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Victoria : travel north on Highway 19, approximately 5 hrs. People with more time can travel the more scenic Oceanside Route (19A). The most interesting way to travel is to catch the VIA train 1-888-VIA-RAIL www.viarail.ca that departs Victoria Johnston Street Bridge Terminal at 8am. Relax and enjoy the climb over the Malahat, across trestle bridges, through tunnels & forests, farm fields and peoples’ back yards to disembark at Courtenay about 1230. Rent a car at Budget Car Rentals (they will pick you up at the Courtenay train station, no problem; world wide toll free1-800-268-8900). Have lunch at the Atlas Cafe http://www.comoxvalleyrestaurants.ca/atlas.htm . Check out the Elasmosaur at the Courtenay Museum, walk though the unique woodland gardens by Kitty Coleman Creek, Drive the inland island highway #19 to Telegraph Cove.