Was not aware that floatplanes came in smaller sizes than the Harbour Air ones. But as far as I'm…read moreconcerned...the smaller the better. For some reason, just feel safer in smaller planes. Just don't tell my mom. She's still getting over the whole "scuba diving with sharks" thing. I am lucky enough that I get to take float planes to the island(s) for work. I know, it's a tough job. This was a 2 day meeting that included a kayak picnic dinner and lunch on a sunny patio. Not even going to tell you who i work for!! Needless to say the flight over was awesome, very relaxed. We boarded from the Fraser river "terminal" where our pilot showed up about 5 min before flight. They proceeded to guestimate our luggage weight and off we went to Gabriola! Sweet ride. The whole experience though was all about our experience from Gabriola to Richmond...first off, you cannot beat the "airport" sign (pic attached) not to mention our pilot who had us all in song before take of. Funniest guy ever. He clearly loves his job and does it well. Highly recommend it.

Great scenic air tour of Clayquot Sound and some inner glaciers on Vancouver Island's west coat. We…read morewent with two other couples (our friends), which helped to defray the cost. I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. I'd been skydiving before, so I expected the little seaplane to be similar to the skydiving helicopter. Which it was and wasn't. Loud, yes. But much smaller!! You're given a pair of sound-protecting headphones, which makes the whole experience more surreal -- lip-reading others and taking in the sights with the drone of the engine in your head. But the scenery. Oh the scenery. It was so wonderful being up there, above the clouds, taking in the endless evergreens and maples, spying on the bears (amazing!) and watching humpback wales blowing water spikes into the sky. The glacier tour was the most terrifying part; you're uncomfortably aware of the fact that you've put your life in a stranger's hands. The huge slabs of ice and snow on the mountaintops dwarfed our little seaplane. We did a landing on a small lake only reachable by air. On the nearby shore was an abandoned cabin and I couldn't help but but smile when the sheer isolation of it all struck me. Our pilot was very nice and he didn't skimp on the 1.5 hour tour. It took more like 2 hours. He even flew us down over our hotel, which I enjoyed immensely. Well worth the money and a fun, inspiring way to enjoy Vancouver Island.

I have never been in a helicopter, and I have wanted to take a ride for a long time. We were…read morespending a long weekend in Victoria and were chatting with the Concierge at our hotel. She had recently gone up to Campbell river with her bf, and they had taken the Comox Glacier Tour, she was basically so excited that she was babbling with joy and enthusiasm. How can you ignore something like that? We set up a tour for the next day. 49 North was super accommodating, we had a drive in front of us, to get there, so we scheduled for 3 pm. We took a relaxing, winding trip up from Victoria to Campbell River; it's a lovely drive. We arrived about an hour early, so we just stopped in. Jean-Marc took us up. His wife pulled together a lunch for us, and we had a fabulous experience, flying over mountains, glaciers, lakes, and having one of the best views for lunch. Seriously a stunning experience. Jean-Marc has been flying for 20 years, and this is his business, he gave us thrills, and we felt safe the entire flight. There is a lot of turbulence when you cross over the tops of mountains, but that only gave the whole experience more of that roller coaster feel. I highly recommend taking a helicopter trip with 49 North, if you get to Vancouver Island. If you listen carefully, you can probably hear me babbling with enthusiasm.

Holy shit! Best damn helicopter flight we've been on! Super professional and best pilot. We took…read morethe glacier tour to see water falls. This is the tour to take. The pilot brad was awesome and best pilot we have had in helicopter. If your looking to make memories that will last the rest of your life, you will never forget this overflight of the glacier area. Do yourself a favor and forget the whale watching and grizzly bear tours and head to 49 North. It will be the one that we will always remember.

From the owner: Vancouver Island West Coast Adventure Float Plane Servicesread more

Double Dees is a great company that has been in Nanaimo and I am excited to see Double Dees…read moreDesignated Drivers in Port Alberni and the surrounding area.

We had the best time with Ryan on our Bear watching tour ! He did everything possible to please us…read moreand we were able to see so many amazing animals bear, whale, sea otter, eagles and incredible sceneries. Merci

No one can guarantee seeing a whale, but when your Zodiac captain has been doing this for years, he…read morecan find a whale. And he know's their names, how old they are, and so much more. We saw 2 humpback whales (Notcho and Zipper,) seals, sea lions, sea otters, eagles.....if there was wildlife to see, we saw it. Comfortable Zodiac boat, new waterproof flotation suits and they tool. They took enough time to outfit us with suits that fit as best as possible. Fun, safe, exciting......great experience, which I could give 10 stars.

do they even exist? Phoned twice over 2 days but mailbox was full. Sent 2 different messages via…read moretheir site. No reply. good reviews are from many years ago. I assume this company is now a 'no go'

Ambassador provides outstanding service, they're always prompt and on time. I use them at all times…read morefor my needs. I won't even think of calling anyone else. They're truly the best service in the Comox Valley. Kevin is always accommodating and go above and beyond my needs. I truly thank him for his outstanding business.

These guys are badass.... they run the taxi and charge based off of how many people need it. If…read moreyou need one person to go to West Redonda alone, it might be $200, but if you need to go to Cortes with a group, it could be as little as $15 each. Fair price with awesome service in a world where ferries aren't always an option. Thanks guys.... you were fantastic. On time, waited for us when we were a couple minutes late.... friendly, informed, interesting... and some good down to earth Canucks. Cheers.

From the owner: Discovery Launch Water Taxi has been offering water taxi services from Campbell River to remote…read moreIsland and mainland coast destinations since 1998. Our staff is great at ensuring that you get to where you want to go in as timely a manner as possible and are genuinely interested in acquainting you with the area.

Kelli and his staff are delightful! Treat your family to this 10-15 minute voyage over to Savary…read moreIsland. Kelli is a friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Thanks for the tip on South Beach Kelli - it was perfect. We'll be back again. Highly recommended!!

From the owner: Marine Transportation to and from Lund BC Area.read more

A family vacation on Savary Island meant we had to get a water taxi from Lund to the island. The…read moretaxi is foot-traffic only, you can't bring a car or any motorized vehicles. Any cars on the island were brought over by barge. You could probably bring a bicycle on the taxi. But because there are only a handful of shops, and one convenience store, we also had to bring all of our food and necessities. That made for a lot of baggage. I don't know the exact price as I wasn't paying the bill, but according to the website they only charge per person, not for the number of bags. Although they charge extra for bikes, kayaks, and paddleboards. The Lund Water Taxi staff were helpful loading the boat, but we had to bring everything from the car to the dock. Not to mention the other side where we had to get a land taxi (aka some guy with a pick-up truck) so we could get all the stuff from the Savary Island dock to our rental cabin. Although the good thing is that the Lund Water Taxi organizes the land taxi to meet you on the other side (extra fees apply).

Service that reflects a monopoly operation in a seasonal business. Expect dispatch to begrudgingly…read moreprocess your inquiry, and good for you if you're successfully bestowed the privilege of a $100 ride.