BC Cycle Tourism Society

To and Fro: moving your bike around British Columbia

My bike and I are in and we’d like to be in .
We show what transit connections accept bikes. Check with the operator for prices, schedules, and reservations.
Same place twice. You’re already there, so enjoy the ride.

Good news: ferries, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Campbell River to Haida Gwaii.

For scale
As the crow flies589 km
Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.
By car2,037 km ยท 28 h 47 m

We found two ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.

Note: Most carriers carry only a handful of bikes, and summer weekends fill up fast. Reserve where you can. Where you can't, go early or have a backup plan.
Option one · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The views come built in.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšฒFirst, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Port HardyYBL (Campbell River) โ†’YZT (Port Hardy)170 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesPort Hardy โ€“ Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) โ†’Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3โ€“4 sailings a week each way in summer.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesPrince Rupert โ€“ Skidegate (Haida Gwaii)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) โ†’Skidegate (Graham Island)160 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
About 5โ€“6 sailings a week; no Tuesday sailing westbound and no Sunday sailing eastbound.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Skidegate (Graham Island).
Option two · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The scenic splurge: hop a flight.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšฒFirst, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Campbell RiverYBL (Campbell River) โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)173 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Port HardyVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’YZT (Port Hardy)343 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesPort Hardy โ€“ Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) โ†’Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3โ€“4 sailings a week each way in summer.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesPrince Rupert โ€“ Skidegate (Haida Gwaii)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) โ†’Skidegate (Graham Island)160 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
About 5โ€“6 sailings a week; no Tuesday sailing westbound and no Sunday sailing eastbound.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Skidegate (Graham Island).
Route facts last checked August 2026. We check that every leg here carries bikes, but policies and seasons change. Check times and book with the operator. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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Heading back: Haida Gwaii to Campbell River (best: ferry + rental car)

Connections from Campbell River: Lund (best: just ride) · Delta (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Keremeos (best: rental car + ferry + bus) · Calgary, AB (best: rental car + ferry + bus)

Connections from Haida Gwaii: Prince Rupert (best: ferry) · Williams Lake (best: ferry + train + bus) · Chilliwack (best: ferry + train + SkyTrain) · Sparwood (best: ferry + train + bus)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Campbell River