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Coastal BC by Floatplane
British Columbia runs on floatplanes. Harbour Air operates the world's largest seaplane airline from downtown Vancouver, connecting Victoria, Nanaimo, the Gulf Islands, Tofino, and dozens of coastal communities. The province's geography — islands, inlets, and mountains without roads — makes seaplanes essential transportation, not recreation.
Seaplane Bases (11)
Alert Bay Seaplane Base
Public water aerodrome serving the Kwakwaka'wakw community on Cormorant Island.
No fuel on siteBella Bella/Shearwater Water Aerodrome
Remote central-coast BC seaplane base serving the Heiltsuk Nation community with both avgas and jet fuel.
Fuel: 100LL, Jet ACampbell River Water Aerodrome
A jumping off point for remote fly-in fishing lodges along the inside passage.
No fuel on siteGanges Water Aerodrome
Tidal water aerodrome in Salt Spring Island's main village, serving Gulf Islands commuter floatplane traffic.
No fuel on siteNanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome
Downtown harbour seaplane base on Vancouver Island with scheduled service to Vancouver and the Gulf Islands.
No fuel on sitePender Harbour Water Aerodrome
Sunshine Coast tidal seaplane base providing floatplane access to the Pender Harbour boating community.
No fuel on sitePrince Rupert/Seal Cove Water Aerodrome
Tidal water aerodrome on the north coast of BC serving scheduled and charter floatplane traffic to coastal communities.
No fuel on siteTofino Harbour Seaplane Base
West-coast harbour float base providing seaplane access to this remote surf and eco-tourism destination.
No fuel on siteVancouver Harbour Flight Centre
A downtown waterfront terminal handling scheduled floatplane service across coastal British Columbia.
Fuel: Jet AVictoria Harbour Water Aerodrome
A busy harbour aerodrome linking Vancouver Island with the mainland by floatplane.
Fuel: Jet AWhistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
High-altitude lake seaplane base offering glacier tours and scheduled links to Vancouver and Victoria.
Fuel: 100LL