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Quadra Island and
Campbell River are very easy accessible
and considered as some of the best
sea kayak and whale watch destinations
in British Columbia. Almost in the
heart of Vancouver Island on the
Eastern side (Inside Passage) these
destinations can be reached by car,
plane and bus.
Quadra Island is one of the most
diverse islands on the coast, a
place of exceptional beauty. It
offers miles of beaches, 20 lakes,
a crystal clear ocean and more than
200 miles rainforest hiking and
mountain bike trails.
The Island is 410 skm in size, with
a population of only 3500 people,
most of them living in the southern
part of the island.
Quadra Island is a prime destination
for outdoor enthusiasts including
kayakers, hikers, mountain bikers,
divers, campers. Accommodation and
campsites are limited, it
is recommended to
reserve a room early.
Famous for its day- and alpine multi
day hiking, Strathcona Provincial
Park, the stunning waterfalls of
Elk Falls Provincial Park and the
Mount Washington Ski, hiking and
Mountain Bike areas are only minutes
away.
Quadra is the largest
of the Discovery Islands Group located
in the northern Strait of Georgia,
covered with lush rain forests and
more than 20 beautiful lakes in
the north. A large portion of the
island is protected as Provincial
Park.
There are 200 miles
of well developed hiking and mountain
bike trails and a shoreline with
emerald bays and lagoons.
Quadra Island is
rich in native history and has been
the home of native people for thousands
of years.
A visit to the famous Kwagiulth
Museum and the new carving centre
at Cape Mudge Village, where tourists
can watch great native artists carving
totem poles, is the perfect balance
to a day of paddling and hiking.
If you enjoy camping,
the beautiful waterfront campground,
$15-18 per night and tent, could
be something for you. You'll also
find numerous restaurants and shopping
facilities.
This island offers
pristine wilderness combined with
the comfort of modern civilization,
and a wonderful base for day excursions,
family vacations and exciting tours
for the adventure traveller.
How to get to
Campbell River and Quadra Island:
Please
note: Getting to Campbell River
and Quadra Island is easy and cheaper
than to most other sea kayak and
whale watch destination in British
Columbia. Our guests are rewarded
with some of the finest adventures
in the world and can save up to
$200 CAN in travelling costs per
person if travelled by air.
Directions:
On your map look for:
- Canada,
British Columbia
- Vancouver Island
- Campbell River,
half way up and on the East Coast
of Vancouver Island, 200
km north of Nanaimo, 250 km south
of Port Hardy.
- Quadra Island:
Might be hard to find on your map,
but it is quiet large, approximately
410 sqkm in size. It is only 10
minutes by spectacular ferry
ride east of Campbell River (watch
for killer whales, sea lions and
dolphins, Minke whales etc.)
Arrival by air:
Airlines to Campbell River Airport:
- Pacific Coastal Airlines from
Vancouver and Victoria. Telephone
toll free North America 1-800 663
2872 Flight time 25 minutes.
- Central Mountain Air from
Vancouver 1- 604 273 8666
From Campbell River airport to the
Quadra Island ferry takes 10 minutes
by taxi.
One way car rentals to Campbell
River are available from Budget
and National. Telephone
# below.
Arrival by car:
1. Take B.C Ferries,
telephone 250 386 3431, http://www.bcferries.com
from Vancouver (Tsawassen or Horseshoe
Bay Ferry terminals) to Nanaimo,
then drive north 1.5 hours to Campbell
River on the new Island Highway.
2. From Port Angeles (Washington
State) take the ferry called "COHO"
on the Olympic Peninsula to Victoria
(South Vancouver Island), telephone
360 457 4491, then drive
approximately 3.5 hrs north on the
new Island Highway to Campbell River
3. You can
also reach Vancouver Island (Campbell
River) by B.C. Ferry from Powell
River and Prince Rupert, beautiful
but takes much longer.
From Campbell River,
take the Quadra Island Ferry 10
minutes to Quadra Island.
By
Bus and Train:
Bus service is available
from Victoria and Nanaimo. Contact
Laidlaw Coach Lines 250 334 2475
or Greyhound 250 334 2475
Train service is only available
from South Vancouver Island to Courtenay.
From Courtenay to Campbell River
take the bus.
Other important
telephone numbers:
Accommodation in
Campbell River can be provided through
The
Best Western Hotel in Campbell River.
Stunning ocean view and close to
down town. One of Campbell River
nicest Hotels.
Other accommodation in Campbell
River is available through the following
links:
http://www.visitorinfo.incampbellriver.com
Camping at The
We Wai Kai
Campsite, waterfront
at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park
is highly recommended
Tel. 250 285 3111, one of the nicest
campsites you will ever see
International flights:
Air Canada: 1-800 663 3721
For flight schedules:
www.aircanada.ca
Budget Rental
Cars, Campbell River Airport:
250 923 4283
National Rental
Cars Campbell River: 250
923 7278
We hope that the
information above will make it easier
for you to plan your vacation.
Sincerely
Coastal Spirits Expeditions and
Lodge LTD
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