How to Get Here

It’s easy to get to Fresh Start from anywhere in North America or across the Globe. WestJet, Air Canada and Pacific Coastal frequently fly in and out of Comox Airport year-round from Vancouver, Calgary & Edmonton.

Need help with route planning? Ask your Program Consultant; they will be happy to help.

30 min from Comox Airport YQQ

90 min from Nanaimo Ferry

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Fight to Comox International Airport (YQQ)

Airport is serviced year around and very easy to fly into. WestJet is your #1 choice. Any storm we’ve seen, they keep on flying.

Shuttle to Fresh Start at Ocean Resort (30 min)

Reserve the Ambassador Shuttle in advance. They offer preferred rates for Fresh Start guests.

Fresh Start at Ocean Resort: You’ve arrived!

You’ve arrived. Program Director will meet the guests at 4:30 PM to take to the main center.

TIP: Check the FAQ section below. It will help you in your route planning.

Getting Here:

  • From anywhere in Canada: WestJet has several direct flights per day to Comox from Calgary and Edmonton. The program starts on Sunday @ 4:30 PM, please check various flight options for Sun or Sat arrival. TIP: If you fly from the East Coast or abroad it’s best to arrive a day before.
  • From Vancouver and BC Interior: Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airline have a number of flights from Vancouver to Comox.
  • NOTE: Pacific Coastal Airline departs from Vancouver South Terminal. Be sure to fly to Comox, NOT Campbell River. It’s much larger airport and if Campbell River is fogged up, you’ll be rerouted to Comox :)
  • From Vancouver: reserve online 10 AM or 12:45 PM sailing with BCFerries in advance.
  • Vancouver to Nanaimo Ferries:
    Tsawwassen Terminal – Duke point Terminal
    Horseshoe Bay Terminal – Departure Bay Terminal
  • Nanaimo to Ocean Resort, Oyster Bay, (approx 150 km)
    Continue north towards Campbell River on Hwy 19;
    Take Exit # 144 (Hamm Rd); To Hwy 19A (at T-intersection take Left) then 4 Km North to Ocean Resort (Right). You’ve arrived.

TIP: DO NOT TAKE THE OLD HIGHWAY. Stay on the Inland 4 lane highway. It’s much quicker unless you come a day earlier and want to drive along the waterfront leisurely.

Do not want to drive? Not a problem. Take a ferry, as Foot Passenger travel light (carry on only)

BC Ferries: Horseshoe Bay Terminal (Vancouver) – Departure Bay Terminal (Nanaimo)

Island LinkBus: Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal – Oyster River (ask the driver to drop you off at the Ocean Resort, but ONLY when you are past Courtenay)

NOTE: You’ll need to arrive on Saturday, as there only one bus travelling currently.

FAQ

When is better to arrive?2021-04-25T21:42:30-07:00

Depends where you are flying from:

Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver…with no connecting flights: Same day.

Saskatoon, Toronto, Montreal, and East Coast: if you have multiple connecting flights, a day before is much safe, in case the airline has for you last-minute changes, that way you can still make it on time for Sunday start time.

My fight is leaving really early on the last day, plus it is on sale now. What should I do?2021-04-25T21:41:47-07:00

Book it. We’ll have your breakfast the day before. Everyone is on the suitcases the last day. We run all-important meetings on Saturday.

NOTE: Do not plan to leave on Saturday evening, you’ll miss out on more unless you absolutely have to.

When does the program start?2021-04-25T21:40:37-07:00

The only Arrival day is Sunday, as per scheduled dates. The program starts at 4:30 PM and finishes around 11:00 AM.

May I arrive a day earlier, since my flight is arriving quite late?2021-04-25T21:39:39-07:00

Yes. Please do let us know during the registration. You may stay at the Resort or we’ll give you options in Courtenay where you can stay.

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