Deserving Time B&B is one of the finest ocean-view accommodations in Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada and offers private whale watching, sight-seeing and fishing charters.

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Deserving Time B&B is located in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, amidst splendid scenery and abundant wildlife. This crescent-shaped island is situated about 3 kilometres off the Northeast coast of Vancouver Island and is approximately 180 miles by water from the city of Vancouver. Located on the beautiful Inside Passage of British Columbia, Alert Bay can be reached by taking a 40-minute ferry ride from Port McNeill.

   Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada 50.5833° N, 126.9333°W

Getting here... 

By Car
Drive north on Highway 19 from Victoria or Nanaimo, passing Parksville, Courtenay, Campbell River and Sayward to Port McNeill - a scenic drive on a modern highway that takes about 4 hours from Nanaimo to Port McNeill.

Car & Passenger Ferry
From Port McNeill there is a tri-island ferry running to Alert Bay and Sointula continuously from 8:40 AM to 9:50 PM seven days a week.  The terminal in Port McNeill can be reached by telephone at 250-956-4533.  For a B.C. Ferries schedule go to the
B.C. Ferries website. Call toll-free: 1-888-BC FERRY (223-3779).

By Bus
Scheduled bus services depart daily from all points on Vancouver Island to Port McNeill where a connection can be made for the ferry to Alert Bay.  For additional info check out the
Laidlaw Coach Lines website or call the depot in Port McNeill at 250-956-3556. Call Greyhound Canada toll-free: 1-800-661-8747.
By Air
Scheduled air flights depart daily from Vancouver to Port Hardy and a limousine service is available to Port McNeill, where a connection can be made for the ferry to Alert Bay.
Pacific Coastal Airlines NW Seaplane Kenmore Air Seaplanes
Local Airstrip
There is a 3000 foot paved runway on Cormorant Island. See the
Air Facilities page of the alertbay.com website for details.
By Boat
Travel up to Alert Bay through the lovely Inside Passage.  See the
Marine Facilities page of the alertbay.com website for harbour details.

... we hope you visit soon.

Your Hosts: Linda & Art Mason 

Phone: (250) 974-2359      Or:  Email Us

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