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Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base (YBQ)
Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base is a small seaplane gateway serving Thetis Island and the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. After landing, travellers can continue by scheduled floatplane connection, ferry to Chemainus, water taxi or local road transport to island lodgings and nearby Vancouver Island destinations.
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About Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base
Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base is a small public seaplane base on Thetis Island in British Columbia's Gulf Islands. It provides a direct air connection between the island and mainland destinations such as Vancouver and Richmond, supporting island residents, visitors and boaters travelling through the region. The base is located in Telegraph Harbour, a protected anchorage between Thetis Island and Penelakut Island. Rather than a conventional terminal, operations centre on a floatplane dock, with arrivals and departures handled by seaplane operators and nearby marina services. Thetis Island is reached by BC Ferries from Chemainus on Vancouver Island, and the seaplane base sits close to island roads, marinas and lodgings. From the harbour, travellers can connect by ferry or water taxi to Chemainus, or onward by road to Nanaimo and other Vancouver Island destinations. Facilities around the harbour include marinas, a general store, washrooms and showers, plus a resort, pub, post office and convenience store. The base offers a convenient, compact arrival point for exploring Thetis Island and the southern Gulf Islands.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base operates as a small floatplane dock rather than a conventional passenger terminal building. Arrivals and departures use the seaplane dock at Telegraph Harbour, serving scheduled and charter flights along the British Columbia coast.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Telegraph Harbour Seaplane Base to island lodgings, ferry docks and onward connections across Thetis Island or nearby Vancouver Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the seaplane dock, island touring, business trips or transfers to the Chemainus ferry terminal and Nanaimo.
Car Rental
Rent a car in nearby Chemainus or Nanaimo after arriving by seaplane for independent travel around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Telegraph Harbour, the Chemainus ferry terminal, Nanaimo and other Vancouver Island destinations.
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