Take ferry from Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) see BC Ferries for rates and schedules. Crossing takes approximately 1 ½ to 2 hrs. Driving directions from Vancouver International Airport to Telegraph Cove are shown at THIS LINK (YVR to TC)
An alternate crossing is available from Tsawwassen (South Vancouver) to Duke Point (South Nanaimo). This crossing is somewhat better for you if you are coming from the US border or Vancouver International Airport. Driving directions may be found at THIS LINK (YVR to TC)
Once you get to Nanaimo get on the 19 North. It will be marked for Parksville, Campbell River & Port Hardy. Follow highway 19 all the way north to the Telegraph Cove turn off, approximately 4 hrs. away. Look for the signs on the highway for the turn off and turn right, follow the road for 16km into Telegraph Cove. Stay on asphalt. If you find yourself on gravel or dirt, you have taken a wrong turn. Backtrack to the paved road and continue.
Take Trans Canada Hwy to the 19. Follow 19 north to Telegraph Cove turn off approx. 6 hrs. away. Turn right and follow road for 16km to the cove. Stay on asphalt. If you find yourself on gravel or dirt, you have taken a wrong turn. Backtrack to the paved road and continue. Driving directions from Victoria International Airport may be found at THIS LINK (YYJ to TC)
Follow Highway 19 north until Telegraph Cove turn off approx. 2.5 hrs. away. Turn right and follow road for 16km until you reach Telegraph Cove. Stay on asphalt. If you find yourself on gravel or dirt, you have taken a wrong turn. Backtrack to the paved road and continue.
Take ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria, then follow the directions from Victoria to Telegraph Cove; See Coho Ferry for rates and schedules. Crossing takes approx. 1 1/2hrs. Alternately head up I5 towards Vancouver and follow these driving directions from Seattle at THIS LINK (Seattle to TC).
To get from Vancouver airport, by public transport you would get the Canada Line train from the airport to the downtown Vancouver Bus Depot. To get to Telegraph Cove from there use Tofino Bus. Your destination will be Port McNeill. It will be a long day. This route uses the Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver side) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo, Vancouver Island) BC Ferry route, so if you wish to split the journey there are lots pf possibilities along the way. If you do split your journey, please bear in mind that there is only one bus per day going North from Campbell River to Port McNeill (& one going South from Port McNeill to Campbell River). You do not want to miss this bus!
Port McNeill is 30km north or 1/2hour drive away from Telegraph Cove. Take 19 south and turn left at Telegraph Cove turn off. Follow road for 16km into the cove. There is no public transportation to Telegraph Cove from Port McNeil, however taxis are available. The Taxi ride should cost approx. $40.00 CDN one way.
West Jet flies from many destinations to Comox (YQQ). From there it is approx. a 3.5 hour drive to Telegraph Cove. Air Canada has a code share flight to this airport too but is only about once per day.
Pacific Coastal Airlines flies into Port Hardy from Vancouver and Calgary. See Pacific Coastal. Flight will cost approx. Cdn$400 - $500 return. Port Hardy is a 45-minute drive to Telegraph Cove. Taxi will cost you approx. $100.00 CDN
