Getting Here
In order for us to fulfill all student transportation needs, please ensure that you have communicated all your information to our registrar (registrar@cymc.ca or tel: 250-338-7463) at least 1 week prior to your travel.
Situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the Comox Valley stretches from Fanny Bay to Saratoga Beach and includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, as well as Denman and Hornby Islands. The Comox Valley is accessible by land, sea or air.
By Vehicle:
The Comox Valley is a three–hour (220 km/137 mile) drive north from Victoria or a 75-minute (107 km/66 mile) drive from Nanaimo, where the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point are located. Drive Highway #19, the new inland, four-lane expressway. From Highway #19 take exits #117 or #127, to access various points in the Comox Valley. Visitors can also take the scenic Oceanside Route on the old Island Highway #19A.
CYMC would recommend renting your vehicle from Enterprise as they offer a 10% discount to students and their families. To take advantage of this offer please phone 250–338–7463. To book your vehicle call their Courtenay Enterprise office 250–334–9613.
By Ferry:
Regular ferry service links the British Columbia mainland and Washington State to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. From the BC Mainland, you travel to Vancouver Island via BC Ferries.Contact BC Ferries at 1-888-223-3779 for route information and at 1-888-724-5223 for reservations on major routes.
- Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria)
- Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
- Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- Powell River to Comox
- Prince Rupert to Port Hardy
- Bella Coola to Port Hardy
By Air:
Numerous direct flights from the Vancouver International Airport, Calgary International Airport and the Edmonton International Airport land daily at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) in Comox. CYMC would recommend flying with Westjet as they offer a 10% discount to students and their families. To take advantage of this offer please phone 250–338–7463.
Pacific Coastal and Central Mountain Air also offers a convenient service to and from Vancouver. Call Pacific Coastal 1-800-663-2872 or Central Mountain Air 1-888-865-8585 for schedules and reservations.
WestJet Airlines operates non-stop flights from Comox to Calgary and Edmonton, with connections to other WestJet serviced airports out of Calgary. Call 1–888–937–8538 or 1–800–538–5696 for schedules and reservations.
Helijet International offers non-stop flights to and from Seattle Boeing Field to the Campbell River Airport, which is a 35-minute drive from the Comox Valley. Call 1-800-665-4354 for reservations and schedules.
By Train:
The E & N Dayliner (VIA Rail) makes daily trips between Victoria and Courtenay. This small train offers a behind the scenes view of rural communities and Vancouver Island forests. For schedules contact VIA Rail at 1–800–561–8630.
By Bus:
Daily bus service connects all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland. For passenger service and tour schedules contact Laidlaw Coachlines at 1-800-318-0818.
By Boat:
Those traveling by boat will find a full range of facilities including moorage, showers, restaurants and shops adjacent to the Comox Marina. Contact the Comox Valley Harbour Authority at 250–339–6041, for more information.
Throughout the Comox Valley and surrounding areas, local bus and 24 hour taxi services are provided.