Directions

Driving Directions to Queeruption

These directions are split in two parts. The first part tells you how to get to the ferry terminal in Vancouver we're departing from, and the second part tells you how to get from Langdale ferry terminal (on the other side of Howe Sound) to the Queeruption site.

Make sure you get on the correct ferry! Ask to take the ferry going to Langdale/the Sunshine Coast.

If you're driving to the Q10 Campsite, it is VERY important that you do not show up earlier than July 31st. The caretakers of the land do not want people camping there until July 31 st.

Driving Directions to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

From Highway #1 (coming from the east)

This is easy! Just follow Highway #1 the whole time until you get to Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. As long as you're driving westbound on Highway #1, you will reach the ferry terminal. Make sure you buy a ticket for Langdale .

From Tsawwssen Ferry Terminal

1) Take highway 17 and exit the ferry terminal. Follow it until Highway 99.

2) Turn onto Highway 99 north. You will cross the Oak Street Bridge and Highway 99 turns into Oak Street. Follow Oak Street until you get to Broadway.

3) Turn left on Broadway.

4) Go right onto Granville Street.

5) Once over the Granville Street Bridge get onto Seymour Street and turn left onto West Georgia Street. Follow West Georgia Street through Stanley Park and over the Lion's Gate Bridge.

6) Once you're over the bridge, turn left on Marine Drive, then right onto Taylor Way, and then get on Highway #1 making sure you're heading west on the highway (it's the Trans Canada Highway, also known as the Upper Levels Highway in this area).

7) Follow the highway right to the end and watch for signs directing you to the Horseshoe Bay ferry line up. As long as you're traveling westbound on Highway #1, you'll reach the ferry terminal. Buy a ticket for Langdale.

From Washington State via the I5 and Peace Arch border crossing

1) Once you've crossed the border stay on the Highway. On the Canadian side the I5 is called Highway 99. Keep following this highway for a long time- anywhere from 40 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic.

2) You will cross the Oak Street Bridge and Highway 99 turns into Oak Street. Follow Oak Street until you get to Broadway.

3) Turn left on Broadway.

4) Go right onto Granville Street.

5) Once over the Granville Street Bridge get onto Seymour Street and turn left onto West Georgia Street. Follow West Georgia Street through Stanley Park and over the Lion's Gate Bridge.

6) Once you're over the bridge, turn left on Marine Drive, then right onto Taylor Way, and then get on Highway #1 making sure you're heading west on the highway (it's the Trans Canada Highway, also known as the Upper Levels Highway in this area).

7) Follow the highway right to the end and watch for signs directing you to the Horseshoe Bay ferry line up. As long as you're traveling westbound on Highway #1, you'll reach the ferry terminal. Buy a ticket for Langdale.

Driving Directions from Langdale Ferry Terminal to the Queeruption site.

1) Once you've taken the ferry to Langdale, drive straight out of the ferry terminal, you will be on Highway #101. This is called North Road near Langdale ferry terminal, but is usually called the Sunshine Coast Highway.

2) Follow Highway 101 until you get to Robert's Creek Road and turn right. Follow Robert's Creek road for a while.

3) Eventually this will split in two (a gravel road and a paved road) take the gravel road, and keep following it. You'll drive a further 10 minutes along the gravel road, crossing two small bridges. As long as you stick to this road, you'll reach the Queeruption site!

If you're coming from Vancouver International Airport:

-Take bus #424 from the airport to Airport Station (the last stop on this bus)

-Transfer to the #98 B-Line that says "Burrard Station" on the front of the bus. Take the #98 B-Line until you get to Granville Station (it will be announced on the bus).

-Get off at Granville Station. You will be on Seymour Street. Cross to the other side of Seymour Street. Walk south to West Georgia Street (it is less than a block away, in the direction you were just coming from) Once you get to West Georgia Street, turn right and walk until you get to a bus stop that has bus numbers 250 and 257 on the sign.

-Get on either bus #250 or #257 to Horseshoe Bay. Both of these buses go there, but #257 is an express bus and will get you to Horseshoe Bay faster.

-Take the bus you're on until the very last stop and get off there. To your right will be the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, go inside and get a ticket for Langdale.

-Take the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale Ferry. We will meet you at Langdale ferry Terminal and drive you the rest of the way to the campsite!

 

If you're coming from the bus/train station

-Exit the station and walk across the park in front of the train station. On the other side is Main Street. Turn left and walk to the Main Street Skytrain station (you'll be able to see it, it's raised above Main Street).

-Take the Skytrain to Granville Station. Make sure to get on a train that says "Waterfront" on the sign, otherwise you'll be going in the wrong direction.

-Get off at Granville Station. Go up the escalators and take the Granville Street exit.

-Once you're on Granville Street, turn left and walk until you get to West Georgia Street. Once you get to West Georgia Street, turn left and walk until you get to a bus stop that has bus numbers 250 and 257 on the sign.

-Get on either bus #250 or #257 to Horseshoe Bay. Both of these buses go there, but #257 is an express bus and will get you to Horseshow Bay faster.

-Take the bus you're on until the very last stop and get off there. To your right will be the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, go inside and get a ticket for Langdale.

-Take the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale Ferry to and get off. We will meet you at Langdale ferry Terminal and drive you the rest of the way to the campsite!

If you're coming from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

Take bus #620 to Airport Station, and from there please follow the directions for getting to the land from the airport.

We will have vans taking people from Langdale Ferry Terminal to our campsite. On July 31st, August 1st, and August 2nd we will have a van meet each arriving ferry. For the rest of Q10, we will have a phone number that people can call when they arrive at Langdale, and we will drive out and pick you up.

 

 

 

Border Tips

Crossing the border from the US into Canada:

By air: A valid passport and secondary ID is required.

*New Passport Laws as of June 8th 2007 - What are the New Passport Requirements?

- The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada who have applied for but not yet received passports can temporarily enter and depart from the United States by air with a government issued photo ID and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007.

By land: A valid passport and secondary ID is preferred, but you can also cross with government-issued photo ID and a birth certificate.

If travelling with children, be aware they need valid ID also. If two parents are named on their birth certificate, but both are not present, the parent not present must write and sign a letter (preferably notarized) including their consent, a list of the adults accompanying along with the relation to the child, and the length and purpose of their visit.

 

Helpful tips for a smooth border-crossing

Common questions asked are:
place of birth, citizenship, current residence and employment
where will you be staying, purpose of visit and how long are you visiting for
how much money do you have on hand for your trip (a reasonable amount is $300 in your account or credit card, but over $10 000 must be declared)
Customs officers want to move you through within seconds, don’t give them reason to delay. Things to consider are:
don’t joke, don’t stall or don’t act up in any way
don’t offer information without being directly asked, simple yes or no answers are the best
remove sunglasses and visors and make eye contact
smile
pepper spray and mace are considered weapons, and wont be allowed across the border
-arrests do not come up on the computer, but convictions in the last 20 years do. If you have a criminal record, you may be able to apply for a waiver through your Department of State, for a fee of $200.
Some easy answers include (try not to mention party, festival or gathering, they are trigger words):
I am staying at a hostel, it is called Hostelling International, at 1114 Burnaby St, in downtown Vancouver.
I am staying at a hostel, it is called Cambie Hostels, at 310 Cambie St. in downtown Vancouver.
I am on vacation.

Pets across the border:
If you own cats older than three months, dogs older than eight months and pet dogs between three and eight months, you may import them from the United States as long as they accompany you when you enter Canada. You will also have to submit a certificate signed and dated by a veterinarian for each pet. The certificate must show that the animal is currently vaccinated against rabies and include the name of the vaccine used and its expiry date. In addition, it has to identify the animal by breed, age, sex, coloring and any distinguishing marks. We cannot accept an animal tag in place of a certificate. If you import pet dogs between three and eight months that do not accompany you, you may require additional permits and certifications.