B C - Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Start / Finish of highway 19a (The Oceanside Highway Route 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