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Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome (ZNA)
Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base in downtown Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, connecting travelers with downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and the Sunshine Coast. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Departure Bay and nearby coastal destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome
Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base serving the city of Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Located directly in Nanaimo Harbour, it provides fast scheduled floatplane connections to downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and the Sunshine Coast.
Operated by the Nanaimo Port Authority, the aerodrome has served seaplane passengers since the mid-1980s and is registered by Nav Canada as an aerodrome and airport of entry. Its compact waterfront terminal at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza sits at the heart of the city's harbour area.
The base is positioned within walking distance of the city centre, so arriving passengers can reach downtown Nanaimo quickly. Taxis, nearby car rental and local transport continue to Departure Bay, hotels, ferries and other Vancouver Island destinations.
With a streamlined seaplane check-in process, a central waterfront location and regular scheduled services, the aerodrome is a convenient gateway for travel between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland.
Terminal Overview
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Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome operates as a compact seaplane base serving downtown Nanaimo, with a waterfront passenger terminal at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza and additional seaplane operations at Departure Bay. Scheduled services are provided by Harbour Air Seaplanes and Seair Seaplanes, linking Nanaimo with downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and the Sunshine Coast.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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