Photo - View from highway Driving north VANCOUVER ISLAND This highway is called the Inland Highway Route. This highway gives access to many tourist destination communities, offering lodging and campground facilities along the way. Highway #19 is the fastest route north. Highway 19a the Seashore Route (which parallels this highway) follows this highway at a more leisurely pace along the eastern coast line of Vancouver Island. There are many access points to the Seashore Highway along the way. For more details check Highway Travel Guide # 19a The Seashore Route