How to get fromCalgary to Parksvilleby plane, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Parksville by plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly to Nanaimo Airport, line 1 bus, line 9 bus
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1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YYC - YCD
2. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay to Woodgrove Exch Bay Bbus
3. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus
6h 20m
$88–813
Bus, bus and ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver Airportbus
2. Take the busferry from Vancouver International Airport Level 1, BC to Swartz Baybusferry
3. Drive from Swartz Bay to Parksvillecar
19h 58m
$146–369
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Calgary to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry Horseshoe Bay
13h 31m
$218–450
Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YYC - YQQ
2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Parksville Shellbus
7h 31m
$151–601
Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYC - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
9h 38m
$180–640
Fly to Nanaimo
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YYC - ZNA
6h 50m
$98–563

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

48Weekly Planes

3h 8mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calgary to Parksville.

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Distance: 810.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and two other airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo (ZNA) every 4 hours.

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Parksville, Canada

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Things to do in Parksville

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the east end of the town, the 347-hectare park features a two-kilometre long stretch of sandy beach, a stand of old-growth Douglas fir trees and 174 vehicle-accessible and 25 walk-in camping spaces. Popular year-round, the park is easily accessible from Highway 19. The sandy beach is the main attraction. At low tide, it stretches nearly a kilometre out into the Strait of Georgia.

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located west of Parksville and borders the town of Errington on Vancouver Island. Short hiking trails and bridges access both upper and lower falls. The campground has 103 sites and about half can be reserved. A First Nations legend mentions the skeleton of a white man found near the falls, hence its name.

Ballenas Island Light(Opens in a new window)

The Ballenas Island Light is an operational lighthouse built in 1900 but moved to its current location in 1912, located on West Ballenas Island, Canada. It is a white, octagonal concrete tower with a red lantern 27 m in height. The lighthouse is not open to the public as it is located on a privately owned island.

Arbutus Grove Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Arbutus Grove Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Places to stay in Parksville

$230

THE Beach Club Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

$131

Coast Parksville Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

$176

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

$130

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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