Tofino Resort + Marina partners with Harbour Air Seaplanes for new Tofino flight service
Tofino Resort + Marina is excited to partner with Harbour Air Seaplanes, connecting residents and visitors to Vancouver to the remote and vibrant community of Tofino in less than an hour with a new harbour to harbour direct flight.
Launched this week, Harbour Air’s new scheduled service will fly one round-trip flight per day, departing from their Coal Harbour Terminal in downtown Vancouver, and docking at Tofino Resort + Marina. In celebration of the new partnership, Harbour Air is offering passengers 50% off flights throughout the summer, booked before May 21, 2018.
“Following our partnership with Harbour Air, Tofino Resort + Marina guests will not only have access to flights that land just a few steps from their hotel room but also our amenities, including signature restaurant 1909 Kitchen, The Hatch Waterfront Pub, and onsite Adventure Centre,” says Daniel Vogel, general manager for Tofino Resort + Marina. “Harbour Air’s exceptional customer service reputation mirrors our own and we are thrilled to partner with them.”
Flights will operate every Thursday through Monday, running until early September, Flights depart Vancouver Harbour at 11:30am, with the return flight departing Tofino at 1.00pm.Harbour Air’s brand new, nine passenger Caravan EX aircraft, the first one ever to operate solely on floats, will provide a comfortable and relaxing experience for passengers, while offering breathtaking aerial views of the Georgia Straight, Port Alberni Inlet and Pacific Rim National Park.
Tofino has built its reputation as a hotspot for both adventure-seekers and food-lovers alike. Through the new partnership, Tofino Resort + Marina hopes to encourage travellers to visit this vibrant community by showcasing the bounty of remarkable wildlife and culinary offerings. With an onsite Adventure Centre for fishing, whale and bear tours and more, as well as exceptional culinary experiences at 1909 Kitchen and The Hatch Waterfront Pub, Tofino Resort + Marina invites guests to experience the rugged and refined beauty of Vancouver Island’s west coast.
For more information or to book your flight, contact Harbour Air at 1.800.665.0212 or visit www.harbourair.com. To book a stay or learn more about Tofino Resort + Marina, visit www.tofinoresortandmarina.com or call 1-844-680-4184.
About Tofino Resort + Marina:
Adventure seekers coming to battle the waves, foodies drawn to the unique tastes of Tofino’s incredible culinary scene, and ocean lovers looking for a hip home base – Tofino Resort + Marina is the perfect place to experience the spirit of the wild West Coast. Inspired by adventure, Tofino Resort + Marina is the only full-service resort situated on the inlet, and is just a short stroll from Tofino’s artisan boutiques, surf shops and Pacific flavours of this ruggedly refined oceanside community. www.tofinoresortandmarina.com
About Harbour Air:
Founded in Vancouver in 1982, Harbour Air has grown from two small seaplanes into North America’s largest seaplane airline. A strong commitment to customer service and safety attracts approximately 450,000 passengers annually, including commuters and tourists throughout coastal BC. In 2007, Harbour Air became North America’s first fully carbon neutral airline, offsetting 100% of its carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.harbourair.com.
Press release and image: Hawksworth Communications
