Shuttle Service
Laketown Ranch is pleased to offer many local shuttle services operated by officially recognized third party operators. Please only use approved services.
Interactive map - Click on the route for more information.
VICTORIA --> LAKETOWN
Round Trip - $65
Victoria departures/arrivals are from Capital City Station (Victoria) and Peat Road Park & Ride (Langford)
| VICTORIA SHUTTLE PROVIDER - WILSON'S TRANSPORTATION |
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|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY | ||
| Dep. VICTORIA (via Langford 30mins later) | Dep. Laketown (via Langford) | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:15 AM | |
| FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY | ||
| Dep. VICTORIA (via Langford 30mins later) | Dep. Laketown (via Langford) | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:15 AM | |
BUY PASSES HERE
NANAIMO --> LAKETOWN
Round Trip - $55
Dep. Laketown Ranch (1 way) - $30
Nanaimo departures are from the Hullo Ferry Terminal & Marriot Hotel.
Reserve tickets in advance to guarantee your spot, or pay cash to your bus driver.
| NANAIMO SHUTTLE PROVIDER - COMMUNITY ACTION BUS |
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|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY / SATURDAY | ||
| Dep. Hullo Ferry Terminal | Dep. Nanaimo Marriot Courtyard Hotel | Arr. Laketown |
| 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| SUNDAY | ||
| 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| Leaving the Ranch | ||
| Dep. Laketown | Arr. Marriot | |
| 12:15 AM (Midnight) | 1:30 AM | |
BUY PASSES HERE
VANCOUVER --> LAKETOWN
(via Nanaimo on Hullo Ferry) Round Trip - $110
Vancouver departures/arrivals are from the Hullo Ferry Terminal in Vancouver. Upon arrival in Nanaimo you will transfer to a Community Action Bus for your shuttle to Laketown Ranch and back.
| VANCOUVER SHUTTLE PROVIDER - HULLO FERRY / COMMUNITY ACTION BUS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY | |||||
| Dep. HULLO TERMINAL Vancouver | Dep. HULLO TERMINAL Nanaimo | Marriott Bonvoy Nanaimo (Wilsons Bus) | Dep. Laketown | ||
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 12:15 AM | ||
| FRIDAY / SATURDAY | |||||
| Dep. HULLO TERMINAL Vancouver | Dep. HULLO TERMINAL Nanaimo | Marriott Bonvoy Nanaimo | Dep. Laketown | ||
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 12:15 AM | ||
VERY IMPORTANT - Vancouver passengers will be staying the night on Vancouver Island. We encourage all guests to use our partner rates at the Marriott Bonvoy in Nanaimo. You can book a room HERE
*Enter Promo Code: D9598
For those passengers wanting to stay multiple nights, during pre-trip communication, please notify Hullo of which day you would like to return (THEY WILL CONTACT YOU). You will need to purchase an additional Nanaimo → Laketown bus pass if staying in Nanaimo and attending multiple days at Laketown.
BUY PASSES HERE
Any questions regarding these shuttle packages, please contact boxoffice@laketownevents.com
DUNCAN --> LAKETOWN (VIA LAKE COWICHAN)
Steel Pony Express
Each Way - $20
The Bus leaving Duncan will pick up passengers in front of Vancouver Island University in Duncan (2011 University Way). Parking is available across the street at the Cowichan Community Centre. Fares can be paid to the Bus Driver, reserving a seat in advance is not required but is recommended.
| DUNCAN SHUTTLE PROVIDER - SOCIAL COAST ACTION BUS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY / FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY | |||
| VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY | Dep. VIU | Dep. LC | Dep. Laketown |
| (THIS TIMING FRI / SAT ONLY) | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| (THIS TIMING FRI / SAT ONLY) | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | ||
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | ||
| Bus 1 (45 Min. Express Run) | 12:00 AM | ||
| Bus 1 | 1:15 AM | ||
Buses from Duncan to Lake Cowichan will stop at Island Savings in Lake Cowichan enroute to Laketown Ranch. Latenight buses from Laketown Ranch to Duncan will stop at Island Savings in Lake Cowichan enroute to Duncan.
PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE HERE
COWICHAN LAKE AREA --> LAKETOWN
Steel Pony Express
Each Way - $10 *Pay Cash Only To The Bus Driver
Youbou departures / arrivals are from the Youbou Pub parking lot. Lake Cowichan departures / arrivals are from Fields parking lot.
| LAKE COWICHAN EXPRESS PROVIDERS: SOCIAL COAST ACTION BUS |
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|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY | Dep. Lake Cowichan | Arr. Laketown |
| Local Area (Leaves from 75 Lake Cowichan Rd.) | 3:30 PM | 4:00PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| LAKE COWICHAN AREA SHUTTLE PROVIDERS: MY GO TOURS | THIS RIDES 4 YOU | TIPS FOR TRIPS |
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|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY | ||
| Local Area (Youbou/Lake Cowichan) | CONTINUOUS | LOOPS |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | |
| SATURDAY / SUNDAY | ||
| Local Area (Youbou/Lake Cowichan) | CONTINUOUS | LOOPS |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
PASSES ARE PURCHASED UPON BOARDING THE BUS
PRIVATE SHUTTLES & HOTEL PICKUPS
COST & PAYMENT METHOD ON PER COMPANY BASIS
Private shuttle service to and from Youbou, Lake Cowichan & Honeymoon Bay provided in part by MyGo Tours and Transportation, Trips For Trips and This Rides for You. The fee varies, depending on the operator, and reservations are recommended.
| PRIVATE SHUTTLES & PICKUPS PROVIDERS: MY GO TOURS | TIPS FOR TRIPS | THIS RIDES 4 YOU | CASCADIA TOURS | FREEDOM ADVENTURE BUS |
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|---|---|---|
| CONTACT | AREAS COVERED | |
| MYGO TOURS | Phil Walmsley info@mygo.ca 250-732-1120 |
Lake Cow Area |
| Trips for Tips (Out-skirts Lake Cowichan) | Deb djasher@shaw.ca 250-210-0518 |
Lake Cow Area |
| This Rides 4 U (Accessible Shuttle) | Rob Darwin thisrides4u@shaw.ca 250-709-7772 |
Lake Cow Area (Accessible) |
| Cascadia Tours | Mike Rikley mike@cascadia.tours 250-818-7521 |
Victoria Private |
| Freedom Adventure Bus (Accessible Shuttle) | Glenn Moore fabtours@fastmail.com 250-508-1808 |
Saanich Peninsula Private (Accessible) |
| Duncan Taxi | 250-746-4444 | |
BC TRANSIT --> LAKETOWN
If our shuttle program isn’t for you, there are many BC Transit routes available to help you get to Laketown. Here are some to get you started!
Mill Bay / Shawnigan to Duncan
CARPOOL!
Arrive with 5 or more people in your vehicle, and park for free!
FLYING
Climb aboard Harbour Air Seaplanes to Maple Bay