Nootka Island Lodge is located on Nootka Island near Gold River, British Columbia, Canada. There are a couple of ways to get to the lodge to begin your adventure.

 

By Car with Air Transport from Gold River, BC [via Air Nootka]:

 

$240 CDN per person - Round Trip

 

If you are planning on sightseeing before your trip or live in Canada, you can complete part of your trip here by car and then enjoy a short ride by float plane direct to the lodge. All transportation costs are separate from fishing package rates and booked direct with Air Nootka.

1. From your current location, navigate to Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver, BC) or Tsawwassen (South Vancouver, BC)

2. Take the BC Ferry to Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island, BC

3. Take the Inland Island Highway #19 North to Campbell River

4. From Campbell River, follow the signs to Gold river and head west on Highway #28 (Please note, there is no cell phone service past Campbell River)

5. The 140 mile trip from Nanaimo to Gold River should take you about 3.5 hours and the scenery is spectacular!

6. Turn into the village of Gold River (still Hwy #28) and continue to the very end of the road. Air Nootka is located on the left hand side of the road.

7. Check-in time is 12:30pm local time and your flight direct to the lodge (via float plane) offers stunning views!

 

From Gold River - contact: 
           Air Nootka • (250) 283-2255 • http://www.airnootka.com/

 

 

By Plane from Seattle, WA [via NorthWest Seaplanes]:

 

$1538 USD per Adult - Round Trip

$1158 per child under 12 years - Round Trip

 

Airfare includes parking at Northwest Seaplanes or a complimentary shuttle to the Seattle/Sea-Tac on return flight. Fish boxing, gel ice and packing for catch is also included.

 

This offers you a direct flight from Seattle, Washington (USA) to the Lodge. NorthWest Seaplanes offers exclusive charter services for larger groups (up to 20 people) and allows for baggage and catch for return flight. All transportation costs are separate from fishing package rates and booked direct with NorthWest Seaplanes.

1. The NorthWest Seaplanes flight terminal is conveniently located within the heart of the Seattle metropolitan area-  near the intersection of Interstate 5 and Interstate 405, in Renton Washington (on the northwest corner of the Renton Municipal Airport KRNT – just minutes from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport)

2. You will depart on one of NorthWest Seaplanes Beaver for a 2.5 hour scenic flight of a lifetime and land directly at the lodge. This is an easy and convenient way to get to the lodge and will be something you will remember for your entire life.

 

From Seattle, WA direct to Lodge - contact :
             NW Seaplanes • (800) 690-0086 • http://www.nwseaplanes.com/

 

By Special Charter & Commercial Airlines:

 

We can help arrange Floatplane Charters, from Vancouver, BC as well as from other Coastal City’s. Another way to Getting Here is flying commercially into Campbell River or Comox, BC and from there we can help arrange ground transportation to Gold River, BC to catch the float plane (with Air Nootka) to the Lodge.

 

Please contact Nootka Island Lodge for any transportation questions you might have regarding your options for getting to the lodge. 

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Shuttle Service from Airport

Do you need shuttle service from Campbell River Airport or Comox Airport? Pease contact: Ambassador Transportation 250-339-5252 (LOCAL) or 1-877-339-5252 (OUT OF AREA).

Check-In Time – Nootka Island Fishing Lodge: 

Please be at the seaplane dock at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Due to weather and routing, your aircraft may arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure or as late as 30 minutes after the scheduled departure time.

 

Baggage: Float planes have a 25 lbs per person limit on scheduled flights.  We recommend that baggage be limited to 25 lbs per person on charter flights exceeding four passengers.  This will allow for your limit of fish (up to a total of 400 lbs max) to be accommodated on your return flight.  We also recommend  your gear be packed in smaller sized soft-sided bags.  Due to the size of the baggage compartment in the aircraft, we do not allow fish boxes or coolers.  Insulated coolers and gel ice are available to transport your catch on the major airlines. 

 

International Flights: For travelers flying to international destinations within Canada, please be prepared to clear customs, both upon entering Canada, and returning to the United States. Passports are required for air travel as of January 23, 2007 for all international passengers. For more information, please consult U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Canada Border Service Agency. 

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Gold River Chalet (Hotel): 

One Queen Bed $99  |  Two Double Beds $99  |  One King Bed $109 (limited supply)

Two Queen Beds $109 (limited supply)  |  Three Double Beds $139 (limited supply)

There is 13 % tax not included in the above rates.

Customers can call us at 1-866-450-2688 or email us goldriverchalet@cablerocket.com

Rooms are always guaranteed for late check in and late check outs can always be arranged.  There is a hospitality room with plates and cutlery, that is available if they need to heat something up for their dinner along with glassware for any beverages.