Transportation

The Sunshine Coast is located in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
Although it is part of BC’s mainland, access to the region is by air or by water due to the mountainous terrain. There are no bridges connecting the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver or Vancouver Island regions. Bringing a car to the training requires a ferry ride.

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You will fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
There are no direct connecting flights from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Madeira Park. However, you can take a float plane to Sechelt from YVR, then take the taxi to Madeira Park. This flight takes 20 minutes from the airport and costs approximately $125 can. one way. A taxi from Sechelt to Madeira Park is about $80. It is possible to be flown up to Madeira Park if there are at least 2 passengers at a cost of $145 each.

Harbour Air   (1.800.665.0212)  •  Sunshine Coast Air   (250.591.1810)

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Drive the Trans Canada Hwy #1 to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in West Vancouver. Enjoy the scenic 40-minute ferry to Langdale Ferry Terminal on the Sunshine Coast. When you get off the ferry follow Hwy 101 north past Sechelt to Madeira Park.

Note: The ferry price is based on a return rate; you don’t pay again to go back to Horseshoe Bay. A car and driver will be approximately $60 Can. round trip.

Ferry reservations are available, but not required. Part of the ship is always available on a first come first served basis. Reservations can be helpful during summer and holidays when you want to sail at a specific time and to avoid waits at the terminal. Reservations are $10 – $15 per car.

For more information regarding ferry routes, schedules, rates, please visit BC Ferries.

BC Ferries   (1-888-223-3779) toll free in BC   •   Click for → Ferry Timetables

Driving instructions from Vancouver International Airport

(app. 50 min depending on traffic conditions)

1. Look for the destination signs as you leave the airport terminal and follow Hwy 99 North into Vancouver
2. Go West on Georgia Street, through Stanley Park
3. Cross the Lionsgate Bridge
4. Follow Hwy 1 to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

Driving instructions from the Fraser Valley

(Chilliwack app. 1 h 25 minutes, depending on traffic conditions)

1. Hwy 1 westbound to Vancouver
2. Continue northbound on Hwy 1 across Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
3. Westbound on Hwy 1 to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

Driving instructions from Seattle

(app. 3.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions)

1. I-5 North to the Canadian border
2. In British Columbia the I-5 becomes Hwy 99.
3. Follow Hwy 99 North into Vancouver
4. West on Georgia Street, through Stanley Park
5. Cross the Lionsgate Bridge
6. Follow Hwy 1 to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

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Vancouver International Airport to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

Starting out when arriving at the airport you look for the signs that say “Train to City” on the Canada Line run by Translink which provides service allowing travelers to easily connect from metro Vancouver via the SkyTrain & public bus connections to the ferry terminal. The Canada Line train will take you to downtown Vancouver where you will get off at City Centre stop. You will then proceed to Georgia Street where you will catch the #257 Express Bus to Horseshoe Bay and the BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Terminal about 30 minutes.

It is very easy to use the Vancouver SkyTrain from inside the airport directly to downtown Vancouver (about 20 minutes). YVR to Horseshoe Bay will cost about $8 from the Airport and $3 on your way back to the airport from Horseshoe Bay. Be sure to check ahead for ferry departure times to ensure you make your connection, and take into account that buses may not always be exactly on time.

Taking a cab from the Airport to Horseshoe Bay Ferry

Unfortunately Vancouver does not have Uber or Lift services. A cab from the airport to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal will take about 45 – 60 minutes and costs about $75 to $100.

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By Bus

The Sunshine Coast Connector is a bus service between Langdale Ferry Terminal and Madeira Park. The route offers a relaxing and scenic journey along the Sunshine Coast highway with stops along the way. See their scheduled bus services, click here. There are usually 2 buses a day and the cost is $30.

The bus drops off and picks up passengers at Langdale parking lot (just behind BC transit bus stop). Subject to change without notice. Subject to road, traffic, weather and ferry conditions. BC Ferry departures/arrival times can vary so check online for times and changes.

sunshinecoastconnector.ca   •   (1-844-613-8222)

The Local Bus, BC Transit does run a local bus service up to Sechelt every hour. From Sechelt you can get a cab to Painted Boat for about $90.

By Cab

A cab from the Langdale Ferry Terminal to Painted Boat resort is about $160.00

Sunshine Coast Taxi (604 885-3666) or Coast Taxi (604 989-8294)

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