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The adventure of getting here.
Cortes Island is on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, about 160 kilometres (100 miles) north of Vancouver. Cortes is one of the Discovery Islands, right in the middle where Georgia Strait meets with narrow Johnstone Strait. The cooler waters of the north  mingle with the warmer waters of the south, providing a haven for a rich and abundant sea life. It's a magical place for wildlife and people! To add to the beauty and the wonder, Cortes Island is nestled between the mountains of Vancouver Island and the Coast Mountain Range of the mainland.
Access Cortes Island by air, road and water, and a variety of travel services. Choose what suits your budget and appetite for adventure and how much time you want to spend travelling. Please allow extra time during peak summer months.
Air Travel Options
Easy and time saving; my personal favorite! The scenery is absolutely spectacular. When travelling in a seaplane, it is easy to see why we coined the phrase, Beautiful British Columbia. Sea planes are available June to mid-September. Please call Air line providers to confirm all dates, times and costs, and to make all necessary reservations.
If you're flying in to Vancouver.
From the Vancouver Airport take the Airporter Shuttle or Taxi that waits outside the airport. Ask to be dropped off at the Westin Bay Shore Inn. The Corilair Seaplane dock is in front of the hotel and Corilair Seaplanes flies direct from Vancouver to Cortes Island. Please contact them directly at:
888-287-8366 or 250-287-8371, www.corilair.com
If you're coming from anywhere in the US, fly to Seattle.
From SeaTac take the Kenmore Shuttle to the Kenmore Lake Washington Terminal.
Kenmore Seaplanes flies direct to Cortes Island, 800-543-9595 or 425-486-1257, www.kenmoreair.com
If you're coming from anywhere in Canada, fly to Vancouver.
From Vancouver's main terminal fly Central Mountain Air to Campbell River: 888-865-8585, www.flycma.com
Or from Vancouver's south terminal fly to Campbell River with Pacific Coastal Airlines: 800-663-2872, www.pacific-coastal.com
If you're coming from anywhere in the US, you can fly through Vancouver to Campbell River, BC.
In Campbell River take the Airporter Shuttle to the Discovery Launch water taxi. The Airporter Shuttle (250-286-3000), waits outside the Campbell River airport for every incoming flight. Ask them to take you to the Discovery Launch water taxi, a stunning 30-minute trip to Cortes Island. Call Discovery Launch about sharing water taxis to reduce costs (250-287-7577), dlaunch@telus.net
Ground/Ferry Travel By Car/Bus & BC Ferry
From Vancouver
BC Ferries to Nanaimo from Tsawassen or Horseshoe Bay. Reservations recommended during summer months (888)223-3779, www.bcferries.com
If driving, take Hwy 19 to Campbell River (2 hrs. from Nanaimo).
Turn right at Hwy 19A Exit, at North Campbell River and follow this road for approximately five minutes. Ferry terminal entrance is on your left.
Island Link Bus provides twice daily service from the Vancouver airport right to Campbell River, as well as service between the Nanaimo ferry terminal and Campbell River three times daily (877)954-3556.
www.islandlinkbus.com
From Comox (if arriving via WestJet), the Campbell River Connector provides service from the Comox airport to Campbell River (888)331-4737.
From Campbell River
Take BC Ferries to Quadra Island; a beautiful 15 minute crossing. Follow signs across Quadra Island to Cortes ferry at Heriot Bay. It is best to purchase your ticket to Cortes at the Campbell River Ferry Terminal. You will then be directed to the "Cortes lane" which is off loaded first. See www.bcferries.com for ferry schedules and rates.
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