By Land: Once you are on Vancouver Island, the Buckley Bay ferry terminal that connects to Denman Island is a 30-minute drive south of Comox, one-hour drive north of Nanaimo or a 2.5-hour drive north from Victoria. From Nanaimo, travel on Highway 19 (the Inland Highway) or take the scenic Oceanside Route that goes through the seaside communities of Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Bowser, Deep Bay and Fanny Bay before reaching Buckley Bay. From northern Vancouver Island, Buckley Bay is a 3.5-hour drive south of Port Hardy on Highway 19.
Ferries to Vancouver Island: Several ferry services link the British Columbia mainland and Washington State to Vancouver Island. BC Ferry terminals on Vancouver Island are in Victoria (Swartz Bay) and Nanaimo (Departure Bay or Duke Point) with routes to/from the Vancouver area; Comox, to/from Powell River on the Sunshine Coast; and Port Hardy, from Prince Rupert via the Inside Passage. By Air: The closest airport is the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) where you can also book a rental car for your stay. It offers daily flights with Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet. The drive from the airport to the Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal to reach Denman Island is about 30 minutes. |
By Bus: Island Link Bus provides an express bus service between Buckley Bay and other arrival/departure destinations on Vancouver Island. Make a reservation to guarantee a seat. ► https://www.islandlinkbus.com/ By Float Plane: Gulf Island Seaplanes are proud to introduce their newest scheduled route: Roundtrip from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (downtown Vancouver), to the dock at the Thatch Pub on Hornby Island which is beside the ferry terminal for Denman Island. This is the most convenient and exciting choice for passengers to travel here! It’s also an affordable option, as the only added cost is a $9.50 round-trip BC Ferries ticket for foot passengers between Hornby and Denman. We will pick you up on this side for the four-minute drive to Manna House. |
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On Foot: If you prefer not to bring or hire a car, we're here to help. Planning a trip to a remote island can seem a bit daunting, so let us do the heavy lifting...
Stage 1: We will arrange for Ambassador Transport (subject to availability, or we will book a local taxi) to pick you up at Comox Airport, the Comox ferry terminal for the ferry to/from Powell River, or the float plane terminal in Comox Marina. For up to 6 people, it's CAD$60 for the first person, plus $10 per person after that, to bring you to the Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal. [If you fly or sail into Nanaimo please ask us for a quote.]
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Stage 2: The "Baynes Sound Connector" is the world's longest cable ferry, and you get to ride on it! You'll need to buy your ticket at the booth and board as a foot passenger (for $9.30); the two-mile crossing takes 10 minutes. Find out more about the ferry to Denman Island ►
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If you have your own boat, you may moor at the Denman Island Community Dock for two consecutive nights. It's on the west side, next to the Denman West ferry terminal. Moorage is free for the first six hours, then $1/foot/day. A payment box is at the top of the dock ramp, with rates & regulations (or go to the Community Dock information on the Denman Residents Association website).
Text us on arrival and someone will pick you up. |
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Purple Martin Nesting Boxes, Denman Island Community Dock |
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