How to get fromCalgary to Qualicum Beachby plane, bus, ferry or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Qualicum Beach by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly to Nanaimo Airport, 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 Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus
6h 45m
$73–713
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BCbus Calgary
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
18h 49m
$210–401
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Calgary to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
3. Drive from Departure Bay to Qualicum Beachcar
13h 35m
$217–448
Fly to Comox Valley Airport, line 11 bus, bus, line 99 bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YYC - YQQ
2. Take the bus from Comox Valley Airport to Downtown Courtenay Bay Abus
3. Take the bus from Downtown Courtenay Bay A to Deep Bay Marinabus
4. Take the bus from Deep Bay Marina to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus
8h 16m
$78–663
Fly to Victoria International Airport, line 72 bus, bus, line 9 bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYC - YYJ
2. Take the bus from James White Blvd at Resthaven Dr to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
4. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus
10h 26m
$158–658
Fly to Nanaimo
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YYC - ZNA
7h 17m
$78–413

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

49Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calgary to Qualicum Beach.

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Distance: 823.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

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

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Qualicum Beach, Canada

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Things to do in Qualicum Beach

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.

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park is a provincial park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Its principal function is the protection, management, and recreational use of several caves collectively known as the Horne Lake Caves.

MacMillan Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

MacMillan Provincial Park is a 301 hectare provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located 25 km west of Qualicum Beach and 16 km east of Port Alberni, the park straddles Highway 4 in central Vancouver Island. It is nestled on the western shore of Cameron Lake, and protects the delta of the Cameron River. The park is home to a famous, 157 hectare stand of ancient Douglas-fir, known as Cathedral Grove, which draws visitors from all over the world. The park provides the only highway-accessible protected old-growth Douglas-fir forest in British Columbia. In 2007 Cathedral Grove made the short list on CBC television's competition Seven Wonders of Canada.

Places to stay in Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Casa Grande Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Ocean Crest Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Buena Vista by the Sea(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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