YGG Ganges Seaplane Base
Ganges Seaplane Base (YGG) serves Vancouver, about 50 km southwest 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.
Getting from Ganges Seaplane Base to Vancouver
The airport is about 50 km southwest of Vancouver, about 73 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$91–C$145.
Tipping: 15% is usual.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~51 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~73 min | C$91–C$145 | |
| Private transfer | ~73 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~73 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From YGG 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 48 km | 68 min | C$85–C$134 |
Which way suits you from Ganges Seaplane Base
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$91–C$145 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 Ganges ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Ganges Seaplane Base
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.
Hotels near Ganges Seaplane Base
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026