How to get here

Getting to Quadra Island  is part of the adventure! You can get here quick – or you can plan a route to enjoy the sights along the way.

By Airplane:

Fly to Campbell River airport on Vancouver Island. There are many flights from Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle; see below. Or fly to Comox Airport from Calgary via WestJet.

Drive to the ferry terminal at Campbell River. You can rent a car or use the airporter service.

By Car or Bus:

Take a ferry to Vancouver Island. You can travel from Vancouver BC via BC Ferries departing from terminals at Tsawassen or Horseshoe Bay. Your destination is Nanaimo (mid island) or Victoria, the pretty capital city at the south end of Vancouver Island. There are also ferries from the USA to Victoria – departing from Seattle, WA and Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula. Sailing time for all ferry routes is 1.5 – 2 hours.

Drive to Campbell River via Highway 19. Driving time is 3.5 hours from Victoria; 2 hours from Nanaimo.

Take the ferry to Quadra Island, departing from downtown Campbell River. 10 minutes

Bus service to Campbell River is available from downtown and airport locations at Vancouver, Victoria, and Nanaimo, BC; see below.

On Quadra Island

Quadra Island has taxi service that can provide transportation to either of our starting locations. We recommend pre-booking this service. The taxi can be reached at: (250) 204-0709. If the taxi is unavailable, we may be able to arrange a different ride. 

Heriot Bay Detail

Need some help?

We’re happy to help you figure out best paths to get here. Please contact us any time!

Coast Mountain Expeditions
Box 25 Surge Narrows, BC  V0P 1W0
250-285-2823