It’s easy to get to Fresh Start from anywhere in North America. Aircanada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal frequently fly in and out of Comox Airport, year round.
Need help with route planning, ask your Program Consultant and we’ll gladly help.
Your journey Map:
TIP: Check the FAQ section below. It will help you in your route planning.
Getting Here:
- From anywhere in Canada: WestJet or Aircanada both fly to Comox daily from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. TIP: Check flights availability before you inquire.
- From Vancouver and BC Interior: WestJet, Aircanada and Pacific Coastal Airline has been regularly flying to Comox. NOTE: Pacific Coastal departs from Vancouver South Terminal.
- From Vancouver by Ferry: reserve online 10 AM or 12:45 PM sailing with BCFerries in advance.
- Vancouver to Nanaimo Ferries:
Tsawwassen Terminal – Duke point Terminal
Horseshoe Bay Terminal – Departure Bay Terminal - Nanaimo to Ocean Resort, Oyster Bay, (approx 150 km)
Continue north towards Campbell River on Hwy 19;
Take Exit # 144 (Hamm Rd); To Hwy 19A (at T-intersection take Left) then 4 Km North to Ocean Resort (Right). You’ve arrived.
TIP: DO NOT TAKE THE OLD HIGHWAY. Stay on the Inland 19 (four lane) highway. It’s much quicker unless you come a day earlier and want to drive along the waterfront leisurely.
Do not want to drive? Not a problem. You may take Horseshoe Bay ferry, as Foot Passenger + IslandBus. Check out the detail.
BC Ferries: Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (Vancouver) – Departure Bay Terminal (Nanaimo)
Island LinkBus: Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal – Oyster River (ask the driver to drop you off at the Ocean Resort, but ONLY when you are past Courtenay)
NOTE: Check out IslandLink schedule in advance, once registered, book them ASAP. They have limited seating (only 15).
FAQ
Depends where you are flying from:
Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver…with no connecting flights: Same day.
Saskatoon, Toronto, Montreal, and East Coast: if you have multiple connecting flights, a day before is much safe, in case the airline has for you last-minute changes, that way you can still make it on time for Sunday start time.
Book it. We’ll have your breakfast the day before. Everyone is on the suitcases the last day. We run all-important meetings on Saturday.
NOTE: Do not plan to leave on Saturday evening, you’ll miss out on more unless you absolutely have to.
The only Arrival day is Sunday, as per scheduled dates. The program starts at 4:30 PM and finishes around 11:00 AM.
Yes. Please do let us know during the registration. You may stay at the Resort or we’ll give you options in Courtenay where you can stay.