Getting Here

Directions to West Coast Wilderness Lodge resort & the village of Egmont on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia

By Car & Ferry: (3 hours traveling time)

If you decide to drive from Vancouver you will need to take a ferry from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to the Sunshine Coast landing in Langdale. The ferry crossing is only 40 minutes and passes through Howe Sound, one of B.C.'s famous fjords.

For schedules, please check www.bcferries.com. We recommend making reservations during the peak times to ensure you get the ferry of your choice. When making a reservation please be sure to arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes prior to sailing time.

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From Vancouver International Airport by-passing downtown:
Exit parking lot and continue straight.
Proceed over Arthur Laing Bridge.
Take Marine Drive East to Boundary Road.
Turn left (heading north) on Boundary Road.
Turn right on Route #1 (this exit is right after traffic lights at Canada Way and Boundary).
Stay on Route #1 which leads over the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge.
You are now on Highway #99 heading toward the Upper Levels Highway also know as the "Sea to Sky Corridor".
Leave Highway 99 at the Horseshoe Bay turnoff.
Take the Langdale, Sunshine Coast Ferry.
When you arrive on the Sunshine Coast you land immediately on Highway 101 and travel North, approximately 85 kilometers, following the signs to Earl's Cove Ferry Terminal.
Turn right when you see a sign to Egmont and follow the Egmont road for six kilometers until you reach Maple Road.
At Maple Road turn left and continue approximately 1/2 kilometers to a junction with a large sign for Egmont Marina.
On the right you will see a large set of black gates and the sign for West Coast Wilderness Lodge.

From Vancouver International Airport through downtown:
Follow the signs to Grant McConachie Way, Vancouver and city center.
Proceed over Arthur Laing Bridge.
Keep right and follow the signs to Granville Street and city center.
Go along Granville Street (approximately 8 km), then over the Granville Bridge.
Take the Seymour exit off Granville Bridge.
Follow Seymour Street 7 blocks to Georgia and turn left (west).
Head west along Georgia Street, approximately 12 blocks to Stanley Park.
Go through Stanley Park and onto the Lion's Gate Bridge.
As you leave the bridge, follow the signs for West Vancouver.
You will find yourself on Marine Drive.
At the 1st traffic light turn right onto Taylor Way.
At the 2nd traffic light, take the left lane and follow the signs to Horseshoe Bay.
Take the Langdale, Sunshine Coast Ferry.
When you arrive on the Sunshine Coast you land immediately on Highway 101 and travel North, approximately 85 kilometers following the signs for Earl's Cove Ferry Terminal.
Turn right when you see a sign for Egmont and follow the Egmont road for six kilometers until you reach Maple Road.
At Maple Road turn left and continue approximately 1/2 kilometers to a junction with a large sign for Egmont Marina.
On the right you will see a large set of black gates and the sign for West Coast Wilderness Lodge.

From Seattle: (6 hour driving time, including ferries)
Travel north on I-5 (Interstate 5).
Enter Canada through the Peace Arch Border.
I-5 will then become Highway 99.
Follow Highway 99 signs through Vancouver.
Head north over the Lions Gate Bridge to the Upper Levels Highway (also Highway 99).
Leave Highway 99 at the Horseshoe Bay turnoff.
Take the Langdale, Sunshine Coast Ferry.
When you arrive on the Sunshine Coast you land immediately on Highway 101 and travel North, approximately 85 kilometers, following the signs to Earl's Cove Ferry Terminal.
Turn right when you see a sign to Egmont and follow the Egmont road for six kilometers until you reach Maple Road.
At Maple Road turn left and continue approximately 1/2 kilometers to a junction with a large sign for Egmont Marina.
On the right you will see a large set of black gates and the sign for West Coast Wilderness Lodge.

By Bus: (3 1/2 hours)

Malaspina Coach Lines offers passenger service between Vancouver and Powell River, BC. Guests coming to West Coast Wilderness Lodge will walk off at Earl's Cove ferry terminal, where a representative from the Lodge will pick you up. It is important you notify your reservation agent that you need pick-up service -- please call beforehand to verify you are on schedule. The charge for this service is $10 per trip.

For more information about times or schedules, call Malaspina at 1-877-227-8287.

By float plane:

From Vancouver/Victoria/Nanaimo (1/2 hour)
West Coast Air offers daily scheduled flights from Vancouver, Victoria & Nanaimo to Sechelt with connecting flights to the Lodge. For more information, or to book a flight directly with West Coast Air call 1-866-885-2111. However, West Coast Wilderness Lodge can take care of all your booking needs.

From Whistler:
Whistler Air offers charter flights directly to the Lodge. To book directly with Whistler Air please call 1-888-806-2299 or their website is www.whistlerair.ca. However, West Coast Wilderness Lodge can take care of all your booking needs.

From Seattle: (2 hours)

Kenmore Air offers charter flights from Washington State directly to the Lodge. To book directly with Kenmore you can go to their website, www.kenmoreair.com, or West Coast Wilderness can book a flight for you.

Please note that if you are booking a Kenmore Air Package, West Coast Wilderness Lodge will take care of all your booking details.