How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Parksvilleby ferry, taxi, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Parksville by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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Ferry, taxi, bus, line 1 bus, line 9 bus
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1. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Croftonferry
2. Take the taxi from Crofton to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonstaxi
3. Take the bus from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Baybus 70
4. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay to Woodgrove Exch Bay Bbus 1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus 9
4h 12m
$41–62
Fly
1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YGG - ZNA
3h 48m
$57–370
Ferry, line 72 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoriaferry
2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 72 / ...
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
7h
$54–78

Salt Spring Island to Parksville by ferry and bus

21Weekly Services

7hAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Salt Spring Island to Parksville.

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Distance: 106.8 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

Harbour Air Seaplanes flies from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA) 5 times a day.

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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

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

The Tide's Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Skylite Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Coast Parksville Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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