The Adventure of Travel to Cortes Island (scroll down)
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Cortes Island is on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, about 160 kilometres (100 miles) north of Vancouver. One of the Discovery Islands, Cortes is right in the middle of Georgia Strait where the strait meets narrow Johnstone Strait. The cooler waters of the north Cortes Island Ferrymingle with the warmer waters of the south, providing a rich haven for 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 for ferry crossings.

TRAVEL PLANNING

Air Travel Options
Easy and time saving. The scenery is absolutely spectacular. 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.
Flying from Vancouver to Cortes Island.
Airport shuttle or taxi to 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
Flying 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 Flying from anywhere in Canada, fly to Vancouver.
From Vancouver's south terminal fly to Campbell River with Pacific Coastal Airlines: 800-663-2872, www.pacific-coastal.com
Campbell River & Comox airports to Cortes Island
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), Discovery Launch web site, e-mail dlaunch@telus.net
From Comox Airport, the Campbell River Connector provides service to Campbell River (888)331-4737.
Ground and Ferry Travel By Car, Bus & BC Ferry

BC Ferries From Vancouver to Nanaimo from Tsawassen or Horseshoe Bay. Reservations recommended during summer months (888)223-3779, www.bcferries.com

Driving
T
ake 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

BC Ferries from Campbell River to Cortes Island. Two ferries involved. First to Quadra Island; a beautiful 15 minute crossing. Follow signs across Quadra Island to Cortes ferry at Heriot Bay. 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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Links to Other Cortes Island Accommodation & Recreation Services

Juniper Bluff B & B, Cozy cabin for two above Cortes Bay

Gorge Harbour Marina, Campground, Lodge
Waterfront Fun for the whole family, RV, Camping, Grocery

T'ai Li Lodge
Private resort and sheltered camping on spectacular waterfront

Cortes Island Vacation Rentals
Waterfront, lakefront, beach front. A selection of premier weekly accommodation.

SOWELU BY THE SEA
A Romantic Getaway overlooking the ocean

K'was Lake House
Experience true island living overlooking K'was Lake in the heart of Cortes

Sunset Suite on Whaletown Bay
waterfront accommodation in historic Whaletown Store

Hollyhock Centre, Cortes Island
Powerful experiential learning in a magnificent setting on BC wilderness inner coast

Misty Isles Adventures
Cruise Desolation Sound and waters of Cortes Island on 43' ketch.

Discovery Launch
Campbell River / Cortes water taxi
& charters

Coastland Veterinary Hospital
in Willow Point south of Campbell River. ’ÄòOne stop shop’Äô for all your pet care needs.

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