Why Travelling By Gulf Island Seaplanes is the Best Way to See the West Coast of B.C.

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 taking a ferry. Our service from Vancouver International Airport to Silva Bay on Gabriola Island takes just 20 minutes, compared to several hours across two different ferries.

Some people are deterred by the cost of taking a floatplane, but it is likely more affordable than you might think. Our one-way service from Vancouver International Airport to Silva Bay costs just $114 for adults – well worth it when you consider how it can save you upwards of three hours that would be spent on ferries and transportation between terminals.

In addition to our regularly scheduled routes, Gulf Island Seaplanes also offers chartered floatplane flights to dozens of destinations across the southern West Coast of British Columbia. Booking your own charted floatplane service on one of our aircraft provides unparalleled flexibility in choosing where and when you want to travel. Whether you are fishing in isolated inlets, visiting remote cabins or backpacking on remote sections of the West Coast Trail, booking your own chartered floatplane service with Gulf Island Seaplanes is your gateway to wherever you want to go.

If time and logistics are what matters most to you, we can fulfill your demands quickly and efficiently. Your biggest asset is your time. Cut your travel time and costs down significantly by chartering one of our aircraft and increase your productivity.

Types of services and companies that have benefited from our airline include hydro projects, logging companies, environmental research, engineering firms, governmental agencies and construction crews. Our aircraft are based out of Nanaimo, YVR, Sechelt and Gabriola.

Call us at 250-247-9992 or email us at info@gulfislandseaplanes.com today to find out more about our chartered and commercial floatplane services.