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How to get fromHornby Island to Gabriola Islandby ferry, bus, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Hornby Island to Gabriola Island by ferry, bus, or unknown

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  1. Ferry, bus, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Union Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Walk from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    4h 20m

  2. Ferry, line 99 bus, line 9 bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Deep Bay Marina to Ravensong Exchbus bus 99
    3. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 9
    4. Walk from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    4h 21m

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Map of how to get from Hornby Island to Gabriola Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Hornby Island, BC, Canada and Gabriola Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Hornby Island to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the ferry to Union Bay, walk to Hwy 19A at Union Bay, take the line 10 bus to Hwy 19A at Buckley Bay Rd, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then travel to Gabriola Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hornby Island to Gabriola Island via Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, Ravensong Exch, Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, and Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch in around 4h 21m.

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