There are 2 main ways to get to Vancouver Island - via plane or via ferry. The Wedding Venue - The Stevenson Home - is in Duncan, BC, which is approximately 1 hour North of Victoria, or about 45 minutes South of Nanaimo.

BC Ferries

The best (only) option if you're driving. We highly recommend booking your ferry as far in advance as you can (like months in advance). Although sometimes driving and "catching the next one" can work, during the summer months you could be waiting for hours and hours, baking in the sun. Although totally up to you, we recommend the Tsawwassen to Duke Point Ferry route. It's easier driving (no Malahat) on the island side, and slightly shorter driving time!

https://www.bcferries.com/

Flying

If you prefer to fly, there are a couple options available! You can fly into either Nanaimo or Victoria Airport. Victoria tends to have more options for flights, Nanaimo is a bit smaller - but again, less driving on the other end. Both options do require the rental of a vehicle, as the wedding venue is not in the same city as either airport, so please keep that in mind while booking flights.

Victoria Airport

Nanaimo Airport

There are 3 main options for when you come and join us!

1. Hotel

2. Air B&B

3. Camping

There are some really great Hotels around the Cowichan Valley, as well as Bed and Breakfasts. But do keep an eye out for some "amazing deals" in some less desirable parts of the valley.

We Recommend:

The Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn - 10 minutes drive

Oceanfront Suits in Cowichan Bay - 10 minutes drive

Best Western Chemainus - 20 minute drive

The Villa Eyrie Resort - 30 minutes (very beautiful Saanich Inlet views -aka $$$)

We DO NOT recommend:

The Thunderbird Motor Inn

The options on Air B&B vary quite a bit, it depends what you're looking for! There are little suits for a couple or a single person, or Whole houses for a family or a couple groups.

If you have any questions about the area, feel free to reach out and confirm!

Air B&B Duncan

For those driving down and wanting to stay in your own space you're welcome to set up tent-or trailer- in a property that's close to the wedding venue!

Please note that this is truly just a field - no hookups or power, so please come prepared with what you need to be comfortable. We will have an option to top up your water before you park. This option is about a 5-10 minute walk to the wedding venue through a logging road, so pack your walking shoes & flashlight to get to and from without additional hassle.

If you would like to Camp, we ask that if possible, you come and set up the night before, and please let us know via your RSVP so we can plan accordingly.