How to get here
There are several ways to get to Channel Rock. The fastest way to get to us is by seaplane, the most economical way is by ferry. The journey to Cortes island is surprisingly relaxing and full of beauty whichever way you choose to come. We recommend making reservations on ferries wherever possible. Please allow extra time during peak summer months.
Seaplane Travel ($$$$)
Seaplane Direct To Cortes Island & Shuttle to Channel Rock
Travelling time from Vancouver: 2 hours
Travelling time from Seattle: 3 hours
Airplane Travel + Water Taxi ($$$)
Plane to Campbell River, then Water Taxi to Cortes & Shuttle to Channel Rock
Travelling time from Vancouver: 3 hours
Travelling time from Seattle: 4 hours
Airplane Travel + Ferry ($$)
Airplane to Campbell River, then Taxi/Shuttle & Ferries to Cortes & Channel Rock
Travelling time from Vancouver: 4 hours
Travelling time from Seattle: 5 hours
Roads & Car Ferries ($)
Travelling time from Vancouver: 6 hours
Travelling time from Seattle: 8-10 hours
Bus + Ferries ($)
Foot Ferry from downtown Seattle to Victoria ($$), Bus to Campbell River*
Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria, Bus to Campbell River*
Bus and Ferries from Vancouver to Campbell river*
*Ferries from Campbell River to Cortes include a short drive between ferries, Water Taxi or Cortes connection Shuttle available from Campbell River to Cortes. Contact us for more details.
Inquire about chartered bus options for larger groups.
Please contact us by phone (250-935-6342) or by email bookings@channelrock.ca for a detailed travel brochure (pdf)
TRAVEL PROVIDERS
• Seaplanes to Cortes Island, BC:
- From Vancouver, BC: Corilair Seaplanes, 888-287-8366
- From Seattle, WA: Kenmore Air, 800-543-9595 or 425-486-1257
• Airplanes to Campbell River, BC:
- From Vancouver, BC: Central Mountain Air, 888-865-8585
Pacific Coastal Airlines, 800-663-2872.
• Water Taxi from Campbell River to Cortes Island: Discovery Launch, 250-287-7577 - dlaunch@telus.net.
• B.C. Ferries from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, then from Vancouver Island to Quadra Island (via Campbell River), Quadra Island to Cortes Island, 888-223-3779
• Shuttle Services:
- Campbell River airport to water taxi and ferry docks: Airporter Shuttle 250-286-3000
- Comox Airport to Campbell River water taxi and ferry docks: Ambassador Shuttle, 877-339-5252.
- Pick up from Cortes Island seaplane, water taxi, and ferry docks: Channel Rock Shuttle, 935-6342
• Bus from Vancouver, BC to Campbell River:
- Greyhound, 250-287-7151
- Islandlink Bus, 877-954-3556