Junction of Highway # 19 ( The Island Highway North )& Highway # 28 City of Campbell River West to village of Gold River. North to Port Hardy ferries to Prince Rupert, Bella Coola . South to cities of Nanaimo, Victoria VANCOUVER ISLAND - City of Campbell River to city of Nanaimo - The Oceanside Route This highway is called the Oceanside Route. Highway 19a follows the east coast of Vancouver Island passing through many tourist destination centers. This is a slower scenic drive route. Highway #19 The Inland Highway Route paralleling Highway 19a bypasses most of these communities