Approaching Vancouver

November 3, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Vancouver, Flightseeing

I attended a conference in Victoria and used one of the local floatplane companies (think it was Harbour Air) to get there and back (from Vancouver).  On my way back from Victoria I took several pictures as we approached Vancouver.  A few of these photos turned out great. Here's one of them. Flying to Victoria and back on a floatplane is a great experience. I'm sure many people are used to it since they go from one city to the other on business constantly. But for me, it was the first time, and I loved it. I also got lucky on the way back sitting in the front next to the pilot who was a very personable guy.  If you ever have the chance to fly to and from Victoria on a float plane, do it (and bring your camera).

Posted by JaimeHR, Toronto at 06:53 PM

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I've taken the floatplane from Vancouver to Victoria a few times, and I still get excited when it takes off :) It's such an interesting contrast when you have businesspeople reading the newspapers and floatplane newbies (like me) glued to the window -- all on the same flight.

I had the chance to sit in the co-pilot seat once, too, and it was my favourite floatplane trip by far. You have a front row seat of the view, you can see all the plane controls in action, and you get to wear a headset to chat with the pilot and hear the air chatter.

What a great blog and photo -- thanks for sharing!

Posted by Karen at 10:22 on 2009-11-04