The region is also a golfer's paradise with over 20 courses within an hour's drive. From Port Hardy, take the Island Highway south to Mud Bay where you connect to the new Inland Island Highway. The trip is between five and six hours. Scheduled airline connections are out of Vancouver direct to Nanaimo Airport. Floatplane service to Nanaimo Harbor is also available.
Railway runs daily out of Victoria.
Check with your travel agent or airline for schedules.