Across large stretches of the West Coast of British Columbia, roads and highways are at a premium with isolated communities and islands spread across this vast area. When it comes to travelling from place to place along the West Coast, often there only two options – to go by water or by air. Many visitors and residents choose to travel by fer …
We are excited to announce our new whale watching day trips in partnership with Vancouver Island Whale Watch to be held on August 21st. With minimum and maximum groups of five guests, these trips are a great choice for families and friends to travel as a group! These tours begin at 8:40 a.m. at the South Terminal Floatplane Dock at Vancouver Interna …
The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver has been a workhorse on the West Coast of British Columbia for over 70 years. First introduced in 1948, the DHC-2 Beaver has since gained a legendary reputation among bush pilots and aviation enthusiasts for its excellent performance, reliability and iconic appearance. As a testament to the outstanding durability …
Gulf Island Seaplanes offers regularly scheduled and chartered floatplane services to a number of destinations on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia. With countless charter destinations to choose from, Gulf Island Seaplanes is your link to bustling cities, charming towns, remote inlets and picturesque islands across Vancouver Island, the G …
When it comes to the travelling the West Coast of British Columbia, there’s a reason so may people choose to travel by floatplane. Able to land in almost any sheltered inlet or bay, floatplanes are both the most convenient and quick way to travel along our rugged coastlines. As you might expect, travelling by floatplane is far quicker than tak …
Silva Bay Resort & Marina is your welcoming gateway to the beautiful Gulf Islands. Located on Gabriola Island , Silva Bay Resort & Marina will combine luxurious accommodation with stunning scenery and marine amenities, making it an ideal destination for all travelers once completed. Silva Bay Resort & Marina envisions breaking ground on …
With hundreds of islands and lakes available to visit by chartered flight we also offer a scheduled seaplane service between Gabriola Island BC and Vancouver International Airport. With a 12 minute flight that provides an opportunity to enjoy the mountains and shoreline of our beautiful west coast you may even glimpse some of the many marine animals that live along the way.
