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: buses, ferries, trains, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Denman Island to Clearwater.
For scale
As the crow flies412 km
Biking whole way692 km Β· 46 h 21 m
By car752 km Β· 9 h 18 m
We found seven ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.
π Riding a coach? Most BC coach operators want your bike bagged or boxed. Our field note walks through packing it, including an inexpensive packable bike bag we like: How to bike-and-bus in BC ›
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 · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Kami Cabs might help.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Option two · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Option three · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Make some friends in a carpool.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βDowntown Chilliwack Bay B76 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Chilliwack, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chilliwack βKamloops209 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Option four · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Nothing direct, but it strings together.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
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Option five · 9 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A proper expedition.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KamloopsPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Option six · 9 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βLittle River (Comox)13 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Little River (Comox) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Not an option · seven legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Seven legs, end to end.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Not an option · eight legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Eight legs, end to end.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βDowntown Chilliwack Bay B76 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Chilliwack, about 1.3 km.
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chilliwack βKamloops209 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Not an option · eight legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: eight legs, end to end.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Option 10 · six legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Pack patience, it connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBuckley Bay β Denman WestDenman Island West βBuckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay βCourtenay20 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesComox β KelownaComox Airport (YQQ) βKelowna Airport397 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kelowna Airport βKamloops177 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) βBuy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
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: Clearwater to Denman Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)
Connections from Denman Island: Texada Island (best: ferry + bus) · Tofino (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Port Moody (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Prince Rupert (best: ferry + bus + rental car)
Connections from Clearwater: Sorrento (best: bus) · Castlegar (best: bus) · Cranbrook (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Denman Island and Clearwater