No shuttle service September 6th.
Nanaimo Terminal
Our terminal is located at Nanaimo Port Authority, 100 Port Way Nanaimo BC.
Getting here and getting around
Connecting to our shuttle bus, taxis and car-sharing services have never been easier.
Free shuttle bus
Free shuttle bus​
Our free shuttle bus service runs 7 days a week. Get picked up before and after your sailing in downtown Nanaimo.
Taxis
Taxis
Ask your driver to drop you off at the Nanaimo Port Authority. There’s also a taxi stand conveniently located nearby our terminal.
Parking
Parking
Our parking lot includes 350+ spots for guests, including dedicated charging stations for electric vehicles. Spaces are limited, so please arrive early.
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | pick-up and drop-off for free |
| Up to 3 hours | $5.00 |
| Up to 24 hours | $14.00 |
| Additional 24 hours after | $25.00 per day |
Alternative parking options: If our parking lot is full, you can park in other locations downtown and take our shuttle bus to the terminal.
Alternative parking options: If our parking lot is full, you can park in other locations downtown and take our shuttle bus to the terminal.
| Parking | Address |
|---|---|
| Nanaimo Port Authority – please don’t park in Helijet spots | 📌 100 Port Drive |
| Harbour Front Parkade | 📌 51 Gordon Street |
| Bastion Street Parkade | 📌 236 Bastion Street |
| Vancouver Island Conference Centre | 📌 101 Gordon Street |
| Lot #54-411 | 📌 65 Chapel Street |
| Lot #54-476 | 📌 45 Front Street |
Car sharing services
Car sharing services
Exploring the Island has never been easier thanks to car-sharing services like Evo and Modo. Both services have dedicated vehicles conveniently located at our Nanaimo ferry terminal.






