About Fresh Start Health Retreat
Fresh Start Health Retreat
Mission & Vision
We are a true healing place with a caring heart. We help those who are ready for a change, to transform their health and lifestyle naturally.
Venue & Amenities
Ocean Health Center
The Ocean Wellness Centre, located within a two-minute walking distance, will accommodate your daily activities. The center offers a dining area, two meeting rooms, 10 therapy rooms, an infrared sauna, a salt cocoon and a small gym.
The Ocean Wellness Centre, located within a two-minute walking distance, will accommodate your daily activities. The center offers a dining area, two meeting rooms, 10 therapy rooms, an infrared sauna, a salt cocoon and a small gym.
Meals
Menu Types
Organic, Vegan, Cleansing Diet
Contains large percentage of raw foods and simple cooked dishes. Supper consists of soups and crackers. Gourmet, various dishes every day, satisfying and balanced meals
Getting Here
Directions
-Driving directions from Nanaimo
*Continue north towards Campbell River on Hwy 19
*Take Exit # 144 (Hamm Rd)
*To Hwy 19A (at T-intersection, take left)
*Then, drive four kilometers north to Ocean Resort (right)
*You’ve arrived.
%Tip: Do not take the old highway. Stay on the Inland 19 (four-lane) highway. It’s much quicker, unless you will come a day earlier and want to drive along the waterfront leisurely.
-Arrival by airplane
%Please arrange your flight to arrive at CFB Comox (YQQ). WestJet or Air Canada both fly to Comox daily from Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Check flight availability before you inquire.
WestJet, Air Canada, and Pacific Coastal Airline have been regularly flying from Vancouver and BC Interior to Comox. Pacific Coastal departs from Vancouver South Terminal.
%You may also arrive a day before and stay in Courtenay at the Old House Hotel.
-Arrival by ferry
%If you're driving and will be coming from Vancouver, you can take the following options:
*Tsawwassen Terminal – Duke point Terminal
*Horseshoe Bay Terminal – Departure Bay Terminal
%Please reserve your tickets in advance.
%Not wanting to drive? Not a problem. You can take the Horseshoe Bay ferry as Foot Passenger and IslandBus.
*BC Ferries: Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (Vancouver) – Departure Bay Terminal (Nanaimo)
*Island LinkBus: Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal – Oyster River (ask the driver to drop you off at the Ocean Resort, but only when you are past Courtenay)
%Check out IslandLink schedule in advance. Book a seat as soon as possible once registered to the retreat. IslandLink has limited seating (only 15).