Tigh-Na-Mara Resort and Riverbend Resort are located in Parksville, just north of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island.

TIGH-NA-MARA RESORT 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville British Columbia, Canada V9P 2E5

Riverbend Resort 1-924 East Island Highway, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada V9P 1R6

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Click here for transportation options from ferries and air terminals to Tigh-Na-Mara Resort.

To get to the Thursday, July 12 Sunset and Stars concert at the Port Theatre, Nanaimo:
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VANCOUVER ISLAND FERRY SERVICES:
BC Ferries
If you are traveling with your vehicle, BC Ferries is the only way to travel to Vancouver Island. A leisurely ferry ride between the Lower Mainland and the Island allow visitors to experience the unique geography and wildlife of this coast.

Sailing time: from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay): 1 hour 35 minutes
Sailing time: from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to (Nanaimo) Duke Point: 2 hours
Sailing time: from (North Vancouver) Horseshoe Bay to (Nanaimo) Departure Bay: 1 hour 35 minutes 1-888-BCFERRY www.bcferries.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Duke Point:
Follow Highway 19 North towards Campbell River. Take exit towards Parksville and Campbell River. Then take exit 46 for Highway 19A - Oceanside Route - and turn right at the second set of lights. Approximate drive time 45 minutes.

From Departure Bay:
Follow signs to Highway 19 North towards Campbell River. Follow same directions as Duke Point.

From Downtown Victoria:
Follow Douglas Street north. Stay on Douglas as it turns into Highway 1. Stay on Highway 1 for approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Just south of Nanaimo, take the exit for Highway 19 to Parksville and Campbell River. Approximately 30 minutes down the road take exit for Highway 19A - Oceanside Route - and turn right at second set of lights.

HARBOUR AIR If you are traveling light, in 20 minutes Harbour Air can take you from downtown Vancouver again to downtown Nanaimo. Shuttle services can be arranged prior to visit when you are reserving accommodations. Contact: Tel: 1-800-665-0212 Web: www.harbour-air.com

or

Baxter Air www.baxterair.com. 250-754-1066

Other options for getting to the mid-Island include, train service with VIA Rail, Laidlaw Coach Lines and BC Transit (if you are traveling from Nanaimo).
Contact Via Rail Tel: 1-888-VIARAIL Web: www.viarail.ca
Contact: Laidlaw Coach Services Tel: 1-800-318-0810

Shuttle services from Nanaimo to Tigh-Na-Mara can be arranged prior to visit when you are reserving accommodations.