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CXH Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome

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Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome (CXH) serves Vancouver, about 5 km north of Vancouver. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACXH
ICAOCYHC
ServesVancouver
From centre5 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

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The airport in numbers

Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome — facts & history

We pulled Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 258,028 passengers in 2016, against a peak of 374,483 in 2008.

Passengers / year
258,028
as of 2016
Peak traffic
374,483
in 2008
Operator
Harbour Air
Passengers per year, 2008–2016

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome to Vancouver

The airport is about 5 km north of Vancouver, about 15 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$11–C$18.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 minC$11–C$18
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CXH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Victoria98 km103 minC$170–C$269
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Which way suits you from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$11–C$18 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Vancouver ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Helijet

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Vancouver shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome to the centre of Vancouver?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 5 km north of Vancouver, about 15 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome to Vancouver?
Roughly C$11–C$18 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome to Vancouver?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome?
About 1 destinations, including Victoria. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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