Victoria, BC

PIECE OF HISTORY, PLACE OF BEAUTY.

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Set your tea time for your trip to Victoria

Fitting that a city named for an English queen bears the architectural legacy of her nation. Victoria provides a glimpse of the Old Word as epitomized by the afternoon tea served at the Empress Hotel. Arriving by seaplane affords you a better view than aboard any boat and gets you there in less than half the time. Step off the plane, onto the dock at the Seaplane Terminal, and clear customs in the shadow of the Parliament House.

Victoria is absolutely lovely with a compact downtown where you’ll find history mixes easily with modern trends. Classic pubs serve pints at one corner with a craft brewery open nearby. Parks, museums, and even castles are all found within the city with incredible hiking opportunities available just outside of it.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Effective Ocotber 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation requirements will end for all travelers entering Canada whether by land, air or sea.

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FLOATPLANE

Year-round service to the Victoria Seaplane Terminal from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union. Our fleet includes six-passenger de Havilland Beavers and our larger Otters. Looking for something more personal? The Cessna 180 is a two-passenger floatplane that is a most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ACTIVITIES

A walk around downtown will show why Victoria has been described as being more English than England. If you want elegance, there’s tea at the Empress Hotel. For a more casual afternoon, there’s a thriving pub scene. History buffs can tour the castles or if you’d prefer more natural beauty, Victoria has a well-earned reputation as the City of Gardens because of its ideal growing climate.

TRAVELLING TO AND FROM VICTORIA

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Vancouver, BC

VANCOUVER, B.C.

Vancouver, BC

Daily Flights

Harbour Air Vancouver Flights

Connect directly between Seattle & Vancouver

Kenmore Air partners with Harbour Air for this one hour connection, offering two daily flights Monday through Friday and daily flights on Saturday and Sunday departing both downtown Vancouver and Lake Union. To learn more visit Harbour Air.

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Desolation Sound

B.C. INSIDE PASSAGE

Desolation Sound

GET AWAY TO B.C.’S BIGGEST MARINE PARK

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TOP-FLIGHT OPTIONS TO B.C.’S BIGGEST MARINE PARK

Explore the natural wonders of British Columbia. You’ll arrive in the largest marine park in the province, covering more than 6,000 acres. There are a number of options for you to get out on the water whether it’s a boat, kayak, or even a stand-up paddleboard. And if you want to get in the water? There are pockets of warm water that make for a perfect place to jump right in.

Kenmore Air flies to several different anchorage points in the Desolation Sound area: April Point, Stuart Island, Refuge Cove, and Prideaux Haven. There are resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals available in the area, making this the perfect meeting place whether you’re looking to cruise the lush shorelines, fish for king salmon or halibut, search for some wildlife or just relax in one of the most beautiful settings on the planet.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Effective Ocotber 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation requirements will end for all travelers entering Canada whether by land, air or sea.

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Seasonal service, May to September, for Desolation Sound from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union. Our fleet includes six-seat de Havilland Beavers and eight-seat Otters. Looking for something more personal? The Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is a most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Kenmore Air flies to five different anchorage points in Desolation Sound, which makes it an ideal connection and pick-up point. There are some lodging options in the area such as the April Point Resort and Spa on Quadra Island or the Cabana Desolation Eco Resort on Kinghorn Island, Nanook Lodge, or Dent Island. Other spots — like Mink Island — are privately owned, but have public anchorage.

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APRIL POINT RESORT APRIL POINT MARINA BLISS LANDING CAMPBELL RIVER/TYEE SPIT CORTES BAY/GOVERNMENT DOCK CORTES BAY/SEATTLE YACHT CLUB DENT ISLAND LODGE GORGE HARBOUR MANSONS LANDING MINK ISLAND MORGAN‘S / FISHERMAN’S LODGE NANOOK LODGE PRIDEAUX HAVEN REFUGE COVE SONORA RESORT STEEP ISLAND

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Nanaimo

B.C. INSIDE PASSAGE

Nanaimo

ARRIVE AT THE GATEWAY TO CANADA’S INNER PASSAGE

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NANAIMO’S BEAUTY STRETCHES FROM MOUNTAIN TO SHORE

Located on the east side of Vancouver Island, the town of Nanaimo juts out into the Straight of Georgia to form a three-sided waterfront. Vancouver sits on the opposite side of the strait while Victoria is 70 miles to the south. However, Canadians will tell you the distance is actually 113 kilometers.

Nanaimo has one of the longest shorelines in Canada, and it features an incredible backdrop of forested hills. Mount Benson rises to the west, the Nanaimo Estuary sits just south of town and to the north is Canada’s Inner Passage and the magnificent fjords that glaciers carved from the coastal mountains millions of years ago. Nanaimo is your gateway to Canada’s Inner Passage as it’s where Kenmore Air’s northbound flights clear Canadian Customs.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Effective Ocotber 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation requirements will end for all travelers entering Canada whether by land, air or sea.

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Located on the east side of Vancouver Island, the town of Nanaimo juts out into the Straight of Georgia to form a three-sided waterfront. Vancouver sits on the opposite side of the strait while Victoria is 70 miles to the south. However, Canadians will tell you the distance is actually 113 kilometers.

Nanaimo has one of the longest shorelines in Canada, and it features an incredible backdrop of forested hills. Mount Benson rises to the west, the Nanaimo Estuary sits just south of town and to the north is Canada’s Inner Passage and the magnificent fjords that glaciers carved from the coastal mountains millions of years ago. Nanaimo is your gateway to Canada’s Inner Passage as it’s where Kenmore Air’s northbound flights clear Canadian Customs.

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ACTIVITIES

Nanaimo is a bustling port surrounded by so much natural beauty that there’s as much to do on land as there is on the water. Hike to Ammonite Falls, mountain bike over the miles of trails and board walks, or play one of the five nearby golf courses. You can get out on the water in a kayak, catamaran or even a hovercraft or get in the water with a scuba-diving lesson. It’s all right here.

NANAIMO

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Fisherman Bay

LOPEZ ISLAND

Fisherman Bay

FIND SECLUSION AND SPLENDOR ON LOPEZ ISLAND

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THE QUIETEST OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS IS ALSO THE FRIENDLIEST

The easternmost island in the San Juans is also the most laid back so take a deep breath once you arrive in the protected inlet at Fisherman Bay, step onto the dock, and relax. Things are a little more leisurely here on the Friendly Isle. Lopez Island is 15 miles long with 63 miles of shoreline and everything from forests to farms to the Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery.

A ferry trip to Lopez Island starts with a drive north to Anacortes. Kenmore Air gets you here in about an hour, which gives you more time to relax into the all-natural beauty whether it’s looking out on the lagoon at Spencer Spit State Park or walking the rocky shoreline of Shark Reef Sanctuary. It’s no wonder why so many artists and craftspeople are drawn to the seclusion and the simplicity that is found here. Don’t be surprised if some of them wave. Remember, it’s the Friendly Isle.

SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Fly to Lopez Island year-round from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is a most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

From camp sites to cottages to full-fledged resorts, you have a full range of choices when it comes to where you’ll be staying. Odlin County Park and Spencer Spit State Park both offer some of the best camping in the state. Lopez Farms has sites, too, in addition to cottages. But if you’re looking for something less rustic the Lopez Islander Resort and The Edenwild Boutique Inn are a pair of solid choices.

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LOPEZ ISLAND

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Rosario Resort

ORCAS ISLAND

Rosario Resort

ROSARIO RESORT A LUXURIOUS PIECE OF HISTORY

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A TRULY HISTORICAL GETAWAY TO ROSARIO RESORT

This slice of old-world elegance is literally a piece of history: Rosario Resort & Spa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mission-style mansion dates back to 1909, created by shipbuilder Robert Moran as a retreat amid incredible natural beauty. A place to relax, recover and recharge. Just don’t call it rustic. it’s updated to include every modern convenience.

The resort is known for the craftsmanship of its construction and a full array of amenities from the full-service spa to the waterfront restaurant and fireside cocktail lounge. The Aeolian organ, which is composed of 1,972 pipes, is housed in a special music room. Located along Cascade Bay, this is one of the more special destinations served by Kenmore Air.

SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Seasonal service, April to October, flying from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is the most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ROSARIO RESORT

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ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you. (Video Credit Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce)

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West Sound

ORCAS ISLAND

West Sound

WEST SOUND IS AN APPETIZING OPTION ON ORCAS ISLAND

YOU’LL FIND FOOD, FARMS, AND FUN AT WEST SOUND

Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juans, and West Sound often gets overlooked. Sure, Rosario Resort offers Old World elegance and Eastsound is the island’s bustling hub, but West Sound features the food and the farms that have earned Orcas Island its reputation in the culinary world while retaining a little more laid-back approach.

A ferry ride to Orcas requires a drive up to Anacortes, but with Kenmore Air, you’re just an hour away and then you’ll be traipsing up an island road to the Orcas Island Winery or finding a food-and-farm tour. And don’t let the casual ambience fool you, the Kingfish Inn is a culinary gem and its partnership with nearby OrcaSong farm will have you absolutely eating up the scenery of West Sound.

SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Seasonal service from April to September, departing either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is a most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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WEST SOUND

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ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you.

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Eastsound

ORCAS ISLAND

Eastsound

IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING ON ORCAS ISLAND

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THE SHINING CENTER ON THE GEM OF THE SAN JUANS

Touch down at the airport, less than a mile from the biggest town on Orcas Island, which is the largest island in the San Juans. Eastsound pulses with local businesses, shops featuring island-crafted goods, and restaurants that specialize in island-grown produce and local seafood. There’s even an outdoor performance stage, the Village Green, in the middle of it all.

Taking the ferry requires a drive up to Anacortes before even boarding the boat, but with Kenmore Air Express, a 40-minute flight from Boeing Field puts you at the airport less than a mile from town. Eastsound sits at the northern edge of this horseshoe-shaped island, right where the eastern and western halves come together. Head to the hiker’s paradise that is Moran State Park on the western half of the island, go east to Turtleback Summit or get out on the water, see some whales, wildlife, and the lushly forested hills that earned Orcas its nickname as the gem of the San Juans.

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LAND PLANE

Kenmore Air Express provides year-round service from Boeing Field with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the newest option in the charter fleet, offering eight seats in a roomy cabin for a quiet and cutting edge flying experience. Paid parking is available by day or week, and complimentary on-site bag storage is available.

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ACTIVITIES

A vineyard, a brewery, whale-watching trips and fishing charters, they’re all available, and as for the island itself, the hills make for stunning views whether it’s reaching Turtlehead Summit or hiking up to the observation tower atop Mount Constitution, the highest point in all the San Juan Islands. Orcas was once the center of the fruit-packing industry, and the legacy can be tasted at the stands found all over the island.

EASTSOUND

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Deer Harbor

ORCAS ISLAND

Deer Harbor

A PIECE OF PROTECTED PARADISE AT DEER HARBOR

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DEER HARBOR: A HIDDEN GEM OF THE SAN JUANS

Tucked between two peninsulas, Deer Harbor is home to calm waters and one of the only sandy beaches in the island chain, making it an ideal destination. Centrally located amid the San Juan Islands, Deer Harbor is also the perfect home base for boating anywhere in the region. Enjoy the views from any of the local eating establishments that provide indoor and outdoor harbor-view dining. The biggest challenge is getting there, and Kenmore Air makes that easy with an hour-long flight.

No drive to the Anacortes ferry. No drive after getting off the ferry. You just glide up to the marina in your floatplane, arriving in a perfectly protected inlet whose gentle waters are ideal for kayaking. Or maybe you’d prefer to bike around the shoreline. Skippered sailboats are available out of the Deer Harbor marina, and you can get picnic provisions from the Dock Store or more upscale accommodations at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant.

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FLOATPLANE

Fly to Deer Harbor year-round from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the dock aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-passenger de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. Seeking something more intimate? Kenmore Air offers charter flights aboard the Cessna 180, which is a two to three passenger floatplane. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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DEER HARBOR

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ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you. (Video Credit Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce)

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Roche Harbor

SAN JUAN ISLAND

Roche Harbor

A PIECE OF HISTORY TO THIS BOATER’S PARADISE

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FLOAT AWAY TO THIS BOATER’S PARADISE

Step off your Kenmore Air floatplane and onto the dock of a boater’s paradise. Roche Harbor is located on the north end of San Juan Island, home to an incredible resort featuring 19th-Century clapboard buildings, pristine gardens, and unbeatable sunsets. Looking to be pampered: there’s a full-service spa. Want to get out on the water: This is the perfect starting point, and once you get back, there are three restaurants on-site, a shopping market, and the justifiably renowned donuts at the Lime Kiln Cafe.

The Roche Harbor Resort is luxurious, it is historic and it is absolutely unique with its brick-lined paths and expansive properties. A trip from Seattle requires almost four hours aboard a ferry and then a 20-minute drive on the island, but it’s just 60 minutes in the air aboard one of Kenmore Air’s float planes. You’ll arrive at the 377-slip marina at the site of what was once a company town for John McMillan’s lime works and is now an utterly unique Northwest vacation destination.

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FLOATPLANE

Fly to Roche Harbor year-round from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or 10-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is the most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The Roche Harbor Resort is a piece of Northwest history with the longest continuously operating hotel and it is a posh getaway with a full-service spa. Former President Teddy Roosevelt and the actor John Wayne. Today, your lodging choices range from a fully modern home to a quaint cottage to one of the 20 rooms in the historic Hotel de Haro. Tucked away on the west side of the island at Mitchell Bay, Snug Harbor Resort is a hidden gem, offering cabins and suites with vaulted ceilings and upscale rustic interiors.

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ACTIVITIES

Orca whales draw the majority of the attention in the San Juan Islands, and deservedly so. They’re remarkable. But whether it’s minke whales, stellar sea lions, or osprey, there is so much to see and booking a wildlife tour in advance is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out. There’s a local distillery, a 20-acre sculpture park sits at Roche Harbor and again, don’t forget the donuts at the Lime Kiln Cafe.

ROCHE HARBOR

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SAN JUAN ISLANDS: QUIET SEASON

To say that it’s a quiet season for tourism implies something missing, but in the winter months on San Juan Island, quiet can be the whole point of your visit. Lush and serene. Silent and soulful. The overcast skies are like a blanket, tucking you in to a weekend of deep and lasting peace. Touch down, tune out, recharge. (Video by Rock Island Media)

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