Getting Here & Around

Saratoga Beachfront Villas Far from the hustle, but close enough to the things you want and need. Saratoga Beachfront Villas is a beautiful home base for exploring Vancouver Island. Local Amenities 📍 A 5-minute drive to the small shopping centre at Oyster River, with a grocery store, liquor store, and other amenities. Courtenay, Cumberland, Comox & Campbell River 📍 All four towns are within approximately a 30-minute drive. Explore the restaurants, shops, attractions, and natural beauty of the Comox Valley and North Island from an amazing home base. Mount Washington & Strathcona Park 🏔️ Approximately 35 minutes to the Mount Washington ski lifts in winter and alpine hiking trails in summer. 🌲 Enjoy storm watching in the winter after a day of skiing, or explore the many hiking trails, parks, and outdoor activities throughout the beautiful North Island. Getting Here From Vancouver ⛴️ BC Ferries from Tsawwassen to Duke Point or Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay provide access from the mainland to Nanaimo. We recommend checking the ferry schedule and making a reservation before you travel. Approximate travel time: 3 hours of driving and sailing time, plus ferry wait time. From Nanaimo 🚗 From Nanaimo, head north on the Inland Island Highway until Hamm Road. Follow the remaining turns and you'll soon arrive at Saratoga Beach. Approximate driving time: 1.5 hours. From Victoria 🚗 From Victoria, head north on the Inland Island Highway until Hamm Road. Follow the remaining turns and you'll soon arrive at Saratoga Beach. Approximate driving time: 3 hours. From Washington 🚗 Cross at the Peace Arch and follow the Vancouver directions, or take the scenic Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles and drive north from Victoria. Approximate travel time: 5–7 hours, plus ferry wait time.