Where is Campbell River?
Campbell River is located on the North Central East Coast of Vancouver Island, about 156 km North of Nanaimo and 267 km North of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia (BC), located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Vancouver Island is located off the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada.
About Campbell River - Getting Here
Campbell River, BC is accessible by air, land and sea!
Travelling to Campbell River With Your Own Vehicle
Ferries From Vancouver, BC - If you are traveling from the mainland you can access Vancouver Island via the two B.C. Ferry Terminals in Vancouver - Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in North Vancouver and Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, south of Vancouver. You can take the ferry to Nanaimo (we’re just a short 1½ hour drive north) or Victoria (a longer 3 hour drive north, both are very scenic).
You can also take a ferry from Powell River on the Sunshine Coast of BC to the Comox Valley. Campbell River is just a 40-minute drive north.
www.bcferries.ca
The Ferry From Washington - If you are travelling north from Washington State you can drive to Vancouver B.C., Canada (see above) or take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria and drive north on Vancouver Island, approximately 3 hours to Campbell River.
www.cohoferry.com
Getting to Campbell River By Air
Air Canada flies into the Campbell River Airport on a daily basis -
www.aircanada.com
You can also fly by seaplane from Vancouver and Seattle -
www.kenmoreair.com
WestJest flies direct from Calgary into the Comox Valley daily -
www.westjet.com
If You Have Your Own Boat...
Campbell River offers many amenities for boaters including full service marinas with fuel and protected moorage. Check out the BC Marine Trades Association website for a list of BC marinas.