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Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base (YGE)
Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base is a small floatplane gateway on Cortes Island, serving Gorge Harbour and the Desolation Sound area. Compare seaplane, water taxi, and shuttle connections to Campbell River, Vancouver, Seattle, and nearby island destinations.
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About Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base
Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base is a small seaplane facility serving Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island, British Columbia. Located at Gorge Harbour Marina Resort, it provides a convenient air connection for travellers heading to Cortes Island and the surrounding Desolation Sound area.
Rather than a conventional runway terminal, the base operates from a seaplane dock. Scheduled and charter floatplane services link the harbour with Campbell River, Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle, with Campbell River reachable by seaplane in about 20 minutes.
For travellers arriving by road, reaching Cortes Island involves a combination of driving and BC Ferries connections through Quadra Island. The seaplane dock offers a direct alternative that avoids the longer ferry journey, making it a practical gateway for island visitors.
The base is close to Gorge Harbour Marina Resort amenities, including accommodations, a store, food service, and marina facilities, and serves as a starting point for exploring Cortes Island and nearby coastal destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base operates as a small seaplane facility without a conventional passenger terminal. Flights use the seaplane dock at Gorge Harbour Marina Resort, with arrival and departure activity centred on the dock area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private water taxi or seaplane transfers from Gorge Harbour Seaplane Base to Campbell River, nearby islands, and onward destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a private chauffeur or land shuttle by the hour for flexible travel from Gorge Harbour Marina Resort to ferry docks, accommodations, and points around Cortes Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel around Cortes Island, with pickup arranged near Gorge Harbour Marina Resort or after continuing to Vancouver Island by ferry.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize water taxis, minibuses, or charter boats for groups travelling between Gorge Harbour, Campbell River, and other island destinations.
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