DIRECTIONS – Imperial Eagle Lodge

GETTING HERE

Imperial Eagle Lodge is surrounded by the gorgeous Canadian wilderness, providing wide open acres of peace and serenity, as well as flourishing hunting grounds. Bamfield, BC is accessible via multiple transportation modes. Start your vacation sooner and enjoy the great outdoors.

168 Wild Duck Rd,
Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0

(250) 728-3430

If you are traveling by car, frequently traveled & maintained roads will take you from Port Alberni to Bamfield. If you prefer to travel by plane or by boat, the lodge is located on the shore with access to ferries, or you can fly directly to the dock by float plane.

By Car & Bus

Enjoy a scenic drive!

Car from Nanaimo to Port Alberni

Distance ~85 km with travel time between 1h 10m to 1h 20m

Drive northbound on the Island Highway (Highway #19)
Take exit #60 to Port Alberni (Highway #4) (google map)
Once you arrive in the outskirts of Port Alberni, take the left exit towards Bamfield (google map)

CAR FROM PORT ALBERNI TO BAMFIELD

Distance ~90 km with travel time ~1h 45m to 2h

Drive northbound on the Island Highway (Highway #19)
Once in Port Alberni, fill up gas and check your car & tires!
Just before 10th Avenue, follow Just before 10th Avenue, follow signs & make left turn towards Bamfield towards Bamfield (google map)
Left turn on Argyle St (google map)
Right turn on Anderson Ave (google map)
Left turn on Franklin River Rd (google map)
Follow Franklin River Rd & signs towards Bamfield, road will turn into Bamfield Main Road
This public/private logging road (gravel) is maintained and in good shape
There is no rest stop and cellphone reception is limited until you reach Bamfield Free street parking is available in Bamfield

Logging Road Conditions to/from Bamfield: WFP Road Info

BUS SERVICE TO BAMFIELD FROM VICTORIA & NANAIMO

West Coast Trail Express picks up from Victoria & Nanaimo between May to September.

See Schedule Here

By ferries & boats

Catch some ocean winds

Ferries to Vancouver Island

From Vancouver to Nanaimo: BC Ferries runs from Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo). Crossing time ~1h 40m

From Vancouver to Nanaimo: BC Ferries runs from Tsawwassen to Duke Point (Nanaimo). Crossing time ~2h

From Vancouver to Victoria: BC Ferries runs from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (Victoria). Crossing time ~ 1h 35m

BC Ferries schedule information

From Port Alberni to Bamfield: Lady Rose Marine Services have (scenic!) ferry and freight service to/from Bamfield three times weekly (Tues, Thurs, Sat). Additional sailings during the summer months. Crossing time ~3.5h to 4.5h
Ferries schedule information

From US – Anacortes, WA: Washington State Ferry from Anacortes, WA to Sidney, BC (near Victoria). Crossing time ~3 hours:
Ferries schedule information

From US, Port Angeles, WA: Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, BC (Downtown). Corssing time ~90 mins:
Ferries schedule information

Your own boat via Port Alberni: Clutesi Haven Marina has a boat launch in Port Alberni. Boating takes about 60-90 mins (depending on tides & weather) through the Alberni Inlet to Bamfield. Ask us for further details.

BY SEAPLANE

See the overview of Vancouver Island.

Various operators run scheduled and charter flights into Bamfield, includingPacific Seaplanes, Harbour Air, Tofino Air, Seair Seaplanes

Excitement fueled experiences
in our exclusive natural lodging.

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