This truly is the greatest ferry ever, The mixture of brilliant views and perfect length make this a beautiful journey, in fact one I would do simply for the ride. Starting off in central Vancouver you can take a bus too Horseshoe Bay, a beautiful cove or to Tsawwassen which ferries also go from. From Horseshoe Bay you the views you get are amazing, the contrast and sudden change from city to rural beauty is exquisite. While on Vancouver Island I would recommend exploring the Pacific Rim, a wonderful walking area and surfing beaches. Such a wonderful place.
While there you could WWOOF, which is a voluntarily work scheme in which you work for food and accommodation, usually five hours a day. A brilliant way to meet the locals and save money.
www.bcferries.com/schedules/mainland/
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/lg/visit/index_e.asp
www.wwoof.ca/
Couldn't agree more. I would also recommend a trip to the White Stop cafe on the ferry. You can't beat those views accompanied by a sumptuous B.C. burger and pickle. It's called the White SPOT, not White Stop and as well as being on the ferries, they have restaurants all over town.
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