Travel Details

Vancouver Departure Flights – YVR South Terminal

Upon arrival on the islands you enjoy our deluxe helicopter service on Helijet Airways Sikorsky S76 aircraft, traveling in total comfort for the scenic 15 minute flight to the Lodge. Arriving to QCL between 9:30 and 11:00 am, you’ll enjoy many hours of quality fishing time on your first day.

On the day of your return to Vancouver you depart the lodge between 9:00-12:00, arriving back into Vancouver between 1:30-2:30 pm. This early schedule allows you to connect to most North American destinations on the same day, although we don’t recommend any connecting flights departing before 5:00pm.

For Your Stay in Vancouver

We’re pleased to recommend three great hotel properties for our guests to enjoy during their stay in Vancouver. These hotels offer a host of services that are custom-tailored to meet the needs of the traveling angler. These services include complimentary fish handling and freezer storage and complimentary shuttle service to and from the Vancouver South Terminal airport.

Calgary Direct Flights – YYC Sunwest Aviation

We’re pleased to offer Calgary Direct Flights on the following trips during our 2019 season:

• Friday June 7 – Monday June 10
• Friday July 12 – Monday July 15
• Friday July 19 – Monday July 22
• Monday July 22 – Friday July 26
• Friday August 16 – Monday August 19

2019 departure schedules have yet to be confirmed but our Calgary Direct Flights will likely continue on last summer’s schedule with early morning departures.  On most departure days we will use two aircraft, streamlining movement of guests, luggage and freight between Masset and Calgary.  (or Edmonton).  The Air North B737-500 departure will continue as it has in recent years, augmented by North Cariboo’s DHC-8.  Guests should refer to their trip specific travel briefing for departure details.

Upon arrival on the islands you enjoy our deluxe helicopter service on Helijet Airways executive aircraft, traveling in total comfort for the scenic 15 minute flight to the Lodge. Arriving to QCL between 9:30 and 11:00 am, you’ll enjoy many hours of quality fishing time on your first day.

For Your Stay in Calgary

We’re pleased to recommend the Wyndham Garden Calgary Airport for our guests to enjoy during their stay in Calgary. The hotel offers a host of services that are custom-tailored to meet the needs of the traveling angler.

On the day of your return to Calgary you depart the lodge between 9:00 and 12:00 in the morning, arriving back at Sunwest Aviation between 2:30 and 3:30 pm MT.

Edmonton Direct Flight – YEG Executive Flight Center

We’re pleased to announce an Edmonton Direct Flight on the following trips during our 2019 season:

• Friday June 21 – Monday June 24

2019 flight details have yet to be finalized but we expect that our Edmonton Direct Flights will match 2018, offering an early morning departure on Air North’s B737-500 from YEG to Masset Airport on the North coast of the islands. Check in for our charter flight will open at 6:30 am MT at the Executive Flight Center with a scheduled 8:00 am MT departure. Upon arrival on the islands you enjoy our deluxe helicopter service on Helijet Airways executive aircraft, traveling in total comfort for the scenic 15 minute flight to the Lodge. Arriving to QCL between 9:30 and 11:00 am, you’ll enjoy many hours of quality fishing time on your first day.

On the day of your return to Edmonton you depart the lodge between 9:00 and 12:00 in the morning, arriving back at the Executive Flight Center between 2:30 and 3:30 pm MT.

Up to date travel details will be provided in the pre-trip travel packages for guests as soon as they’re finalized.

For Your Stay in Edmonton

We’re pleased to recommend the Hilton Garden Inn – Edmonton International Airport for our guests to enjoy during their stay in Edmonton. The hotel offers a host of services that are custom-tailored to meet the needs of the traveling angler.

Edmonton Direct Flight – YEG Executive Flight Centre

Parking and Check-in at the Edmonton Terminal

Parking is located opposite of EFC Terminal 1 from where the charter flight departs. Passengers will need to purchase parking pass from inside Terminal 1. They can park in the stalls labelled “EFC General Parking Only”. If more parking is need the Customer service agent will advise.