Trip Planning

Coastal Springs Float Lodge Trip Planning Information

Here is some information to help you plan for your trip.

1. Float Plane

Campbell River Package: The float plane leaves CAMPBELL RIVER (on Vancouver Island), BC at 3:30 on your departure day.  The float plane company is CORILAIR and they are located at 3050 Spit Rd., Campbell River, BC (250) 287-8371.

Vancouver Package:  The float plane leaves Vancouver, B.C. at 12pm on your designated departure day. The float plane company is Seair Seaplanes and they are located at 4640 Inglis Drive, Richmond, B.C. (1-800- 44SEAIR). From Vancouver International Airport it is about a 10 minute cab ride to Seair.  

2. Campbell River

If you are travelling to Campbell River by air and wish to arrive at the lodge the same day, please try for an arrival time of no later than 1:30.  This will give you enough time to arrive at the CorilAir seaplane terminal by cab and check in for your 3:30 pm flight.  Your trip via Campbell River includes a one-night stay at the 5-star golf resort and spa, Naturally Pacific, either before or after your time with us at the lodge.  They have freezer access for your fish and incredible amenities.  You can view all they have to offer on their website.  Your preferred date and all names included for this stay are required as soon as possible after booking with us.

3. YVR

If you are traveling to Vancouver by air and wish to arrive at the lodge on the same day, please try for a Vancouver arrival time of no later than 10:00am. This will give you enough time to collect your bags and catch a cab to the Seair float plane terminal.
On your return trip, you will arrive back in Vancouver at approximately 4pm. Please allow yourself a minimum of 1.5 hours for domestic flights, and 2 hours for international flights, if you wish to fly home the same day.

4. Vancouver

If you are planning to overnight in Vancouver on either side of your stay with us, we recommend the Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel and Marina. They have a nice facility and offer freezer storage for your fish as well as shuttle bus service to and from the airport. They offer our guests a special rate.  Just call (604) 278-1241 and let them know you're with Coastal Springs to book.

5. Luggage

Please keep your luggage down to a minimum! You are allowed 25 lbs. per person on the float plane. If possible, soft duffel/sport bags are ideal for transport on the float plane.

6. Passport

Please be aware that all travellers coming from the U.S. will require a passport. If you do not have one already, please apply soon.

If we can answer any other questions you may have, please contact us at your convenience. We are looking forward to have you fish with us!!

What to Bring

Our weather at Coastal Springs can be quite variable. Our daytime temperatures can vary anywhere from 45 F / 7 C to 80 F / 26 C, so layers of clothing work the best. We have insulated cruiser suits and boots at the lodge, so there is no need to bring heavy outerwear or raingear. The following is a suggested packing list, which you can use as a guide.

  • 2 pairs comfortable “fishing” pants. (Jeans, sweat pants, etc.)
  • 1 pair long underwear
  • 2-3 t-shirts
  • 2 turtle neck or long sleeved shirts
  • 2 sweat shirts
  • 1 warm sweater
  • 1 light to medium outer coat
  • 4-5 pairs warm socks
  • 1 comfortable hat (rain and sun)
  • 1 pair shorts
  • 1 pair tennis shoes
  • 1 pair water resistant footwear (avoid heavy hiking boots)
  • 1 pair warm gloves
  • Personal toiletries kit and medications
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen
  • A good book

Alcoholic Beverages

Wine is served free of charge with every meal during your trip. Beer is available for sale at the lodge. If you would like any hard liquor, you can either bring it yourself*, or phone us a pre-order and we’ll have it at the lodge when you arrive.

(* U.S. visitors to Canada are allowed 1.14 litres/40 ounces of hard liquor duty free.)

If you have any further questions regarding your trip please contact us at your convenience.