Transportation
BC Ferries run from:
1. Horseshoe Bay on the north shore of Vancouver to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
2. Tsawwassen on the south end of Vancouver to Duke Point which is just south of Nanaimo.
Check the BC ferry schedule at: http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/mainland/
On the schedule, pull down 'upcoming schedules' menu for September sailings.
You can either drive your car or travel as a foot passenger, however there is no bus service from Duke Point.
Bus Transportation
Contrary to an article in the BC Nature magazine, we are unable to provide pickup and dropoff service to the FGM meeting. However Island Link, Greyhound Bus and BC Transit has a service from Departure Bay.
Island Link private bus service from Departure Bay terminal. http://www.islandlinkbus.com/
Please book online ahead as space is limited.
Greyhound bus: http://www.greyhound.ca/
BCTransit inter-city bus: http://bctransit.com/regions/nan/schedules/schedule.cfm?line=90&
No bus service exists from Duke Point
The Island Chauffeur is the premier door to door transportation service serving the central Vancouver Island area. Phone 1-877-954-9694 or email islandchauffeur@telus.net.
Please check the schedules not all sailings have bus service and make an online reservation if taking the Island Link.