Getting to hornby
By car
Hornby Island can be reached by car by driving to the BC Ferry Terminal at Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island, approximately 1 hour north of Nanaimo. After taking the ferry to Denman Island, it's a short drive across to the Gravelly Bay Ferry Terminal, which will take you to Hornby Island. Eureka House is then less than 5 minutes from the Ferry Terminal on Hornby. The entire trip is about 1 hour. We recommend you purchase a BC Ferries Experience Card for reduced rates. Also, note that the last Ferry leaves for Hornby at 6:00PM except Fridays (9:30PM).
By plane
During the summer, you can take a float plane from Vancouver Airport and land directly on Hornby Island. The plane will drop you off on the sand on the Spit, and from there it is a short trip to Eureka House. Companies providing this service include Sea Air, Van City Seaplanes, and others.
If you are traveling from afar, you can fly into Comox Valley Airport (30 minutes from Buckley Bay) and rent a vehicle or take a water taxi to get to Hornby. Alternatively, you can fly into Vancouver airport and rent a car, or take a float plane.
By boat
There are a number of private boat charters and water taxis that you can take from Vancouver Island to Hornby:
“The house is very cozy (with a bit of a rustic vibe) and the view from the house and the hot tub is just breath taking. Place is very peaceful and far from any neighbours.”
— Krzysztof 5/5