Desolation Sound

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

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, Pendrell Harbour, 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 April 1, 2022, the Canadian government dropped the requirement for fully-vaccinated travelers to provide a negative COVID test to enter Canada by land, water, or air. Travelers will not need a booster shot to be considered fully vaccinated. You must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada, and you may reference our step-by-step guide for assistance. Please arrive at check-in prepared with the following documents:

Passport Book
ArriveCAN QR Code
COVID Vax Card
Travel visa | eTA (foreign passports)

For full information on COVID-19 restrictions and updated details, please visit our COVID-19 page to ensure you have all you need to travel to Desolation Sound.

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

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’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

Passport Book

ArriveCAN QR Code

COVID Vax Card

Travel visa | eTA (foreign passports)

For full information on COVID-19 restrictions and updated details, please visit our COVID-19 page to ensure you have all you need to travel to Naniamo.