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 and flights can carry you and your bike from Enderby to North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton).

For scale
As the crow flies376 km
Biking whole way537 km ยท 34 h 49 m
By car583 km ยท 7 h 38 m

We found 11 ways to get you there.

๐ŸŽ’ 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
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โ†’Kamloops109 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KamloopsKamloops โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โ†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · six legs
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Golden)Enderby โ†’Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall)80 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โ†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · six legs
Another way: the same idea as Option one, on different routes.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ€“ Calgary)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โ†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a city bus instead of the coach bus.
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๐ŸšŽBC Transit41 Salmon Arm-EnderbyEnderby โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ€“ Calgary)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โ†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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Option five · six legs
Same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โ†’Kamloops109 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KamloopsKamloops โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Ÿš†Amtrak CascadesVancouver โ€“ Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Seattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
โ›ด๏ธVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA โ†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone โ€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way โ€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck โ€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โ†’Duncan54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option six · six legs
Another way: same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โ†’Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall)80 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Ÿš†Amtrak CascadesVancouver โ€“ Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Seattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
โ›ด๏ธVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA โ†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone โ€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way โ€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck โ€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โ†’Duncan54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option seven · seven legs
Buses bookending a beautiful sailing.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒRider ExpressVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)391 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ€” non-refundable
๐ŸšŽTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) โ†’Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ€“ Departure BayHorseshoe Bay โ†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option eight · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option seven, but a city bus instead of the coach bus.
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๐ŸšŽBC Transit41 Salmon Arm-EnderbyEnderby โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŒRider ExpressVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)391 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ€” non-refundable
๐ŸšŽTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) โ†’Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ€“ Departure BayHorseshoe Bay โ†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 9 · seven legs
Four ways to travel, one destination.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒRider ExpressVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Chilliwack299 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ€” non-refundable
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressDowntown Chilliwack Bay B โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)76 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โ†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ€” 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ€” $25 in personNo e-bikes โ€” no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โ†’Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 10 · six legs
Another way: same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒRider ExpressVancouver โ€“ CalgaryHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)390 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ€” non-refundable
๐Ÿš†Amtrak CascadesVancouver โ€“ Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Seattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
โ›ด๏ธVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA โ†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone โ€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way โ€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck โ€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โ†’Duncan54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 11 · six legs✈ the splurge
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
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๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โ†’Kelowna Airport68 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
โœˆ๏ธAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) โ€“ Kelowna (YLW)Kelowna Airport โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ€“ Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) โ†’Victoria Belleville Terminal98 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ€” bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ€” other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โ†’Duncan54 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšŽBC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan โ†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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: North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) to Enderby (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)

Connections from Enderby: Vernon (best: bus) · Pemberton (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Galiano Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)

Connections from North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton): Galiano Island (best: bus + ferry) · Surrey (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Merritt (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + rental car + ferry)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Enderby and North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton)