Harbour Air launches daily Vancouver-Campbell River route

Harbour Air has started its first scheduled daily service between downtown Vancouver and Campbell River, cutting travel time to about 55 minutes and expanding access to northern Vancouver Island. The seasonal route runs through Sept. 30 and is positioned to boost tourism, business travel and regional connectivity.

Why it matters: - The new route gives Vancouver and Campbell River a direct air link that removes a ferry crossing and several hours of driving. - Harbour Air says the service makes spontaneous trips, weekend travel and business visits easier for Vancouver Island’s north. - Tourism and economic development leaders say the route can help smaller communities draw more visitors arriving through Vancouver.

What happened: - Harbour Air launched daily scheduled service between Vancouver and Campbell River on July 6, 2026. - The airline is calling it its first scheduled daily service between the two communities. - The route is part of Harbour Air’s largest summer expansion to date. - The service runs from July 6 to Sept. 30, 2026. - One-way fares start at $139, based on a sample Vancouver-to-Campbell River fare with 45-day advance purchase.

The details: - The flight time is about 55 minutes. - Service operates once daily. - Campbell River is Harbour Air’s northernmost destination on Vancouver Island. - The new route follows launches of Victoria-Seattle and Vancouver-Ucluelet service in June. - As of December 2025, Aeroplan members earn points on all Harbour Air flights with eligible fares, including cross-border and new routes. - Aeroplan members can earn up to 200 points per flight depending on fare class. - Full fare terms and conditions are available at Harbour Air.

Between the lines: - The route shortens a trip that previously required a ferry and road travel into a direct regional hop. - Campbell River’s pitch centers on salmon fishing, backcountry access, wildlife, ocean adventures and cultural experiences. - Harbour Air is pairing the route with a broader summer network push, which suggests an effort to capture more leisure and regional travel demand. - The airline and local officials are framing the service as both a tourism boost and a practical connectivity upgrade for businesses.

What's next: - Travellers can book the seasonal Vancouver-Campbell River service through Sept. 30, 2026. - Harbour Air says the route should make it easier to visit, invest in and stay connected to Campbell River. - Local tourism and economic development leaders expect the new link to support regional itineraries and more visitor traffic to north Vancouver Island.

The bottom line: - Harbour Air is using a fast, direct seaplane route to turn Campbell River into a much easier add-on for Vancouver travelers and a more reachable destination for visitors headed to Vancouver Island’s north.