By Road / Ferry
Mainland B.C. Ferries sail from Tsawwassen to Duke Point and Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay, Nanaimo. There are 8 daily sailings to Departure Bay. Crossing time is 1 hour and 35 minutes to sail the 30 nautical miles. There are 8 daily sailings from Twawwassen (except Sat. and Sun.) taking 2 hours to cross the 38 nautical miles. Check the BC Ferries Corporation website for sailing times. |
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Ferries to Gabriola Island from Nanaimo sail 15 times a day each way. FIrst ferry sails at 5:45 a.m. from Gabriola and last ferry leaving Nanaimo at 10:55 p.m. Sailing time is approximately 20 minutes. Go to the Gabriola Ferry Web Cam to see the ferry schedule and the real time ferry lineup on Taylor Bay Road. |
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By Air
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Tofino Air fly seaplanes three times a day directly to Gabriola Island from Vanouver International Airport, weather conditions permitting. The landing dock at Silva Bay is just four and a half kilometers from the Bumbleberry Inn. Call for information and reservations: 1-800-665-2359. West Coast Air and Harbour Air fly from downtown Vancouver to the downtown Nanaimo Harbour.
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