Directions

A seaplane is landing at Newton Cover Resort with docks and boats, surrounded by lush green forests under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view from under the wing of a yellow seaplane flying over a turquoise sea with scattered green islands and mountainous backdrop under cloudy skies.

Aerial view from an aircraft with a white and red wing over a turquoise sea, scattered islands, and lush green coastline against a mountainous backdrop.

Inside a small aircraft cockpit with two people wearing headsets, one piloting. View includes control panel and sunglasses placed above. Bright daylight visible outside.

A seaplane approaches the dock at Nootka Sound Resort with red roofs, nestled in a scenic forested area beside a tranquil blue water.

Getting here is half the adventure

Nootka Sound is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Our resorts are remote, located in pristine waterways and rainforests, but getting here is a part of the experience! We have a variety of options to choose from.

BC Ferries

You can find information about BC Ferries, including schedules and rates for travel from the mainland to Vancouver Island, by calling 1-888-BCFERRY.

Drive in directions to Moutcha Bay Resort

Yes, you can drive directly to Nootka Sound! From Campbell River on Vancouver Island, drive west on Highway 28, which meanders along lake and mountain-sides for about 91 kilometers (57 miles). This is considered to be one of the most spectacular drives on Vancouver Island.

Upon arrival in Gold River, keep heading straight on Head Bay Rd, following the signs to the Village of Tahsis. This final stretch of road is gravel with a couple of steep grades (15% and 18%), and depending on when it was graded and the weather conditions, the state of the road can vary. Please ensure you are prepared accordingly and ensure you have working brakes and headlights.

When in doubt take it slow, pull over for larger vehicles, and keep your headlights on at all times! You will see the sign for Moutcha Bay Resort on the left side of the road, approximately 6 kilometers after the Conuma Fish Hatchery.

If you are towing a boat on Head Bay Rd, make sure your brakes are functioning to safely navigate the steep grades. If you are bringing a heavy boat of 24 feet or more, you may wish to launch at the Gold River boat launch and arrive at your resort by water.

If you are towing a foreign-registered vessel into Canada it must be in compliance with the safety equipment requirements for its country of registration only. If the vessel will be in Canada for more than 45 consecutive days you will need to comply with the Canadian equipment and competency regulations. The Transport Canada website provides information for visitors with vessels here.

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Directions to Nootka Sound Resort or Newton Cove Resort

Guests staying at floating resorts Nootka Sound Resort or Newton Cove Resort are welcome to drive in to Moutcha Bay Resort and leave their vehicle parked securely. Ask us about boat travel options from Moutcha Bay Resort to your floating resort. Drive in is not available at these resorts.

Executive Transport

A large white bus parked on a landscaped lot under a clear blue sky, with flagpoles and a building in the distance. No people are visible.

Avoid weather delays when arriving and leaving the resort. Guests can be picked up at any of the local/regional airports like Campbell River, Nanaimo, or Comox. They will be transported to Moutcha Bay Resort, with boat transfer to one of the floating resorts.

Getting Here by Boat

All of our resorts are accessible by boat. Guests with larger boats of 24 feet or more may choose to launch their boat in Gold River and arrive at your resort by water. Upon arrival, our dock team is reachable on VHF channel 6. Our resort coordinates are:

Moutcha Bay Resort:
49° 47.28 N, 126° 27.67 W

Nootka Sound Resort:
49° 42.391 N, 126° 28.25 W

Newton Cove Resort:
49° 52.47 N, 126° 56.45 W

Getting Here by Air

A vibrant blue seaplane is docked on a wooden dock at Newton Cove Resort with people walking around on a sunny day, surrounded by forested hills and clear skies.

An aerial view of Nootka Sound Resort with several red-roofed buildings, two seaplanes, a boat, and a surrounding forest. Clear weather, sunny reflection.

A yellow and orange seaplane with pontoons is parked on water, featuring a propeller in front and a mountainous background under a cloudy sky.

To get to Comox or Campbell River by airplane, contact Air Canada, WestJet, or Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Arriving by seaplane is a thrilling experience! All of our resorts are directly accessible by seaplane.

Northwest Seaplanes flies from Seattle directly to our docks. Reach them at 1-800-690-0086.

Seair Seaplanes flies from Vancouver directly to our docks. Reach them at 1-800-447-3247.

Air Nootka flies from Gold River directly to our docks. Reach them at 1-250-283-2255.