Quadra Island is a large island off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Discovery Islands, in the Strathcona Regional District.
Quadra Island is about 35 kilometres (22 miles) from its northernmost point to its southernmost point. The island at its narrowest point, on its southern peninsula, is less than 2 km (1.24 mi) wide, and at its widest point, about 15 km (9 mi) wide. With an area of 310 square kilometres (120 square miles), Quadra Island is the largest island of the Discovery Islands and the second largest island in the Salish Sea
Flying to Quadra Island
Passengers flying in to Vancouver International Airport can take a connecting flight to Campbell River Airport, flying with Pacific Coastal Air. Campbell River Airport is about 12km from the ferry terminal for Quadra Island.
Pacific Coastal Airlines flies into Campbell River from Vancouver and Bella Bella
Campbell River Airport Shuttle meets every commercial flight, with prices starting at CAD $20 per person and discounts for groups.
For information call (1) 250 – 914 – 1010 or email crairportshuttle@gmail.com
Seaplanes flying into Campbell River (Summer only)
Corilair flies into Cambell River from the Seair terminal at Richmond (YVR) between late June and early September
Ferries to Quadra Island
BC Ferries operates up to every 30 minutes between Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island.
For more information click on a link below.
Quadra Island Ferry Schedule
| Like most of the gulf islands, Quadra Island depends on deliveries of gasoline, heating oil and propane gas by road tankers from Vancouver Island. To ensure safety, one ferry crossing each Tuesday is designated a ‘Dangerous Cargo’ sailing and is restricted solely to fuel tankers. No other vehicles or passengers may use these sailings. |
Click on the schedule below for a printable version
If travelling with a vehicle be sure to give yourself plenty of time and expect waits at the ferry at peak times.
Locals appreciate visitors avoiding commuter sailings: 8 & 9 am off Quadra and 5:25 & 6:15 pm from Campbell River.
Due to tidal conditions between Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) and Campbell River (Vancouver Island), some buses, RV’s, low bed vehicles and other vehicles (with very low ground clearance or extended overhangs on the rear axle) may be asked to wait for a later sailing, to ensure the safety of the vehicle, the vessel, and the environment during times of extremely low or high tides.
Tides that are below 4 feet or higher than 12 feet change the angle the ferry approaches the loading ramp, and during these times some vehicles are likely to get stuck on the ramp.
To reduce the risk of damage to vehicles, vessels and the environment, crew may ask some vehicles to board at a time when tides allow them to load on and off the vessel safely.
If you plan to travel in one of the mentioned vehicle types, please check tide levels to avoid potential loading issues and extended delays:
Public Transit in Campbell River
Campbell River Transit provides local public transit services throughout the Campbell River area, including a connecting service to Courtenay.
Note : There is no public transit service on Quadra Island.
Inter-city bus travel on Vancouver Island
IslandLink is a network of bus routes across Vancouver Island, connecting with BC Ferries arrivals at Nanaimo (Departure Bay). Tickets may be pre-booked at https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
Walk-up passengers may board at Departure Bay or Campbell River if seats are available. More detail below.
Port Hardy Express Bus Campbell River – Port McNeill – Port Hardy
Island Express Bus Victoria – Nanaimo – Courtenay – Campbell River
Buses arrive and depart from 401-11th Avenue, in front of Campbell River City Council office
Island Transportation 