Travelling to BCBR, we recommend flying into:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- This B.C.’s largest international airport and is about a 2 hour drive to Whistler.
- You can rent a vehicle here if you plan to transport yourself for the week.
- You can book a shuttle to Whistler from here if you plan to use our transportation program for race week.
We recommend flying HOME from one of the following three airports:
- Nanimo Airport (YCD)
- This airport is on Vancouver Island and is the closest to the Cowichan Valley, our Day 5 location.
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
- This airport is a 1.5 hour drive from the Cowichan Valley – Getting to Victoria Airport: https://www.victoriaairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation/
- If you purchase the BCBR Transportation program, we will shuttle you to this airport on Day 6 (the day after the race finishes).
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- This airport is NOT on Vancouver Island. You must make a reservation and book your ferry with BC Ferries ahead of time to guarantee a spot on a sailing.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Staying in Basecamp is the way to go to get the full BCBR Experience. It’s where you’ll find camping, meal plans, wellness, daily awards, post-race fun and our famous beer garden. Join our mailing list for updates on the 2027 options.
Below, you can find alternate accommodation options.
WHISTER AND SQUAMISH ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS COMING SOON.
VANCOUVER ISLAND ACCOMMODATIONS
COURTENAY (12 minute drive to CUMBERLAND)
- Best Western – The Westerly
- To book, call 250-338-7741
- Includes free parking, hot buffet breakfast and wifi
- Bayview Hotel
- Reserve by calling 778-225-0010
- Includes free parking, hot buffet breakfast, wifi and indoor pool / whirlpool.
- Super 8 by Wyndham
- Kingfisher Spa
RV Options:
NORTH COWICHAN
- Oceanfront Suites Hotel
- Click here for online booking OR Call 1-800-663-7898
- Includes free parking
- Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn
- Click here for Online booking OR Call 1-250-748-2722
- Includes free parking, complimentary continental breakfast and wifi
- Best Western Chemainus Inn
RV Options:
- Chemainus River Campground (17 min drive from North Cowichan basecamp)
- Country Maples RV Resort (17 min drive from North Cowichan basecamp)
- Osbourne Bay Resort (10 min drive from North Cowichan basecamp)






















