Islandlink Announces New Bus Service For Northern Vancouver Island

IslandLink is set to start serving northern Vancouver Island communities this spring.

"We know northern Vancouver Island is currently underserved with bus transportation," says Phillip Morgan, owner of IslandLink.

"That's why we are pleased to extend our reliable and efficient bus service to this area, as it will benefit both local residents and visitors to the north Island."

The bus company's new service begins May 16, 2024 and will connect Port Hardy, Port McNeill, and Campbell River, to the rest of IslandLink's Vancouver Island routes.

This new service to Port Hardy will also provide a Vancouver Island bus transportation connection option for those who travel on northern BC Ferries routes, for example from Bella Coola and Prince Rupert to Port Hardy.

The 230-kilometre route is three hours each way between Campbell River, Port McNeill and Port Hardy.

Two buses will operate the route - one northbound and one southbound each day.

IslandLink already offers bus service between Campbell River and communities to the south as far as Victoria.

Customers can start making their reservations between Campbell River and Port Hardy now for trips beginning in mid-May.

IslandLink celebrated its 25th year of service in 2023. The company started business in 1998 with bus service from Qualicum Beach, French Creek, and Parksville to the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

The service was designed to be a connector for Horseshoe Bay/Departure Bay ferry foot passengers and that remains the focus of the operation today.

IslandLink says it carries more than 80,000 passengers a year and currently operates 15 buses with more slated for delivery early this year.
For information on fares, schedules and availability, and to make or cancel bookings, visit the IslandLink website at www.islandlinkbus.com