How to Get to Egmont

So Geoff and I, being westcoasters, are used to planes, trains (ferries), and automobiles to get around our wonderful province. But some may not be so familiar with the local transportation, let alone understanding where the heck Egmont actually is.

West Coast Wilderness Lodge - Getting Here
The WCWL (Geoff and I, as energy industry employees, love acronyms, so get used to them...) has a great Getting Here page that provides pretty much all the info you need. Please have a look at their site, and also at our extra pointers below.

Flying into Vancouver
We're biased, but YVR is the best airport to fly into on a clear day. Now that the Canada Line skytrain runs from YVR downtown, it's super easy and cheap to get into the city. You can either rent a car in the city, or from one of the airport car rentals.

BC Ferries
They don't make it obvious which ferry you're supposed to take if you're going from Vancouver to the Sunshine Coast (it's actually the Horseshoe Bay - Langdale Route), so here's a link to the schedule. It's a 40 minute trip.

Since it is a long weekend, we recommend getting to the ferry terminal at least a few hours ahead, or you can reserve, for an extra $15 each way. Geoff and I be getting there the day before and will likely reserve for peace of mind. NOTE if you do reserve, you still need to be at the terminal at least 30 mins before the ferry departs or they cancel your reservation. I know this seems unjust, but it is what it is... If you have more questions about the ferry, please feel free to email me.

Gibsons to Egmont
The Gibsons - Egmont drive is beautiful, and I always think it takes less time than it actually does. There's a lot to see along the way (Beachcomber "relics" for one) along with gorgeous scenery and windy roads. To be safe I would give it 2 hours from Gibsons.

Car or no car?
Up to you! Malaspina Coach Lines provides a bus service from Vancouver, including the Airport, to Earl's Cove, which is about a 15 min drive from Egmont. This also includes the ferry. You would have to arrange for a pick-up from Earl's Cove (maybe from a generous cousin??) to the WCWL.

Float Plane!
Another option is to charter a float plane to/from the Lodge. It's a beautiful flight, very fast, and definitely a West Coast way to travel. Contact either Whistler Air or Harbour Air for more information.

We'll be following up with some postings of Things to Do in Egmont, but also along the Sunshine Coast. So become a follower!! Be the first to know when we post new info!!