Accommodation – Travel & Lodging

Getting to Hornby Island is an adventure worth taking, and we’re here to make it easy! Our wedding home base, Sea Breeze Lodge, is booked for our wedding party and immediate family, but there’s a treasure trove of cozy spots for you to stay nearby. Here’s everything you need to know to join us on this stunning island.

Getting Here

If you are planning on joining us for the welcome dinner, be sure to arrive by early afternoon on Tuesday, May 19th. If you are arriving on the day of the ceremony (May 20th), ensure you get an early ferry as it can get busy.

To Hornby Island

1. Drive to Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal 
2. Hop on the BC Ferries Baynes Sound Connector to Denman Island (check schedules:https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/DNM-BKY#ReturnSchedule
3. Drive across Denman to the Gravelly Bay terminal.
4. Catch the short ferry to Hornby Island’s Shingle Spit—just a 5-10 minute drive from most stays.

Where to Stay

Since Sea Breeze is ours for the week, here’s a roundup of Hornby’s best accommodations for you. Book soon—these gems fill up fast!

*Confirm that you book your stay on HORNBY ISLAND – Parksville / Qualicum properties often show up while searching for accommodations on the island.* 

Resorts & Larger Stays

• Hornby Island Resort – Vacation Suites
  Right at Shingle Spit, these oceanfront suites offer private decks and easy ferry access.
  
  • https://hornbyislandresort.ca

B&Bs & Boutique Gems

•  Tumblehome Farm B&B
  A cozy farmstead near Tribune Bay with two lovely rooms and homemade breakfast.
  
  • https://hornbyisland.com/accommodation/tumblehome-farm-bb/
• More Favorites: Amberhaven Ecoplace, Two Eagles Lodge, Farminista, Touch the Earth Guest House, Outer Island Guest Farm—each with its own island charm.
  
  • https://hornbyisland.com/accommodation-category/bed-breakfast/

Glamping & Unique Stays

• Fossil Beach Farm
  Oceanfront glamping tents with a shared cookhouse and farm-fresh vibes.
  
  • https://fossilbeachfarm.com

Vacation Rentals & Cottages

• Top Picks: Hornby Island House & Studio Cottage, Above Tide Waterfront Cottage, Hornby Hideaway, Dragonfly Cottage—private homes for couples or groups.
  
  • Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.ca/s/Hornby-Island–Canada
  • VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/search/keywords:hornby-island-british-columbia-canada

Parking

• Parking is available on-site at Sea Breeze Lodge.

Things to do on Hornby Island

You will have the day of the ceremony to explore the island (event starts at 3pm)

• Helliwell Park
• Tribune Bay Beach
• Visit Isla de Lerena Vineyard, Fossil Beach Farm Cidery, Island Spirits Distillery, Hornby Island Estate Winery.