Think
of the traveling experience to the Queen Charlotte Islands as
a big west coast scenic tour, because that is what it is. Whether
by sea or by air the scenery is spell binding.
Arriving By Sea:
The 6-8 hour tour aboard a BC Ferry is the main  mode
of transportation from Prince Rupert, BC located on the mainland
transporting walk-on passengers, cyclists and vehicles.
Visitors sailing via a ferry to the Charlottes will arrive in
Skidegate Village, on the southeast tip of Graham Island, the
main point-of-entry to the Charlottes. The schedule of sailings
vary per season. When traveling this BC Ferry route with a vehicle
you should always get a reservation as the ferry is small and
booked in advance many times over. Without a reservation you could
be waiting for weeks for the next available sailing.
Ferries to Prince Rupert, BC include a route arriving from Port
Hardy located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. A connector
sailing to the Charlottes, via Prince Rupert from Port Hardy is
available.
There are sleeping cabins on board the BC Ferry - reservations
required. Most people, including ourselves, pack a sleeping bag
and pillow and pick a piece of floor for the overnight cruise.
Pets, must stay on the car deck. Showers, a children's area, a
restaurant and a gift store are available on board the ferry.
Arriving By Air: Visitors also arrive in the
Queen Charlottes by floatplane, helicopter and commercial flights
from Prince Rupert and Vancouver. The main airport is in Sandspit
on Moresby Island. A secondary airport, smaller in size, is located
on the northern tip of the Queen Charlottes near Masset on Graham
Island.
From Sandspit Airport there is a local airport bus which transports
all passengers from Moresby Island to Queen Charlotte City on
Graham Island. Also available are cab companies for transportation
to the main villages on the Charlottes. For those wishing to rent
a car, there are various businesses offering rentals. Book well
in advance. See 'Transportation
Section' for list of rental companies.
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