Nanaimo Travel Guide: The Easiest Ways to Reach Vancouver Island

*Planning your trip? Just a heads-up, the reservation requirement on the Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) ↔ Departure Bay (Nanaimo) route is officially in effect as of October 15, 2025. Check out the latest details here.* Island Living Means Boats In case you missed it: Nanaimo’s on an island, which…