
Kenmore Air flies direct to Campbell River from Seattle and Vancouver.Ī pre-arranged vehicle rental is the most economical route from Comox/Courtenay or Campbell River airports. Sound Flight flies direct to Tahsis from Renton on Lake Washington. Plane is the quickest and easiest way to get here. Read above for average travel times (not towing a boat). Some boaters may want to launch in Gold River and have the truck & trailer driven the 64 km / 50 miles of good unpaved road to Tahsis. On the north side of Campbell River, follow the signs to Gold River & Tahsis on Hwy. 19A is very scenic but of a much slower pace, especially towing a boat. If you have ample time the Oceanside Route Hwy.


Travel from Duke Point to Campbell River is faster on the Inland Island Hwy.19. This area and Pacific Safaris Lodge stands by on Ch.6 VHF. Pacific Safaris lies within the Department of Fisheries Area 25. Charts include #3676 Esperanza Inlet, #3675 Nootka Sound & #3682 Kyuquot. Co-ordinates for The Safari Lodge are Lat. The boat ride from Gold River to Safari Lodge is about the same travel time as by vehicle. Some larger BYOBoaters are launching their boats in Gold River. Vancouver is 7-8 hours from ferry departure.For website reservations click here.Īverage travel time for driving to Tahsis from: Reservations can be made by phoning 1-88 in BC, and (604) 444-2890 outside BC. The same credit card used to process the reservation will be requested at the terminal check in. It is also suggested that for travel in July or August that you make a ferry reservation to confirm your plans.īYO Boaters will need to know the total length of their tow vehicle with boat & trailer and if it's over the height of 7 ft. For those who are driving themselves or bringing their own boats (BYOBoaters), we suggest getting to "The Rock" via BC Ferries on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point Route. The landscape and wildlife sightings found across Vancouver Island are simply breathtaking. Making your way to Esperanza Inlet and Nootka Sound is an inspiring trip in itself.
