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: buses, ferries, trains, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Denman Island to Whistler.

For scale
As the crow flies149 km
Biking whole way257 km Β· 14 h 24 m
By car430 km Β· 6 h 42 m

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

πŸŽ’ 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 · six legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A carpool saves the day.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
πŸš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay β†’Downtown 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).
🚲Travel 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.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) β†’CXH (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
🚲Travel 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver – Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Option two · eight legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay β†’Comox 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 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Downtown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver – Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Option three · eight legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
πŸš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay β†’Downtown 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).
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Departure 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
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Option four · 9 legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A long haul, but it all connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay β†’Little 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 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
⛴️BC FerriesWestview – Little River (Comox)Little River (Comox) β†’Marine & Duncan (Powell River)30 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
🚌Sunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale – Powell RiverPowell River β†’Langdale (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 Cove–Saltery Bay ferry leg.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) β†’Horseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver – Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
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Option five · eight legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay β†’Comox 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 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Downtown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Downtown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) β†’CXH (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
🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Option six · eight legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
The same trip, but with YVR Skylynx for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
πŸš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay β†’Downtown 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).
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Departure 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
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β€” Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Option seven · eight legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: the same trip, but with YVR Skylynx for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay β†’Comox 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 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Downtown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Downtown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) β†’CXH (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
🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β€” Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Option eight · five legs✈ the splurge
A ferry, two city buses, and two flights.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
🚎BC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Anfield Centre (Courtenay) β†’Comox Mall Bay B4 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Comox Mall Bay B to Comox Harbour, about 0.4 km.
πŸ›©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour – ComoxComox Harbour β†’CXH (Vancouver)138 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee β€” bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter β€” other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
πŸ›©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour – WhistlerCXH (Vancouver) β†’Green Lake (Whistler)96 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee β€” bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter β€” other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
🚲You arrive at Green Lake (Whistler).
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
Six 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
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay β†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) β†’CXH (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
🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver – Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Not an option · eight legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
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
⛴️BC FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestDenman Island West β†’Buckley Bay2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayBuckley Bay β†’Courtenay20 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
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay β†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Departure 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
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Epic RidesVancouver – Whistleror Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver – Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) β†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚲You arrive at Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler).
Route facts last checked October 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: Whistler to Denman Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)

Connections from Denman Island: Texada Island (best: ferry + bus) · Ladysmith (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Port Moody (best: ferry + bus + carpool) · Prince Rupert (best: ferry + bus + rental car)

Connections from Whistler: Squamish (best: bus) · Courtenay (Comox Valley) (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Barkerville (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Denman Island and Whistler