
How to get to Nanaimo
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Fly
There are multiple airlines that fly into Nanaimo Airport (YCD), as well as local seaplanes that fly from Downtown Vancouver and Vancouver Airport right into Nanaimo Harbour, a few minute walk from the venue.
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Boat
Nanaimo is served by multiple ferry options.
BC Ferries has two routes into Nanaimo:
- Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
- Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Nanaimo (Duke Point)
BC Ferries allows cars as well as foot passengers.
Hullo Ferries operates from Downtown Vancouver (good access from the SkyTrain and YVR) and is great for foot passengers. There is a free shuttle that drops you downtown Nanaimo. -
Drive
If you want to drive, there are ferries from mainland Vancouver, or you can fly into Nanaimo and rent a car, which is perfect if you plan explore the area surrounding Nanaimo and all that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Victoria is a 90-120 minute drive from Nanaimo, Ucluelet is 2hr 30, and Tofino is just under 3 hours.