Getting to Expectation at Campbell River BC
By air: You have a choice of flying West Jet to Courtenay-Comox airport followed by shuttle or taxi service to Campbell River 30 miles [50 km] north. Alternatively, you can fly 30 minutes on a West Coast Air float plane from Vancouver city center to the float plane harbor in Campbell River, ½ mile from where Expectation is moored.
By road: Take any of the ferries that provide car service to Vancouver Island. The Coho ferry connects Port Angeles WA with Victoria on the island. The BC ferry system connects Vancouver to Victoria and Nanaimo [half way north from Victoria to Campbell river]. There is even a 4-ferry plus road circuit that connects North Vancouver to Courtenay by way of the very scenic “Sunshine Coast” [this route requires at least one extra day]. Once on the island, take Highway 1 north from Victoria to Nanaimo [1.5 hours] then Highway 19 north from Nanaimo to Campbell River [1.5 hours].
Reservations are available on the ferry systems at a reasonable fee and insulate you from the possible 2-4 hour lineups on these popular routes.
About the Marina
There are showers and laundry facilities on-site. The Discovery Harbour Fuel Dock has gas, diesel, oils, stove oil, ice, bait, and offers oil changing. The marina is a stop away from Desolation Sound and North Island communities. Visitors comment the Discovery Harbour is a wonderful place for dock walking and talking with other guests and local residents. The shopping center, adjacent to the marina, contains restaurants, a pub, liquor store, drug store, gift shops, banks, Zellers, Super Store, and Spinner's Sports. The marina is within walking distance to downtown and taxi service is also available. Address: #392-1434 Ironwood St, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 5T5.
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