommodation to the BC Ferries terminal. The shuttle can be booked when you check into your accommodation or it will automatically meet the incoming ferry. Cost is $6.50 per person including taxes.
7210 Market Street
BOX 1740 Port Hardy, B.C, V0N 2P0
Phone: (250) 949-6300 Fax: (250) 949-6388
Email: nit@island.net
GREYHOUND BUS
1-800-661-TRIP(8747)
NORTH ISLAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
7210 Market Street
BOX 1740 Port Hardy, B.C, V0N 2P0
Phone: (250) 949-6300 Fax: (250) 949-6388
Email: nit@island.net
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
Box 638, Port Hardy, B.C, V0N 2P0
Phone: (250) 949-6442 Fax: (250) 949-8101
Toll Free: 1-800-668-3233
Web Site: www.budgetnanaimo.com
NATIONAL TILDEN CAR RENTAL
Phone: (250) 949-7121 Fax: (250) 949-9864
Toll Free: 1-800-387-4747
B.C. FERRIES
Phone: (250) 949-6722 Fax: (250) 949-6513
Toll Free: 1-888-223-3779
Web Site: www.bcferries.com
PACIFIC COASTAL
Box 2186, Port Hardy, B.C, V0N 2P0
Phone: (250) 949-6477 Fax: (250) 949-9977
1-800-663-2872
Web Site: www.pacific-coastal.com
Chartered and Scheduled Flights available
Daily flights to & from Vancouver via South Terminal in Richmond, BC
HIGHWAY
From the lower mainland (Greater Vancouver area) take BC Ferries to Victoria and follow the Island Highway North (1), which turns into (19.) Drive time from Victoria is approximately 6 hours depending on traffic volume (502 km.)
Or
From the lower mainland take BC Ferries to Nanaimo and follow the Island Highway North (19.) Drive time from Nanaimo is approximately 4 hours (391 km.)
The highway is paved and in excellent condition. There are many new sections with four lanes, as well as two lanes. The drive is scenic and there are many rest stops and points of interest along the way. If you are interested in seeing the communities along the way take the Oceanside Route (19A) where possible. If you need to get from point A to point B, the Connector (19) should be your route of choice. North of Campbell River follow The North Island Highway (19.) Drive time from Campbell River is approximately 2.5 hours (238 km.)
INSIDE PASSAGE
This spectacular summer voyage takes you between Port Hardy, at Vancouver Islands northern tip, and Prince Rupert, BC's northern most port. The voyage takes 15 hours - cabins are available on board, reservations are a must.
DISCOVERY COAST PASSAGE
This route takes you between Port Hardy and Bella Coola, on BC's mid-coast, with several stops along the way. The voyage takes 33 hours from Port Hardy to Bella Coola. Cabins are not available, however, there are showers and reclining seats, reservations are highly recommended.
Discover BC's Coast with BC Ferries.
For more transportation options, please see our LINKS page.
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