#Logging roads on nootka island free#

There are rocks and a reef very near the lodge location. Use your charts and GPS to identify potential hazards. The GPS coordinates for Port Eliza Lodge are: N 49.53.040 and W 127.00.571 Port Eliza Lodge is about one-half mile into the Inlet on the East side just past Eliza Island. Heading west to Port Eliza Inlet which is the last inlet before the Pacific Ocean. Turn west into Tahsis Narrows and into Esperanza Inlet. Go to the east of Bligh Island and then head north up Tahsis Inlet.

Note: There are gas stations and stores in Gold River, so if you need any last minute supplies be sure to pick them up here.Īfter launching your boat, head north up Muchalat Inlet into Nootka Sound.

#Logging roads on nootka island free#

You will find paid overnight parking supplied by the local native reserve next to the boat launch, or you can park free along the side of the road if there is space. Turn into the Village of Gold River.ĭrive through and continue to the end of the road, where you will find the boat launch within about 50 feet of Air Nootka on the left-hand side. The 242 Km (150-mile) trip from Nanaimo to Gold River should take about 3 hours. From Nanaimo, take the Inland Island Highway #19 North.Ĭontinue north to Campbell River. ferry terminal at Tsawwassen or Horsehoe Bay, where you can catch a ferry to Nanaimo. The road to Gold River is paved all the way so guests with larger boats or wanting to avoid gravel roads may want this option: Pickup will be at the Government dock (where the parking lot is at the end of town) for your 35 minute boat trip to Port Eliza Lodge.īring your own boat by road (by way of Gold River). You will need to purchase a parking permit at the town hall as you enter town, and use the town parking lot. Be aware to take it easy on the gravel section, particularly if driving in a car.Ĭontinue in to the village of Zeballos. Driving time is approximately 1 hour on the gravel road. be sure to stay on your left and follow the signs to Zeballos at the junction that goes to Fair Harbour. The road to Zeballos is a gravel road for 42 km. The exit will be on your left, just past mile marker 320 on the highway, about 150km from Campbell River. Go past the Woss exit to the signs for Zeballos. The 342 km (213 mile) trip from Nanaimo to Zeballos should take about 4.5 hours.Īt Campbell River, continue north on Highway 19 toward Sayward and Port Hardy.Ĭontinue on Highway 19 North past Sayward towards Woss. Zeballos: Pick up at the Government Dock in Zeballos B.C.: 19) to Campbell River.įrom Campbell River you continue on Hwy 19 towards Zeballos. Once on Vancouver Island, follow the Island Highway (Hwy. You can access schedule and fare information at the BC Ferries website.ĭuring the summer the ferries can be busy, to avoid waits reservations on sailings can be made on the BC ferries site for a fee Most often guests take BC ferries from either Tsawwassen or Horsehoe Bay to Nanaimo (Tsawassen - Duke Point or Horsehoe Bay - Departure Bay). Vancouver Island can be reached via Ferry from Port Angeles, Seattle, Tsawwassen, Horeshoe Bay, Powell River and Prince Rupert. Drive Through Campbell River on Vancouver Island: