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 Squamish to Denman Island.

For scale
As the crow flies124 km
Biking whole way204 km Β· 11 h
By car274 km Β· 4 h 58 m

We found 9 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 · five legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A shared ride helps bridge the gap.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Canada Place59 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
🚲Travel 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.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πŸš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 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 Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option two · six legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Horseshoe Bay43 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo β†’Comox Airport (YQQ)88 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Courtenay8.3 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.
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option three · six legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Horseshoe Bay43 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture 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
πŸš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 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 Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option four · seven legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Pack patience, it connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Horseshoe Bay43 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – LangdaleHorseshoe Bay β†’Langdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚌Sunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale – Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) β†’Powell River106 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.
🚲Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
⛴️BC FerriesWestview – Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) β†’Little River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownLittle River (Comox) β†’Courtenay13 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 Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
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Option five · six legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerAdventure Centre (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)58 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πŸš—PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 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 Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option six · seven legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: a few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Canada Place59 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo β†’Comox Airport (YQQ)88 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Courtenay8.3 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.
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option seven · eight legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerAdventure Centre (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)58 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo β†’Comox Airport (YQQ)88 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Courtenay8.3 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.
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option eight · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A proper expedition.
CarrierRideYour bike
πŸš—PoparideSea-to-Sky rideshare (Vancouver - Squamish - Whistler)London Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)53 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).
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) β†’Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo β†’Comox Airport (YQQ)88 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
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Courtenay8.3 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.
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
Two coach buses, two ferries, and a city bus.
🚫  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
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Canada Place59 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
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
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverLondon Drugs / Garibaldi (Squamish) β†’Horseshoe Bay43 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture 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
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
Another way: 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
🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerAdventure Centre (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)58 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
Another way: 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
🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerAdventure Centre (Squamish) β†’Downtown Vancouver47 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.
🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β€” Vancouver / VictoriaDowntown Vancouver β†’Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)101 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or boxed$42 per bike β€” 50 lb maxReserve bike spot β€” recommended
⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.
🚌Island LinkVictoria Express BusDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) β†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange92 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Courtenay97 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
Option 13 · five legs✈ the splurge📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A coach bus, a plane, two city buses, and a ferry.
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🚌YVR SkylynxVancouver – WhistlerAdventure Centre (Squamish) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)58 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.
✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – ComoxVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Comox Airport (YQQ)136 kmRides in the hold β€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) β†’Courtenay8.3 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.
🚎BC Transit10 Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown CourtenayCourtenay β†’Buckley Bay20 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 FerriesBuckley Bay – Denman WestBuckley Bay β†’Denman Island West2.5 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲You arrive at Denman Island West.
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: Denman Island to Squamish (best: ferry + bus + carpool)

Connections from Squamish: Bowen Island (best: bus + ferry) · Duncan (Cowichan Valley) (best: bus + ferry) · Sointula (best: bus + ferry + rental car) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + ferry + rental car)

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)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Squamish and Denman Island