SHUTTLES
COMMUNITY SHUTTLES INFORMATION
Using local busses keeps your shuttle costs low and opens service to more areas!
FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING close by, but there is NO parking on-site,
we encourage you to take the shuttles or have a secondary mode of transportation.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please refer to the parking map with. FREE overnight parking.
CHEMAINUS
HOP ON HOP OFF NO TICKET NEEDED
Boarding: COMMUNITY ACTION BUS
11:15- 1:30 All locations roving pick up every 15 minutes - see map online
5:15 - 6:15 All locations every 15 minutes
*FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING IN OVERNIGHT LOT (See details)
FREE
$16
each way
DUNCAN
VIP 12:00 & GENERAL ADMISSION 1:00
Festival Boarding: THE COMMUNITY ACTION BUS
#1) 10:45 Duncan Pick Up outside of Beverly Corners Liquor Store
#2) Chemainus Stop for any not wanting to go to the grounds yet
ARRIVE: 11:10 at festival grounds (VIP starts at 12, General admission at 1)
DEPART: The grounds at 6:10 pm
$16
each way
COW BAY/CROFTON/MAPLE BAY
VIP 12:00 & GENERAL ADMISSION 1:00
Festival Boarding: MYGO TOURS
#1) 10:50 Cowichan Bay pick up at Hecate Park (1845 Cowichan Bay Rd)
#2) 11:10 Maple Bay Pick Up across from Maple Bay Park (960 Herd Rd)
#3) 11:30 Crofton Pick Up at Crofton Boardwalk Parking Lot (1524 Joan Ave)
#4) Chemainus Stop for any not wanting to go to the grounds yet
ARRIVE: 11:40 at festival grounds (VIP starts at 12, General admission at 1)
DEPART: The grounds at 6:10 pm
$16
each way
LADYSMITH/SALTAIR
VIP 12:00 & GENERAL ADMISSION 1:00
Festival Boarding: THE COMMUNITY ACTION BUS
#1) 10:30 Ladysmith Pick Up: Bus Stop outside of Country Grocer (on 1st Avenue)
#2) 10:40 Ladysmith Pick Up: Save On Foods Parking Lot at (370 Trans-Canada Hwy)
#3) 10:50 Saltair Pick Up: Saltair Pub (10519 Knight Rd)
#4) Chemainus Stop for any not wanting to go to the grounds yet
ARRIVE: 11:00 at festival grounds (VIP starts at 12, General admission at 1)
DEPART: The grounds at 6:10 pm
$24
each way
NANAIMO
VIP 12:00 & GENERAL ADMISSION 1:00
Festival Boarding: THE COMMUNITY ACTION BUS
#1) 9:40 Nanaimo Pick Up at Tesla Charge Station to the left of Chapters (by Woodgrove Mall)
#2) 10:00 Nanaimo Pick Up at Country Grocery at (82 Twelfth St, Cedar)
#3) Chemainus Stop for any not wanting to go to the grounds yet
ARRIVE: 11:00 at festival grounds (VIP starts at 12, General admission at 1)
DEPART: The grounds at 6:10 pm
DEPARTING SHUTTLES - All shuttles will leave at 6:10 PM promptly from the Festival and we will work with you if the shuttles are full. Please pre-book to ensure your the best possible times and that you have a committed seat however the shuttles will not wait for missing patrons with booked seats.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
As this is a tasting event we hope that you understand your limits and are being safe with alcohol consumed. However, we want every to be safe on the road, so we have many options if you have over indulged – even just a little bit.
We offer FREE overnight parking for your car at our Mosaic lot in Chemainus and at Extra storage Now in Duncan (first come first serve) with many great alternative options to get you home:
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Hop on to one of our shuttles if seats are open
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We can call you a taxi/wait for one with you
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Call a friend or designated driver
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Local BC Transit Schedule click here
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Spend the afternoon in this beautiful town until you are back to a safe driving limit
If you feel you are not able to get yourself home please let us any one of our staff know and we will find the best solution for you.
TAXI - COWICHAN AREA
Duncan Taxi:(250) 746-4444
Cobble Hill: (250) 743-5555
Ladysmith Taxi: (250) 210-1027