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List Of Airports On Vancouver Island
This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commercial airline service Other Heliports See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands * List of airports in the Lower Mainland * List of airports in the Okanagan * List of airports in the Prince Rupert area * List of airports in Greater Victoria References {{DEFAULTSORT:Airports on Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Campbell River, British Columbia Comox Valley Regional District Courtenay, British Columbia Cowichan Valley Cowichan Valley Regional District The Cowichan Valley Regional District is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia is on the southern part of Vancouver Island, bordered by the Nanaimo and Alberni-Clayoquot Regi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains, and borders the province of Alberta to the east and the Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north. With an estimated population of 5.3million as of 2022, it is Canada's third-most populous province. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria and its largest city is Vancouver. Vancouver is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada; the 2021 census recorded 2.6million people in Metro Vancouver. The first known human inhabitants of the area settled in British Columbia at least 10,000 years ago. Such groups include the Coast Salish, Tsilhqotʼin, and Haida peoples, among many others. One of the earliest British settlements in the area was Fort Victoria, established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanaimo Airport
Nanaimo Airport is a privately owned and operated regional airport located south southeast of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. In 1999, the air terminal was named in honour of World War I ace Raymond Collishaw who was born in Nanaimo. The Nanaimo-Collishaw Air Terminal is the passenger terminal for the airport. The Nanaimo Airport currently has only one available runway for instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, runway 16. This is because the approach to the north-facing runway (runway 34) is a dogleg approach that follows the Ladysmith Harbour. Expansion In 2010, the Nanaimo Airport Commission announced the completion of a significant runway expansion. The runway length increased by almost to accommodate larger aircraft, as well as the addition of a third taxiway (labelled Charlie), to allow direct access to the threshold of runway 16. Shortly after the runway expansion, Nanaimo Airport saw an increase in commercial traffic because of the subsequent installation of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Alberni (Alberni Valley Regional) Airport
Alberni Valley Regional Airport is located northwest of Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. See also * List of airports on Vancouver Island This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commerci ... References External links * Registered aerodromes in British Columbia Port Alberni {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan, British Columbia
Duncan (pop. 5,047 in 2021) is a city on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is the smallest city by area (2.07 square kilometres, 0.8 square miles) in Canada. It was incorporated in 1912. Location The city is about 45 kilometres from both Victoria to the south and Nanaimo to the north. Although the City of Duncan has a population of just over 5,000, it serves the Cowichan Valley which has a population of approximately 84,000, many of whom live in North Cowichan and Cowichan Tribes. This gives Duncan a much larger perceived "greater" population than that contained within the city limits. People in areas of North Cowichan and bordering on Duncan usually use "Duncan" as their mailing address. Duncan has one seat on the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board. The name ''Cowichan'' is an Anglicization of Halkomelem , which means "the warm land". Transportation The city is served by Trans-Canada Highway which connects the city to points north/south. Highway 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Airport
Duncan Airport is located adjacent to Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. See also * List of airports on Vancouver Island This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commerci ... References External linksPage about this airporton COPA's ''Places to Fly'' airport directory * Registered aerodromes in British Columbia Duncan, British Columbia {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtenay (Smit Field) Airport
Courtenay (Smit Field) Airport is located west of Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. See also * List of airports on Vancouver Island This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commerci ... References External linksPage about this airporton COPA's ''Places to Fly'' airport directory Registered aerodromes in British Columbia Courtenay, British Columbia Transport on Vancouver Island {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtenay, British Columbia
Courtenay ( ) is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is the largest community and only city in the area commonly known as the Comox Valley, and the seat of the Comox Valley Regional District, which replaced the Comox-Strathcona Regional District. Courtenay is west of the town of Comox, northeast of the village of Cumberland, northwest of the unincorporated settlement of Royston, and northwest of Nanaimo. Along with Nanaimo and Victoria, it is home to The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. Courtenay and nearby Comox are served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, and a local airport in Comox. History Early history Archaeological evidence suggests there was an active Coast Salish fishing settlement on the shores of the Courtenay River Estuary for at least 4,000 years. Due to its gentle climate, fertile soil and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtenay Airpark
Courtenay Airpark is located adjacent to Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. See also * List of airports on Vancouver Island This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commerci ... References External links Page about this airporton COPA's ''Places to Fly'' airport directory Registered aerodromes in British Columbia Courtenay, British Columbia Transport on Vancouver Island {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tofino
Tofino ( ) is a town of approximately 2,516 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The District of Tofino is located at the western terminus of Highway 4 on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula at the southern edge of Clayoquot Sound. It is situated in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. A popular year-round tourism destination, Tofino's summer population swells to many times its winter size. It attracts surfers, hikers, nature lovers, bird watchers, campers, whale watchers, fishers, or anyone just looking to be close to nature. Despite its small population, the town attracts a number of chefs and culinary professionals, which has resulted in a burgeoning choice of restaurants and specialty shops. In the winter, it is not as bustling, although many people visit Tofino and the West Coast to watch storms on the water. Close to Tofino is Long Beach, a scenic and popular year-round destination, in Pac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tofino/Long Beach Airport
Tofino/Long Beach Airport is a non-towered airport that is located within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Immediately adjacent to Long Beach, it is southeast of Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. It is both a general aviation and commercial airport, used by both private aircraft and seasonal commercial services. Coastal fog is a common morning phenomenon in the summer, complicating access by air until the weather clears. Several instrument flight rules (IFR) approaches are available including Global Positioning System (GPS) and non-directional beacon (NDB) types. This airport is equipped for night time operations. History RCAF Station Tofino was constructed in 1941 to defend Canada's Pacific coast from Axis attack during the Second World War. In 1945 the site was decommissioned, to be reopened again as a radar station in the Pinetree Line in 1955 to defend against Soviet attack. The radar station was closed in 1958, at which time it became a civilian airfield. It is c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qualicum Beach
:''"Qualicum" re-directs here. For the neighbourhood in Ottawa, see Qualicum, Ottawa'' Qualicum Beach () is a town located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. In the 2021 census, it had a population of 9,303. It is situated at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith, along the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island's northeastern coast. Qualicum Beach's natural environment and proximity to Victoria and Vancouver have made it a tourist destination, with cottages along the coast. It is mostly of retirement age, with the oldest average population in Canada with a median age of 65.9 in 2016. Qualicum Beach is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, a local airport, and a nearby ferry to Lasqueti Island. History The name "Qualicum" comes from a Pentlatch term that means "Where the dog salmon (chum salmon) run." In May 1856, Hudson's Bay Company explorer Adam Grant Horne, with a group of aboriginal guides, found a route across Vancouver Island from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qualicum Beach Airport
Qualicum Beach Airport is located south of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. Tenants The following are at the airport: *Iskwew Air *Qualicum Flight Centre *Oceanside Air *Royal Canadian Air Cadets - 893 Squadron *Sunwest Helicopters *Qualicum Beach Aero Centre *Ascent Helicopters *ZFF Engines Limited *Airspan Helicopters *The Final Approach Restaurant *Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Airlines and destinations Accidents and Incidents Cessna 172 On July 25th, 2022, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing just past the runway at the airport. The plane crashed into a ditch on a farmer's property. The pilot was said to be in serious condition, suffering injuries, but survived. See also * List of airports on Vancouver Island This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commerci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
