Discovery Pier sits on the downtown waterfront, so the simplest way to reach it from anywhere in Campbell River is a short drive or a taxi ride. Buses also serve the city, and the BC Transit trip planner will tell you which one fits your start point.
Driving to the pier on Highway 19A
Highway 19A follows the coast into Campbell River and passes the Discovery Pier area, next to the Government Wharf. That makes the pier easy to find from most parts of town. Type Discovery Pier into a navigation app that shows live traffic and follow its directions, since roadwork can change the best way in.
The pier shares a parking lot with the Discovery Passage Aquarium and Maritime Heritage Centre. Fine summer weekends bring crowds to the waterfront, so allow a little extra time and be ready to park a few minutes’ walk away if the lot is full.
Taking a BC Transit bus
Campbell River has its own BC Transit network. Routes, stops and departure times change from season to season, so the BC Transit trip planner or app is the place to look. Enter your starting address and Discovery Pier as the destination, and it will list the bus to board and where to get off. Check the last bus home too, because evening service is thinner than daytime service.
Taxi from your hotel or downtown
A taxi takes you to the pier entrance without any parking search, which suits anyone carrying fishing gear or travelling with kids. To get a rough idea of the cost before you book, try the taxi fare estimator. Local operators and booking details are on the Campbell River taxi page.
If you plan to stay for sunset, book the ride back at the same time so you are not waiting at the curb after dark.
Arriving from outside Campbell River
Visitors coming from the mainland usually cross by BC Ferries to Vancouver Island and then continue north by road, or fly into the Campbell River airport. Ferry sailings and flight times vary, so check the BC Ferries sailing schedule or your airline before fixing a time to be at the pier. Once you reach the city, follow Highway 19A toward the waterfront and the pier.