GETTING HERE

Your Ways to Get to Acre Lavande

By Ferry

  • From Vancouver to Cortes Island takes 6 steps:

    Step 1: Take ferry from Tsawwassen, Vancouver to Duke Point, Nanaimo (about 1 hour 40 mins)

    Step 2: Drive from Duke Point, Nanaimo, to Campbell River (about 1 hour 40 mins)

    Step 3: Take ferry from Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island (about 10 mins)

    Step 4: Drive from Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island to Heriot Bay to take ferry (about 10 mins)

    Step 5: Take ferry from Heriot Bay, Quadra Island to Whaletown, Cortes Island (about 45 mins)

    Step 6: Acre lavande shuttle will pick up guests from Whaletown, Cortes Island to Acre Lavande (about 25 mins)

  • To book ferry ticket, please visit: bcferries.com

By Fly & Water Taxi

By Seaplane

  • Please reserve seaplane ticket before your trip as there are limited seats and schedules.

    Please note: different seaplane service provider has different flight routes, destinations, pricing, and schedules. Please contact them directly.

    CorilAir Charters - From Vancouver to Campbell River, then from Campbell River to Cortes Bay

    Van City Seaplane - From Vancouver to Cortes Island

    Kenmore Air Seaplane - From Nanaimo or Victoria to Cortes Island

    Harbour Air - From Vancouver to Cortes Island (please contact Harbour Air to reserve and confirm flight to Cortes Island)

Shuttle Pick-up on Cortes Island

  • Please contact us to book shuttle pick-up before your trip.

    Please email us at: acrelavande@sunwins.ca

    Acre Lavande shuttle will pick-up guests to Acre Lavande as they arrive on Cortes Island.

Packing Checklist

Please click here to view the packing checklist PDF

  • 2 pieces of ID

  • Light tops

    Shores

    Evening sweater

    Long pant(s)

    Sleepwear

    Socks

    Underwear

    Sneakers

    Sandals

    Swimsuit(s)

  • Toothbrush

    Toothpaste

    Floss

    Deodorant

    Face wash

    Moisturizer

    Feminine products

    Contact lens

    Hair brush

    Shaving kit

    Hand sanitizer

  • Sunscreen / Sunblock

    Sunglasses

    Hat(s)

    Aloe vera gel

  • Phone charger

    Earphones

    Camera

    Camera charger

  • Cash

    Outfits for photos

    Water shoes

    Windbreaker

    Bug spray

  • Purchase before you go:

    Please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada website if you wish to purchase fishing permit.

  • Luggage limit is 40lbs per person