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Tahsis Seaplane Base (ZTS)
Tahsis Seaplane Base serves the village of Tahsis and the wider Nootka Sound area on the west coast of Vancouver Island. From here, travelers can continue by road toward Gold River and Campbell River, or explore nearby fishing, kayaking and hiking destinations along the coast.
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About Tahsis Seaplane Base
Tahsis Seaplane Base is a public water aerodrome located adjacent to the village of Tahsis on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It provides floatplane access to this remote Nootka Sound community and surrounding coastal areas.
Operated by the Village of Tahsis, the facility uses a water landing area with a dock and ramp rather than a conventional terminal. Passenger handling is simple, with boarding and baggage managed directly at the water's edge.
By road, Tahsis sits roughly 66 km from Gold River and about 150 km from Campbell River along the Tree to Sea Drive, a well-maintained gravel route. Scheduled and charter floatplane services offer a faster alternative for reaching the village and nearby wilderness destinations.
The seaplane base mainly supports outdoor tourism and local travel, including fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing around Nootka Sound, with basic services, lodgings and marinas available in and around Tahsis.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tahsis Seaplane Base is a small water aerodrome with no conventional passenger terminal. Floatplanes arrive and depart from a dock and ramp area located adjacent to the village, with passenger handling taking place at the water's edge.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tahsis Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tahsis Seaplane Base to the village centre, local marinas, lodges and other destinations around Nootka Sound.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the dock to fishing charters, trailheads, meetings or sightseeing in and around Tahsis.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Tahsis along the Tree to Sea Drive toward Gold River, Campbell River and other Vancouver Island destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibus or charter bus transfers for groups travelling between the seaplane base, lodges, marinas, event venues and other Nootka Sound locations.
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