Airport
Maple Bay Seaplane Base (YAQ)
Maple Bay Seaplane Base is a small floatplane gateway on Vancouver Island serving Maple Bay, nearby Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. Harbour Air seaplanes connect the base to Vancouver Harbour, with onward travel by taxi or private transfer to Duncan, Cowichan Bay and other Vancouver Island destinations.
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About Maple Bay Seaplane Base
Maple Bay Seaplane Base is a small public seaplane base on Vancouver Island, serving Maple Bay, nearby Duncan and the surrounding Cowichan Valley in British Columbia. It provides a convenient floatplane link across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Harbour, operated by Harbour Air.
Located in Maple Bay, about 8 km from downtown Duncan, the base functions more like a seaplane dock than a conventional airport. Passengers check in and board directly at the waterfront dock, with baggage handled at the aircraft and no large terminal building required.
Because of its location in the Cowichan Valley, the base offers a useful gateway for travelers heading to Duncan, Cowichan Bay and other Vancouver Island communities. From the dock, onward journeys can be made by taxi, private transfer or car rental arranged in nearby Duncan.
With a small passenger waiting area and direct access to the water, Maple Bay Seaplane Base provides a simple and efficient option for floatplane travel between southern Vancouver Island and downtown Vancouver.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Maple Bay Seaplane Base does not have conventional passenger terminals. It operates as a small seaplane dock and base serving Harbour Air's domestic floatplane flights, primarily between Maple Bay and Vancouver Harbour.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Maple Bay Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Maple Bay Seaplane Base to hotels and destinations in Duncan, Cowichan Bay and across the Cowichan Valley.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the seaplane base, business meetings, winery visits or journeys around Vancouver Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car in nearby Duncan for independent travel from Maple Bay Seaplane Base and onward journeys around Vancouver Island.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Maple Bay Seaplane Base, Duncan, event venues and other Vancouver Island destinations.
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