News Release - May 17, 2024
IslandLink Bus Service Expansion to Northern Vancouver Island Communities Has Begun
Nanaimo, B.C. (May 17, 2024) — With the start of IslandLink's new bus service from Port Hardy, the company now has Vancouver Island covered.
"From Victoria to Port Hardy and from Tofino to Nanaimo, we are now providing bus service from north to south and east to west on Vancouver Island," says Phillip Morgan, owner of IslandLink. "No matter where you are on the Island, we are there to offer reliable and efficient bus transportation."
IslandLink began in 1998 with just one route from Qualicum Beach to the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo. Today, the company operates bus routes all over Vancouver Island.
"As we begin our 26th year of operations, our focus remains on safety and consistency for our customers," adds Morgan.
From carrying just one passenger on June 23, 1998, more than 80,000 passengers now use IslandLink’s 15 buses each year.
Booking & Information
For information on fares, schedules, availability, or to make or cancel bookings, visit the IslandLink website: www.IslandLinkbus.com.
- Online bookings can be made until midnight the day before travel.
- Walk-on passengers can pay the driver in cash (space permitting).
- Every booking earns iPOINTS, which can be redeemed toward future tickets.
- Details about the rewards program are available on the website.
About IslandLink
IslandLink celebrated its 25th year of service in 2023. The company began in 1998, offering service from Qualicum Beach, French Creek, and Parksville to the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. It was designed as a connector for Horseshoe Bay/Departure Bay ferry foot passengers — a focus that continues today.
The company now serves four BC Ferries terminals:
- Departure Bay
- Little River
- Buckley Bay
- Campbell River
These routes connect ferry foot passengers with accessible and dependable bus service.
Media Contact
- Phillip Morgan, Owner, IslandLink
- Email: pmorgan@islandlinkbus.com
- Website: www.islandlinkbus.com