Getting Here

Once you reach Vancouver Island you can drive to Bamfield from either Victoria or Nanaimo.

By Car
From Victoria:

• North on Hwy #1.
• Take the exit to Lake Cowichan, which is north of Duncan.
• Past Lake Cowichan, enter a network of gravel roads (~120 km).
• Roads are marked, and should be no trouble. Follow the power lines.
• Make sure you have a spare tire and lots of gas.
• Travel time: 4 hours.

From Nanaimo:

• Head north on the Island Hwy.
• Take the exit to Port Alberni: Hwy #4.
• As you arrive in Port Alberni, take left-hand exit to Bamfield.
• Follow signs to Bamfield. From Port Alberni, should take 1.5 hours.
• ~77 km is gravel road. Road is in good shape. Make sure you have a spare tire and lots of gas.
• Travel time: 4 hours.

BY AIR
Several companies offer charter flights to Bamfield, and recommend the following depending on where you are flying from.
Pacific Seaplanes Inc . – http://www.pacificseaplanes.biz
Harbour Air – http://www.harbour-air.com/
Tofino Air – http://www.tofinoair.ca/

BY BUS
The West Coast Trail Express leaves Victoria and stops in Nanaimo on a daily basis, going to Bamfield. The bus operates May to September. (250) 477-8700

FERRY INFO
For BC Ferries to Vancouver Island, visit BC Ferries Online