Directions to Swallow's Nest

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From Duke Pt. Ferry Terminal (South of Nanaimo)

  • When you get off the ferry, you are on Hwy 19
  • Go north on Hwy 19, past Nanaimo
  • Right onto Northwest Bay Rd.* (PETRO CAN GAS STN & Traffic Lights)

From Departure Bay Ferry Terminal (North of Nanaimo)

  • When you get off the ferry, you are on Stewart Ave.
  • Right onto Brechin Rd.
  • Right onto Hwy 19A (Island Hwy N - becomes Hwy 19 further along)
  • Right onto Northwest Bay Rd.* (PETRO CAN GAS STN & Traffic Lights)

*At Northwest Bay Rd.

From Comox Ferry (Little River) (North of Nanoose Bay)

  • When you get off the ferry, you are on Ellenor Rd.
  • Right onto Ryan Rd.
  • Left onto Comox Rd.
  • Right onto 17th St. (very short distance)
  • Left onto Cliffe Ave.
  • Right onto 29th St. (this becomes Cumberland Rd.)
  • South onto Hwy 19 (Inland Island Hwy)
  • Follow past Qualicum Beach and Parksville
  • Left onto Northwest Bay Rd.* (PETRO CAN GAS STN & Traffic Lights)