There are many ways to get to Alert Bay. By car, from Nanaimo or Victoria, travel via the new inland Island Highway to the town of Port McNeill (about 3 hours from Nanaimo). From there, it's a beautiful 40 minute ferry ride to Cormorant Island and Alert Bay. Whales and dolphins are often spotted from the ferry, so keep your eyes open!
By plane, fly via commercial airline to Port Hardy, about a 30 minute drive from Port McNeill, or by seaplane to Port McNeill or Alert Bay. Alert Bay also has its own 3000' airstrip and the Nimpkish is happy to provide ground transportation.
By boat, cruise through the beautiful Broughton Archipelago on your way to Alert Bay. You'll see the big yellow hotel on the south side of the island-watch for the umbrellas on our waterfront deck!
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