Deep Bay Marina is at 164 Burne Road in Bowser, and the easiest way to reach it from the village is to drive. A taxi works too, and BC Transit route 99 serves Deep Bay if you are happy to plan around its timetable.
Driving to 164 Burne Road
Enter the street address into a maps app before you leave Bowser. The app shows the current drive time and the best road for that moment, which is more dependable than a list of turns. Deep Bay sits on the Highway 19 corridor, so you will spend most of the trip on or close to the highway. Check traffic on summer weekends, when boaters and visitors fill the area.
The marina has a government wharf with about 1,130 feet of dock, open all year. Space is limited and rafting is required, so call ahead if you are meeting a boat or planning to tie up. A cafe and store nearby sells fuel, fishing tackle and food.
The bus option
Route 99 Deep Bay runs from Ravensong Exchange in Qualicum Beach to Deep Bay, and it now operates daily, with connections to the Comox Valley system twice a day except on Sundays. Not every trip will fit a marina visit, and the stop locations matter. Use the BC Transit Nanaimo trip planner, enter the marina address, and look at the walking distance from the stop. Phone 250 390 4531 if you would rather talk to someone.
Planning around the boat
If you are heading to the marina to meet a vessel, build in a cushion. Arriving early and waiting on the dock beats rushing the last stretch. Tides affect moorage and the tidal grid, so ask the boat owner or the marina what works on your day.
Taxi from Bowser
A taxi is practical if you are carrying gear or do not want to leave a car parked all day. For a rough price, try the taxi fare estimator. Pickups in this part of the Oceanside area are often dispatched from Parksville, so the Parksville taxi page is a good place to start. Ask for a pickup time in advance, because this stretch of coast is quiet and a car may need a little notice.