Travel Details
Vancouver Departure Flights – YVR South Terminal
Travel arrangements for the 2023 season are complete and we will utilize two aircraft, streamlining movement of guests, luggage and freight between Masset and Vancouver. (or Calgary or Edmonton) The Air North B737-500 departure will continue as it has in recent years, augmented by a second aircraft, typically a Dash-8-300. These early morning Monday and Friday departures from YVR South Terminal will connect in Masset with Helijet’s 12-passenger S76 helicopters for a 15-minute flight directly into the lodge. Guests should refer to their trip specific travel briefing for departure details. The general travel briefing for YVR departures is linked below.
Air North B737-500
Summit Air Dash 8-300
Upon arrival on the islands you enjoy our deluxe helicopter service on Helijet Airways Sikorsky S76 aircraft, traveling in total comfort for the scenic 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 5:00 pm.
For Your Stay in Vancouver
We’re pleased to recommend four 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.
YVR Versante Hotel is one of the newest hotel properties we work with, offering something fresh & different for your stay in Vancouver.
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel is uniquely positioned right at the Vancouver Airport International Terminal, offering a full service spa, signature restaurant and a self-service, airline check-in kiosk in the lobby.
Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel is a modern hotel with on-site dining & a rooftop pool to enjoy during your stay.
The River Rock Casino Hotel is conveniently located near the airport, has a great restaurant onsite and of course, has the casino for some extra entertainment.
Calgary Direct Flights
We’re pleased to offer Calgary Direct Flights on the following trips during our 2023 season:
- Friday May 26 – Monday May 29
- Friday June 2 – Monday June 5
- Friday June 9 – Monday June 12
- Friday June 30 – Monday July 3
- Friday July 14 – Monday July 17
- Friday August 11 – Monday August 14
- Friday August 25 – Monday August 28
Our Calgary Direct Flights for 2023 will utilize early morning departures from Sunwest Aviation at 217 Aero Ct. NE, Calgary, AB. Parking is available and is located directly in front of the terminal. We have contracted Summit Air with their Avro RJ100 for our Calgary / Masset transfers. Check in for our charter flight will open at 5:30 am MT with boarding at 6:45 am with ETA at Masset approximately 8:30 am Pacific.
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 9:00 and 11:00 am, you’ll enjoy many hours of quality fishing time on your first day. Guests should refer to their trip specific travel briefing for final departure details.
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 YYC by approximately 3:00 pm MT.
Edmonton Direct Flight – YEG FBO Services, Shell AeroCentre 2
For our 2023 season we will have one direct charter flight from Edmonton:
- Friday June 16 – Monday June 19
Our Edmonton Direct Flight for 2023 will utilize early morning departure from the YEG FBO Services, Shell AeroCentre 2 at 3664 – 56 Ave., Edmonton Int’l Airport. Parking is available at YEG FBO Services, Shell AeroCentre 2 at $75.00/week. We’ll use Summit Air’s AVRO RJ-100 from YEG to Masset Airport on the North coast of the islands. Check in for our charter flight will open at 6:00 am MT with boarding at 6:45 am at Shell AeroCentre 2 with ETA at Masset 8:30 am Pacific.
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 9:00 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 Shell AeroCentre 2 at approximately 2:00 pm MT. Guests should refer to their trip specific travel briefing for final departure details.
For Your Stay in Edmonton
We’re pleased to recommend the Wyndham 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.
We travel extensively world wide for business as well as pleasure. We have checked out many fishing lodges over the past couple of decades. Nowhere do you find such personal, professional and superior service. We use QCL exclusively for our fishing adventures year after year, two to three times per year.
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