Harbour Air is relaunching a couple of its popular seasonal routes from Vancouver as temperatures warm up on B.C.'s south coast.
Travellers can fly directly from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre in Downtown Vancouver to Tofino and Comox on Vancouver Island. The seaplane service commences on Tuesday, April 1, with two flights daily to both destinations.
Each flight takes under an hour, providing a convenient alternative for locals looking to skip long ferry waits (and possible cancellations). Plus, the view from the seaplane affords panoramic aerial views of the coastline on the journey.
The Vancouver-Tofino route will run through Sept. 30, and the Comox option will run until Oct. 26.
Chris Fordyce, Harbour Air's VP of Commercial, says in a press release that Tofino is a highly sought-after destination for mainlanders thanks to its world-class surfing, wildlife, and other outdoor adventures. Comox is also a "charming waterfront" town and a "gateway to Vancouver Island’s hidden gems."
"Whether it’s a weekend escape, a summer holiday, or a visit with friends and family, our expanded schedule ensures guests can reclaim their time and enjoy a hassle-free journey with unmatched views of coastal B.C.," he notes.
Harbour Air to launch dozens of more routes from Vancouver this spring
Harbour Air will commence more than 155 daily flights connecting 12 destinations on the West Coast starting May 1.
The increased daily flights starting May 1 include:
- 155+ daily flights across 12 West Coast destinations
- 20 daily departures between Vancouver-Victoria
- 12 daily departures between Vancouver/Richmond-Nanaimo
- 7 daily departures between Vancouver/Richmond-Salt Spring Island
- 4 daily departures between Richmond-Victoria
- 4 daily departures between Vancouver/Richmond-Powell River
- 2 daily departures between Vancouver-Seattle and Nanaimo-Sechelt
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