Alert Bay is located on Cormorant Island about 3 kilometres off the Northeast coast of Vancouver Island and is approximately 180 miles by water from the city of Vancouver.

Alert Bay, British Columbia
50.5833° N, 126.9333° W

By Car
Drive north on Highway 19 from Victoria or Nanaimo passing Parksville, Courtenay, Campbell River and Sayward to Port McNeill - a scenic drive on a modern highway that takes about 3.5 hours from Nanaimo to Port McNeill.

40-K Taxi Service
The 40-K Taxi Service in Alert Bay has a van and can meet you at the airport or the ferry.
Call 250-974-5525 for fees.

Car & Passenger Ferry
From Port McNeill there is a Tri-Island Ferry running to Alert Bay and Sointula continuously from 8:40AM to 9:50PM seven days a week.  The terminal in Port McNeill can be reached   by telephone at 250-956-4533.  For a B.C. Ferries schedule go to the B.C. Ferries website and their toll-free number is 1-888-BC FERRY (223-3779).

By Bus
Scheduled bus services depart daily from all points on Vancouver Island to Port McNeill where a connection can be made to the ferry to Alert Bay.  For additional call the bus depot in Port McNeill at 250-956-3556 or Greyhound Canada 1-800-661-8747.

By Air
Scheduled air flights depart daily from Vancouver to Port Hardy and a limousine service is available to Port McNeill where a connection can be made to the ferry to Alert Bay.

Local Airstrip
There is a 3000 foot paved runway on Cormorant Island. See the Air Facilities page for details.

By Boat
Travel up to Alert Bay through the lovely Inside Passage.  See the Marine Facilities page for harbour details.